Sarah Reid

Be "POTS"itive! - with Sarah Reid

Health EN ↓ 56 episodes

I help those living with chronic illnesses get the most out of life. Your illness doesn't define you - but it is a big part of your life. So I'm doing my best to help others, like me, who have a front-row seat on the struggle bus. I'm raising awareness about invisible and dynamic illnesses. And I'm equipping and encouraging my fellow spoonies to overcome internalized ableism and learn to put their health first. Together we can get the most out of life- even if that looks different than we envisioned. I’m not afraid to have hard conversations, and I look forward to having them with you!

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Sarah Reid

Episodes

Fun with Functional Neurology - An Interview with Dr. Brittany Forrester - Ep5 16.05.2023 36:03

Who knew functional neurology could be so much fun? Be a fly on the wall for this conversation with my very own doctor! Trained as a chiropractor, (and with lots more training) , Dr. Forrester explains: “the skinny” of what FN IS, how it applies to the treatment of POTS symptoms ( https://bit.ly/3M3jfam ), her biggest challenges, her own history and background, and more… Hope you have as much f...

Living With a Dynamic Disability - Ep4 09.05.2023 19:26

To answer some more reader questions, let’s start with a “Top 5” and a question YOU can answer, too! From @in_the_midst_of_the_fog: My Top 5 Things to Pack When You Go on Vacation: 1 - ice packs 2 - neck fan 3 - heating blanket 4 - shower chair/mobility aids 5 - clothes that your body might need if you’re in pain, need compression, are too hot or too cold, etc (think of the options you already exp...

Finding Peace and Joy in the Midst of Struggle - Ep3 25.04.2023 24:38

Listen for a special shout-out to @_lindsey_p_ as I answer her question to start the episode! It’s easy to feel like the reason you’re sick or have a body that doesn’t work the way you want it to some days, that it’s your fault. And that can really mess up your mental health! Chronic illness doesn’t care if you’re: determined to get better trying to have a good attitude have a strong faith But in...

Processing the Grief that Comes with Chronic Illness - Ep2 25.04.2023 21:47

Chances are, if you have a chronic illness, you'll find grief comes and goes. You can't predict it, but please, you shouldn't stuff it or ignore it, either! In today's episode, I talk about: the importance of processing grief the importance of - and how to - move forward so you don't get stuck there, and encouragement if you find yourself grieving today. ⁠Reach out and connect...

Who's behind the "Be POTSitive" podcast? - Ep 1 25.04.2023 24:49

In this first episode, I give you a little background to my health story and the heart behind the show. I'm so glad you're here and can't wait to hear YOUR story, too! Reach out and connect on Instagram!

The Be "POTS"itive podcast! 15.04.2023 1:13

Welcome to the Be"POTS"itive podcast. I'm your host Sarah Reid, and here we'll be talking all things chronic illness: the good, the bad, and the ugly. I want this to be a safe place to learn, laugh and connect; fun and light-hearted, but also a place where we can talk about hard topics and have deep conversations. I'm 20 years old, but I've been dealing with health issues...