Standing Strong: Understanding POTS and the Path to Recovery-Episode 110
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Ever felt your heart race just from standing up? Or dizziness that makes simple daily life feel overwhelming? You might be experiencing POTS – Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome.
In this episode, Dr. Michael & May Bagnell dive deep into what POTS really is, why it’s on the rise, and most importantly—how hope and healing are possible. From post-COVID struggles to concussion-related triggers, POTS impacts thousands, yet is often misunderstood or misdiagnosed for years.
🔑 Highlights from this episode:
- What POTS is and why it’s considered the most common form of dysautonomia
- The difference between cardiac vs. non-cardiac symptoms (from racing hearts to brain fog)
- Common root causes and triggers: concussion, viral illness, immune reactions, and more
- Why the brainstem is the hidden control center behind many POTS symptoms
- Functional neurology approaches: eye movement therapy, vestibular rehab, vagal stimulation, and more
- The power of stacking therapies—from lifestyle tools to hyperbaric oxygen—to create real recovery
- The crucial role of mindset coaching in breaking free from the identity of chronic illness
💡 Whether you or someone you love is struggling with POTS, or you just want to understand this growing condition, this conversation brings clarity, compassion, and practical solutions.
🎧 Available now on Buzzsprout, YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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