104. Janell's Vestibular Migraine Success Story: From 24/7 Hell with Dizziness & Vertigo to Full Recovery

About this episode

Janelle shares her inspiring journey of overcoming vestibular migraines and chronic dizziness through self-compassion and mind-body techniques.

Vestibular migraine recovery is possible — even after years of 24/7 chronic dizziness, vertigo, panic, and feeling like you're in hell. Janelle shares her raw, emotional journey from childhood panic attacks to debilitating vestibular symptoms — and full freedom today. In this inspiring interview, Janelle opens up about: Childhood onset of panic attacks, nystagmus-like sensations, and evolving into vertigo & dizziness The terrifying "last day of her previous life" in April 2022, evolving into constant rocking, swaying, motion sickness, Alice in Wonderland syndrome, derealization, brain fog, and suicidal-level despair Dismissive doctors, endless tests (MRI, VNG, ENT visits), misdiagnoses, vestibular migraine label, strict low-sodium diets, weight loss, and fear-driven spirals The turning point: discovering neural circuit dizziness (mind-body symptoms), somatic tracking, compassionate body scans, turning toward fear, and deep self-compassion work Breakthroughs in understanding her body as a protector — not broken — and releasing core beliefs around being a burden, chaos, abandonment fears, and childhood patterns How she moved from bedbound isolation to vacations, motherhood without…

People in this episode

Host: Dr Yonit Arthur

Guest: Janelle

Topics covered

• vestibular migraine
• chronic dizziness
• mental health
• recovery journey
• mind-body connection
• self-compassion

Keywords

• vestibular migraine
• dizziness
• vertigo
• panic attacks
• recovery
• self-compassion
• neural circuit dizziness
• somatic tracking
• mental health

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