The Write Brain

Understanding Vertigo, Motion Sickness & Balance


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Ever felt the room spin, gotten car sick, or had that wobbly “boat” feeling out of nowhere? In this episode, we break down the three different kinds of dizziness — and why it matters. Vertigo, motion sickness, and lightheadedness come from different systems in the brain, and knowing which one you’re experiencing is the key to actually helping it.

Ellis shares her Brain Driver routine + 68 days alcohol-free, while Dr. Melillo explains how the inner ear, neck, eyes, and brain work together to keep us balanced. We also talk color therapy, why some right-brain dominant creatives feel things more strongly, and simple ways to support your own system at home.

What we cover:
• Vertigo vs. dizziness vs. lightheadedness
• Why the side you turn your head matters
• Car + bed hacks to reduce motion sickness
• The Brain Driver (and how Ellis uses it daily)
• Right-brain sensitivity, empathy & overthinking
• Why there’s no “one-time fix” — just balance

If you’ve ever said:
“I get dizzy in cars.”
“The room spins when I lie down.”
“My stomach drops when I stand up too fast.”
…this episode is for you.

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