Grounded | The Vestibular Podcast

115. What are the 3 Systems of Balance?

Grounded | The Vestibular Podcast

Show Notes

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We’ve gone into detail about central disorders vs peripheral disorders and how the vestibular system works. Today, you’re in for more of a deep dive on how the vestibular system functions with its other two systems.

Surprise! It isn’t working all by itself. So who is it partnering with and how do they work with each other to help you navigate the world? Tune in to find out!

In this episode, we’ll dig into:

What the 3 systems of balance are

How they work together in a system of checks and balances

The Trader Joe’s parking lot example

How the dizzy-anxious-dizzy cycle can get triggered

What happens when you’re overly dependent on one system

How to begin to reintegrate these systems of balance again

All 3 of these systems need to work together in order for us to stay upright and comfortable.

If you’re looking for support and it sounds like a fit, we’d love to have you join us inside Vestibular Group Fit (remember, it’s 30% off this week only)! This is a place where you can safely reintegrate these systems of balance to work together again.

Related Episodes:

Central Vestibular Disorders

Peripheral Vestibular Disorders

How the Vestibular System Works

How to Break the Dizzy Anxious Dizzy Cycle

Links/Resources Mentioned:

Vestibular Group Fit (code GROUNDED at checkout!)

Join Vestibular Virtual Summit Waitlist

More Links/Resources:

⁠The 4 Steps to Managing Vestibular Migraine

⁠The PPPD Management Masterclass⁠

⁠What your Partner Should Know About Living with Dizziness⁠

⁠The FREE Mini VGFit Workout⁠

⁠The FREE POTS – safe Workouts⁠

⁠Vestibular Group Fit (code GROUNDED at checkout for 15% off your first subscription cycle!) ⁠

Connect with Dr. Madison:

⁠@⁠⁠TheVertigoDoctor ⁠

⁠@TheOakMethod⁠

⁠@VestibularGroupFit⁠

Connect with Dr. Jenna

@dizzy.rehab.therapist

Work with Dr. Madison

1:1, Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy

Vestibular Group Fit

Small Group Coaching (offered throughout the year, sign up for our email list to learn when!)

Why The Oak Method? Learn about it here!

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This podcast is for informational purposes only and may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as medical advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical professional before trying or implementing any information read here.

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