Be "POTS"itive! - with Sarah Reid

“Christmas can still be magical even if it has to look a little different this year.” ~ Sarah Reid In todays episode, I’ll be sharing practical tips for navigating the holiday season while living with a chronic illnesses. From self-care rituals to embracing a different kind of holiday magic! Let’s learn to make Christmas feel more joyful and less stressful. Thanks for listening in! Here’s a link t...

Listen in for today’s answer to a question from instagram follower @kathryn182006: “How did the drs help you manage your pain?” “Sometimes it’s just awkward guys!” ~ Sarah Reid In this episode, I’m diving into why it can feel so awkward to explain chronic illness to others—especially when we look fine on the outside but live with real limitations. I share my own struggles, like feeling the need to...

Listen in for today’s answer to a question from instagram follower @_super_brain: “How do disabled people balance out their spoons?” “It can often be hard to explain something we don’t always understand ourselves.” ~ Sarah Reid In this episode, we unpack what it's really like to live with limited energy while managing chronic illness. From common metaphors like the Spoon Theory and Penny Theor...

Listen in for today’s answer to a question from instagram follower @Celia_heart444 : “did you ever have a tilt- table test? if so, how was it?” “Yes, miracles still happen! But that doesn’t make you a bad christian if you’re chronically ill.” ~ Sarah Reid Sometimes being a Christian while chronically ill can be hard for a multitude of reasons! But I hope this episode encourages you, and your soul...

Listen in for today’s answer to a question from an anonymous instagram follower : “what’s something you’re excited about?”  Listen in for the exciting news and answer to this question! “Just because your life is different doesn’t mean it has any less value” ~ Sarah Reid It has been a long time since I’ve socialized with others my age, and it can be especially hard with health limitations! So liste...

Listen in for today’s answer to a question from instagrammer @grouchytoad : “hacks for bathing with POTS” “2025 is the year we start having grace for ourselves and resting when we need to!” ~ Sarah Reid Also I’d like to thank all of you who listened to the podcast in 2024! Your love and support means so much, and I hope my podcast was encouraging and a blessing! Today I’ll be sharing some realisti...

No Q&A today- just a little Christmas episode and life update! “I hope your Christmas is magical, whether you are out with family/friends, or just resting at home or in the hospital!”~ Sarah Reid Today I’ll be sharing 3 tips for helping to navigate Christmas Day! And, of course, please share your tips in the comments - you never know who can benefit from them. In a nutshell, I’ll be talking ab...

Listen in for today’s answer from an anonymous Instagram follower who asked, “How do you rest?”   “Don’t let those who are not in your shoes determine how you manage your symptoms.” ~ Sarah Reid Today I’ll be sharing some things that I wish I’d known when I was first diagnosed. If you’ve had POTS for a while, maybe you’ll find these tips helpful too. And, of course, please share your tips in the c...

Listen in for today’s answer to a question from a Spotify listener who asked, “What book are you currently reading?” (Check below for a link to the book!) “It’s hard to know who you are when you feel pulled in two directions because of your health” ~ Sarah Reid In today’s episode, we’ll be talking about the struggle and necessity of living a “double life” when you have chronic illnesses.  Thanks f...

Listen in for today’s answer to a question from Spotify listener who asked, “if you could have any superpower what would it be?”  “Resting is a struggle when you want to do all the things.” ~ Sarah Reid In today’s episode, we’ll be talking about something that most healthy people don’t have to think about, but it’s a reality for many people with chronic illnesses - the struggle of resting.  I’d lo...

No Q&A today - just an update on exciting things happening! Disability Pride Month is for celebrating all those in the disability community, the progress we’ve made, and the awareness we’ve spread! And we continue to make progress for the next generation and that is something to be proud of!  ~ Sarah Reid Today I’m talking about Disability Pride Month - a little bit of history, as well as what...

Listen in for today’s answer to a question from Instagram follower @noahs_chronicallychanging who asked, “Are you hopeful for the future? And when did you realize something was ‘wrong’?” “If you have a chronic illness or a disability then you know it is anything but predictable, but there are some things we can control  . . . “ ~ Sarah Reid In today’s episode, I’ll be talking about how to hang on...

Listen in for today’s answer to a question from an anonymous Instagram follower who asked, “What are your favorite salty snacks?”  Over here doing my best to create community, help others find their voice, and raise awareness. ~ Sarah Reid Today’s episode is all about the Be POTSitive Conference! I can’t wait to tell you! As promised here’s a link to the dizziness drops that have been so helpful f...

Listen in for today’s answer to a question from Instagram follower @wheelaroundtheworlditd who asked, “Will I ever be able to have children, or is it wrong/selfish when I’m chronically ill?”   Using a mobility aid isn’t “giving up,” it’s respecting your body’s limitations while also allowing yourself to do more things you love! ~ Sarah Reid In today’s episode, I’ll be tackling a couple of topics -...

Listen in for today’s answer to a question from an anonymous Instagram follower who asked “How do I handle emotional fallout from not being able to take care of myself/be independent?” Even if you can’t get a custom wheelchair, please don’t be afraid to use whatever resources you have available to help you manage your symptoms. ~ Sarah Reid In today’s episode, I’ll be sharing the process of gettin...

Listen in for today’s answer to a question from Instagram follower @chroniclly. Izzy:   “How do you recover from a flare?”  Thank you guys so much for your love and support! ~ Sarah Reid In todays episode we celebrate one year of the Be POTSitive podcast and answer a few questions you guys asked: What’s your curly hair routine?  Ideal day if you could do you anything or go anywhere Best tips and t...

In today’s Q&A, an anonymous instagram follower asks how to navigate social/ dating/ events when there’s a high risk for Covid. “Be kind to your mind.” ~ Sarah Reid If I could go back in time, there are so many things I would tell younger Sarah.  Things like: You’re not alone Your true friends will stick by you Put your health first And more Maybe they’re things you need to hear too!  I’d love...

Listen in for today’s answer to a question from a Spotify listener : “You’ve talked about mobility aids before, have you ever thought about getting a custom wheelchair?” “Accepting and acknowledging where I am doesn’t mean I’m giving up on ever getting better; it just means I’m learning to thrive where I am.” ~ Sarah Reid It’s so easy to blame ourselves (sometimes without even realizing it) for ou...

Listen in for today’s answer from Spotify listener : “How can I make a living while I have POTS?” Chronic illness can feel lonely, but remember you aren’t alone! There are so many others around the world facing the same struggle ~ Sarah Reid  In today’s episode, I’ll be sharing some advice I wish I’d had when I was newly diagnosed. Things like:  It’s ok to grieve Acknowledging your limitations The...

Listen in for today’s answer from Instagram follower @chroniclly. Izzy: “Would you ever consider starting a YouTube channel? And what’s your favorite color?”  There are a lot of things we don’t talk about, but that doesn’t mean our struggles don’t need to be heard . ~ Sarah Reid In today’s episode, I’ll be bringing out into the open some of the things that many of us in the chronic illness communi...

Listen in for today’s answer from Instagram follower @claires_digitaldiary: “How to manage school & chronic illness?” Anxiety can’t be the biggest emotion when gratitude is the biggest emotion ~ Sarah Reid In today’s episode I’m talking about how I manage the anxiety that comes along with having multiple chronic illnesses. Wherever you are in your journey, I hope you’ll find some takeaways tha...

Listen in for today’s answer from a Spotify listener:  “What show are you currently watching?” Being highly motivated while trapped in a chronically ill body isn’t easy, but there are some things we can do to make it feel a little bit easier. ~ Sarah Reid In today’s episode I’m talking about things that I struggle with: Feeling like my best isn’t enough Having goals but not being able to achieve t...

Listen in for today’s answer from Instagram follower  @chroniclly. Izzy: “How old were you when you were diagnosed?” Think back to previous things that have helped you and use them to your advantage! - Sarah Reid In today’s episode I’ll be talking about how I handled being a bridesmaid. There was a lot of preparation and quite a few accommodations that went into allowing me to function well on the...

Listen in for today’s answer from a Spotify listener:  “Was there ever a time when your parents didn’t believe you were sick (like when you first started showing symptoms)?”   “Your resolutions don’t have to be crazy big to have a big impact on your year.   ~Sarah Reid Ringing in a new year with ongoing health challenges is not for of the faint of heart. There are so many elements - physical, emot...

Listen in for today’s answer from an anonymous Instagram follower:  “What’s one Christmas tradition you love?”  “It’s ok if your Christmas festivities have to look a little different this year” ~Sarah Reid Christmas, just like everything else in our lives, can be challenging with a chronic illness. In today’s episode, I’ll be talking a little bit about how to handle a few of those challenges.  Hop...