Episode Details

Have you ever felt like the room is spinning, even though you're perfectly still? That sudden, surreal dizziness can be more than unsettling—it might be a sign your migraines are doing more than causing pain.And get grounded in the truth behind dizzy migraines.

For many migraine warriors, dizziness isn’t just a side symptom—it’s a life-disrupting force. In this episode of  Migraine Heroes Podcast, hosted by Diane Ducarme, we untangle why migraines can throw off your balance, confuse your diagnosis, and make you feel like you're losing control—both physically and emotionally.

In this episode you’ll learn to:

🌀 Understand how your brain and inner ear interact during a migraine, and why that makes you feel like you're spinning.

🌀What to avoid at all costs that will make you feel more dizzy

🌀 Discover an Eastern view on “spinning energy” and how restoring balance can ground both your body and your nervous system.

Tune into this eye-opening episode to finally understand what your dizziness is trying to tell you—and how you can start to steady your world again.

References: 

• Vestibular Migraine – Clinical Overview: A 2016 chapter by von Brevern M et al. in Handbook of Clinical Neurology outlined how vestibular migraine affects up to 1% of the population, detailing vertigo duration, triggers, and diagnostic challenges in balancing systems. Read the full review here.
• Vestibular Migraine: An Update: A 2020 article in Cephalalgia by Huang T.C. et al. reviewed new findings on vestibular migraine pathophysiology, highlighting the roles of sensory hypersensitivity, neurovascular dysregulation, and inflammation in dizziness and headache. Learn more here.
• New Insights into Vestibular Migraine: A 2015 paper by Espinosa-Sánchez J.M. and López-Escámez J.A. in Frontiers in Neurology explored genetic and neural mechanisms behind vestibular migraine, emphasizing cortical hyperexcitability and altered multisensory processing. Explore the research here.
• Care Gaps and Recommendations in Vestibular Migraine: A 2022 consensus article in Frontiers in Neurology by Mallampalli M.P. et al. identified global gaps in diagnosing and treating vestibular migraine, calling for better patient education, standardized care, and multidisciplinary management. Read more here.
• Abnormal Thalamic Function in Vestibular Migraine: A 2014 study in Neurology by Russo A. et al. demonstrated disrupted thalamic activity in vestibular migraine patients, suggesting that sensory relay dysfunction contributes to dizziness, pain perception, and visual sensitivity. Read the full paper here.
• The Practice of Chinese Medicine: In The Practice of Chinese Medicine (2015), Giovanni Maciocia explains dizziness as a manifestation of Liver Wind rising due to internal imbalance, treatable by nourishing Blood and calming Qi to restore equilibrium. Discover more about the book.
• Textbook of Ayurveda: Fundamental Principles: In Textbook of Ayurveda – Vol. 1 (2002), Dr. Vasant Lad describes