Histamine Health Coach

Teresa Christensen
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  • Alternative Health
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Welcome to Histamine Health Coach, the podcast for women ready to take control of their histamine intolerance, calm unpredictable symptoms, and feel like themselves again—without fear, overwhelm, or extreme restrictions. I’m Teresa, a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach who’s been there—living with mast cell issues, hives, and the daily uncertainty that comes with histamine-related conditions. Here, we go beyond just lists of “yes” and “no” foods. You’ll get real talk on how to support your body through nutrition, stress management, movement, and mindset—plus practical tips to help you enjoy life again. Whether you’re navigating MCAS, mastocytosis, or just curious if histamine is behind your symptoms, you’ll find education, encouragement, and simple tools to help you feel more resilient, more energetic, and more at ease in your own skin. Ready to feel better? Let’s get started.

  1. Jul 16

    Episode 39 - Living Well With Histamine Intolerance: Relief, Rhythm, and Confidence

    Send us Fan Mail Histamine intolerance can turn normal life into nonstop problem-solving: reading lists, tracking symptoms, searching forums, and still feeling like your body changes the rules overnight. I’m Teresa Christensen, a functional medicine certified health coach who lives with histamine intolerance, and I know the fear that comes with headaches, itching, belly pain, fatigue, and that sudden “what if this gets worse?” spiral. There’s a different way to approach it, one that builds safety and steadiness instead of more restriction. We walk through the three supports that shape my coaching work: relief you can feel, routines that provide rhythm, and being rooted in confidence. You’ll hear how simple, practical responses can change the experience of a flare, like recognizing when heat is a trigger and using cooling to help your body settle. We also talk about why rhythm often matters more than perfection, including a small but powerful routine change that helps reduce morning anxiety without forcing you to give up everything you enjoy. The final piece is trust. Living well doesn’t require symptom perfection; it requires the ability to pause, assess what’s happening, and respond with clarity when the unexpected shows up. I share what confidence looks like in real time and how the “reliable body” idea can help you define a realistic goal that fits your life. If you’re ready for personalized support, I’m opening five spots for the fall session of Living Well with Histamine Intolerance, a three-month private coaching experience starting in September. Subscribe for more practical support, share this with a friend who feels stuck, and leave a review so more women can find the help they’ve been searching for. I’m opening five spots for the fall session of Living Well with Histamine Intolerance. This three-month private coaching experience begins in September, with individual start dates scheduled around each client. It is for women who are tired of reacting, restricting, and second-guessing every decision—and are ready to find relief, create steadier routines, and build confidence in their bodies again. If this sounds like the support you’ve been looking for, email me at teresa@histaminehealthcoach.com with the word READY. I’ll personally respond so we can talk about what living well could look like for you. Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Facebook Email: teresa@histaminehealthcoach.com Website: https://histaminehealthcoach.com

    Episode 39 - Living Well With Histamine Intolerance: Relief, Rhythm, and Confidence

  2. Jul 2

    Episode 38 - A Diagnosis Gives Your Symptoms a Name

    Send us Fan Mail Getting a diagnosis can quiet the “what is happening?” panic, but it can also create a new question we all recognize: okay, now what? I share my own path from a mastocytosis-family diagnosis to learning that healing comes from patterns, support, and a bigger picture than a food list.   • the relief of having a name for symptoms and the uncertainty that follows   • my biopsy story, adult onset urticaria pigmentosa, and ruling out cancer   • years of allergies, fragrance sensitivity, and symptoms that slowly changed   • fatigue, caffeine reliance, and noticing anxiety-driven itching   • alcohol and food reactions that made sense only in hindsight   • why low histamine food lists help short term but can create food fear long term   • the reality that histamine triggers differ from person to person   • the link between histamine and hormones during perimenopause and menopause   • lifestyle foundations that matter alongside diet: sleep, stress, movement, environment   If you'd like to learn more about living well with histamine intolerance, visit my website at histaminehealthcoach.com. You'll find my low histamine diet starter plan, additional resources, and links to previous podcast episodes. If you've enjoyed today's episode, please follow the podcast, write a review, or better yet, share it with someone who may need to hear it.   I’m opening five spots for the fall session of Living Well with Histamine Intolerance. This three-month private coaching experience begins in September, with individual start dates scheduled around each client. It is for women who are tired of reacting, restricting, and second-guessing every decision—and are ready to find relief, create steadier routines, and build confidence in their bodies again. If this sounds like the support you’ve been looking for, email me at teresa@histaminehealthcoach.com with the word READY. I’ll personally respond so we can talk about what living well could look like for you. Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Facebook Email: teresa@histaminehealthcoach.com Website: https://histaminehealthcoach.com

    Episode 38 - A Diagnosis Gives Your Symptoms a Name

  3. Jun 18

    Episode 37 - When Your Meals Look Different Than You Expected

    Send us Fan Mail We connect a surprising story about a tick bite and Alpha Gal syndrome to the way many of us experience sudden, confusing health shifts with histamine intolerance. We explore how curiosity, not fear, helps us adapt, track symptoms, and keep building a meaningful life even when food rules change.   • the “I was fine until” moment and how symptoms can appear suddenly or gradually   • why food restrictions feel like a loss of freedom and spontaneity   • the hidden work of “strategy” including planning meals, scanning menus, carrying H1s and H2s   • what Alpha Gal syndrome is and why delayed reactions make it hard to identify   • the key distinction between a true allergy and histamine intolerance or mast cell activation syndrome   • choosing curiosity over fear to spot patterns across food, stress, hormones, sleep, meds, and environment   • adapting meals and routines to feel better without making life smaller   If today's episode resonated with you, I would love to hear your story.   Please like and share this podcast with others you might think benefit.   And if you're looking for resources for living well with histamine intolerance, visit my website at histaminehealthcoach.com.   There you will find the Low Histamine Diet Starter Plan along with a guide to living well with histamine intolerance.   Or you can email me personally at Teresa at Histamine Health Coach.com with any questions or topics you would like to hear about on the Histamine Health Coach podcast.   I’m opening five spots for the fall session of Living Well with Histamine Intolerance. This three-month private coaching experience begins in September, with individual start dates scheduled around each client. It is for women who are tired of reacting, restricting, and second-guessing every decision—and are ready to find relief, create steadier routines, and build confidence in their bodies again. If this sounds like the support you’ve been looking for, email me at teresa@histaminehealthcoach.com with the word READY. I’ll personally respond so we can talk about what living well could look like for you. Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Facebook Email: teresa@histaminehealthcoach.com Website: https://histaminehealthcoach.com

    Episode 37 - When Your Meals Look Different Than You Expected

  4. Jun 4

    Episode 36 - Support That Lowers Histamine Stress

    Send us Fan Mail The hardest part of histamine intolerance is not always the food. It’s the moment someone invites you to dinner and your brain starts racing: Will there be anything I can eat? Will I react right away or pay for it tomorrow? Will I look “difficult” for asking questions? That stress is real, and it can shrink your world fast. Today I focus on the lifestyle factor that gets overlooked in most histamine conversations: support through relationships. We dig into what support actually means (hint: it’s not perfection and it’s not everyone eating a low histamine diet with you). I share simple, doable examples like bringing a safe protein to a family gathering, checking a restaurant menu ahead of time, and being included in planning so you have time to prepare. We also talk about why people often don’t “get it,” including the unpredictability of the histamine bucket, and how clear information helps loved ones show up better. If you’ve been stuck between protecting your body and wanting your life back, this is for you. I end with one question that can reshape your healing journey: who is on your team, and what would it look like to ask for help? If this resonates, email me and tell me what support you have or what you wish you had, and grab my free Low Histamine Diet Starter Plan at histaminehealthcoach.com. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs this, and leave a review so more women can find support too. I’m opening five spots for the fall session of Living Well with Histamine Intolerance. This three-month private coaching experience begins in September, with individual start dates scheduled around each client. It is for women who are tired of reacting, restricting, and second-guessing every decision—and are ready to find relief, create steadier routines, and build confidence in their bodies again. If this sounds like the support you’ve been looking for, email me at teresa@histaminehealthcoach.com with the word READY. I’ll personally respond so we can talk about what living well could look like for you. Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Facebook Email: teresa@histaminehealthcoach.com Website: https://histaminehealthcoach.com

    Episode 36 - Support That Lowers Histamine Stress

  5. May 21

    Episode 35 - How To Exercise With Histamine Intolerance Without Flaring

    Send us Fan Mail Movement can feel like a trap when you live with histamine intolerance: do too much and you risk flushing, itching, dizziness, headaches, GI symptoms, a racing heart, or a brutal two-day crash. Do too little and your body gets stiffer, sleep gets worse, stress climbs, and you start doubting what you can handle. I’m Teresa Christensen, a functional medicine certified health coach, and I’m sharing a gentler way to think about exercise when your system feels unpredictable. We start by naming what many women carry quietly: fear. For some, exercise-induced anaphylaxis is real, and past reactions can make even a simple walk feel unsafe. I talk about why the nervous system matters as much as the workout, and how “supportive movement” often lives in the middle ground between pushing harder and avoiding everything. You’ll hear why walking is my go-to, how cold and ice can change the entire experience, and the practical ways I adapt around outdoor triggers like flowering plants, pollen, and even what gets stirred up when lawns are cut. We also get specific about temperature regulation and cooling down, including why cold plunges, cold showers, or even ice water after exercise can backfire for sensitive bodies. Then we dig into strength training for women as we age, what to look for in a trainer, and why recovery is often the true limiting factor with histamine symptoms. I also share my take on vibration plates as a tool that can either feel grounding or overstimulating depending on the person. If this helps, subscribe, share with a friend who’s struggling, and leave a quick review so more women can find support. I’m opening five spots for the fall session of Living Well with Histamine Intolerance. This three-month private coaching experience begins in September, with individual start dates scheduled around each client. It is for women who are tired of reacting, restricting, and second-guessing every decision—and are ready to find relief, create steadier routines, and build confidence in their bodies again. If this sounds like the support you’ve been looking for, email me at teresa@histaminehealthcoach.com with the word READY. I’ll personally respond so we can talk about what living well could look like for you. Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Facebook Email: teresa@histaminehealthcoach.com Website: https://histaminehealthcoach.com

    Episode 35 - How To Exercise With Histamine Intolerance Without Flaring

  6. May 7

    Episode 34 - Histamine Intolerance And The Nighttime Alarm System

    Send us Fan Mail You crawl into bed exhausted, fall asleep, and then it happens again: you wake up in the middle of the night and your body feels wide awake. Maybe it’s the same window every night. Maybe your mind spins, you feel warm or restless, or you even notice itching, flushing, or that uncomfortable “on” feeling that makes no sense when you were so tired at bedtime. I’m Teresa Christensen, a functional medicine certified health coach, and I live with histamine intolerance too. Here, I unpack a different way to understand nighttime awakenings and insomnia: sometimes the real issue isn’t sleep itself, it’s what your body is doing while you’re trying to sleep. We talk about why sleep is supposed to be a time of deep regulation, from hormone balance to blood sugar control, and what changes when your system stays slightly activated instead of settling into repair. You’ll hear how histamine supports wakefulness, why nighttime histamine can feel like a surge in a sensitive body, and how stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol can flip the switch from rest to alert. I also share a personal CGM experiment that revealed unexpected overnight blood sugar changes, making it clear that a “random” wake up can actually be your body stabilizing in real time. We end with a mindset shift that helps: asking what your body is trying to regulate, and focusing on rhythm, safety cues, and overall load rather than blaming yourself for one bad night. If this resonates, subscribe for more practical support for histamine intolerance, share this with a friend who wakes up at 2 a.m., and leave a review so more women can find relief. What time do you usually wake up at night? I’m opening five spots for the fall session of Living Well with Histamine Intolerance. This three-month private coaching experience begins in September, with individual start dates scheduled around each client. It is for women who are tired of reacting, restricting, and second-guessing every decision—and are ready to find relief, create steadier routines, and build confidence in their bodies again. If this sounds like the support you’ve been looking for, email me at teresa@histaminehealthcoach.com with the word READY. I’ll personally respond so we can talk about what living well could look like for you. Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Facebook Email: teresa@histaminehealthcoach.com Website: https://histaminehealthcoach.com

    Episode 34 - Histamine Intolerance And The Nighttime Alarm System

  7. Apr 24

    Episode 33 - Latex: The Hidden Trigger (With an Added Ingredient)

    Send us Fan Mail A “simple” bandage shouldn’t leave your skin looking and feeling burned for days, yet that’s exactly what can happen when latex enters the picture and your histamine threshold is already low. We’re unpacking the sneaky role of hidden latex exposure in histamine intolerance, MCAS, and mast cell flares, especially when reactions feel random or out of proportion. If you’ve ever thought, “Why is my body doing this?” this conversation offers a missing piece that can finally make the pattern click. I share my personal experiences with latex burns from bandages, immediate stinging from a cosmetic sponge, and welts triggered by workout clothes where sweat and friction turn an elastic waistband into a problem. We break down the difference between Type 1 IgE latex allergy and Type 4 delayed contact sensitivity, plus why heat, moisture, and skin irritation can amplify symptoms when your system is already primed for a histamine storm. We also talk about a topic many people don’t connect to latex at all: condoms. If you’ve had burning, itching, or pain after sex, natural rubber latex may be worth considering, and there are latex-free alternatives like polyisoprene options (including SKYN). Then we get practical with everyday steps: requesting latex-free supplies at the dentist and doctor, choosing safer bandages, rethinking makeup tools, and making smarter clothing choices to reduce triggers. If this helps you see your symptoms differently, subscribe, share the episode with a friend who needs answers, and leave a review so more women can find real support for histamine intolerance and MCAS. What’s one “random” reaction you’re ready to investigate? Here's the link to Histamine, Latex, and Food - What's the connection?https://histaminehealthcoach.com/articles-%26-episodes/f/histamine-latex-and-food%E2%80%94what%E2%80%99s-the-connection I’m opening five spots for the fall session of Living Well with Histamine Intolerance. This three-month private coaching experience begins in September, with individual start dates scheduled around each client. It is for women who are tired of reacting, restricting, and second-guessing every decision—and are ready to find relief, create steadier routines, and build confidence in their bodies again. If this sounds like the support you’ve been looking for, email me at teresa@histaminehealthcoach.com with the word READY. I’ll personally respond so we can talk about what living well could look like for you. Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Facebook Email: teresa@histaminehealthcoach.com Website: https://histaminehealthcoach.com

    Episode 33 - Latex: The Hidden Trigger (With an Added Ingredient)

  8. Apr 2

    Episode 32 - Wheat Is Not High Histamine… So Why Is It Wrecking Your Week?

    Send us Fan Mail Wheat can feel like the ultimate “gotcha” food when you live with histamine intolerance. One week you eat bread with no problem, the next week you get headaches, body aches, GI symptoms, or brain fog and you start questioning everything. We get why that spiral happens, and we slow it down with a more realistic lens: wheat is not usually a high histamine food, but it can still affect your histamine load and push a full histamine bucket over the edge. We walk through my own recent experiment with eating more wheat at home and what changed when I simply pulled back without going extreme. From there we unpack the hidden variables that make wheat such a confusing suspect: portion size, frequency, blood sugar swings, digestion, stress, sleep, and what else your body is managing. We also talk about the “wheat rarely shows up alone” problem, because bread often comes with processed meats, cheese, tomato sauce, and leftovers, all of which can raise histamine or create a stack of triggers that gets mislabeled as a gluten issue. We also zoom out to the bigger story: the gluten-free era, the COVID bread baking boom, and why trends can’t replace body awareness. If you are navigating histamine intolerance, low histamine diet choices, or suspected wheat sensitivity, you’ll leave with a grounded way to use food, mood, and symptom tracking to find patterns without turning your diet into a rulebook. If this helps, subscribe, share it with a friend who feels stuck with food, and leave a review so more women can find the show. What has been your most confusing “trigger” food lately? I’m opening five spots for the fall session of Living Well with Histamine Intolerance. This three-month private coaching experience begins in September, with individual start dates scheduled around each client. It is for women who are tired of reacting, restricting, and second-guessing every decision—and are ready to find relief, create steadier routines, and build confidence in their bodies again. If this sounds like the support you’ve been looking for, email me at teresa@histaminehealthcoach.com with the word READY. I’ll personally respond so we can talk about what living well could look like for you. Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Facebook Email: teresa@histaminehealthcoach.com Website: https://histaminehealthcoach.com

    Episode 32 - Wheat Is Not High Histamine… So Why Is It Wrecking Your Week?
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About

Welcome to Histamine Health Coach, the podcast for women ready to take control of their histamine intolerance, calm unpredictable symptoms, and feel like themselves again—without fear, overwhelm, or extreme restrictions. I’m Teresa, a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach who’s been there—living with mast cell issues, hives, and the daily uncertainty that comes with histamine-related conditions. Here, we go beyond just lists of “yes” and “no” foods. You’ll get real talk on how to support your body through nutrition, stress management, movement, and mindset—plus practical tips to help you enjoy life again. Whether you’re navigating MCAS, mastocytosis, or just curious if histamine is behind your symptoms, you’ll find education, encouragement, and simple tools to help you feel more resilient, more energetic, and more at ease in your own skin. Ready to feel better? Let’s get started.

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  • Creator
    Teresa Christensen
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Teresa Pesaturo, LLC
  • Show Website
    Histamine Health Coach

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