378: If You’re Highly Sensitive (How Mast Cell Activation Diseases Make You Super Reactive) w/ Michelle Shapiro, RD

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If your body reacts intensely to even the smallest triggers — from healthy foods to sunlight or exercise — you might be dealing with a mast cell activation issue. These reactions often go far beyond typical histamine intolerance and can feel isolating, especially when others don’t understand what you’re going through.

In this episode, I’m joined by Michelle Shapiro, RD, an integrative dietitian who’s helped thousands navigate anxiety, gut and immune issues, and complex sensitivities. We explore what it means to have a “highly sensitive body,” how this ties into conditions like Ehlers-Danlos and hypermobility, and why getting answers can be so challenging.

If you’re tired of feeling like your symptoms are a mystery, this conversation is for you.

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- Michelle Shapiro’s Website - https://michelleshapirord.com/

- Show references + transcript - https://www.skinterrupt.com/378

- Quiet the Diet Podcast - https://www.quietthediet.com

- Beat Histamine Intolerance Masterclass - https://bit.ly/hist-intol-MC

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Chapters

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. What’s a "highly sensitive body"? (00:02:32)

3. What is long COVID? (00:05:41)

4. What do mast cells do? (00:06:46)

5. What is mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS)? (00:07:59)

6. Is POTS a heart problem? (00:10:24)

7. Link between MCAS & POTS (00:12:25)

8. Histamine intolerance vs. MCAS (00:13:51)

9. Can a low-histamine diet help MCAS? (00:18:11)

10. Why needing medication is NOT a failure (00:23:59)

11. Link between connective tissue disorders & mast cells (00:27:15)

12. Final thoughts (00:35:21)

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