# Patient Perspective: Living a Fulfilled Life With Vestibular Migraine and PPPD

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Podcast: [Talk Dizzy To Me](https://stenobird.com/podcast/talk-dizzy-to-me-156850)
Published: 2026-02-18T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkdizzytome/episodes/Patient-Perspective-Living-a-Fulfilled-Life-With-Vestibular-Migraine-and-PPPD-e3f8amh
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## Resource

In this episode of Talk Dizzy To Me , vestibular physical therapists Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS and Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT sit down with Kayla McCain, who shares her lived experience with Vestibular Migraine and PPPD (Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness). Kayla opens up about what symptoms she experienced, the long road to getting correctly diagnosed, and the strategies that helped her get back to living life again and rebuilding her confidence. Key Takeaways: -Validation and education reduce fear -Vestibular migraine vs. PPPD presentations -Recovery is often multi-factorial -The “dizzy–anxious-dizzy cycle” is real -Small strategies matter in real life -Advocate for yourself Where to find Kayla: @true_kaylaisms Hosted by: 🎤 Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS 🎤 Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT For episode recommendations or requests, email us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@balancingactrehab.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Us: → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book a free call with us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get free resources straight to your inbox ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Join The Dizzy Reset™ for FREE ⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch podcast episodes (and more) on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Disclaimer ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a review! This episode is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host(s). Timestamps 02:10 Kayla’s background + work 03:03 The beginning: Halloween onset + “felt like a stroke” + terrifying dizziness 05:23 ER visit, fever, CT scan, ruled out cancer, sent home with meclizine 05:53 Misdiagnoses…

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