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Dr. Madison Oak, PT, DPT
Grounded | The Vestibular Podcast
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  • Grounded | The Vestibular Podcast

    139. Vestibular Group Fit Book Club Book Review: The Way Out

    11/05/2026
    We do SO much inside Vestibular Group Fit! So much that I’m not even sure how to talk about it half the time.

    For example… we have a book club! We recently read The Way Out. 

    It’s a book by Alan Gordon about chronic pain, which parallels a lot of useful concepts to look at chronic dizziness. 

    So many members in VGF love this book and when they first read it go “WOW I feel seen!” So… let’s talk about it.

    In this episode, we’ll dig into:

    Why The Way Out is a book that’s relevant to dizziness

    How the body interprets pain

    What the pain reprocessing theory is

    How the pain-fear-pain cycle keeps you stuck

    How the concept of miswiring for chronic pain is similar to chronic dizziness

    The differences between chronic pain and chronic dizziness

    What to remember about mindset as new pathways develop

    This is a great book that explains a nuanced topic very well in easy-to-read language, and has many parallels to dizziness that makes this a great resource for anyone with a vestibular disorder!

    I get a ton of people wondering if they’ll be able to travel or drive or [insert your activity here] again.

    The answer is always and consistently: YES.

    The thing you have to note is that it will take time, consistency, and the right tools.

    VGF member, Diana, was able to take an 8-day trip out-of-the-country! 

    Grab the tools she and hundreds of other members have used to get back to the things they so desperately wanted to.

    → JOIN VESTIBULAR GROUP FIT!

    Now is the perfect time because we’re running a 30% off sale for my birthday (ends May 12th) 🎉 

    (just use the link—no code should be needed)

    Links Mentioned:

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

    The Way Out book: https://www.amazon.com/Way-Out-Revolutionary-Scientifically-Approach/dp/0593086856

    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

    Love what you heard?
    Consider leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more vestibular warriors like you!

    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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    book club, book review, the way out book, vestibular group fit, vestibular disorders, get back to travel, living with a vestibular disorder, mindset shifts, migraine toolkit, chronic pain, chronic dizziness, pain reprocessing theory, PPPD, manage vestibular disorder
  • Grounded | The Vestibular Podcast

    138. Gentle Movement Ideas for Vestibular Disorders

    05/05/2026
    Gentle movement—and movement in general—should be a part of everyone’s toolkit.

    Whether it be for rest and recovery, a tool to help with something specific like travel, or a way to channel out excess energy or anxiety… gentle movement is incredibly beneficial for everyone.

    I’m sharing several different gentle movement and exercise ideas you can pull from and test out for yourself.

    In this episode, we’ll dig into:

    Who can benefit from gentle movement

    Different types of gentle movement exercises

    Ideal times or circumstances to try gentle movements

    What to do if a gentle movement you like “isn’t working”

    Find one or two that you like and keep on your list to try. If there’s an area that interests you, start there! If the ones you typically like don’t work for a certain situation, come back to the list to see what other options you can try.

    For more guidance on how to scale movement, as well as walking audios and a walking schedule—join us in Vestibular Group Fit! (use code GROUNDED)

    Links Mentioned:

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

    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

    Love what you heard?
    Consider leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more vestibular warriors like you!

    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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    gentle movement, gentle movement exercises, vestibular group fit, VGF, vestibular disorder flare, vestibular migraine, vestibular exercises, tai chi, yoga, seated stretches, gentle walk, labyrinth walk, isometric exercises, nervous system regulation, breathwork
  • Grounded | The Vestibular Podcast

    137. What is Status Migrainosus & How to Treat it

    28/04/2026
    We’ve had a coaching call around this topic, people are always asking questions about it, and I want to share this information with you, too!

    Today we’re talking about: Status Migrainosus.

    Know going into this that it’s one of those things where building a toolkit (which we help you do inside Vestibular Group Fit) is essential.

    I’m sharing what status migrainosus is, what may or may not work for you, and context to help you work with your doctor.

    In this episode, we’ll dig into:

    What status migrainosus is

    The phases of migraine

    What additional treatment options are available

    How to create a status migrainosus plan with your doctor

    Who to work with if you’re still not established with a neurologist

    You can work from chronic migraine to episodic! (Just like you heard in the win of the week in this episode.)

    Be kind to yourself. It can be common to feel “off” from a status migrainosus attack, but may feel different compared to attacks that are typically handled with your usual tools.

    Keep your doctor informed, take it slow, and remember VGF is here for you whenever you need/want to jump in.

    Links Mentioned:

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

    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

    Love what you heard?
    Consider leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more vestibular warriors like you!

    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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    what is status migrainosus, status migrainosus, mindset shift, migraine flare up, migraine attack, living with dizziness, migraine medication, migraine treatment, migraine management, migraine phases, IV bar
  • Grounded | The Vestibular Podcast

    136. Should I Return to Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT)?

    21/04/2026
    Ahh, the nuance of returning to vestibular rehab therapy (VRT) or… not.

    There’s a recent episode where the focus was more on should you start VRT.

    This episode has a slightly different focus in that this is more for the person who has gone through VRT before and “graduated.”

    I don’t love the phrasing that you “graduate” from VRT. That word carries some finality with it, where—in reality—you may choose to return or even to try something different. And that’s perfectly ok and normal!

    In this episode, we’ll dig into:

    Why it’s a misconception that I don’t like VRT

    Reasons you may want to go back for a VRT “tune up”

    Things you should be learning throughout VRT

    What management looks like outside of rehab

    How VRT can actually help you learn to “scale” life

    What to be mindful of toward the end of a care plan

    How to know if last time maybe you started VRT too early

    Every single person is different and that is why you having this conversation with your physical therapist is absolutely a nonnegotiable.

    If you’re in that place where vestibular rehab therapy is making you feel worse, Vestibular Group Fit is here for you! This is where the program really shines and supports people.

    Related Episodes:

    Is it too early to start Vestibular Rehab Therapy (VRT)?: https://thevertigodoctor.com/podcast/113-should-i-go-to-vestibular-rehabilitation-therapy-vrt/

    Links Mentioned:

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

    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

    Love what you heard?
    Consider leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more vestibular warriors like you!

    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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    VRT, vestibular rehabilitation therapy vrt, vestibular rehab therapy, vestibular flare up, vestibular exercises, vestibular disorder management, living with dizziness
  • Grounded | The Vestibular Podcast

    135. Why the “Heal Your Headache Diet” Should Be Temporary

    14/04/2026
    Food and diet are talked about often in the vestibular world—especially with vestibular migraine (VM).

    People often wonder if they have food sensitivities, if they should be going on a migraine diet, if they have to go on a diet, or—if they have been on it—how to get back into exploring other food options.

    Let’s skip to the important part → There is no one size fits all answer for this!

    Today, you’ll discover what the “Heal Your Headache Diet” is, what might prompt you to try it, and the importance of adding food back into your diet.

    In this episode, we’ll dig into:

    Common misconceptions about the “Heal Your Headache Diet”

    Best foods to eat with vestibular migraine 

    How many universal food triggers exist

    How to reintroduce food back into your diet

    When to reintroduce foods back in

    The histamine-estrogen-migraine connection

    How long is too long to be on the “Heal Your Headache Diet”

    Benefits people experience from the “Heal Your Headache Diet”

    The dietitian talk happening in VGF in May

    Other tools that could help you manage migraine

    As with everything with migraine, different approaches work for different folks! Trust your gut, take your time and focus on the areas that feel like high impact and high interest and take it from there. 

    And remember, we have trusted dietitians inside Vestibular Group Fit for this very reason!

    Links Mentioned:

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

    Low-tyramine diet: https://headaches.org/resources/low-tyramine-diet-for-individuals-with-headache-or-migraine/ 

    Anti-inflammatory diet: https://headaches.org/resources/anti-inflammatory-diet/ 

    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

    Love what you heard?
    Consider leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more vestibular warriors like you!

    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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    heal your headache diet, diet for vestibular migraine, migraine prevention diet, best diet for migraine, food and diet for vestibular disorder, food sensitivities, elimination diet, MCAS, processed foods, anti inflammatory foods, migraine management

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