Finding the right provider for dizziness can be a long and frustrating process. In this episode of Talk Dizzy To Me, we welcome back Patrick Esmonde to introduce Dizzy Care Network, a platform designed to help connect people experiencing dizziness with clinicians who are best suited to evaluate their symptoms.We explore how the platform works for both patients and providers, the technology and clinical reasoning behind its matching process, and how it could help reduce the time spent searching for answers. We also discuss what Patrick and his team have learned so far and their vision for the future of more accessible, efficient, and individualized vestibular care.Learn More Here: https://dz.care/TDRHosted by:🎤 Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS🎤 Dr. Danielle Tolman, PTFor episode recommendations or requests, email us at: info@balancingactrehab.comPartnered with:→ Avulux glasses, use code DIZZYRESET for $25 off→ Just Ingredients, use code TALKDIZZYTOME for 5% offConnect with Us:→ Book a free call with us→ Get free resources straight to your inbox→ Join our online program and community, The Dizzy Reset™→ Watch podcast episodes (and more) on YouTube → Follow us on Instagram→ Follow us on TikTok→ Follow us on Facebook→ Disclaimer→ Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a review!This episode is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts.Timestamps00:13 – Meet Patrick Esmonde00:54 – From Vestibular First to Dizzy Care Network05:32 – The problem with finding vestibular care08:07 – Who is Dizzy Care Network for?12:32 – The patient questionnaire14:26 – Making the platform dizziness-friendly18:04 – Symptoms, timing & triggers18:25 – How patient-provider matching works22:47 – Customizing your provider match25:12 – Building an evidence-based questionnaire28:06 – DHI, PHQ-8 & GAD-7 integration30:13 – Improving the vestibular evaluation33:05 – Beta testing & unexpected lessons36:45 – Expanding access across the U.S.38:05 – Virtual vestibular care40:57 – The future of Dizzy Care Network42:38 – Using it as a clinician intake tool45:13 – Expanding dizziness diagnoses & symptom clusters48:29 – Is Dizzy Care Network free?50:10 – Data, growth & future possibilities
In this special episode of Talk Dizzy to Me, we’re joined by members of the Dizzy Moms Club for an honest conversation about the challenges of parenting with vestibular disorders, including vestibular migraine, PPPD (Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness), vestibular neuritis, unilateral vestibular hypofunction, BPPV, and Ménière’s disease.Our guests share their lived experiences navigating the unpredictable nature of dizziness while raising children—and the strategies they’ve learned for adapting without losing meaningful connection with their families.Hosted by:🎤 Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS🎤 Dr. Danielle Tolman, PTFor episode recommendations or requests, email us at: info@balancingactrehab.comPartnered with:→ Avulux glasses, use code DIZZYRESET for $25 off→ Just Ingredients, use code TALKDIZZYTOME for 5% offConnect with Us:→ Book a free call with us→ Get free resources straight to your inbox→ Join our online program and community, The Dizzy Reset™→ Watch podcast episodes (and more) on YouTube → Follow us on Instagram→ Follow us on TikTok→ Follow us on Facebook→ Disclaimer→ Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a review!This episode is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts.Episode Timestamps00:13 – Introduction: Parenting While Dizzy 01:14 – Meet the Dizzy Moms Club 06:41 – Adapting Parenting on Dizzy Days 11:02 – Prioritizing & Pacing 14:51 – Making Treatment Plans Fit Real Life 19:28 – Fitting Vestibular Rehab Into Motherhood 26:22 – Sleep & Vestibular Symptoms 28:56 – Mom Guilt & Giving Yourself Grace 39:55 – The Power of Support & Community 43:49 – Learning to Ask for Help 49:54 – A Message of Hope for Dizzy Parents 51:36 – What Clinicians Need to Understand 53:28 – Dizzy Moms Club & Dizzy Parents Day
In this episode of Talk Dizzy To Me, vestibular physical therapists Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS and Dr. Dani Tolman, PT sit down with Dr. David Sandlin, a vestibular and oculomotor neurologist at Emory Brain Health Center, to discuss how eye movements can provide critical clues to progressive neurologic diseases.From Parkinson's disease and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) to Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), cerebellar disorders, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Dr. Sandlin explains how a detailed bedside eye movement examination can detect neurologic disease long before imaging does. He shares the clinical reasoning behind evaluating nystagmus, saccades, smooth pursuit, VOR testing, and other vestibular examination findings that help differentiate central from peripheral causes of dizziness.This episode also discusses the importance of making timely referrals and understanding where vestibular rehabilitation fits into the care of progressive neurologic disorders.Hosted by:🎤 Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS🎤 Dr. Danielle Tolman, PTFor episode recommendations or requests, email us at: info@balancingactrehab.comPartnered with:→ Our online program and community, The Dizzy Reset™, use code TALKDIZZYTOME for 40% off your first payment→ Avulux glasses, use code DIZZYRESET for $25 off→ Just Ingredients, use code TALKDIZZYTOME for 5% offConnect with Us:→ Book a free call with us→ Get free resources straight to your inbox→ Join our online program and community, The Dizzy Reset™→ Watch podcast episodes (and more) on YouTube → Follow us on Instagram→ Follow us on TikTok→ Follow us on Facebook→ Disclaimer→ Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a review!This episode is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts.Time Stamps:00:00 – Introduction to Dr. David Sandlin02:15 – Why Dr. Sandlin specialized in vestibular & ocular motor neurology06:05 – What are progressive neurologic diseases?08:15 – Can dizziness be the first symptom?10:55 – How Dr. Sandlin evaluates dizzy patients12:45 – Eye movement examination: fixation, nystagmus & ocular alignment15:35 – Saccades and what they reveal about the brain18:25 – Smooth pursuit, convergence & VOR suppression21:50 – Why eye movements reveal so much about neurologic disease24:20 – Vestibular testing beyond the bedside exam26:10 – Red flag patterns of nystagmus clinicians should recognize28:55 – Hypermetric saccades, stroke & cerebellar findings30:20 – Pendular nystagmus and multiple sclerosis32:10 – MRI: when imaging helps—and when your clinical exam is better36:45 – Central vs. peripheral findings: what provides reassurance?41:45 – Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP): recognizing early signs45:10 – Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), Parkinsonism & autonomic dysfunction49:20 – AI, ChatGPT & patients researching their symptoms51:00 – The future of AI-assisted eye movement analysis53:00 – Virtual reality and the future of vestibular diagnostics56:25 – Key takeaways for patients and clinicians
In this episode of Talk Dizzy to Me, vestibular physical therapists Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS and Dr. Dani Tolman, PT are joined by Dr. Ben Shaw, a London-based consultant audiovestibular physician specializing in dizziness, vertigo, balance disorders, tinnitus, and hearing loss.Dr. Shaw explains how he evaluates patients with vague, recurrent, or chronic dizziness and why understanding the timing, triggers, and associated symptoms is essential for reaching the correct diagnosis.The conversation discusses various vestibular conditions, including Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), vestibular migraine, Ménière’s disease, vestibular neuritis, labyrinthitis, Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (3PD/PPPD), and Cerebellar Ataxia, Neuropathy, and Vestibular Areflexia Syndrome (CANVAS).The episode also includes an in-depth discussion of tinnitus. Dr. Shaw explains why tinnitus is a symptom rather than a diagnosis and presents a holistic approach to tinnitus management.Hosted by:🎤 Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS🎤 Dr. Danielle Tolman, PTFor episode recommendations or requests, email us at: info@balancingactrehab.comPartnered with:→ Our online program and community, The Dizzy Reset™, use code TALKDIZZYTOME for 40% off your first payment→ Avulux glasses, use code DIZZYRESET for $25 off→ Just Ingredients, use code TALKDIZZYTOME for 5% offConnect with Us:→ Book a free call with us→ Get free resources straight to your inbox→ Join our online program and community, The Dizzy Reset™→ Watch podcast episodes (and more) on YouTube → Follow us on Instagram→ Follow us on TikTok→ Follow us on Facebook→ Disclaimer→ Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a review!This episode is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts.Time Stamps00:15 Meet Dr. Ben Shaw 01:34 Audiovestibular medicine explained02:53 Evaluating dizziness06:12 The vestibular examination07:59 When additional testing is needed08:55 Central red flags10:23 Vestibular migraine and PPPD11:49 Vestibular neuritis12:19 Ménière’s disease13:44 Neuritis vs. labyrinthitis16:04 Understanding tinnitus18:27 Managing tinnitus20:46 CBT, mindfulness, and habituation22:39 Tinnitus red flags23:07 Sudden hearing loss24:28 Pulsatile and unilateral tinnitus25:28 Complex dizziness cases25:58 CANVAS syndrome27:53 Vestibular migraine and anxiety case29:21 Treating migraine before vestibular rehab31:19 Advice for clinicians34:41 What patients should know about vertigo36:04 Vestibular suppressant medications37:03 Preventing vestibular migraine37:56 Connect with Dr. Ben Shaw39:21 Closing thoughts
In this episode of Talk Dizzy To Me, vestibular physical therapists Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS and Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT are joined by Dr. Katherine Deines, PT, NCS and Dr. Jaimy Wahab, PT, NCS, also known as the Neuro Dizzy Duo, for a deep dive into one of the most overlooked parts of the vestibular system: the otolith organs.While many people associate vertigo and dizziness with the semicircular canals and spinning sensations, this episode explores how the utricle and saccule help us sense gravity, acceleration, head position, vertical orientation, and linear movement. The conversation highlights why otolith dysfunction may contribute to symptoms such as rocking, swaying, bobbing, feeling pulled or pushed, floating, walking on marshmallows, disorientation, and feeling “off.”The guests also explain how otolith dysfunction may show up in conditions such as BPPV, vestibular migraine, PPPD/3PD, Mal de Débarquement Syndrome, concussion, dysautonomia, POTS, Parkinson’s disease, and other complex vestibular presentations.This episode is especially helpful for vestibular clinicians, physical therapists, audiologists, patients with chronic dizziness, and anyone trying to better understand why dizziness is not always “spinning.”Episode Resources:Where to find The Dizzy Duo on Instagram: @neuro_dizzy_duoEmail address: info@neurodizzyduo.comCourses, publications, or resources:Their Positive Spin on Dizziness advanced vestibular courses cover many lesser discussed topics:otolith dysfunction, the difference between vestibular dysfunction and hypersensitivity, visual motion hypersensitivity, Vestibular Migraine, Mal de Debarquement Syndrome, Meniere’s diseaseRecommended products or links: https://www.reactiveeducation.com/storeHosted by:🎤 Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS🎤 Dr. Danielle Tolman, PTFor episode recommendations or requests, email us at: info@balancingactrehab.comPartnered with:→ Our online program and community, The Dizzy Reset™, use code TALKDIZZYTOME for 40% off your first payment→ Avulux glasses, use code DIZZYRESET for $25 off→ Just Ingredients, use code TALKDIZZYTOME for 5% offConnect with Us:→ Book a free call with us→ Get free resources straight to your inbox→ Join our online program and community, The Dizzy Reset™→ Watch podcast episodes (and more) on YouTube → Follow us on Instagram→ Follow us on TikTok→ Follow us on Facebook→ Disclaimer→ Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a review!This episode is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts.Episode Timestamps:01:36 – Jaimy's introduction03:28 – Katherine’s introduction06:38 – Why otolith organs are often overlooked09:21 – Why dizziness is not always spinning12:38 – Conditions linked to otolith dysfunction16:42 – Otoliths, dysautonomia, POTS, and concussion21:28 – Understanding linear vertigo and non-spinning dizziness22:23 – How clinicians assess otolith function25:14 – Why patient descriptions matter27:28 – Using weights to help patients feel grounded30:16 – Individualizing vestibular rehab treatment31:37 – Head tilts, balance, and otolith-based exercises35:22 – How much weight may help without overdoing it39:52 – Vibration plates, BPPV, and vestibular concerns42:15 – Avoiding overreliance on tools and strategies44:33 – Astronauts, gravity, and otolith function46:28 – Key takeaways for vestibular clinicians52:05 – Key takeaways for patients with dizziness53:21 – Final thoughts and closing