The Science Behind the Symptoms with Howard Schubiner, MD & Rebecca Kennedy, MD
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The Science Behind the Symptoms: Itching, histamines, MCAS and multiple chemical sensitivity with Joe
September 22, 2026 · 1 hr 4 minIn this episode, Joe shares how persistent itching, initially attributed to gluten and later to histamine reactions, gradually expanded into chronic pain, migraines, multiple chemical sensitivity, and a diet limited to chicken and white…
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The Science Behind the Symptoms: Postconcussive syndrome with Dr. Chrisman and Campbell Miller
August 31, 2026 · 1 hr 5 minPost-concussive syndrome is frequently diagnosed when symptoms like headaches, dizziness, fatigue, brain fog, and sensitivity to light or sound persist long after a concussion. For some people, these symptoms can continue for months or…
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The Science Behind the Symptoms: PGAD/Urethral Pain
July 8, 2026 · 55 minLaura tells her 4 year story of what started as urethral pain. As her many diagnoses to explain this accumulated, eventually she also developed bladder and pelvic pain.Her main symptom was an usual one and little talked about - 'persistent…
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The Science Behind the Symptoms: EDS and Hypermobility
March 11, 2026 · 1 hr 9 minDr. Howard Schubiner and Dr. Becca Kennedy sit down with Gigi Cockell to discuss her experience living with EDS and hypermobility and the chronic symptoms she experienced. Gigi shares her journey of searching for answers and how learning…
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The Science Behind the Symptoms: Back Pain
February 25, 2026 · 1 hr 4 minMalissa's full recovery from years of chronic, debilitating back painIn this episode of The Science Behind the Symptoms, Howard Schubiner, MD, and Becca Kennedy, MD, discuss Malissa’s story and examine the science behind how chronic back…
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The Science Behind the Symptoms: Placebos and Nocebos
February 11, 2026 · 42 minIn this episode, Becca Kennedy, M.D., and Howard Schubiner, M.D., examine how placebo and nocebo effects shape real health outcomes. They discuss how expectations can drive real physiological change, for better or worse, and why…
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The Science Behind the Symptoms, Episode 7: POTS
February 6, 2026 · 1 hr 4 minIn this episode, Dr. Howard Schubiner and Dr. Becca Kennedy examine POTS through the framework of neuroplastic symptoms. They explore the science behind how symptoms can develop and persist, and why approaching POTS with curiosity can…
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The Science Behind the Symptoms: Epstein–Barr, Chronic Fatigue/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis
January 28, 2026 · 40 minIn this episode, Dr. Howard Schubiner and Dr. Becca Kennedy unpack the science behind Rebecca Tolin’s recovery from 13 years of chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalitis. Although she was told that Epstein–Barr virus (among many other…