111. Robin's PPPD Success Story: 12 Years of Dizziness, Panic Attacks and More

111. Robin's PPPD Success Story: 12 Years of Dizziness, Panic Attacks and More

From The Steady Coach by Dr Yonit Arthur

May 13, 2026 · 1h 2m · Episode 111

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Robin shares her journey of overcoming 12 years of debilitating symptoms including dizziness and panic attacks, highlighting the importance of community and acceptance in recovery.

Robin lived with dizziness, brain zaps, visual disturbances, panic attacks, and crushing fear for many years — hitting hardest at 46 during menopause. In this powerful success story interview, she shares her full journey from feeling like she was having a stroke, spending tens of thousands on tests at Mayo Clinic and elsewhere, to finally finding relief through understanding neural circuit symptoms. She opens up about her most frightening symptoms — feeling drunk without drinking, swaying sensations, brain zaps, light sensitivity, doom, and the terrifying "this is my life forever" thoughts — and exactly what finally made the difference. Key moments in her recovery: Learning to accept sensations in the moment without fighting them Continuing to move and live life even when dizzy ("do it dizzy") Changing her relationship with symptoms from fear to curiosity Working with coach Joella using somatic tracking and deeper stress bucket work Navigating ups and downs, symptom drift (neck pain), and menopause triggers The power of success stories, community, and not isolating Robin's message is clear: Recovery is possible no matter how long you've had symptoms — even decades. You are not…

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Host: Dr Yonit Arthur

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