Meniere's Muse

Welcome to Part Two in a 2-part series where I speak with Anthony, former Chronic and vestibular migraine sufferer and Co-Founder and CEO of Head Health.  If you haven’t listen to part one – you may want to listen to that first to hear Anthony's story and how his journey lead to a program that could be life changing for so many migraine sufferers. This is Part Two in a 2-Part Series Anthony go...

In this episode of the Meniere’s Muse Podcast, my conversation is with Anthony. Physicians told him many years ago, “there is nothing more we can do with you.” Many vestibular warriors have heard this very same thing or a variation of this comment.  These words became his catalyst to become a student of self and began his journey of self-discovery.  The inspiration to start Head Health Co. comes f...

Emma is a bright light in the vestibular community, currently 33 and living in Sheffield In the UK and she is the founder of Emma Leigh Yoga, where she teaches supportive, gentle yoga for people looking to support their mental and physical wellness.  Her classes are perfect if you are a beginner, are struggling with stress, anxiety or chronic illness or are looking for a calming, slower flow....

Turning the tables today, where the host, Heather Davies becomes the guest! My special guest Sarah shared her story in the very first episode of the Meniere’s Muse Podcast back in 2022, returns to interview me, so I can finally share my story with you and celebrate one year of the Meniere’s Muse Podcast. It has been such an exciting year, I have met some amazing warriors along the way.  Many I sti...

My special guest today is Lisa, we had such a lovely conversation despite some internet issues on my side, it didn’t stop us from going off topic many times. Before we jump right in, let me share a little about Lisa. Her first symptoms began in 2004, they disappeared until 2019 where she experienced another episode, then was diagnosed in 2021 when the symptoms returned. She longed for information...

This episodes conversation is with Kristy Carabello, she lives in Philadelphia with her husband, Nate, and their Cavapoo, Lucy. She was diagnosed with Meniere’s Disease and Vestibular Migraine in 2017. After experiencing 8-10 debilitating vertigo episodes a month, she began tracking her activities on paper noticing trends with her triggers and episodes of vertigo. This compelled her to look for an...

Welcome, in this week's episode I am talking with someone who shares her vestibular journey that started when she was just 18 years old, Julia Savoia. This is art 2 of a two-part special, if you haven't heard the first episode, you may want to go back and listen to that one first.  Let me share a little about Julia. She moved to the U.S. after graduating college in Poland with her Bachelors D...

Welcome, in this week's episode I am talking with someone who shares her vestibular journey that started when she was just 18 years old, Julia Savoia. This is Part 1 of a two-part special of a beautiful conversation.  Before we get started  let me share a little about Julia. She moved to the U.S. after graduating college in Poland with her Bachelors Degree. Here she met her husband and d...

Welcome, many of you may have heard his story, at the very least his mission, if not, let me share with you a little about Steve Schwier.  Steve's life as a heavy equipment operator and professional musician came to a screeching halt, when he began experiencing tinnitus in 2011, later being diagnosed with Meniere's in 2012. He had no idea it was the beginning of a new life. A life that is now...

Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Joy and Marissa. They are vestibular migraine patients who met in a support group having an instant connection through the similarities in their journey. Joy and Marissa share the same diagnosis, doctor, and even some of the same meds! Both women had worked prior to their illness and were searching for purpose and wanted to provide other vestibular patien...

This week I am talking with Veena about her vestibular journey with Vestibular migraine, persistent postural perceptual dizziness that began in 2012. Like many vestibular warriors getting accurately diagnosed was a challenge, especially when her symptoms went away for months only to return stronger after her pregnancy, along with anxiety, depression, loneliness, and disequilibrium. Today, Veena vo...

This episode will be part two in a 2-part series of a heartwarming conversation with Nicolle about her vestibular journey.  If you haven't heard the first episode, I would recommend listen to that first. Nicolle has partnered with the Hearing Health Foundation and Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA) where she donates her time and art to benefit their fundraising initiatives. Her fluid abs...

This week I’m sharing part one in a 2-part series of a heartwarming conversation with Nicolle about her vestibular journey with Meniere’s, Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSHL), BPPV, TMJ and Cervicogenic Dizziness that began in 2017.  Nicolle is a Colombia-American Artist and Hearing Health Advocate based in Miami, Florida. In 2017 she suffered from sudden unilateral deafness and an unexp...

This week I am talking with Johan, "The Chappiness Guy" about his vestibular journey with PPPD (Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness) and Vestibular Migraines (also called MAV - migraine associated vertigo or migraine induced vertigo).  His journey began 3 years ago at the age of 33. Even though he was diagnosed fairly early in his journey, his symptoms didn’t ease up for many months.  Through...

Six years ago Em went through a health crisis after the birth of her second child.  Her symptoms of dizziness, brain fog, derealization, eyes that didn't want to focus, anxiety, vestibular migraines (and more) were a chaotic storm that hit her system.  Her symptoms were 24/7 for close to two years.  Eighteen months into her journey she was diagnosed with vestibular neuritis and vest...

This week I am talking with Dave Giugno, about his vestibular journey with Meniere’s Disease which ultimately led him to a left sided labyrinthectomy. His symptoms began Christmas Eve 2014 and became chronic in 2018. Prior to his vestibular journey he sang baritone in the church choir and was an avid photographer. He has turned a hobby of video editing into a passion project for Menieres patients...

This week I am talking with Lara, about her vestibular journey with Labyrinthitis, Vestibular Neuritis and Vestibular Migraine that began after delivering her twin daughters, over twelve years ago. Her symptoms began to increase, and she was experiencing hyperacusis, light sensitivity and small vertigo episodes that got progressively worse over 2 years. Which lead to scary debilitating vertigo, di...

This week I am talking with Amy about her journey with vestibular migraine which began when she was a young girl and became chronic 5 years ago. She has been a personal trainer for over 12 years and feels that continuing her fitness journey helped keep her symptoms under control. She also believes having perseverance to find the right doctor and counselor (cognitive behavioral therapist) is import...

This is part two of my conversation with fellow VeDa Ambassador, Alicia Wolf, also known to many as The Dizzy Cook .  If you haven't heard the first episode, I would recommend listen to that first.  She shares about her vestibular journey and publishing her first migraine friendly cookbooks .  This episode is Part 1 in a 2-part series.  Let me tell you a little about Alicia, sh...

Today, I am sharing a fantastic conversation with fellow VeDa Ambassador, Alicia Wolf, also known to many as The Dizzy Cook.  She shares about her vestibular journey and publishing her first migraine friendly cookbooks.  This episode is Part 1 in a 2-part series.  Let me tell you a little about Alicia, she is an author at Migraine Again , a trusted website and community for people w...

This week I am talking with Kate about her vestibular journey with an acoustic neuroma, also known as a vestibular schwannoma. Katie lives in North Carolina with her family, where she is kindergarten teacher. She hopes one day to follow her passion of becoming a certified language therapist and stepping into her dream as a reading interventionist. She is still learning to balance her dizziness and...

This week I am talking with Dr. Jessica Pagan about her journey with binocular vision disorder. She has been in the healthcare field for 17 years working as an athletic trainer, specializing in injury prevention and rehabilitation of athletes.   She returned to school, graduating Magna Cum Laude and has been a practicing chiropractor for the past 8 years, when she began having visual dis...

Finding her passion by sharing her story.  This week I am talking with Tammy about her vestibular journey with drop attacks, vestibular migraine, neuritis and Meniere’s disease after a labyrinthectomy. She also shares how finding the right support in a Facebook group helped her feel less alone and changed her life. Finding the support of a vestibular family helped her find her passion for hel...

Learning the art of self-advocacy.  This week I am talking with Diana about her journey with Vestibular Migraines, as a stay-at- home mother she shares how these disorders affect not only the warrior, but they can also take an emotional toll on our families as well. She learned that focusing on her passion for make-up and nail art not only propelled her to start a business as professiona...

This week I am sharing about body scan meditations and how it's an easy way to practice mindfulness, relaxation to the body and mind, helping relieve tension, pain, discomfort, anxiety and so much more.  This is such a beneficial tool that many use on a daily basis and one you can take with you anywhere. It's been an absolute blessing to me! Enjoy this month's guided meditation. If you would...