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124. I Don't Even Remember the Last Time I Was Dizzy": Stephie's PPPD & Vestibular Migraine Recovery

124. I Don't Even Remember the Last Time I Was Dizzy": Stephie's PPPD & Vestibular Migraine Recovery16 sep48 min

If you are struggling with chronic dizziness, PPPD, vestibular migraine, or a constant feeling of being off-balance, this video reveals how Stephie fully recovered after more than a year of daily symptoms.

In this inspiring interview on The Steady Coach, Stephie—a mom of three and former teacher—shares her path from postpartum stress and non-spinning "drunk" dizziness to complete recovery through nervous system regulation, acceptance, and mind-body tools.

What You'll Learn:

How postpartum stress and pandemic anxiety triggered chronic dizziness and visual symptoms

Navigating the "doctor carousel" and normal test results with PPPD and vestibular migraine

Why obsessively tracking symptoms and triggers keeps your nervous system trapped in threat mode

How practicing neutral self-talk, somatic tracking, and acceptance rewires neural circuits

Releasing perfectionism, control, and the urge to "fix" symptoms to allow true healing

The role of mind-body therapy, support systems, and self-compassion in full recovery

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

02:48 Symptoms Begin Postpartum