ICU - "I See You" - Vestibular Conversations

May 15 2024 14

In the ICU ("I See You") podcast hosts Cynthia Ryan and Kimberly Warner explore the vestibular experience by facilitating conversations between vestibular patients and the health professionals who care for them. They invite patients to share their stories, and healthcare professionals to ask questions so they are equipped to care for, and truly see their patients. This podcast is a co-production of the Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA) and Unfixed Media.

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Motherhood With Dizziness and Imbalance from Vestibular Disorders

May 15 2024 47 mins

Caring for oneself with a vestibular disorder is not easy—add infants, children and teens into the mix and the spectrum of experience can span from feeling downright impossible to uniquely rewarding. In honor of Mother’s Day this month and our community of mothers with vestibular disorders, this episode of the ICU - "I See You" podcast dives into the multi-layered experiences o

Applying for Disability When You're Too Dizzy To Work

Apr 17 2024 61 mins

You never thought it would happen. You thought you would work until retirement or beyond, but then along came your vestibular disorder. Now, focusing on a computer screen is a challenge, you can’t drive, walking is a safety hazard, and your concentration is not what it used to be. Getting through a workday is exhausting and frustrating as you struggle to complete tasks that used

How does dizziness change with menopause?

Mar 13 2024 60 mins

Each person’s experience of the menopause transition is unique. Changes affect sleep, mood, mental acuity, and subsequently, you guessed it, our vestibular system. Reports of the effect women’s hormones play on their vestibular systems are common, but symptoms vary. During different hormonal periods, some women report a new onset of symptoms, while others report a worsening of

Vestibular Healthcare From Nurse Practitioners & Physician Assistants

Feb 14 2024 43 mins

Primary care practitioners are often the first healthcare professionals we seek when we feel dizzy, disoriented, or not quite right. Their role is to take a medical history and assess whether the person can be treated immediately with medication or therapy, or whether they need to be referred to a specialist for further testing. One challenge, however, is that by definition, primar

Art Therapy for Vestibular Disorders (ICU - "I See You" Podcast, Ep 13)

Jan 11 2024 65 mins

We’ve all messed around with art at some point in our lives and with perfectionists at bay, it can be playful, relaxing and revitalizing. But how often do we pick up a paintbrush because it can also be medicine? Personally, when I was in the deepest terrors of MdDS, needle sculpting with wool became a lifeline, and I know I’m not alone when I say that art can soothe frayed nerv

Diet and Nutrition for Vestibular Patients

Dec 13 2023 64 mins

For many people with vestibular disorders, what they eat and drink can trigger dizziness, vertigo, nausea, and other symptoms. The good news is that certain dietary modifications can help you manage your symptoms. Figuring out what to eliminate from your diet can be tricky, though. Not only are triggers different for each person, but you also have to be aware of maintaining a balan

Vestibular Disorders Affect on Your Personal Relationships

Nov 15 2023 59 mins

In the newest episode of the ICU - "I See You" podcast, guests Jen Warner and Joy Mohr join the hosts to discuss how having a vestibular disorder affects personal relationships. It can be hard to relate to another person’s experience. This is especially true for people struggling with vestibular impairment because the symptoms are invisible and unpredictable. But, these disorders

Why Do You Feel Spacey? Dissociation and Vestibular Disorders

Oct 11 2023 57 mins

In the newest episode of the ICU - "I See You" podcast, guests Dr. Yonit Arthur and Melinda Reed join the hosts to dive into the unnerving vestibular symptom often referred to as Dissociation, Depersonalization and Derealization. These experiences are characterized by a sense of unreality and detachment from one’s surroundings, body, emotions, and self. These experiences are char

Complementary & Alternative Medicine for Vestibular Disorders

Sep 13 2023 52 mins

In this episode of the ICU - "I See You" podcast, hosts and guests discuss complementary and alternative approaches to supporting your wellness as a person with vestibular dysfunction. If you’re like most people, when you aren’t feeling well you go to see your medical doctor, and hopefully they, in conjunction with other members of your healthcare team, create a treatment plan

The Role of Medication in Treating Vestibular Disorders

Aug 16 2023 55 mins

Vestibular disorders come with horrible symptoms, including vertigo, dizziness, nausea, and brain fog, to mention a few. It’s no wonder we all want a “miracle pill." Unfortunately, no one treatment works for every person.In this episode of the ICU Podcast, the hosts talk to vestibular patient Lily Carillo who has been on that road, as well as Dr. Nicholas Hac, MD who explains h