Grounded | The Vestibular Podcast

132. Tips to Feel Safe Walking or Hiking with Chronic Dizziness

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you had to choose 1 exercise to do forever, hiking is a great choice! But if you’re living with a vestibular disorder or chronic dizziness, you m...

131. Do I need to take an SSRI or SNRI for PPPD?

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Taking an SSRI or SNRI is considered the gold standard for PPPD treatment. But is it? Honestly, it depends. (And you know we’re gonna take a look at...

130. Strategies for Spring Allergy Season & Vestibular Disorders

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You may experience allergies throughout the year, but we often see them in the Spring.  Allergies increase inflammation, irritation, histamine re...

129. Travel Tips for Vestibular Disorders: Spring Break Edition

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Spring break will be here before we know it! And for some, that can mean: traveling. Which will send some of us living with vestibular disorders into ...

128. What is the Impact of the Nocebo Effect?

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You might be familiar with the placebo effect, which is the opposite of the nocebo effect. The nocebo effect is how negative expectations about how me...

127. Excessive Screen Time is Making Your Dizziness & Anxiety Worse

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Excessive screen time is increasing your dizziness, anxiety, and depression. Funny enough, people are catching on to this and looking for ideas of wha...

126. Morning and Evening Routines for Vestibular Disorders

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Those both new and seasoned with vestibular disorders might be realizing just how important routines can be. Specifically morning and evening routines...

125. Navigating Relationships with a Chronic Vestibular Disorder

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Valentine’s and Galentine’s Day are fast approaching. And with a vestibular disorder… It can feel impossible to find a place to meet up or t...

124. What is Prodrome for Vestibular Migraine?

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Prodrome is one of those things I get asked about a lot. But not in the way that’s quite so direct. Most people don’t know that what they’re ask...

123. VGF & the Vestibular Virtual Summit Changed Her Life: Juli’s Story

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

“I woke up one day and my whole world was spinning—and it hasn’t stopped since.” I’d love to introduce you to Juli, a Vestibular Group Fi...

122. Should I take Meclizine for Vertigo or Vestibular Migraine?

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Plenty of people deal with motion sickness or dizziness—but it goes to a whole other level when you’re living with a vestibular disorder. Which is...

121. How to Navigate the Stages of a Vestibular Migraine

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The stages (or phases) of migraine are important to understand because when we’re talking about vestibular migraine a lot of people say they feel sy...

120. The Best Form of Magnesium for Vestibular Migraine

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

20% off your VGF subscription forever with code HOLIDAY20 at checkout!https://thevertigodoctor.com/vestibular-group-fit—Don’t miss this 2-day flas...

119. The Difference Between BPPV and Vestibular Migraine

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

People are frequently asking about the difference between BPPV and vestibular migraine (VM), so we’re getting into that on this episode! Aside fr...

118. What Causes Visual Vertigo? (And Can it be Treated?)

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you have a vestibular disorder, your vestibular system is not kicking in as quickly as it should, or at all sometimes. And that’s a huge issue...

117. What to do if You Have Vestibular Migraine & Neck Pain?

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What should you do if you’re dealing with neck pain and vestibular migraine—or another vestibular disorder. Remember: vestibular migraine can b...

116. Can PPPD Be Cured? | What it is + Treatment Options

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

PPPD (AKA: persistent postural perceptual dizziness) is a chronic form of dizziness which is very manageable. But everyone wants to know “is there a...

115. What are the 3 Systems of Balance?

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve gone into detail about central disorders vs peripheral disorders and how the vestibular system works. Today, you’re in for more of a deep di...

114. Supplements for Those Living with Vestibular Migraine

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re talking about supplements for migraine—there are a lot of different ones! And just because something works for someone else doesn’t nec...

113. Should I Go to Vestibular Rehab Therapy? w/ Dr. Jenna Green

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jenna Green joins me, Dr. Madison Oak, for this episode all about vestibular rehab therapy (VRT)! If you don’t know, Dr. Jenna is my work wife i...

112. Which is it? PPPD vs Vestibular Migraine

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

People constantly ask me what the difference is between PPPD and vestibular migraine. It can be very difficult to distinguish between the two—and t...

111. Is it Vestibular Migraine or Meniere’s Disease?

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every single vestibular disorder has the exact same set of symptoms, so that makes it challenging to know what you’re dealing with and what to do ab...

110. Pilates as Exercise for Vestibular Migraine w/ Candy Price

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling safe in movements and exercises (like pilates or yoga) can seem like a tall order when you have vestibular migraine or dizziness. But it’s n...

109. Tips for Returning to Driving with Vertigo or VM

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

So many people in Vestibular Group Fit have done a phenomenal job of using the content in there and applying it to help them get back to driving. Some...

108. How to Prepare: Vestibular Migraine & Weather Changes

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we are talking about weather and vestibular disorders. One of the things people ask about the most is what to do about the weathe...

107. Should The Epley Maneuver Be Used to Treat BPPV Vertigo?

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I see people using the Epley Maneuver wrong all the time—and it drives me up the wall. We clearly need to talk about this. A lot of people are tr...

106. Is Botox an Effective Treatment for Vestibular Migraine?

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

People ask me all the time, “Does Botox work for vestibular migraine?”  Another common question people ask is, “Is it going to get rid of my...

105. The Importance of Mindset in Healing w/ Dr. Emily Kostelnik

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It may sound too good to be true, but mindset shifts can dramatically improve your experience of managing chronic migraine. How? Dr. Emily Kostelni...

104. How Vestibular Group Fit Helped Me Manage VM w/ Elizabeth

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“I was making myself nauseous, not knowing it was something else. And that was insanely frustrating.” As a mom of two, dancer, choreographer, a...

103. 3 Quick Tips to Prepare For Your Next Doctor Visit

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most people get something very wrong about the doctor—they’re not meant for a lot of the things we try to use them for. With that in mind, let’s...

102. Should I Track My Vestibular Migraine Symptoms Forever?

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tracking your symptoms can be incredibly helpful in revealing patterns. When we talk about vestibular migraine, we ultimately want to figure out the p...

101. Pros & Cons of Online Chronic Illness Support Groups

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Being in vestibular disorder support groups can be really helpful—at first. But many of them share posts that are anxiety-provoking and over time, t...

100. How You Can Help Someone Who Has a Vestibular Disorder

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’m constantly responding to questions in my Ask Me Anything (AMA) box on Instagram about this one topic—from 2 very different perspectives. He...

99. The 7 Different Types of Rest & Why They Matter

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Doing more things with a vestibular disorder is possible—but you absolutely need to rest. This means giving your body time to rest and different typ...

98. What is “Optimal” Bloodwork?

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Reminder: I’m not a medical doctor. I do not interpret bloodwork.  But I do get a lot of questions about bloodwork.  “What’s the differe...

97. Stress as a Vestibular Trigger

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most stressful things to go through—is a move. Or building a brand new home and then moving into it. But that’s just one example of str...

96. Nervous System Regulation for Vestibular Migraine

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most people think regulating their nervous system means being calm all the time or doing breathing exercises. It does not. Having a regulated nervo...

95. Guide to CGRP Medications For Treating Migraine Disorder

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on Grounded: The Vestibular Podcast, we are talking all about CGRP medications. These are a class of drugs used to manage migraine attacks. I...

94. Clearing the Fog: Understanding Brain Fog and Vestibular Disorders

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever felt like you’re moving through life with your head wrapped in cotton—unable to think clearly, focus, or find the right words—y...

93. 10 Things You Should Know About Vestibular Migraine

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vestibular Migraine is more than just dizziness—it's a complex, often misunderstood condition that can impact every part of your life. In this episo...

92. When Both Sides Go Dark: Understanding Bilateral Vestibular Hypofunction

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Grounded: The Vestibular Podcast, we dive deep into bilateral vestibular hypofunction (BVH)—a rare but life-altering condition ...

91. Mold & Dizziness: What You Need to Know

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Could mold be making you dizzy? In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Corey from We Inspect, a nationally recognized mold inspection company ...

90. Acute Treatments for Vestibular Migraine

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we break down the essential tools and strategies for managing acute Vestibular Migraine attacks. Whether you're newly diagnosed or a ...

89. Surviving Summer: Tips for a Less Dizzy Season

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Summer can be a time of sunshine, vacations, and outdoor fun—but for those with vestibular disorders, it can also mean more dizziness, fatigue, and ...

88. Detox Your Home: How Fragrances and Harsh Chemicals Could Be Fueling Your Dizziness

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Grounded: The Vestibular Podcast, we're diving into the hidden triggers lurking in your home. From artificial fragrances to harsh ...

87. Should We Reset The Vagus Nerve

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we dive into the buzz around "resetting" the vagus nerve—a concept gaining traction in wellness and vestibular circles alike. What d...

86. Putting Yourself First: Why Prioritizing YOU Matters in Dizzy Management with Dr. Jenna

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sign up for VGFit25% off 5/4-/57! Use code BIRTHDAY25 at checkout!In this episode of The Vestibular Podcast, we're joined by the insightful Dr. Jenna...

85. From House Bound to Surfing in Bali: Vestibular Migraine Recovery Story with Livi Swaine

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this inspiring episode of Grounded: The Vestibular Podcast, Livi Swaine shares her powerful journey of healing from vestibular migraine and Persist...

84. How to Return To Walking with Dizziness

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Grounded, we explore the journey of returning to walking after dealing with the debilitating effects of vestibular migraine and oth...

83. Vestibular Migraine vs. Vestibular Neuritis: Are They Different?

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most common questions I receive is whether someone has neuritis or migraine. These two diagnoses are not even close to the same things, and...

5. Can We Break The Dizzy Anxious Dizzy Cycle? With Dr. Emily Kostelnik, PhD

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Breaking the Dizzy-Anxious-Dizzy Cycle: Expert Strategies for Finding Calm & ControlJoin Dr. Madison, PT, DPT and Dr. Emily, PhD, as they delve into t...

82. How to Have a Successful Summer (without dizziness holding you back!)

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Summer is a time for fun, travel, and adventure—but if you struggle with dizziness or a vestibular disorder, it can also feel overwhelming. In this ...

81. Blood Sugar Impacts your Dizziness: How to Help!

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we discuss:✅ How blood sugar spikes and crashes affect migraine and dizziness✅ The role of insulin resistance and inflammation in neuro...

80. Which Magnesium is Best for Vestibular Migraine?

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Magnesium plays a crucial role in brain function, muscle health, and the nervous system, but with so many different types—magnesium glycinate, citra...

79. The Power of Saying No: Setting Boundaries with a Vestibular Disorder

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Living with a vestibular disorder means learning to navigate not just symptoms, but also expectations—both our own and those of others. In this epis...

78. How Connie Got Her Life Back After 18+ Years of Vestibular Migraine, POTS, and PPPD!

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Connie's Journey Reclaiming Life from Vestibular Migraine, POTS & PPPDAfter nearly two decades of battling vestibular migraine, POTS, and PPPD, Connie...

77. Why More Women have Vestibular Disorders than Men

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In honor of International Women’s Day, this episode is all about celebrating the resilience, strength, and unique health journeys of women—especia...

76. Spring Into Action: Easing Back Into Activities

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Grounded, we’re diving into why spring is the perfect time to start preparing for summer—especially for those managing vestibul...

75. How to Avoid Rebound Attacks and Medication Overuse Headache (and Dizziness)

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Grounded, we dive into the complex topic of medication overuse headache (MOH) and its impact on vestibular migraine. Learn how over...

74. Build Your Migraine Threshold to Reduce Vestibular Migraine Attacks

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Understanding Your Migraine ThresholdIn this episode of Grounded, we explore the crucial concept of the migraine threshold and its direct impact on yo...

73. Audiology, Tinnitus, Hearing Loss and Dizziness with Hear Us Out Podcast

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dive into the world of audiology, tinnitus, hearing loss, and dizziness with us this week on Grounded. Whether you're a patient, a caregiver, or a pro...

72. Thriving Through Life with Neuritis & PPPD, Josie’s Story

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Grounded, we dive into Josie’s inspiring journey of resilience and adaptation. Living with vestibular neuritis and Persistent Pos...

71. Creatine for Vestibular Migraine?

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Creatine is one of the safest, and the most studied, supplements on the market. Creatine historically has a reputation for people who are looking to b...

70. Traditional Chinese Medicine for Dizziness with Lea Klein

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 c...

69. Sinus Headache, Nasal Breathing, and Dizziness with Dr. Jessica Lee, ENT

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we are myth busting about mouth breathing, tongue posture, sinus headache, sinus infections, and dizziness! Yes, it's all related, and...

68. Sara’s Journey with Vestibular Migraine (Re-air!)

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

67. Tamara’s Journey to Remission with Migraine, Vestibular Migraine, & PPPD (Re-air!)

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discover Tamara's profound vestibular journey on our podcast. As a Vestibular Group Fit participant, she recounts her path to remi...

66. Kelsey’s journey to thriving with Vestibular Migraine (Re-air!)

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

65. Healing into Remission and Maria Pesick

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are chatting with Maria about traveling, hiking in elevation, living, de-stressing, and more. As a Vestibular Group Fit member, Maria has lea...

64. What is a Vestibular Schwannoma?

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

63. The Best Gifts for Vestibular Warriors!

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 f...

62. How EXACTLY Dr. Madison Manages Vestibular Disorders with Her Patients

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

USE CODE BLACKFRIDAY25 OR BLACKFRIDAY30 at checkout this week only! (Offer valic 11/11/24-11/16/24)Whether you see me (Madison!) in my 1:1 clinic for ...

61. From Surviving to Thriving with Vestibular Migraine and PPPD: Danni’s Story

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 y...

60. Quick Trips for Traveling with Vestibular Migraine

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

59. How to Master Daylight Savings Time Fall 2024

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daylight savings time MATTERS because throwing off your sleep and daily schedule can increase hazards of increasing vestibular attacks, and other fact...

58. What To Do About Neck Pain and Dizziness from Vestibular Migraine

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 n...

57. BPPV vs. Vestibular Migraine: What’s the Deal With Positional Vertigo?

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Vestibu...

56. What To Do If You’ve Got Vestibular Migraine Disorder

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Take Control of Vestibular Migraine! In this episode, learn practical steps for managing vestibular migraine, reducing dizziness, and preventing attac...

55. What Vestibular Migraine Disorder is and Root Causes

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Understanding Vestibular Migraine: Diagnostic Criteria and What To Do NextToday on Grounded, we're diving deep into vestibular migraine, a complex mig...

54. How to Wean Off Your Preventative Medications

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Preventative medications can be amazing and absolutely life changing, or they may cause side effects that you can't stand.Weening off your medications...

53. Toxic Products that May be Making your Dizziness Worse

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 e...

52. How to Keep Dancing Through Life with Vestibular Migraine?

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bridgette's Inspiring Journey of Dancing Through the ChallengesIn this episode, we sit down with Bridgette, a dedicated dance coach in Vestibular Grou...

51. How to Practice Gratitude with Chronic Dizziness

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A gratitude practice can absolutely change your life. Here's how and why it matters for dizziness and vestibular disorders!Links/Resources Mentioned: ...

50. The Parallels of Vestibular Recovery and Addiction Recovery with Elizabeth Athens

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are having a lively discussion with Elizabeth Athens. We discuss the intersection of addition and vestibular recoveries, what they have to do...

49. Feeling Nauseous? Here’s what to do!

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Grounded, we tackle the complex and often debilitating symptom of nausea that many people with vestibular disorders experience. We ...

48. Inflammation, Mold, Toxins and more at the Vestibular Virtual Summit

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This year at the Vestibular Virtual Summit, we are excited to announce that we are talking about some very hot topics. Dr. Emily and Dr. Madison get s...

47. Can We Cure Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD)?

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dizzy 24/7? Unlocking the Truth About PPPD and Finding SolutionsHave you ever wondered, why am I dizzy literally 24/7 and is there a cure? Well listen...

46. What is Visual Vertigo?

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Visual Vertigo is one of the most common symptoms in the vestibular world. There is actually a ton you can do about it, too!In this episode we discuss...

45. Neck Pain and Dizziness with Dr. Drew, PT, DPT

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Drew, PT, DPT, to explore the intricate relationship between neck pain and dizziness. Many people don't realize ...

44. Setting Boundaries for Yourself & Your Dizziness

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Grounded, Dr. Madison explores the essential skill of setting boundaries to protect your time, energy, and emotional health. And of...

43. How to Treat a Concussion with Dr. Joe Burekland, PT, DPT

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Dr. Joe Burkeland, concussion physical therapist therapist, to delve into the critical world of concuss...

42. Alicia’s Story to Thriving with Vestibular Migraine

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we sit down with Alicia Wolf, the founder of The Dizzy Cook, to explore her inspiring journey with vestibular migraine. Alicia shares...

41. Stephanie’s Journey Living & Thriving with Vestibular Migraine

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we delve into Stephanie B. Looney's inspiring 11-year journey with vestibular migraine. Stephanie shares her experiences navigating v...

40. The Importance of Hope and Mindset for Vestibular Migraine with Dr. Emily Kostelnik, PhD

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this enlightening episode, we welcome Dr. Emily Kostelnik, PhD, to discuss the critical role of hope and mindset in managing Vestibular Migraine. D...

39. Does Movement Make you Dizzy? How to return to movement with Vestibular Migraine

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

38. How to Build a Vestibular Migraine Toolkit

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we delve into the essentials of creating a comprehensive toolkit for managing vestibular migraine. We'll walk you through the key com...

37. Vestibular Migraine Doctors: How to Find the Right One & What to Look For

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 comp...

36. Navigating Chronic Dizziness: Long Covid, Vestibular Hypofunction, and Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness with Aytul

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 cha...

35. Mothers Day with Vestibular Migraine & Other Vestibular Disorders

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Use code HBD29 for 29% off your new VGFit subscription, today, 5/7/24, only!Celebrate Mother's Day with a special episode dedicated to all the mothers...

34. Trusting the Process with Vestibular Migraine Meniere’s Disease Warrior Courtney

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...