Today we have our first special guest!

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, or CAH, is often explained in textbooks through hormones, enzymes, and pathways. But real life with CAH is far more layered than a diagram.

In this episode, I’m joined by my best friend, a specialist in healthcare and biotech, to unpack CAH through both a clinical lens and a lived one.

We explore what CAH actually is, how cortisol and aldosterone dysregulation impact the body, and why managing CAH goes far beyond “just taking medication.”

We talk honestly about energy levels, stress tolerance, illness, and the invisible calculations people with CAH are making every single day. We also dive into why CAH is frequently misunderstood, how gaps between clinical knowledge and patient experience can form, and what better education and advocacy could look like going forward.

This episode is for anyone living with CAH, supporting someone who is, or wanting a clearer, more human understanding of how rare endocrine conditions show up in real bodies and real lives.

Educational, grounded, and deeply relatable. This is CAH, explained without the white noise.

This podcast does not serve as a substitute for medical advice.

If exercise makes you feel worse instead of better, you’re not imagining it. In this video, I explain what exercise intolerance actually is, why traditional fitness advice often fails people with chronic illness, and how movement can be adapted to support your nervous system instead of overwhelming it.

We talk about the science behind exercise intolerance, the crash cycle, and gentle programming principles that prioritise safety, recovery, and sustainability, especially for people with conditions like POTS and dysautonomia.

I talk about my personal thought process towards exercise and how I have actively worked to reframe it.

This is a supportive, science-backed conversation for anyone who wants to move their body without triggering symptom flares.

My course is available online for guided exercise support - POTS Starter Programme on www.tovewoodexphys.com

This podcast does not serve as a substitute for medical advice.

Chronic illness fatigue isn’t just feeling tired.
It’s a full-body, neurological experience that doesn’t always improve with rest or sleep.

In this episode, I break down what chronic illness fatigue actually is, how it differs from everyday tiredness, and why people with conditions like POTS, dysautonomia, and CAH experience exhaustion so differently.

We also talk about post-exertional symptom flares, nervous system dysregulation, and the emotional toll of constantly being misunderstood.

This episode is for anyone living with chronic illness, and for anyone who wants to better understand what fatigue really feels like when your body doesn’t regulate normally.

You’re not imagining it.
And you’re not alone.

This podcast does not serve as a substitute for medical advice.

Most of the hardest parts of chronic illness don’t happen in public.

In this episode, I talk about what it’s really like to live with an invisible illness, from the constant energy calculations and cancelled plans to the grief, guilt, and resilience that often go unseen.

This is a reflective, validating conversation for anyone navigating chronic illness, and for anyone who wants to better understand what their loved ones may be carrying quietly.

You’re not imagining it.
You’re not alone.
And your experience is valid.

Website: www.tovewoodexphys.com - POTS Starter Programme

In this gentle, metaphorical Friday Fable, we follow Aubrey, who discovers that life isn’t about keeping up — it’s about finding a rhythm that feels right. Along the way, she learns the importance of support, pacing, and letting her loved ones be part of her healing journey.

This story is a warm reminder that movement doesn’t have to be perfect or lonely. Sometimes the smallest steps become easier when someone is dancing beside you.

At the end of the episode, I share a short introduction to the Evergreen POTS Starter Programme, a self-paced resource for anyone looking to understand their symptoms, regulate their nervous system, build safe movement habits, and feel supported through their recovery.

✨ Cozy • Calming • Insightful
Perfect for a gentle end to your week.

In this episode of The Dizzy Diaries, we explore what it really means to make exercise part of the “dance of life” - especially when you’re managing POTS, dysautonomia, family responsibilities, fatigue, or an endlessly busy schedule.

We’ll break down the clinical side first: how routine movement supports your heart, nervous system, energy levels, and day-to-day function. Then, I’ll share a real client story about how we transformed her weekly routine by bringing exercise into her life rather than trying to squeeze it around the edges — including a beautiful family session in the park where movement became connection, support, and joy.

We finish with three practical tips you can start today to make exercise feel more doable, more flexible, and more naturally woven into your everyday rhythm.

✨ Supportive • Practical • Science-backed • Relatable
Perfect for anyone trying to rebuild movement habits while living with chronic illness.

This Sunday Session is all about the slow seasons — those phases where your health dips, symptoms flare, or you’re moving through an injury, and suddenly everything feels heavier than it should. If you’ve been waking up each day in discomfort, feeling mentally low, or wondering why even small tasks feel overwhelming, this episode is for you.

We explore:

• How chronic symptoms and daily discomfort impact your brain and mood

• Why slowing down is a form of resilience, not weakness

• The science behind reducing stimulation to calm inflammation and nervous system stress

• How giving your body less to fight against can actually help you rebuild strength long-term

• What compassionate pacing looks like during a low-health period

And I share a little update on something I’ve been quietly working on behind the scenes — a supportive, nervous-system-aware POTS programme built for both your strong seasons and your slower ones.

If you’re in a low phase right now, take a breath. You’re not falling behind. You’re repairing. You’re protecting your energy. You’re building the foundation for the next chapter.

Settle in, soften your shoulders, and let’s talk about resilience — the quiet kind. ✨

This week’s Friday Fable follows Poppy, a gentle-hearted wanderer who discovers that rebuilding strength doesn’t always look like climbing mountains — sometimes, it’s learning to lift tiny stones, one at a time.

In this soft, comforting tale, we explore:
• How small, consistent efforts can rebuild capacity
• Why pacing is a form of wisdom, not weakness
• The quiet courage required to honour your limits
• How progress often grows in stillness, not speed

If you’re navigating chronic illness, dysautonomia, or a season of recovery, Poppy’s journey is a reminder that you’re allowed to grow slowly — and that tiny wins still move you forward.

Curl up, take a breath, and let this fable be your gentle exhale for the week.
And as always… stay sparkly. ✨

Strength training might sound intimidating when you live with POTS or dysautonomia — but the right approach can transform your stability, circulation, and confidence.
In this week’s clinical episode of The Dizzy Diaries, we break down exactly how to build strength safely, sustainably, and without triggering symptom flares.

Inside this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why strength training supports blood flow, venous return, and autonomic regulation
• How stronger muscles reduce pooling and improve everyday function
• How to find your starting point (even if it feels like zero)
• Chair-based, floor-based, and standing progressions
• Simple ways to structure strength sessions around your symptoms
• Why slow, consistent progression beats intensity every time

This episode is perfect if you’re rebuilding after a flare, feeling unsure where to begin, or wanting to feel more grounded and capable in daily life.

Grab a comfy seat, take a deep breath - and let’s get stronger, safely and sparkly. ✨

This podcast does not serve as a substitute for medical advice.

This week, we’re talking about something a lot of us with POTS and dysautonomia feel but don’t always say out loud… the fear of exercise.Not the “ugh I don’t want to go to the gym” kind of reluctance — the real, body-level fear that comes from past experiences of dizziness, heart rate spikes, nausea, and feeling like your body “crashes” when you try to move.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why this fear is completely valid (and actually protective)

• The physiology behind why movement can feel so hard

• How to reintroduce gentle exercise without overwhelming your system

• What it means to treat movement as a conversation with your body, not a battle

And yes… I’m quietly working away on something in the background — a supportive POTS-specific movement programme designed to feel safe, achievable, and nervous-system-aware. It’s not ready yet, but it’s coming. I promise you’ll be the first to know. 💗

Grab a tea, get comfy, and let’s take this one step at a time — together.