Grounded | The Vestibular Podcast

152. Go-To Activity List for High Symptom Days

Grounded | The Vestibular Podcast

Show Notes

Having a list or “menu” of ideas for what to do on those higher symptom days can be helpful to have before you actually need it.

This could be a time when you’re riding out an attack and looking for things to do that are gentle but stimulating to help pass the time.

Of course, what will be the best fit will depend on the person and the symptoms on a given day.

Save this episode to come back to because I’m walking through a whole list of low-demand activities that can be enjoyable on higher symptom days.

In this episode, we’ll dig into:

Why you need a go-to activity list before a high symptom day hits

A reminder to always reach for your toolkit first on harder days

A variety of gentle indoor and outdoor activities to note

An upcoming MCAS webinar you won’t want to miss

Having a list of things your brain already trusts on a hard day isn’t just self care, it’s part of your toolkit.

Links Mentioned:

Vestibular Group Fit (code GROUNDED at checkout for 15% off!): https://thevertigodoctor.com/vestibular-group-fit

MCAS Webinar (August 14, 2026): https://resolvinghistamine.heysummit.com/

Seek App: https://www.inaturalist.org/pages/seek_app

Petals and Profanity coloring book: https://amzn.to/49VMBTC

The 15 Puzzle (slider game): https://amzn.to/4vjoZ40

Sagrada board game: https://amzn.to/4fMGN2l

Carcassonne board game: https://amzn.to/4ejqbgk

Flip 7 card game: https://amzn.to/4vHK5su

Five Crowns card game: https://amzn.to/44bNuUw

Free Resources:

⁠The 4 Steps to Managing Vestibular Migraine: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/cb5js0y78n

⁠The PPPD Management Masterclass⁠: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/new-pppd

⁠What your Partner Should Know About Living with Dizziness⁠: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/partnership

⁠The FREE Mini VGFit Workout⁠: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/minifit

⁠The FREE POTS – safe Workouts⁠: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/pots

Connect with Dr. Madison (@TheVertigoDoctor): https://instagram.com/thevertigodoctor

Work with Dr. Madison:

For 1:1 Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy, email [email protected]

Otherwise, I’ll see ya in Vestibular Group Fit!

Connect with Dr. Jenna (@dizzy.rehab.therapist): https://www.instagram.com/dizzy.rehab.therapist/

Learn about the Oak Method: http://thevertigodoctor.com/why-vestibular-group-fit

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