Coming From The Heart

Coming From The Heart Podcast™

Have you ever felt alone because you are searching for answers? Experiencing vertigo for 9 months has put Helene on a journey to cathartically heal and reach out to others who may have similar stories. Come along on the journey of self-exploration, hope, and some laughs along the way. Join us every Sunday for a new episode that will validate your stories and make you feel less alone. We heal one heart at a time! Sign up for the CFTH Newsletter to receive our monthly update, including snippets from upcoming podcast episodes, Instagram Live highlights, and more! shorturl.at/hoDW4

  1. YOUR BRAIN ISN'T FIXED: NEUROPLASTICITY, VERTIGO & RECOVERY WITH DR. ROBERT MELILLO

    Jun 14

    YOUR BRAIN ISN'T FIXED: NEUROPLASTICITY, VERTIGO & RECOVERY WITH DR. ROBERT MELILLO

    In this episode, I sit down with my friend and mentor—**Dr. Robert Melillo**, PhD Cognitive Neuroscience, Professor, Researcher, 8x Best Selling Author, and Co-Founder of @BrainBalanceCenters and the #MelilloMethod. We explore my personal six-year journey with vertigo and what it taught me about the brain's remarkable ability to heal. We dive deep into how the cerebellum works to restore balance and why understanding neuroplasticity changes everything about recovery. But here's the harder truth: **Your brain isn't fixed—it's constantly changing.** Even when symptoms improve, it doesn't always mean the journey is over. Dr. Melillo breaks down why "better" doesn't always mean "fully fixed," and how to navigate the complex reality of neurological recovery. Through neuroplasticity, we discover that the brain can adapt, recalibrate, and recover—but also that balance can still shift over time. If you've struggled with vertigo, dizziness, or any condition that left you doubting your own stability, this conversation offers both scientific insight and real hope about what recovery can actually look like. **In this episode:** - How the cerebellum controls balance and what goes wrong with vertigo - The science of neuroplasticity and brain recovery - Why "symptom improvement" isn't the full story - Living with long-term recovery and accepting change - Dr. Melillo's approach to restoring neurological function **A personal thank you to Dr. Melillo for being the beacon of light I was longing to find in my six-year journey with vertigo. There are moments you can—and will—gain back your life. I did it twice. So can you.* HB

    47 min
5
out of 5
34 Ratings

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Have you ever felt alone because you are searching for answers? Experiencing vertigo for 9 months has put Helene on a journey to cathartically heal and reach out to others who may have similar stories. Come along on the journey of self-exploration, hope, and some laughs along the way. Join us every Sunday for a new episode that will validate your stories and make you feel less alone. We heal one heart at a time! Sign up for the CFTH Newsletter to receive our monthly update, including snippets from upcoming podcast episodes, Instagram Live highlights, and more! shorturl.at/hoDW4