ICU - "I See You" - Vestibular Conversations

For many people living with vestibular disorders, the simple act of walking can be a daily challenge. While vestibular rehabilitation therapy remains the cornerstone of treatment for imbalance, growing research suggests that Tai Chi may be a powerful complementary practice. Tai Chi is a gentle form of mind-body exercise that combines slow, controlled movements with focused breathing and body awareness. This practice strengthens the body's ability to integrate visual, vestibular, and proprioce...

Finding the right care for a vestibular disorder can be difficult for anyone. Symptoms like dizziness, vertigo, imbalance, and brain fog can be hard to describe, vestibular disorders are often misunderstood, and many patients see multiple healthcare providers before getting an accurate diagnosis. For people whose primary language is Spanish, those challenges can be even greater. Language is one obvious barrier, but it’s not the only one. Cultural differences can influence how people describe ...

For many people living with a vestibular disorder, treatment focuses on medications, vestibular rehabilitation, and lifestyle changes. But in some cases, surgery may be considered when symptoms are severe, persistent, or caused by a structural problem that cannot be addressed in other ways. The decision to undergo surgery is rarely simple. Patients and healthcare providers must carefully weigh the potential benefits against the risks, consider alternative treatments, and prepare for what can ...

Living with a chronic illness can challenge not only the body but also a person’s sense of identity, purpose, and hope. For many, spirituality becomes an important part of the healing journey—offering meaning in difficult moments, strengthening resilience, and helping people navigate uncertainty. Yet spirituality looks different for everyone, shaped by personal beliefs, values, and life experiences. In this episode of the ICU Podcast, we explore the role spirituality can play in coping with c...

On this episode of the ICU Podcast, we explore the emerging—and deeply relatable—connection between blood glucose regulation and vestibular migraine, a topic gaining attention across migraine, neurology, and nutrition research. Joining us are Dr. Kyle Bills, co-author of a recent paper examining glucose dynamics in vestibular migraine, and Rachel Weaver, author of Dizzy: A Memoir, who brings her lived experience perspective to the conversation. Together, we unpack how brain energy metabolism,...