The Dizzy Diaries

In this week’s Friday Fable, we meet Jill - a woman living in a village that never stops ringing its bells. At first, the sounds meant life and joy… but over time, they became overwhelming. Until Jill learns that peace doesn’t always come from silencing the world - but from learning when to step away and listen to her own rhythm again. A gentle, comforting story for anyone who’s ever felt overstim...

Ever feel like your body is running on too many tabs at once? In this episode, we dive into the science behind overstimulation and why people with POTS and dysautonomia often feel overwhelmed by noise, light, or even emotions. We’ll talk about what’s actually happening inside your nervous system, how research links autonomic dysregulation to sensory overload, and most importantly — practical ways...

In this first Sunday Session , I share a story I haven’t thought about in years — a moment during my second IVIG treatment that taught me what it truly means to be your own advocate. This episode explores mental health resilience, the balance between trust and self-advocacy, and why caring for your mind is just as vital as caring for your body. A gentle reminder that even when the system falls sho...

When Anna’s body slows to a crawl, she feels like she’s sinking beneath the waves — her energy gone, her plans adrift. But as she learns to float instead of fight, she discovers that stillness isn’t failure… it’s a different kind of strength. 🌊✨ This gentle fable explores what it feels like to experience a flare — the frustration, the quiet, and the courage it takes to rest. Inspired by the clin...

Pacing isn’t giving up - it’s strategy. ✨ In this episode, we explore the art and science of pacing when you live with POTS or dysautonomia — how to find your rhythm between movement, rest, and recovery without falling into the guilt trap of “doing less.” We cover: 💫 Why overdoing it leads to post-exertional crashes 🩺 How symptom tracking, pacing schedules, and heart rate monitoring can help 🧠...

Sage once loved the sparkle of festive gatherings, but chronic illness left her feeling like a guest trapped in her own body. In this gentle tale, she learns that joy doesn’t mean doing it all — it means choosing moments that matter, pacing her energy, and finding magic in presence over pressure. If the busy season has you feeling stretched thin, let this fable remind you that rest, boundaries, an...

Living with a chronic illness means your life doesn’t always run at the same pace as others — and that can feel isolating, especially during busy seasons like the end of the year. In this episode of The Dizzy Diaries , we dive into the mental health side of chronic illness: fighting comparison, embracing your current season, and learning how to adjust your expectations with compassion. We’ll explo...

In a small coastal town, a magical lantern once lit up the harbour with a brilliant glow. But as time passed, its light began to flicker unpredictably. Fearing it was broken, the lantern lost hope — until a wise fisherman showed it that shining in short bursts, with periods of rest, could be just as powerful as burning endlessly. This gentle fable is a metaphor for fatigue and energy budgeting in...

Living with POTS or dysautonomia often means relying on three simple but powerful tools: salt, water, and compression. But what do they actually do inside the body — and how can you make them work for you without feeling overwhelmed? In this episode of The Dizzy Diaries, we dive into: Why salt helps your body hold onto blood volume The science behind hydration and the “osmopressor response” How co...

Prince Elliot is trapped inside a castle filled with a thousand locked doors. Each visitor brings him a new key, promising it will be the one to set him free. But no matter how many he tries, the doors never stay open for long—until he learns the power of keeping track, noticing patterns, and creating his own map through the maze. This gentle fable is a metaphor for the medical mystery of chronic...

Cardio exercise can feel terrifying when you live with POTS or dysautonomia — but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, we break down what safe cardiovascular training really looks like, why it matters, and how to start gently improving your tolerance without pushing your body past its limits. Inside this episode, we cover: Why cardiovascular health is essential for people with POTS How exercise...

Theme: Brain Fog & Cognitive Fatigue Ever felt like your thoughts are moving through honey? Like the words are there, but they slip through your fingers before you can catch them? In this Friday Fable, follow Elara into a mysterious library where clocks tick slowly, sentences rearrange themselves, and time bends under the weight of brain fog. Through hidden doors and quiet paths, she discovers...

Ever feel like your brain is buffering while the world moves at full speed? Living with POTS and dysautonomia can make even the simplest moments — standing up, focusing on a conversation, walking across a room — feel impossible. In this episode, we break down: Why brain fog happens in POTS — from poor blood flow to the brain to nervous system dysregulation How balance gets affected Practical strat...

In the village of Virelle, every tiny breeze sets off a blaring alarm. The townspeople live in a constant state of alert, exhausted and overwhelmed by warning bells that never seem to stop. But when a mysterious traveller arrives, she teaches them how to reset their systems—not by fighting the alarms, but by listening to them with compassion. This story is a gentle metaphor for an overactive auton...

When your heart races, your head spins, and standing feels like climbing Everest, the idea of exercising can sound impossible — or even dangerous. But here’s the truth: the right kind of movement can actually help retrain your body . In this episode of The Dizzy Diaries , we dive into: Why graded, safe exercise helps regulate blood flow and reduce dizziness How movement supports neuroplasticity an...

Princess Marisol wakes up each morning with grand plans—letters to write, cakes to bake, dreams to chase. But as soon as her day begins, her thoughts slip away, her energy drains, and time seems to vanish into mist. When she discovers an ancient hourglass and a guide who teaches her the art of gentle structure, she begins to reclaim her day… one glowing moment at a time. This metaphorical fable is...

What does POTS really feel like? In this episode of The Dizzy Diaries , Tové dives into the sensory and emotional experience of living with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) — from heart-pounding moments to the crushing fatigue that comes out of nowhere. We explore creative “feels like…” descriptions from the POTS community (including the unforgettable “Your heart’s a YouTube ad on...

Leo is the fastest boy in the valley—always running, always chasing the wind. But the faster he moves, the more a strange storm follows him home: dizziness, exhaustion, and a fog that won’t lift. When he meets a wise old gardener who teaches him the art of slowing down, Leo begins to learn that balance—not speed—is the real path to freedom. This story is a gentle metaphor for exercise intolerance...

Ever wondered why just looking at a staircase feels like a personal attack when you have POTS? In this episode, we break down the science behind why stairs are so challenging for people with dysautonomia — from blood pooling to heart rate spikes — and how to manage them like a pacing pro. I’ll share real-life tips to build stair tolerance (without tears), plus a few funny fails of my own. 💗 Let’s...

In the very first episode of Friday Fables , meet a girl made of stardust — a girl who glimmered, even when the world told her to dim. But when chronic illness arrives like a shadow she can’t shake, her light begins to flicker… until she discovers that shining doesn’t always mean being bright — sometimes, it means simply being . This gentle, metaphorical story explores identity, invisibility, and...

🎧 Episode 1: Meet Your POTS Bestie 💗 Welcome to The Dizzy Diaries — a podcast where chronic illness meets a little science and a lot of sparkle. ✨ In this first episode, Tové shares her story of living with POTS, what inspired this podcast, and what you can expect from future episodes. From dizzy spells to daily wins, let’s create a space where your lived experience is valid, understood, and ce...