Episode Details

Heather McKean uncovers the hidden emotional drivers behind vertigo, linking it to childhood trauma, denial, anxiety, and unresolved relational wounds. From growing up in chaotic homes to feeling trapped in adulthood, vertigo can be a signal that something is deeply off balance within. Learn why the symptom might be trying to help you—not hurt you—and how recognizing the message could be the first step toward healing. Don’t miss this journey into the mind-body connection—and discover what your body might be trying to tell you.

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What we covered in this episode: 

🌀 Vertigo: A Message, Not Just a Symptom

🧠 Emotional Drivers Rooted in Childhood

🏃‍♀️ Escape: The Core Emotional Driver

👶 Unmet Needs Distort Balance

🧬 Vertigo Mirrors Emotional Instability

🚻 Gender-Specific Patterns in Vertigo

⚠️ Denial and Idealism Amplify Vertigo

🗝️ Healing Begins with Listening to the Body

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