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  • 114. Supplements for Those Living with Vestibular Migraine

    114. Supplements for Those Living with Vestibular Migraine
    Nov 18 2025
    We’re talking about supplements for migraine—there are a lot of different ones! And just because something works for someone else doesn’t necessarily mean it will also work for you. Sometimes these supplements don’t work for people at all. And other times they work really well—even better than some medications. As with all things migraine management, it’s very person dependent. In this episode, we’ll dig into: Benefits of the most common supplements like magnesium What coenzymes do that can help with migraine management Why you need to consult with your doctor before adding in new supplements Side effects you may notice with supplements (like your pee turning neon orange) If you should get your levels checked before supplementing Which spices can be helpful for migraine Which supplements can be really supportive for the trigeminal nerve Labels to look for on supplements to help you find good ones Which supplements to try first vs leave for a little later To learn even more about supplements for vestibular migraine treatment, join us in Vestibular Group Fit (use code GROUNDED at checkout)! Your membership includes 30% off all your supplements, which generally pays for the majority—if not the entire—cost of your VGF subscription. Links/Resources Mentioned: Vestibular Group Fit (code GROUNDED at checkout!) Join Vestibular Virtual Summit Waitlist More Links/Resources: ⁠The 4 Steps to Managing Vestibular Migraine ⁠The PPPD Management Masterclass⁠ ⁠What your Partner Should Know About Living with Dizziness⁠ ⁠The FREE Mini VGFit Workout⁠ ⁠The FREE POTS - safe Workouts⁠ ⁠Vestibular Group Fit (code GROUNDED at checkout for 15% off your first subscription cycle!) ⁠ Connect with Dr. Madison: ⁠@⁠⁠TheVertigoDoctor ⁠ ⁠@TheOakMethod⁠ ⁠@VestibularGroupFit⁠ Connect with Dr. Jenna @dizzy.rehab.therapist Work with Dr. Madison 1:1, Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy Vestibular Group Fit Small Group Coaching (offered throughout the year, sign up for our email list to learn when!) Why The Oak Method? Learn about it here! Love what you heard? Reviews really help us out! Please consider leaving one for us. This podcast is for informational purposes only and may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as medical advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical professional before trying or implementing any information read here. ————————————— supplements for vestibular migraine, treatment for vestibular migraine, natural treatment for vestibular migraine, remedies for vestibular migraines, supplements for migraine, migraine management, magnesium, living with vestibular migraine
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  • 113. Should I Go to Vestibular Rehab Therapy? w/ Dr. Jenna Green

    113. Should I Go to Vestibular Rehab Therapy? w/ Dr. Jenna Green
    Nov 11 2025
    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 inside Vestibular Group Fit. One thing you’ll hear us stress is that you can be not ready for VRT. We’ve both (kindly) kicked people out of therapy before because it wasn’t the best option for them at that time. There’s a lot we unearth not just about what VRT actually looks like, but also how to find the best setting and physical therapist for your treatment. In this episode, we’ll dig into: What is vestibular rehab therapy (or VRT) How to find a vestibular rehabilitation physical therapist near you Why it’s so important to have a good relationship with your PT Symptoms you should see a physical therapist for How seeing a vestibular PT can help with anxiety How frequently & how long you need to see a vestibular physical therapist for How much of vestibular rehab is at-home vs what you do in the clinic Why fewer PTs are working with insurance and what you can do about it What often happens when you start VRT too soon The difference between VRT basics and traditional VRT How affordable the vestibular rehab therapy basics are How to know you are ready to start vestibular rehab therapy The biggest benefit of telehealth VRT Sometimes TIME is the most proactive thing you can do for your body, to regulate your system. There is a huge upside to telehealth VRT, so don’t worry if you don’t have a trained PT in your area. You have options! Most vestibular PTs are kind and highly empathetic people. They want to know if you’re feeling a certain way about your exercises. For the best benefit to you, VRT needs to be a collaborative experience. If you have any other questions about vestibular rehab therapy—what VRT is, the types of exercises prescribed in VRT, or if Vestibular Group Fit is right for you—DM us! You’ve got our contact info below. Related Episodes: 17: What is Neuroplasticity in Vestibular Disorders? Links/Resources Mentioned: Vestibular Group Fit (code GROUNDED at checkout!) Join Vestibular Virtual Summit Waitlist More Links/Resources: ⁠The 4 Steps to Managing Vestibular Migraine ⁠The PPPD Management Masterclass⁠ ⁠What your Partner Should Know About Living with Dizziness⁠ ⁠The FREE Mini VGFit Workout⁠ ⁠The FREE POTS - safe Workouts⁠ ⁠Vestibular Group Fit (code GROUNDED at checkout for 15% off your first subscription cycle!) ⁠ Connect with Dr. Madison: ⁠@⁠⁠TheVertigoDoctor ⁠ ⁠@TheOakMethod⁠ ⁠@VestibularGroupFit⁠ Connect with Dr. Jenna @dizzy.rehab.therapist Work with Dr. Madison 1:1, Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy Vestibular Group Fit Small Group Coaching (offered throughout the year, sign up for our email list to learn when!) Why The Oak Method? Learn about it here! Love what you heard? Reviews really help us out! Please consider leaving one for us. This podcast is for informational purposes only and may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as medical advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical professional before trying or implementing any information read here. ————————————— vestibular rehabilitation therapy, vestibular rehabilitation therapy vrt, what is vestibular rehabilitation therapy, vestibular rehabilitation physical therapy, physical therapy for vestibular rehab, CCVR, living with dizziness, BPPV treatment, vestibular migraine treatment, living with vertigo, migraine management, neuroplasticity
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  • 112. Which is it? PPPD vs Vestibular Migraine

    112. Which is it? PPPD vs Vestibular Migraine
    Nov 4 2025
    People constantly ask me what the difference is between PPPD and vestibular migraine. It can be very difficult to distinguish between the two—and that can be really frustrating. And it is possible, with a little information and guidance, to figure out which you may be dealing with. In this episode, we’ll dig into: How PPPD is different from vestibular migraine The diagnostic criteria for PPPD and vestibular migraine The most important piece of criteria for PPPD that most ignore What to notice about the symptoms of PPPD vs vestibular migraine If you can have PPPD and vestibular migraine The best thing to do to figure out if you have PPPD or VM What to do once you determine if it’s PPPD or vestibular migraine What I want you to know is that both of these are treatable and get better. A comprehensive treatment plan is the best approach no matter if you’re dealing with PPPD or vestibular migraine. If you need help with this, it’s exactly what we do inside VGF (use code GROUNDED at checkout)! Related Episodes: How long should I track my vestibular migraine symptoms? Links/Resources Mentioned: Vestibular Group Fit (code GROUNDED at checkout!) The mentioned Canva graphic More Links/Resources: ⁠The 4 Steps to Managing Vestibular Migraine ⁠The PPPD Management Masterclass⁠ ⁠What your Partner Should Know About Living with Dizziness⁠ ⁠The FREE Mini VGFit Workout⁠ ⁠The FREE POTS - safe Workouts⁠ ⁠Vestibular Group Fit (code GROUNDED at checkout for 15% off your first subscription cycle!) ⁠ Connect with Dr. Madison: ⁠@⁠⁠TheVertigoDoctor ⁠ ⁠@TheOakMethod⁠ ⁠@VestibularGroupFit⁠ Connect with Dr. Jenna @dizzy.rehab.therapist Work with Dr. Madison 1:1, Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy Vestibular Group Fit Small Group Coaching (offered throughout the year, sign up for our email list to learn when!) Why The Oak Method? Learn about it here! Love what you heard? Reviews really help us out! Please consider leaving one for us. This podcast is for informational purposes only and may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as medical advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical professional before trying or implementing any information read here. ————————————— pppd vs vestibular migraine, persistent postural perceptual dizziness treatment, what is PPPD, what is pppd disease, pppd symptoms, PPPD or vm, define vestibular migraine, Chronic vestibular migraine, living with vestibular migraine, Vestibular group fit, dizziness, vertigo, vestibular disorder symptoms
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  • 111. Is it Vestibular Migraine or Meniere’s Disease?

    111. Is it Vestibular Migraine or Meniere’s Disease?
    Oct 28 2025
    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 about it. Today we’re talking specifically about the differences between vestibular migraine and Meniere’s disease. Quick example: while Meniere’s disease and vestibular migraine can both cause room spinning vertigo, how they look in practice is wildly different. Tune in to learn how to spot the differences between the two, which disorder is more rare, and what treatment options are available for Meniere’s disease and vestibular migraine. In this episode, we’ll dig into: How Meniere’s disease is different from vestibular migraine The diagnostic criteria for Meniere’s disease and VM What causes Meniere’s disease vs vestibular migraine Symptoms of Meniere’s disease and VM Why Meniere’s disease is so overdiagnosed If you can have Meniere’s disease and vestibular migraine How to treat Meniere’s disease vs vestibular migraine What supplements can help if you have Meniere’s disease Whether you have Meniere’s disease, vestibular migraine, or both, the truth is that they are incredibly disruptive to your life. And while both can be frustrating diagnoses to treat—they are both treatable. Having the right treatment plan and healthcare providers will make a big difference in your life. Related Episodes: Ep 8: What is a Peripheral Vestibular Disorder? Ep 4: Types of Central Vestibular Disorders Links/Resources Mentioned: Vestibular Group Fit (code GROUNDED at checkout!) More Links/Resources: ⁠The 4 Steps to Managing Vestibular Migraine ⁠The PPPD Management Masterclass⁠ ⁠What your Partner Should Know About Living with Dizziness⁠ ⁠The FREE Mini VGFit Workout⁠ ⁠The FREE POTS - safe Workouts⁠ ⁠Vestibular Group Fit (code GROUNDED at checkout for 15% off your first subscription cycle!) ⁠ Connect with Dr. Madison: ⁠@⁠⁠TheVertigoDoctor ⁠ ⁠@TheOakMethod⁠ ⁠@VestibularGroupFit⁠ Connect with Dr. Jenna @dizzy.rehab.therapist Work with Dr. Madison 1:1, Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy Vestibular Group Fit Small Group Coaching (offered throughout the year, sign up for our email list to learn when!) Why The Oak Method? Learn about it here! Love what you heard? Reviews really help us out! Please consider leaving one for us. This podcast is for informational purposes only and may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as medical advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical professional before trying or implementing any information read here. ————————————— vestibular meniere's disease, meniere's disease, vestibular migraine, vestibular migraine and meniere's, Vestibular Migraine vs Meniere's Disease, inner ear, living with vestibular migraine, living with vertigo, diagnostic criteria, vertigo, nystagmus, regulate pressure, radical scavengers
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  • 109. Tips for Returning to Driving with Vertigo or VM

    109. Tips for Returning to Driving with Vertigo or VM
    Oct 14 2025
    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. Sometimes this is a return to driving after being bed-bound, while other times it’s for a roadtrip goal they’ve had on their list for quite some time. We have an entire module on just driving inside VGF! This pairs really well with all the information on being a passenger, traveling with vestibular disorders, and even flying. Whether you’ve been diagnosed with vertigo, vestibular migraine, or another vestibular disorder—there is hope for you to return to driving in a safe and comfortable way. In this episode, we’ll dig into: How people have successfully gotten back to driving with a vestibular disorder Where to find information and support to help you return to driving What to avoid when returning to driving with vestibular migraine Basic steps to not skip over before you return to driving How to limit sensory overload while driving No need to push yourself! Your limits are your limits—and that’s perfectly ok. This is all about working your way up. By allowing yourself to follow these steps prior to and once you’re behind the wheel again, you’ll build confidence and allow yourself to feel empowered returning to driving! There are plenty more tips and tricks just like these inside Vestibular Group Fit! We’d love to see you in there—remember to use code GROUNDED for 15% off at checkout. Additional Resources: Blog: Driving with a Vestibular Disorder Join Vestibular Group Fit (use code GROUNDED at checkout for 15% off) More Links/Resources: ⁠The 4 Steps to Managing Vestibular Migraine ⁠The PPPD Management Masterclass⁠ ⁠What your Partner Should Know About Living with Dizziness⁠ ⁠The FREE Mini VGFit Workout⁠ ⁠The FREE POTS - safe Workouts⁠ ⁠Vestibular Group Fit (code GROUNDED at checkout for 15% off your first subscription cycle!) ⁠ Connect with Dr. Madison: ⁠@⁠⁠TheVertigoDoctor ⁠ ⁠@TheOakMethod⁠ ⁠@VestibularGroupFit⁠ Connect with Dr. Jenna @dizzy.rehab.therapist Work with Dr. Madison 1:1, Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy Vestibular Group Fit Small Group Coaching (offered throughout the year, sign up for our email list to learn when!) Why The Oak Method? Learn about it here! Love what you heard? Reviews really help us out! Please consider leaving one for us. This podcast is for informational purposes only and may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as medical advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical professional before trying or implementing any information read here. ————————————— Driving with a vestibular disorder, return to driving, how to get back into driving, driving with dizziness, driving with vertigo, driving with a migraine, driving migraine trigger, mindset of progress, living with a vestibular disorder, proprioceptive disorder, visual vertigo, migraine vestibular disorder, being a passenger with vestibular migraine, sensory overload
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  • 108. How to Prepare: Vestibular Migraine & Weather Changes

    108. How to Prepare: Vestibular Migraine & Weather Changes
    Oct 7 2025
    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 weather?! And—no surprise to anyone—it’s one of the biggest topics of conversation inside Vestibular Group Fit. We’re in the middle of fall and heading toward those winter weather changes. If this is a time of the year you struggle with, this is the episode for you! (Don’t worry! If you’re catching this in the spring, this information will still be helpful.) In this episode, we’ll dig into: How weather changes impact a vestibular disorder What other triggers are impacted by weather changes What you can do to help with weather changes What to do when you’re hit with unexpected weather changes What to keep in your toolkit for changes in weather How to prepare or pre-treat for weather shifts in advance It’s so important that you build your threshold and expand your bucket so weather changes become less triggering over time. It’s a process, but there is hope! Check the links below for things you can add to your toolkit. Mentioned Resources: Vestibular Group Fit (code GROUNDED at checkout!) 8 Triggers for Dizziness & Vestibular Migraine JASPR Air Purifier WeatherX Earplanes Related Episodes: Should I Track My Vestibular Migraine Symptoms Forever? Surviving Summer: Tips for a Less Dizzy Season More Links/Resources: ⁠The 4 Steps to Managing Vestibular Migraine ⁠The PPPD Management Masterclass⁠ ⁠What your Partner Should Know About Living with Dizziness⁠ ⁠The FREE Mini VGFit Workout⁠ ⁠The FREE POTS - safe Workouts⁠ ⁠Vestibular Group Fit (code GROUNDED at checkout for 15% off your first subscription cycle!) ⁠ Connect with Dr. Madison: ⁠@⁠⁠TheVertigoDoctor ⁠ ⁠@TheOakMethod⁠ ⁠@VestibularGroupFit⁠ Connect with Dr. Jenna @dizzy.rehab.therapist Work with Dr. Madison 1:1, Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy Vestibular Group Fit Small Group Coaching (offered throughout the year, sign up for our email list to learn when!) Why The Oak Method? Learn about it here! Love what you heard? Reviews really help us out! Please consider leaving one for us. This podcast is for informational purposes only and may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as medical advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical professional before trying or implementing any information read here. ————————————— migraine & weather change, weather & migraine, vestibular disorder, vestibular migraine, what is vestibular disorder, weather & vestibular disorder, vestibular disorder symptoms, change in pressure, allergens, air quality, inner ear, air purifier, barometric pressure tracking, manage migraine, weatherx earplanes, meniere's disease
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  • 107. Should The Epley Maneuver Be Used to Treat BPPV Vertigo?

    107. Should The Epley Maneuver Be Used to Treat BPPV Vertigo?
    Sep 30 2025
    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 trying to treat their positional vertigo from vestibular migraine—or any dizziness—at home with the Epley Maneuver because that’s what the internet says to do. But let me tell you—it is not the thing to do. Even though the Epley Maneuver feels like magic, it’s physics and gravity—and there are times you do and don’t want to use it. Tune in to discover differences between BPPV and vestibular migraine, the one time the Epley Maneuver should be used with BPPV, and mistakes made with the Epley Maneuver. In this episode, we’ll dig into: What BPPV stands for How BPPV and vestibular migraine are similar What the Epley Maneuver is When to use the Epley Maneuver How the Epley Maneuver should be done If it’s worth it to do the Epley Maneuver at home The one type of dizziness the Epley Maneuver can treat Mistakes people make with the Epley Maneuver What to do to prevent BPPV If you do have the one type of BPPV this maneuver works on and you do the correct Epley Maneuver treatment for the correct side, it should be 80-90% successful. It should not take months for you to feel better—if you have the right diagnosis and the correct treatment. Press play to learn more about the Epley Maneuver, BPPV, and come ask me any lingering questions on Instagram! Related Episodes: VM vs BPPV Podcast Episode What Is BPPV Links/Resources Mentioned: Vestibular Group Fit (code GROUNDED at checkout!) More Links/Resources: ⁠The 4 Steps to Managing Vestibular Migraine ⁠The PPPD Management Masterclass⁠ ⁠What your Partner Should Know About Living with Dizziness⁠ ⁠The FREE Mini VGFit Workout⁠ ⁠The FREE POTS - safe Workouts⁠ ⁠Vestibular Group Fit (code GROUNDED at checkout for 15% off your first subscription cycle!) ⁠ Connect with Dr. Madison: ⁠@⁠⁠TheVertigoDoctor ⁠ ⁠@TheOakMethod⁠ ⁠@VestibularGroupFit⁠ Connect with Dr. Jenna @dizzy.rehab.therapist Work with Dr. Madison 1:1, Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy Vestibular Group Fit Small Group Coaching (offered throughout the year, sign up for our email list to learn when!) Why The Oak Method? Learn about it here! Love what you heard? Reviews really help us out! Please consider leaving one for us. This podcast is for informational purposes only and may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as medical advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical professional before trying or implementing any information read here. ————————————— Epley maneuver bppv, epley maneuver to treat bppv vertigo, epley maneuver for vertigo, self epley maneuver, the epley maneuver, vestibular migraine and BPPV, dizziness and the Epley Maneuver, inner ear crystals, bppv vertigo treatment epley maneuver, epley maneuver for dizziness, Posterior Canal BPPV, vestibular neuritis, horizontal canal BPPV, prevent BPPV
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  • 106. Is Botox an Effective Treatment for Vestibular Migraine?

    106. Is Botox an Effective Treatment for Vestibular Migraine?
    Sep 23 2025
    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 dizziness?” That question is missing the point. When you’re treating vestibular migraine, you’re not treating the dizziness. Does Botox work for VM? Yes, but not because you’re treating the dizziness. In this episode, you’ll hear me synthesize a study that dove into the impact of Botox on vestibular migraine—how it works, who it works for, and some important things to know if you’d like to explore this treatment for yourself. In this episode, we’ll dig into: What is Botox for and not to be used for How Botox treats vestibular migraine Where the Botox injections happen for vestibular migraine If insurance covers Botox for vestibular migraine How many Botox treatments it takes to see any change Important note if you have EDS and VM and are interested in Botox If you think Botox is just freezing the muscles and therefore vestibular migraine goes away—no. As you heard in the episode, there are way deeper things going on. Resources referenced in this episode are linked below, so you can review them on your own and share them with your doctor. Related Episodes: Guide to CGRP Medications for VM Links/Resources Mentioned: Vestibular Group Fit (code GROUNDED at checkout!) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10751376/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9358216/#abstract1 Blog: Vestibular Migraine: Popular Symptoms and Treatment Blog: Best 5 Tips for Managing Vestibular Migraine More Links/Resources: ⁠The 4 Steps to Managing Vestibular Migraine ⁠The PPPD Management Masterclass⁠ ⁠What your Partner Should Know About Living with Dizziness⁠ ⁠The FREE Mini VGFit Workout⁠ ⁠The FREE POTS - safe Workouts⁠ ⁠Vestibular Group Fit (code GROUNDED at checkout for 15% off your first subscription cycle!) ⁠ Connect with Dr. Madison: ⁠@⁠⁠TheVertigoDoctor ⁠ ⁠@TheOakMethod⁠ ⁠@VestibularGroupFit⁠ Connect with Dr. Jenna @dizzy.rehab.therapist Work with Dr. Madison 1:1, Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy Vestibular Group Fit Small Group Coaching (offered throughout the year, sign up for our email list to learn when!) Why The Oak Method? Learn about it here! Love what you heard? Reviews really help us out! Please consider leaving one for us. This podcast is for informational purposes only and may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as medical advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical professional before trying or implementing any information read here. ————————————— botox for vestibular migraine, BPPV, PPPD, Vestibular migraine, VM, constant vestibular migraine, how to treat vestibular migraine, vestibular migraine symptoms, SSRI, will insurance cover Botox for vestibular migraine, is Botox covered by insurance, Botox foundation, vertigo attacks, episodic migraine, CGRP levels, EDS, neck strength protocol, deep cervical neck flexors
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