{"podcast":{"title":"Talk Dizzy To Me","slug":"talk-dizzy-to-me-156850","podcast_index_feed_id":156850,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/27130e6c/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://www.balancingactrehab.com","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/6455603/6455603-1740952557267-942fcdc1b6f17.jpg","author":"Balancing Act Rehab","episode_count":101,"summary":"We’re just two vestibuloholics excitedly bringing you a comprehensive view into the complex field of dizziness. Made for both clinicians and patients, we’re aiming to provide you with endless resources, tips & tricks, interviews with experts, and so. much. more. Hosted by Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS and Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT","last_synced_at":"2026-08-01T06:21:56.681296+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/talk-dizzy-to-me-156850"},"episode":{"title":"Facial Paralysis Explained: Causes, Associated Symptoms, and What Recovery Looks Like","slug":"facial-paralysis-explained-causes-associated-symptoms-and-what-recovery-looks-like","published_at":"2026-03-25T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/talk-dizzy-to-me-156850/facial-paralysis-explained-causes-associated-symptoms-and-what-recovery-looks-like","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/talk-dizzy-to-me-156850","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkdizzytome/episodes/Facial-Paralysis-Explained-Causes--Associated-Symptoms--and-What-Recovery-Looks-Like-e3gsp1t","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/27130e6c/podcast/play/117383677/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-25%2F88075470-5bc4-6928-fc53-d49d6cdb9076.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Talk Dizzy To Me, Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS is joined by vestibular and neuro experts Dr. Carly Lochala, PT, NCS and Dr. Sara MacDowell, PT to break down facial paralysis, including Bell’s palsy, Ramsay Hunt syndrome, and facial nerve recovery. They dive into how facial paralysis affects not just movement, but also confidence, communication, and daily life... and what both clinicians and patients need to know about assessment, treatment, and recovery. Key Takeaways: - Facial paralysis is commonly caused by Bell’s palsy, but can also result from Ramsay Hunt syndrome, tumors, trauma, or infections - The facial nerve (cranial nerve VII) controls facial expression, taste, tear production, and more - Recovery depends on degree of nerve damage, not just diagnosis - You cannot “exercise” your way out of paralysis early on... the nerve must heal first - Improper exercises or overstimulation can worsen recovery - Facial paralysis has a major psychosocial impact - There are treatment options—even long-term—despite common myths Episode Resources: ⁠https://facialtherapyspecialists.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.facialpalsy.org.uk/⁠ ⁠http://bellspalsy.ws/⁠ ​​⁠https://facialparalysisfoundation.org/bells-palsy/⁠Webinar: ⁠Sara's Webinar Where to Find Sara: @dizzydiagnostics Where to Find Carly: @balancingactrehab Hosted by: 🎤 Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS 🎤 Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT For episode recommendations or requests, email us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@balancingactrehab.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our online program and community, The Dizzy Reset™. Use code TALKDIZZYTOME for 40% off your first month! Connect with Us: → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book a free call with us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get free resources straight to your inbox ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Join our online program and community, The Dizzy Reset…","meta_description":"In this episode of Talk Dizzy To Me, Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS is joined by vestibular and neuro experts Dr. Carly Lochala, PT, NCS and Dr. Sara MacDowell,…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3715,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/talk-dizzy-to-me-156850/episodes/facial-paralysis-explained-causes-associated-symptoms-and-what-recovery-looks-like/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/talk-dizzy-to-me-156850/facial-paralysis-explained-causes-associated-symptoms-and-what-recovery-looks-like.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}