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#Balance Banter
Struggling with chronic illness, unexplained symptoms, or feeling dismissed by doctors? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out on your own.
#BALANCE Banter is the podcast for women navigating conditions like autoimmunity, MCAS, POTS, mold illness, chronic fatigue, hormone imbalances, and more. Hosted by Kristie Calise—Board Certified Integrative & Functional Nutrition Practitioner, Exercise Physiologist, and founder of the Balance App—this show blends personal experience with professional insight to help you uncover root causes and feel at home in your body again.
Each episode offers supportive, symptom-sensitive strategies for nervous system regulation, functional nutrition, gentle movement, and foundational habits that support healing—without the overwhelm.
Whether you're newly diagnosed or deep in the weeds of your health journey, this podcast is your compassionate space to learn, heal, and feel empowered.
✨ You’re not broken. You’re just out of balance!
Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult with your qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health routine.
#Balance Banter
E83- Mast Cell Activation Syndrome: The Science, Symptoms & My Healing Journey
In one of her most personal episodes yet, Functional Nutrition Practitioner Kristie Lengel dives deep into Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) — a condition that played a massive role in her chronic illness journey long before it became widely recognized.
Kristie shares how her symptoms began in 2016, years before MCAS had an ICD-10 code or mainstream awareness. Despite “normal” labs, mast cell–targeted treatment was one of the biggest turning points in her healing. Once she realized MCAS was a syndrome—a reaction, not the root—she kept digging until she uncovered the triggers driving her body into overactivation.
🔍 This episode blends storytelling, scientific research, and practical guidance, including:
• The history of MCAS as a diagnosis and how it only recently gained scientific attention
• Why so many people with MCAS have “normal” test results
• The symptoms that point toward mast cell activation—even when labs don’t
• The link between MCAS, chronic infections, mold exposure, long COVID, and nervous system dysregulation
• Pharmaceutical treatment options (H1s, H2s, mast cell stabilizers)
• Natural supports including diet, flavonoids, nervous system tools, and environmental changes
• How to talk to your provider about testing (and why timing matters)
MCAS can make everyday life unpredictable and overwhelming—but understanding how mast cells behave, what triggers them, and how to calm them is an empowering first step.
If you’ve been brushed off, gaslit, or told “your labs are normal,” this episode is your validation and your roadmap.
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Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This content is not medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical guidance, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health, medications, supplements, or lifestyle.