Grounded | The Vestibular Podcast
Dr. Madison Oak, PT, DPT presents education and support for those with dizziness, vertigo, and vestibular disorders. We will cover Vestibular Migraine, Meniere's Disease, Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness, and more! Give us a follow @TheVertigoDoctor & @Grounded.Vestibular.Pod and request what you'd like to hear us chat about next!
Episodes
In this episode we are speaking with Vestibular Group Fit member Lea Klein who has found healing in both Traditional Chinese Medicine as well as the concepts from VGFit. In TCM, there are so many things to consider that western medicine does not take into account.
There is no right or wrong way to go on a healing journey, and learning about others' journeys can be amazing and expansive. Learn today about alternative forms of medic...
In this episode we are myth busting about mouth breathing, tongue posture, sinus headache, sinus infections, and dizziness! Yes, it's all related, and YES Dr. Lee is going to walk us through it!
Find Dr. Lee:
@ENTCHAT on Instagram
Dr. Lee's Integrative Practice: https://www.integrativeenthealth.com/
https://charlestonent.com/bio/jessica-lee/
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Even a quick fun chat with Sara will tell you that Bikes & Church are two of her favorite things! But, with a vestibular disorder those two things get a little tricky! Listen to today's story of this wonderful VGFit member's life through her Vestibular Migraine diagnosis and more!
Sara knows that getting your life back takes effort, consistency, grieving, and big changes! Join us in our lively discussion about what it takes to...
In this episode, we discover Tamara's profound vestibular journey on our podcast. As a Vestibular Group Fit participant, she recounts her path to remission from vestibular migraine and PPPD.
Tamara's narrative emphasizes the pivotal role of personalizing programming, highlighting the impact of movement, mindset, support, and education in managing vestibular disorders. Tune in to explore her inspiring story of resilience and triump...
In this episode, VGFit's own Kelsey Voskamp recaps her journey with vestibular migraine, what worked, what didn't and where she is today! (Hint: she's thriving!).
Kelsey tells us all about her journey with movement, meditation, mindset, the "No Big Deal Theory" and so much more!
Tune into this episode to learn more about Kelsey, her journey, and how you can work with her now in Vestibular Group Fit!
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Today we are chatting with Maria about traveling, hiking in elevation, living, de-stressing, and more. As a Vestibular Group Fit member, Maria has learned so much about her diagnosis, and what to do about it!
From being terrified of her symptoms to traveling and hiking massive mountains (literally) to see her family, she has come so far, even going 3.5+ months without any attacks and setting her sights on even longer. All of this ...
A vestibular schwannoma is a slow growing, benign, tumor derived from schwann cells. It's very frequently misnomered as an acoustic neuroma, so that's where you may have heard this diagnosis before.
Today, Dr. Erika Swilley-Wilkins, PT and Dr. Madison, PT discuss treatment outcomes, ideas, the Importance of treating the neck, and so much more when it comes to treating vestibular schwannomas in a therapeutic environment. Listen in t...
This years holiday gift list is filled with many fun holiday gift ideas! Below, you'll find the links to all the gifts, and codes that are available for discounts if there are!
Rise Centered Alarm Clock (only link required, 10% off all clocks. Or ‘imperfect’ clocks for just $119!)
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Whether you see me (Madison!) in my 1:1 clinic for VRT, for 1:1 vestibular coaching, or in Vestibular Group Fit, the instructions and management tactics are largely the same.
We need to move our bodies, shift the mindset, get support from a community who understands, and understand the disorder. All of this is backed by research, wh...
Danni Mills joins us today on Grounded to discuss what she has learned to help her get back to thriving through life with vestibular migraine. After years of treating her symptoms thinking they were 'just her neck,' she finally understood it was actually Vestibular Migraine from the VGFit content after becoming a member.
One of the greatest lessons Danni learned was about understanding her diagnosis and accepting it so she would be...
Traveling with vestibular migraine can feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, we’re sharing practical tips and strategies for making short trips more manageable, from packing essentials and managing triggers to planning your itinerary with self-care in mind. Whether you’re headed out for a weekend getaway or a quick business trip, these tips will help you navigate your travels with more ease and confidence.
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Daylight savings time MATTERS because throwing off your sleep and daily schedule can increase hazards of increasing vestibular attacks, and other factors.
Shifting your schedule slowlyyyyy but surely, will help you adjust more quickly to this schedule. This episode is a replay from Spring, so everything you learn today, we recommend doing the opposite way!
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Does your neck hurt and you have dizziness? It could be cervicogenic dizziness, but it also might be vestibular migraine. It could also jus the from not allowing your neck to move enough (or at all).
Let's take a quick dive into this concept in today's episode of Grounded!
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If you have had positional vertigo before, you may know that it doesn't always come from BPPV. You may also know now that you may have treated Vestibular Migraine with an Epley maneuver in the past when it was the 'wrong' thing to do.
So, how do we know when it's BPPV and how do we know when it's VM? It can be a hard line to walk, so let's talk exactly about how to do that so you can always get the right treatment the firs time!
In this episode, we dive deep into the essential steps for managing Vestibular Migraine, offering a practical guide to help you regain control of your life. Whether you're newly diagnosed or have been navigating this journey for years, we'll explore effective strategies for reducing dizziness, preventing attacks, and improving your day-to-day function. From lifestyle changes and medication options to the importance of pacin...
Today we are discussing the diagnostic criteria and briefly touching on what to do if you have Vestibular Migraine.
Vestibular Migraine is a complex migraine disorder, which is a complex neurological disorder. It has specific criteria and can feel difficult to treat.
Let's learn more together!
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...Preventative medications can be amazing and absolutely life changing, or they may cause side effects that you can't stand.
Weening off your medications may also be wanted because you may feel like you no longer want to be on a preventative for a million different reasons!
However, the HOW of weening off your meds MATTERS. I have seen so so so sooo many people quit a medication cold turkey, but it almost never goes we...
From household cleaners to personal care products, we’re surrounded by chemicals every day. But did you know that some of these everyday items can exacerbate vestibular symptoms like dizziness, brain fog, and nausea? In this episode, we’ll uncover the hidden toxins lurking in common products, how they can affect your vestibular health, and, most importantly, what you can do to create a safer, healthier environment. So, if you’ve be...
Bridgette's Inspiring Journey of Dancing Through the Challenges
In this episode, we sit down with Bridgette, a dedicated dance coach in Vestibular Group Fit, to share her inspiring journey with Vestibular Migraine. Just after graduating, Bridgette was hit with the unexpected diagnosis of Vestibular Migraine, bringing a wave of dizziness, vertigo, and overwhelming symptoms into her life. Despite these challenges, she found ...
A gratitude practice can absolutely change your life. Here's how and why it matters for dizziness and vestibular disorders!
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