Best Mast Cell Activation Syndrome Podcasts (2025)

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75. Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and Eating Disorders: a Medical Perspective with Dr. Gaudiani, MD, CEDS-S, FAED 59:11

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In the field of Eating Disorders, we are seeing an increasing occurrence of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) in our clients. In this episode, we talk to Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani to learn more about this overlap, signs and symptoms of MCAS , how it impacts healing from an eating disorder and treatment. Resources mentioned in the show: Four part blo…

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Could Psychiatric Symptoms Be Hiding a Physical Illness? with Dr. Janet Settle (Ep 169) 1:12:17

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In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Linda Bluestein sits down with psychiatrist Dr. Janet Settle to unpack the medical mystery that is mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) and why it may be hiding in plain sight as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, or even psychosis. Together, they explore how immune system dysregulation can masquerade as psych…

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Mindset Over Trauma: Are We Talking About Our Emotions Too Much? 33:45

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Are we really just “talking about our feelings” instead of doing the work? In this episode of Can I Be Candid? Podcast, hosts Tracey Raye and Dilly Kular dive deep into why so many of us stay stuck in the loop of discussion instead of transformation, and how your past doesn’t have to define you, think of it more like your origin story (yes, like Ba…

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From Palliative Care to Purpose: The Tilly Rose Story (Ep 168) 1:21:36

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In this emotionally charged episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein talks with Tilly Rose, the founder of That Oxford Girl and the author of Be Patient, about what it’s like to face palliative care as a young adult and come out the other side fighting for change. They explore how Tilly transformed her private pain into public advocacy, why chronic illness is …

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Episode 33 - Primal Trust with Dr. Cathleen King 28:38

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Dr. Cathleen King, DPT is a physical therapist who is passionate about teaching neuroscience-based practices targeting the brain and nervous system. She is the founder and CEO of the Primal Trust™ Academy & Community. She weaves together brain retraining, vagus nerve toning, somatic movement, and trauma-informed attachment repair techniques in her …

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The Diagnosis Hiding In Your Pelvis with Dr. Alexis Cutchins (Ep 167) 53:39

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In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein speaks with Dr. Alexis Cutchins, a cardiologist passionate about uncovering missed and misunderstood diagnoses. One of those? Pelvic Venous Disease, a condition affecting countless patients but rarely identified. They explore how PVD can mimic or exacerbate conditions like dysautonomia, MCAS, and chr…

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74. Pain that Pierces the Soul: Healing from Sexual Trauma & Eating Disorders with Seema Sharma, PHD 45:10

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In this episode of Body Justice, Allyson discusses sexual trauma and eating disorders with trauma therapist Seema Sharma, SEP, CST, MBA, PHD. Content warning: discussions of sexual abuse are explicitly discussed. Please listen with care and make sure you are resourced enough to proceed. It's normal for these conversations to bring up a lot of compl…

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What If Your Spine Surgery Wasn't Necessary? with Dr. Betsy Grunch (Ep 166) 1:11:07

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In this episode of Bendy Bodies, Dr. Linda Bluestein is joined by neurosurgeon and social media educator Dr. Betsy Grunch to tackle complex questions around spine health, chronic pain, and the unique challenges faced by people with hypermobility and connective tissue disorders like Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS). Together, they explore why “normal” …

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Episode 32 - Integrating Essential Oils Into Chronic Illness Treatment with Jody Cohen 42:25

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About our guest: Jodi Cohen is a bestselling author, award-winning journalist, functional practitioner, and founder of Vibrant Blue Oils, where she combined her training in nutritional therapy and aromatherapy to create unique proprietary blends of organic and wild-crafted essential oils. She has helped over 100,000 clients heal from brain-related …

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Dancing Stronger: Smarter Training for Bendy Bodies with Jennifer Milner (BEN 165) 1:15:32

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In this empowering episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein is joined by OG Bendy Bodies cohost, Jennifer Milner. Jen is a ballet coach, Pilates trainer, and specialist in working with hypermobile bodies. Together they explore why traditional movement cues don’t always work for bendy bodies, how dancers and athletes can train smarter (not harder), and what it …

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“A Comprehensive Test for Brain Health - Part II” with Dr. Bryan Rade ND 44:45

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Dr. Rade reviews Neural Zoomer Plus reports from Vibrant Wellness Laboratories for a patient dealing with multiple sclerosis (MS) and another patient with memory impairment. To join Dr. Rade's mailing list to get free access to the first two parts of his Overcoming Chronic Illness Course: https://eastcoastnaturopathic.com/dr-bryan-rade-mailing-list…

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73. No Body is Disposable: How Disability Justice & Emergent Strategy Changed My Life with Angela Montijo, LCSW 45:06

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Episode 73 of Body Justice is all about how life changing disability justice and emergent strategy are as frameworks for how we show up in the world and how we are in relationship with one another. Our guest, Angela Montijo, is a licensed clinical social worker who also has lived experience as a pysch survivor. Angela shares insights from social ju…

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Are You Being Gaslit About Hormones and Health? | Office Hours (Ep 164) 48:11

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In this raw and reflective Office Hours episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein responds to listener feedback and dives deep into the cultural and clinical gaslighting faced by people, especially women, navigating complex health conditions. From the dismissal of perimenopause to the rise of so-called “TikTok diseases,” Dr. Bluestein explores the dangerous dis…

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Too Sick to Show Up 33:48

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Chronic illness, even for the most social among us, can be profoundly isolating. There are days when it’s simply too painful or too exhausting to respond to a text, make plans, pick up the phone—or even record a podcast. One of the hardest parts of living with chronic illness is the not knowing—the endless search for answers. Currently, Bonni is em…

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Autoimmune Relief, Gut Testing, Work in the Future | THRR208 45:12

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Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS Submit your questions for the podcast here News Topic: Tylenol and autism: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/YLD5ywh-WM0 https://x.com/WallStreetApes/status/1971019653624496521 Show Notes: X post by Andrew Zywiec MD DNA analysis with Dr. Anthony Jay Article from Smart Cities Dive: Life as a Lunatic: Po…

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Hidden Causes of Abdominal Pain in EDS with Dr. Pradeep Chopra (Ep 163) 1:10:36

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Abdominal pain in EDS can be a puzzle with countless hidden pieces. In this episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein welcomes back Dr. Pradeep Chopra for part two of their exploration into gastrointestinal problems. Together, they uncover overlooked causes of abdominal pain, from drooping intestines and tethered spinal cords to mast cell activation and nerve e…

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What we would do if we had MCAS | Mast Cell Activation Syndrome 39:04

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Diagnosed with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)? Join histamine expert Dilly Kular and award-winning nutritionist Tracey Raye from @CanIBeCandidShow as they take a deep dive into supporting your immune system, reversing histamine intolerance (overload), and managing the complex symptoms of MCAS. Learn practical, science-backed strategies to reg…

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Hypermobility Problems with Anesthesiologist Dr. Linda Bluestein | Glaucomfleckens Bonus Episode 1:07:47

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In honor of Pain Awareness Month, I wanted to share an episode of one of my favorite healthcare podcasts, “Knock Knock Hi with the Glaucomfleckens.” In this interview from last July, Will and Kristin Flanary (AKA Dr. and Lady Glaucomflecken) kindly invited me on to talk about my journey from ballet to anesthesiology to integrative pain care, and ho…

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Episode 31 - Identify Clean Indoor Air environments from Mold Map with Justin Carlson 47:03

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Justin is founder and CEO of Invivus Technologies, a health technology company workingto create solutions to chronic and environmental illness. Their main product is Moldmap,the world's first community-powered healthy indoor air platform. Justin fell seriously illwith CIRS in 2020, and during his three-year healing journey he found that onlinecommu…

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72. Care vs. Control: The Contradictions of Psychiatry with Grace Kim, PMHNP-BC 41:25

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In episode 72, Allyson chats with psychiatric nurse practitioner and lived experience advocate, Grace Kim PMHNP-BC, about the contradictions of psychiatry, as well as what psychiatry in eating disorder care can look like. There is so much (understandable) skepticism when it comes to psychiatric medications, how can we hold both the ways that it can…

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Fueling BJJ, Lifting for Health, Post Heart Attack Plan | THRR207 52:12

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Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS Submit your questions for the podcast here Show Notes: Train with Morpheus Radiance of the Ordinary by Tara Couture Precision Health Reports- Dr. William Cromwell Power Athlete Radio Huberman Lab: Pavel Tsatsouline: The Correct Way to Build Strength, Endurance & Flexibility at Any Age Cronometer Que…

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EDS Foot and Ankle issues with Dr. Patrick Agnew (Ep 162) 1:27:08

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In this informative and eye-opening episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein sits down with foot and ankle surgeon Dr. Patrick Agnew, who specializes in treating patients with joint hypermobility and connective tissue disorders like Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes. Together, they explore why lower extremity pain and dysfunction are so common and often misunderstood in…

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Dental Myths & EDS Truths with Dr. Audrey Kershaw (Ep 161) 1:05:45

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Dr. Audrey Kershaw returns to chat with Dr. Linda Bluestein and demystify wisdom tooth extraction, appliances for TMJ disorder, and everyday oral health habits for people with EDS/HSD. We cover when third molars should be removed (and when they shouldn’t), why local anesthetic can fail in some patients, how to approach dental procedures when CCI (c…

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Episode 30 - How to Address Mast Cell Activation Syndrome with Kimberley Quirk 47:21

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About our guest: Kimberley Quirk is a lead practitioner at Mast Cell 360, blending deep clinical insight with a nurturing approach and her own lived experience through healing. She works closely with clients to map out practical, step-by-step plans that honor each person's unique pace and sensitivities. Free haywire mast cell quiz: https://mastcell…

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Debunking Vitamin D: Sunscreen, Vitamin D Supplements, And Do You Get Enough Vitamin D From The Sun? 28:42

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Think you’re getting enough vitamin D just from the sun? Think again. In this myth-busting episode, we dive into the most common misconceptions about vitamin D, from sunscreen blocking absorption to whether Vitamin D supplements really work and if sun exposure is enough (spoiler: it usually isn’t). Learn the truth behind vitamin D metabolism, the i…

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Parenting Making You Both Sick? with Dr. Shimi Kang (Ep 160) 1:21:14

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Dr. Linda Bluestein is joined by award-winning psychiatrist and author Dr. Shimi Kang to explore a radical, yet intuitive concept: that play, creativity, and rest aren’t luxuries - they’re medicine. In a world where high-achievers and neurodivergent thinkers are pushed to exhaustion, Dr. Kang unpacks how this cultural mindset leads to burnout, infl…

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“A Comprehensive Test for Brain Health - Part I” with Dr. Bryan Rade ND 41:11

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Dr. Rade reviews a Neural Zoomer Plus report from Vibrant Wellness Laboratories. To join Dr. Rade's mailing list to get free access to the first two parts of his Overcoming Chronic Illness Course: https://eastcoastnaturopathic.com/dr-bryan-rade-mailing-list If you would like to have Dr. Rade consult on your case, please visit https://eastcoastnatur…

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71. Reclaiming the Black Body: Understanding Eating Imbalances and Healing for Black Folks with Alishia McCullough, LCMHC 51:41

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Episode 70 of Body Justice is truly a gift of wisdom from my dear friend and colleague, Alishia McCullough. In this episode we talk about some of the core concepts from her book, Reclaiming the Black Body. In this episode we explore: How EDs show up for Black girls/women Shifting terminology from Eating Disorders to Eating Imbalances Adultification…

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Truth Bombs & Backlash with Kate Colbert (Ep 159) 1:15:33

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After a wave of passionate listener feedback sparked intense conversations behind the scenes, The Bendy Bodies Podcast returns with a candid and heartfelt follow-up. In this episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein is joined by author and communications expert Kate Colbert to openly address the concerns raised about recent content and to set the record straigh…

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Episode 29 - Healing from Mold Illness With Nervous System Regulation 1:06:15

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Morgan is a multi-modality integrative health practitioner who focuses on root cause solutions for mold illness, biotoxins, and CIRS. She utilizes breathwork and other neurosomatic practices alongside of protocols to help individuals heal their symptoms, rewire their subconscious, and break the mold of chronic illness. Morgan's links: The Embodied …

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Histamine Experts Discuss Why You Have Hay Fever and Natural Hay Fever Treatments That WORK! 13:45

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This Is Why You Have Hay Fever, And How to Make Antihistamines Work Better + Why Vitamin D Helps In this episode, Tracey and Dilly from @CanIBeCandidShow dive into why hay fever cases are rising. and reveal why the “high pollen count” isn’t the full story. They share practical tips to help you get more from your antihistamines and explain why vitam…

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70. Building Hope in Dark Times & Cultivating Relative Safety (solo episode) 39:39

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Episode 69 is a solo episode from me. I want to offer you all some insights around building hope- how it's messy and dark, not easy and joyful. We'll explore how hope is a relational concept, how it grows through action, and we'll draw on wisdom from BIPOC activists and how they remained hopeful during times of political unrest and oppression. We'l…

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Discussing Your Feedback: Pain, Autism & hEDS Diagnostic Criteria | Office Hours (Ep 158) 14:00

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In the season five finale of the Bendy Bodies Podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein reflects on powerful listener feedback and opens up important conversations about language, intent, and identity in medicine. She clarifies the purpose behind episodes on pain neuroscience and mast cells in autism, acknowledges the concerns raised, and discusses the fine lin…

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Can Pain Education Lessen Chronic Pain with Adriaan Louw, DPT? (Ep 156) 1:10:00

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In this illuminating episode of the Bendy Bodies Podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein sits down with pain neuroscientist and physical therapist Dr. Adriaan Louw to explore the power of education in managing chronic pain. With a passion for helping people understand the "why" behind their symptoms, Dr. Louw breaks down the science of how the brain processes…

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Dr Sarah Myhill: Is Modern Medicine Enough? Toe The Line Or You Are OUT As A Dr! 1:10:36

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Why Modern Medicine is Failing Chronic Illness Patients | Dr Sarah Myhill Interview Why are so many chronic illness patients left without answers? In this candid interview, Dr Sarah Myhill reveals why modern medicine often misses the mark on conditions like chronic fatigue, mitochondrial dysfunction, and ME/CFS — and what real root-cause healing lo…

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Episode 28 - Superstratum's Mycotoxin Removal Products & Strategies with Seth Jones 53:16

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Seth Jones is the CEO of Hygia Living Corp., where he and his team developed Superstratum, the first patent-pending process to remove mycotoxins from homes. His work has focused on understanding the hidden causes of Building-Related Illness (BRI) and developing products and solutions to address these issues. Before founding Hygia Living, Seth spent…