Grounded | The Vestibular Podcast

97. Stress as a Vestibular Trigger


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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 stress.

And stress? That can wreak havoc on a vestibular disorder.

This deep dive into stress, vestibular disorders, and migraine was inspired by this 2016 study I reference all the time. It reveals so much, which is great because this topic doesn’t yield a simple “yes” or “no” answer.

In this episode, we’ll dig into:

  • The “big 5” vestibular migraine triggers
  • What stress actually is
  • Common types of stressors
  • What the Threshold or Bucket Theory is
  • What VM triggers you can control
  • When stressors trigger migraine attacks
  • If stress is the root cause of migraine
  • What you can do to reduce stressors
  • Stress is not just mental—it’s physical, emotional, relational, environmental, sensory. And it matters a lot to vestibular disorders, migraine, and PPPD.

    So, is stress a migraine trigger? Tune in to find out.

    Related Episodes:

    Nervous System Regulation for VM

    Links/Resources Mentioned:

    • Vestibular Group Fit (code GROUNDED at checkout!) 
    • Nervous System Regulation
    • Study About Stress and 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!

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              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.

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              Stress as a vestibular trigger, vestibular disorders, stress response, stress relief, overstimulated nervous system, vestibular system, flexibility of nervous system, pliable nervous system, moving with vestibular disorder, migraine attacks, VM, migraine triggers, threshold theory, bucket theory, types of stressors, let-down migraine, stress feedback loop, PPPD

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