Grounded | The Vestibular Podcast

In this insightful episode, Dr. Madison Oak and Dr. Jenna delve into a common concern for those with vestibular migraine: Does movement make you dizzy? We discuss the challenges of returning to physical activity when living with vestibular migraine and provide practical strategies to help you reintroduce movement into your life safely.

We explore how to recognize and overcome the fear of movement, the importance of gentle and gradu...

In this episode, we delve into the essentials of creating a comprehensive toolkit for managing vestibular migraine. We'll walk you through the key components that can help you navigate the complexities of this condition and improve your daily life. From effective medication strategies and dietary adjustments to stress management techniques and targeted exercises, we cover it all.

Join us as we explore practical tips and persona...

In this episode of Grounded we delve into the crucial journey of finding the right doctor for your vestibular disorder. Join us as we explore the complexities of vestibular conditions and the challenges patients face in seeking proper diagnosis and treatment.

I'll offering valuable insights into the qualities to look for in a vestibular specialist. From understanding different treatment approaches to advocating for yourself wi...

Welcome to another episode, today we're honored to sit down with Aytul, a courageous member of our VGFit and SGC communities who has navigated the challenging terrain of long COVID, vestibular hypofunction/neuritis, and PPPD (Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness). 

Join us as Aytul opens up about her journey from debilitating symptoms to reclaiming her role as a single mom, balancing work commitments, and striving to r...

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Celebrate Mother's Day with a special episode dedicated to all the mothers navigating life with vestibular disorders. Join us as we explore practical strategies for managing symptoms, including the importance of pacing, self-care, and finding balance in daily life.

Discover how to make Mother's Day more enjoyable and manageable, despite the challe...

Mom of two active tweens, Courtney is sharing her journey from surviving on the couch to thriving as a mom, business owner, and more. Courtney talks through her journey with getting a Meniere's Disease diagnosis, adding on Vestibular Migraine and PPPD, and where she is now.

Currently, Courtney is back to work owning a Boutique real estate company in North Carolina, driving her kids to all of their activities, moving her body, a...

Tune in to our latest Q&A episode where we dive into a myriad of topics essential for your well-being and adventure. From insightful tips on trip planning for road trips to demystifying Botox treatments for Vestibular Migraine, we cover it all.

Learn about military neck, prodrome symptoms, and the lesser-known symptoms of Vestibular Migraine. Curious about Small Group Coaching? We've got you covered. Join us for expert ins...

Join us on our podcast as we explore the intricate dynamics of human motivation. Contrary to popular belief, humans aren't inherently motivated. We dissect the crucial disparity between motivation and consistency, uncovering why the latter holds the key to sustainable progress. Discover how understanding this distinction can revolutionize your approach to personal growth and success. Tune in as we unravel the mysteries behind mot...

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 an...

Vestibular Migraine is manageable, and knowing the phases so you can understand YOUR symptoms is so important!

Interictal, prodrome, aura, attack, and post drome all are phases of migraine and can all last differing amounts of time. They also are all treated differently!

Listen in to learn more!

Links/Resources Mentioned:

• ⁠The 4 Steps to Managing Dizziness for Good⁠
• ⁠The PPPD Management Masterclass⁠
• ⁠What yo...

If you have vestibular migraine, you've probably been told to take a few supplements, this is normal, and there's good research to support quite a few of them!

Here are a few supplements that can be incredibly helpful. Of course we will cover Magnesium and Riboflavin, but let's go deeper into what works on a deeper brain health and brain energy level, too!

Resources Mentioned:

• Vestibular Group Fit (code ...

Moving your body when you have migraine is incredible important, especially with vestibular migraine. In this episode, Emily Cordes, exercise physiolgist and Dr. Madison Oak, Vestibular PT dive into the how to of moving your body again with a chronic illness.

Taking it slowly, avoiding the boom and bust cycle, and getting to a place of self compassion is incredible vital. Today, we get into how exactly to do that!

Connect with...

Rose Kappel is a 25 year old with vestibular hypofunction and migraine! Her dizziness has been on and off for 10 years, and upon her second big episode, she joined Vestibular Group Fit. In Vestibular Group Fit, she was able to shift her mindset, see how other people were undoing the chronic dizziness, and return to her favorite thing, running and soccer!

Topics Covered:

• Returning to work/school and talk to her bosses/pre...

In this episode we do a deep dive into Vestibular Neuritis, hypofunction, when it may have turned into persistent postural perceptual dizziness (PPPD) and more!

Join us on this 30 minute, quick adventure to learn what to do if you're new to vestibular neuritis and hypofunction, or if you've had it for a while now and feel stuck!

Remember, there are always always answers when it comes to neuritis, you just need the right too...

Join us on our latest podcast episode as we delve into the fascinating world of vestibular migraine and its surprising connection to daylight saving time. Learn expert tips and insights on managing symptoms effectively, providing clarity on this often misunderstood neurological condition, and how to manage your life before, during, and after Daylight savings time!

Topics Covered:

• Daylight Savings
• Why we need sleep (The ...

In this episode we cover hot button topics in the dizziness space. From what supplements to take for dizziness, to electrolytes, sleeping positions, pillows and more we really get into it in this podcast.

Give this episode a listen to determine what different treatment strategies might be best for you! Remember, everyone needs a different toolkit, and trial and error will be what gets you there!

Topics Covered:

• Sup...

In this episode, Dr. Madison talks about your 3 systems of balance. We cover the 3 systems of balance, give you examples that actually make sense, talk about how they work together, and then get into how to strengthen them by practicing visual vestibular (and proprioceptive) integration.

This episode is SO important if you have visual vertigo, trouble accessing your vestibular system when your vision takes over, or if you have...

Do you have post-COVID or post-vax dizziness and vestibular hypofunction? In this episode we talk about Kristi's journey working for herself, returning to work, returning to exercise, and more!

Dizziness, no matter where is comes from, is common and is also manageable so dizziness doesn't have to control your life!

Topics we cover:

• Vestibular Neuritis
• COVID related hypofunction and dizziness
• Vaccine Relat...

Jennifer is a Vestibular Group Fit member who has gone from her first post in Vestibular Group Fit:

"Hi guys !!! New and feeling VERY sad and upset about the past year and all the dizziness and migraines.. need some words of encouragement.. does it ever get better? I’m struggling"

To: "[My win is this] Halloween party full events today not feeling like total sh*t this morning - meds help get the migraines under...