The Steady Coach

Dr Yonit Arthur

On the Steady Coach podcast, we explore all aspects of recovery from chronic dizziness symptoms. Whether you want to learn more about PPPD, MdDS, vestibular migraine or any other form of medically unexplained chronic dizziness symptoms, you are in the right place! For more free education and information, please visit our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/thesteadycoach. You can learn more about our services on our website at https://thesteadycoach.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thesteadycoach Free Healing Chronic Dizziness Course: https://members.thesteadycoach.com Instagram: @therealsteadycoach Our website: https://thesteadycoach.com

  1. 1 day ago

    You "Can Fully Recover" - Neurologist Dr. Zagar on Chronic Dizziness, PPPD & Vestibular Migraine

    If you are struggling with chronic dizziness, PPPD, vestibular migraine, FND, or unexplained neurological symptoms, this interview with Yale neurologist Dr. Dario Zagar reveals how neuroplastic methods and symptom reprocessing can help you recover. In this deep-dive conversation, Dr. Yonit Arthur (audiologist and coach) speaks with Dr. Dario Zagar, MD about why over 50% of chronic neurological symptoms have a neuroplastic component. Learn how conditions like persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD), chronic pain, fibromyalgia, brain fog, visual disturbances, and migraines get trapped in the nervous system—and how you can break the loop. Dr. Zagar breaks down the mechanics of sensory misprocessing, how anticipatory anxiety fuels chronic symptoms, and why recovery is entirely possible even if you've been suffering for years. Key Topics Covered: • Why over 50% of chronic neurological cases have a neuroplastic component • How PPPD, vestibular migraine, and functional neurological disorder (FND) get wired into the brain • Understanding migraine as both genetic and programmable • How "what if" thinking, fear, and visual dependence keep your nervous system in threat mode • Inspiring case study: Full recovery after 6+ years of chronic symptoms and multiple failed interventions • Why duration myths are false and progress in recovery is often non-linear • The 4 essential keys to nervous system healing and symptom reprocessing Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:56 Dr. Zagar Background 04:12 Neuroplastic Symptom Types 07:16 His Training Journey 16:46 Genes And Migraine 21:14 Agency Over Anxiety 27:35 Starting Reprocessing Therapy 32:40 Explaining PPPD 37:00 Why Recovery Varies 38:15 Anxiety Fuels The Loop 41:32 Case Study: Getting Unstuck 45:42 Duration Myths And Hope 47:50 Emotions Safety And Identity 54:02 Perfectionism And Health Anxiety 57:19 Four Keys To Recovery 01:01:46 Resources And Farewell Resources & Links: Dr. Zagar's Instagram → @dariozagarmd Dr. Zagar's profile → https://medicine.yale.edu/profile/dar... Free Course for Chronic Dizziness → https://thesteadycoach.com/free-course Learn more about Dr. Yonit & The Steady Coach → https://thesteadycoach.com If this conversation resonates with you, please LIKE, COMMENT, and SHARE it with someone who needs hope. Subscribe for weekly guidance on chronic dizziness recovery, PPPD, vestibular migraine, neuroplasticity, somatic tracking, brain retraining, and nervous system regulation. #ChronicDizziness #PPPD #VestibularMigraine #Neuroplasticity #NervousSystemHealing #SymptomReprocessingTherapy #FND #TheSteadyCoach #NeuralCircuitDizziness For more free education and information from The Steady Coach, please visit our YouTube channel and website: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thesteadycoach Free Healing Chronic Dizziness Course: https://thesteadycoach.com/free-course Instagram: @therealsteadycoach Our website: https://thesteadycoach.com DISCLAIMER: Please note that Yonit Arthur, The Steady Coach and any of  our guests are not acting as an audiologist nor offering audiology or medical services or advice on any public videos or on any other content. This channel provides wellness education and personal opinion only, and are not meant to be a substitute for medical or mental health instruction or intervention. Use any tools discussed at your own risk.

  2. 29 Jul

    Migraine, Post-Concussion Syndrome + POTS Recovery: Jodi's 24/7 Vestibular Dizziness & 60+ Symptoms

    If you're struggling with post-concussion syndrome, POTS, vestibular migraine, chronic dizziness, vertigo, or visual snow, this inspiring interview reveals how full recovery is possible even after years of debilitating symptoms. In this video, Dr. Yonit Arthur (audiologist and coach) interviews Jodi, who experienced severe 24/7 dizziness, rocking, bobbing, swaying, ocular migraine, and persistent neurological symptoms following a July 2022 concussion. Complicated by chronic GI issues, COVID brain fog, DPDR, tinnitus, and health anxiety, Jodi felt completely stuck until she discovered how neural retraining and nervous system regulation could turn her health around. Today, Jodi reports being completely free of dizziness, migraine, digestive issues, visual snow, and POTS. Learn exactly how she broke the symptom cycle using tools from The Steady Coach and Steady Start programs to reclaim her life. What You'll Learn In This Video: • How fear, health anxiety, and OCD act as major drivers of chronic symptoms • The power of somatic tracking, allowing, and the DARE / Claire Weekes approach • Using IFS-style parts work and values-based living to calm an overactive nervous system • Why reducing symptom-focused media is crucial for neuroplastic recovery • How to navigate "dips" and approach setbacks as a normal part of long-tail healing Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:51 Early Breadcrumbs 06:52 COVID Brain Fog 07:45 Melanoma And Vertigo 08:48 Concussion Changes Everything 12:00 Therapy And Rehab 25:20 Toleration Years 28:25 Pregnancy And Grief 31:49 Finding YouTube Help 36:58 Program And Recovery Plan 39:17 DIY Tools And IFS 42:02 Posture Bait Switch 46:16 Allowing And Agency 51:20 Somatic Tracking Wins 54:09 Reaching For Life 01:00:56 Dips And Defiance 01:03:55 Long Tail Recovery 01:11:31 Faith Through Fear 01:16:47 Closing and Thanks Resources & Links: Free course → [https://thesteadycoach.com/free-course](https://thesteadycoach.com/free-course) Steady Coach Group Coaching → [https://thesteadycoach.com/standard-c...](https://thesteadycoach.com/standard-c...) Learn more about Dr. Yonit and The Steady Coach on our website: [https://thesteadycoach.com](https://thesteadycoach.com) If this conversation resonates with you, please LIKE, COMMENT, and SHARE it with someone who needs hope. Subscribe for weekly videos on chronic dizziness recovery, post-concussion syndrome, vestibular migraine, POTS, somatic tracking, and nervous system healing. #PostConcussionSyndrome #ChronicDizziness #VestibularMigraine #POTS #VisualSnow #DizzinessRecovery #SomaticTracking #TheSteadyCoach #NervousSystemHealing For more free education and information from The Steady Coach, please visit our YouTube channel and website: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thesteadycoach Free Healing Chronic Dizziness Course: https://thesteadycoach.com/free-course Instagram: @therealsteadycoach Our website: https://thesteadycoach.com DISCLAIMER: Please note that Yonit Arthur, The Steady Coach and any of  our guests are not acting as an audiologist nor offering audiology or medical services or advice on any public videos or on any other content. This channel provides wellness education and personal opinion only, and are not meant to be a substitute for medical or mental health instruction or intervention. Use any tools discussed at your own risk.

  3. 8 Jul

    Housebound for Over a Year to Fully Recovered: Andy's Vestibular Migraine + PPPD Success Story

    If you're struggling with PPPD, vestibular migraine, chronic dizziness, spinning vertigo, or vestibular neuritis, this interview reveals how to achieve full recovery even after being completely housebound. In this video, Andy from Bristol, UK, shares his powerful journey of overcoming severe vestibular symptoms that began suddenly in December 2020. After 18 months of misdiagnosis, an overwhelming medication spiral, and escalating stress that left him unable to walk or look at screens for an entire year, Andy found a path to true nervous system healing and reclaimed his life. What You'll Learn in This Video: How Andy went from being completely housebound to working full-time, hiking, and mountain biking The dangers of a medication spiral, escalating stress, and misdiagnosed vestibular neuritis Overcoming severe visual symptoms, head pressure, brain zaps, tinnitus, and constant movement sensations How finding The Steady Coach led to breakthroughs using somatic tracking, graded exposure, and emotional education The role of self-compassion, flexible routines, and learning how to handle setbacks safely Andy's recovery story offers deep hope and practical insights for anyone navigating chronic dizziness, anxiety, and the overwhelming cycle of neural circuit symptoms. Resources & Links: Free course → https://thesteadycoach.com/free-course Steady Coach Group Coaching → https://thesteadycoach.com/standard-c... Learn more about Dr. Yonit and The Steady Coach on our website: https://thesteadycoach.com If this conversation resonates with you, please LIKE, COMMENT, and SHARE it with someone who needs hope. Subscribe for weekly videos on chronic dizziness recovery, PPPD, vestibular migraine, nervous system regulation, and somatic tracking. #PPPD #VestibularMigraine #ChronicDizziness #DizzinessRecovery #Vertigo #VestibularNeuritis #NervousSystemHealing #SomaticTracking #TheSteadyCoach For more free education and information from The Steady Coach, please visit our YouTube channel and website: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thesteadycoach Free Healing Chronic Dizziness Course: https://thesteadycoach.com/free-course Instagram: @therealsteadycoach Our website: https://thesteadycoach.com DISCLAIMER: Please note that Yonit Arthur, The Steady Coach and any of  our guests are not acting as an audiologist nor offering audiology or medical services or advice on any public videos or on any other content. This channel provides wellness education and personal opinion only, and are not meant to be a substitute for medical or mental health instruction or intervention. Use any tools discussed at your own risk.

  4. 24 Jun

    Christoph's PPPD Recovery: 24/7 Dizziness, Derealization, and the Turning Point That Set Him Free

    Christoph shares his powerful PPPD recovery story — from severe chronic dizziness, brain fog, visual disturbances, and feeling "in a simulation" to feeling completely dizziness-free. A must-watch success story for anyone struggling with Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness or any other neural circuit symptoms. In this interview, Christoph (40, from Germany) opens up about: • How his symptoms started after random "vertical attacks" • The terrifying peak: barely able to walk 500m, pulled to one side, supermarkets, blurry vision, tinnitus, muscle twitching & derealization • What finally helped: finding the right doctor, strength training, SSRIs (with smart guidance), nervous system understanding, and a profound mindset shift • The powerful "gut story" moment that changed everything — realizing his nervous system was trying to protect him Key Lessons: Why strength training helped more than cardio How to create real safety signals for your nervous system Externalizing techniques & why tracking symptoms worked for him (but might not for everyone) The non-linear nature of recovery Why feeling safe emotionally beats just "thinking positively" 00:00 Intro 02:47 First Attacks Begin 04:18 Doctors and Dead Ends 05:20 Symptoms Spiral Peak 08:59 Family and Work Strain 10:13 Finding Answers and Specialist 17:38 Early Recovery Tools 22:17 Tracking Progress and SSRIs 29:12 Gut Health Epiphany 32:05 Feeling Safety 36:59 Life After Shift 40:16 Externalizing Worries 46:01 Recovery Advice Start here: https://thesteadycoach.com/free-course Join the coaching group here: https://thesteadycoach.com/standard-c... If you're dealing with PPPD, chronic dizziness, vestibular migraine, vestibular issues, anxiety, or feeling disconnected from your body, or any other neural circuit or neuroplastic symptoms — this episode is full of hope and practical insights. If this story gave you hope, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and share it with someone who needs it. Your support helps us reach more people suffering in silence. #PPPD #PPPDRecovery #ChronicDizziness #vestibularmigraine #Dizziness #PersistentPosturalPerceptualDizziness #Anxiety #NervousSystem #Derealization #SuccessStory For more free education and information from The Steady Coach, please visit our YouTube channel and website: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thesteadycoach Free Healing Chronic Dizziness Course: https://thesteadycoach.com/free-course Instagram: @therealsteadycoach Our website: https://thesteadycoach.com DISCLAIMER: Please note that Yonit Arthur, The Steady Coach and any of  our guests are not acting as an audiologist nor offering audiology or medical services or advice on any public videos or on any other content. This channel provides wellness education and personal opinion only, and are not meant to be a substitute for medical or mental health instruction or intervention. Use any tools discussed at your own risk.

  5. 18 Jun

    Why You're Not Recovered (Yet): It's Your Intent, Not Your Tools with Shaan Kassam

    If you're struggling with chronic dizziness, panic attacks, anxiety, PPPD, vestibular migraine, MdDS or other medically unexplained physical symptoms that won't go away, this conversation reveals how to break the cycle of nervous system sensitization and achieve true recovery. In this powerful interview, Dr. Yonit Arthur (audiologist and coach) sits down with Shaan Kassam from Bye Bye Panic to share practical, actionable advice on recovering from persistent physical symptoms like dizziness, fatigue, brain fog, nausea, and digestive issues. Shaan shares his personal journey from severe panic attacks, agoraphobia, and intense dizziness to full recovery, illustrating why conventional and alternative treatments often fail when dealing with a sensitized nervous system. Together, they expose the hidden traps that keep smart, motivated people stuck, including using healing tools with the wrong intent (trying to force symptoms to go away) which only reinforces the brain's threat response. What You'll Learn: The Mechanics of Sensitization: Why your brain spotlights normal vestibular feedback and magnifies symptoms like dizziness. The Tool Trap: How using breathing exercises, somatic tracking, or yoga to "fix" symptoms actually creates resistance and fuels the cycle. Leading vs. Lagging Indicators: Why you must stop tracking symptoms and instead focus on your internal and external behavioral responses. Processing vs. Reacting: The crucial difference between allowing an emotion (like frustration or anger) and creating a catastrophic story around it. Surprising the Brain: How to somatic approach discomfort to alter the brain's predictive processing loops. True Lifelong Resilience: How to take recovery one day at a time, stop chasing 100% certainty, and ultimately outgrow the game. Resources & Links: Free Course - START HERE! → https://thesteadycoach.com/free-course Bye Bye Panic YouTube Channel →    / @byebyepanic   The Steady Coach Website → https://thesteadycoach.com If this conversation resonates with you, please LIKE, COMMENT, and SHARE it with someone who needs hope. Subscribe for weekly videos on chronic dizziness recovery, anxiety recovery, panic attack relief, PPPD, vestibular migraine, MdDS, nervous system regulation, and neural circuit dizziness healing. #chronicdizziness #PPPD #VestibularMigraine #mdds #PanicAttacks #AnxietyRecovery #NervousSystemHealing #TheSteadyCoach #ByeByePanic #DizzinessRecovery #NeuralCircuitDizziness For more free education and information from The Steady Coach, please visit our YouTube channel and website: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thesteadycoach Free Healing Chronic Dizziness Course: https://thesteadycoach.com/free-course Instagram: @therealsteadycoach Our website: https://thesteadycoach.com DISCLAIMER: Please note that Yonit Arthur, The Steady Coach and any of  our guests are not acting as an audiologist nor offering audiology or medical services or advice on any public videos or on any other content. This channel provides wellness education and personal opinion only, and are not meant to be a substitute for medical or mental health instruction or intervention. Use any tools discussed at your own risk.

  6. 3 Jun

    Recovery Doesn't Have to Be Complicated: Simple & Flexible Tools with Raelan Agle

    If you're struggling with dizziness, chronic fatigue, Long COVID, ME/CFS, brain fog, or overlapping vestibular symptoms, this conversation will feel like a breath of fresh air. In this interview, Raelan Agle shares her powerful yet simple approach to nervous system recovery. After spending 10 years with chronic fatigue syndrome, Raelan fully recovered and has since helped thousands through her YouTube channel and flexible approach that doesn't require perfectionism or overwhelm. What You'll Learn: The strong overlap between dizziness, Long COVID, ME/CFS, and chronic fatigue The 4 key areas of safety your nervous system needs How to shift from fear and A+ fixing to calm, curious responses (somatic tracking) Why "being a B-minus student" is one of the most powerful mindset shifts How to safely expand activity without rigid pacing Simple, everyday ways to send safety signals to your brain Raelan's message is refreshing: Recovery doesn't have to be complicated. You don't need more protocols or 20-step programs — just simple, flexible tools that actually work. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 03:04 Raelan Recovery Story 09:28 A Plus Trap in Healing 13:08 Keep Recovery Simple 16:52 Why Doubt Is Normal 18:23 Neuroplastic Symptom Checklist 21:41 Three Layers of Doubt 28:27 Safety Signals 38:48 Energy Envelope Basics 39:24 Pacing as Nervous System Safety 41:06 Uncomfortable vs Overwhelmed 44:18 Emotional Safety and Threat 48:37 Soft Structure Not Rigid Rules 52:40 Where to Start and Learn 54:40 Somatic Tracking Surprise Brain 01:02:00 Don't Skip to Emotions 01:04:48 Hope and Closing Messages Connect with Raelan: Raelan's Youtube channel:    / @raelanagle   Raelan's website: https://www.raelanagle.com/ Learn more about Dr. Yonit and The Steady Coach on our website: https://thesteadycoach.com If this conversation resonates with you, please like, comment, and share it with someone who needs hope. Subscribe to learn more about dizziness recovery, long covid recovery, chronic fatigue syndrome, ME/CFS recovery, vestibular migraine, PPPD, nervous system regulation, somatic tracking, long covid fatigue, brain retraining #pppd #mdds #vestibularmigraine #chronicdizziness #neuralcircuitdizziness #chronicfatiguerecovery

  7. 27 May

    Matilda's PPPD Success Story: From Panic, Dizziness + Despair to Thriving

    Matilda's Full Recovery from Severe PPPD / Neural Circuit Dizziness | Success Story After suffering constant panic attacks, spontaneous screaming, dissociation, trampoline sensations, neck tension, and feeling like she was dying or about to faint every day, Matilda (27-year-old psychology student from Sweden) is now symptom-free and back to full-time studies. In this raw and inspiring interview, Matilda shares her complete journey with Neural Circuit Dizziness (NCD / PPPD / chronic subjective dizziness) — from terrifying spinning episodes, multiple ER visits, dismissive doctors, harmful iron pills, psychologist abandonment, and brutal dips… to full recovery. What You'll Learn: • How symptoms and anxiety create a vicious cycle in NCD/PPPD • Why dips happen and how to handle them (even with only 1% hope) • The power of somatic tracking, VRT with the right mindset, EMDR, and community support • How to stop making dizziness the center of your life • "You don't need to see the path ahead, you just need to walk it" Matilda's story proves that even people with the most severe cases of NCD and PPPD can fully recover. Matilda's Full Recovery from Severe PPPD / Neural Circuit Dizziness | Success Story After suffering constant panic attacks, spontaneous screaming, dissociation, trampoline sensations, neck tension, and feeling like she was dying or about to faint every day, Matilda (27-year-old psychology student from Sweden) is now symptom-free and back to full-time studies. In this raw and inspiring interview, Matilda shares her complete journey with Neural Circuit Dizziness (NCD / PPPD / chronic subjective dizziness) — from terrifying spinning episodes, multiple ER visits, dismissive doctors, harmful iron pills, psychologist abandonment, and brutal dips… to full recovery. What You'll Learn: • How symptoms and anxiety create a vicious cycle in NCD/PPPD • Why dips happen and how to handle them (even with only 1% hope) • The power of somatic tracking, VRT with the right mindset, EMDR, and community support • How to stop making dizziness the center of your life • "You don't need to see the path ahead, you just need to walk it" Matilda's story proves that even people with the most severe cases of NCD and PPPD can fully recover. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:06 Meet Matilda 02:44 How It Started 08:58 Searching for Answers 11:25 Anxiety and Dizziness Loop 15:23 Worst Symptoms Breakdown 22:07 Neck Help and Exercise 24:35 Finding Online Resources 30:25 Handling Dips and Hope 36:57 Failed By The System 40:04 Turning Pain Into Purpose 43:34 Recovery Tools That Worked 50:55 EMDR And Emotional Work 55:32 Declaring Recovery And Life Now 01:04:26 Final Words And Outro If you're struggling with PPPD, chronic dizziness, vestibular migraine, anxiety, or medically unexplained dizziness — this video will give you real hope and practical tools. Resources & Community mentioned: Start here: https://thesteadycoach.com/free-course Join the coaching group here: https://thesteadycoach.com/standard-c... Subscribe for weekly NCD/PPPD recovery stories and tips. #PPPD #PPPDRecovery #ChronicDizziness #NCDRecovery #VestibularDisorder #DizzinessAnxiety #FunctionalNeurologicalDisorder #RecoveryStory #SomaticTrackingIf you're struggling with PPPD, chronic dizziness, vestibular migraine, anxiety, or medically unexplained dizziness — this video will give you real hope and practical tools. Subscribe for weekly NCD/PPPD recovery stories and tips. #PPPD #PPPDRecovery #ChronicDizziness #NCDRecovery #VestibularDisorder #DizzinessAnxiety #FunctionalNeurologicalDisorder #RecoveryStory #SomaticTracking For more free education and information from The Steady Coach, please visit our YouTube channel and website: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thesteadycoach Free Healing Chronic Dizziness Course: https://thesteadycoach.com/free-course Instagram: @therealsteadycoach Our website: https://thesteadycoach.com DISCLAIMER: Please note that Yonit Arthur, The Steady Coach and any of  our guests are not acting as an audiologist nor offering audiology or medical services or advice on any public videos or on any other content. This channel provides wellness education and personal opinion only, and are not meant to be a substitute for medical or mental health instruction or intervention. Use any tools discussed at your own risk.

  8. 20 May

    Your Chronic Symptoms Are Fully Reversible: Dr. Howard Schubiner, MD

    Dr. Howard Schubiner returns to The Steady Coach to reveal groundbreaking insights on why most chronic symptoms — including dizziness, vertigo, tinnitus, PPPD, visual snow, vestibular migraine, and more — are neuroplastic and fully reversible. In this powerful interview, learn how your brain creates and maintains symptoms through predictive processing, why structural damage is rarely the real issue in chronic cases, and how the brain can turn symptoms on… and off. Dr. Schubiner shares the latest research on Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET), symptom reprocessing, and practical ways to break the neural circuits keeping you stuck. Key Topics Covered: • Why 90% of chronic symptoms are neuroplastic (not permanent damage) • The power of predictive processing and the salience network • How the brain can cause real symptoms like dizziness, spinning, tinnitus, and visual disturbances • Why symptoms persist even after the original trigger is gone • The role of emotions, stress, and trauma in chronic conditions • Latest research on EAET vs CBT for symptom recovery • Self-compassion and nervous system regulation Resources: Website of Dr. Howard Schubiner: https://unlearnyourpain.com/ Unlearn Your Pain by Dr. Howard Schubiner: https://www.amazon.com/Unlearn-Your-P... Previous interview:    • Chronic dizziness is treatable & curable: ...   Free course for dizziness: https://thesteadycoach.com/free-course Free course for tinnitus and hyperacusis: https://thesteadycoach.com/tinnitus Learn more about Dr. Yonit and The Steady Coach on our website: https://thesteadycoach.com If you're struggling with PPPD, chronic dizziness, vertigo, tinnitus, visual snow syndrome, post-concussion symptoms, or any multi-system chronic condition, this conversation will give you hope and a clear path forward. If this video resonates, please LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more evidence-based recovery guidance. Your support helps us reach more people who need this message. #ChronicDizziness #PPPD #Neuroplasticity #Tinnitus #Vertigo #VestibularMigraine #DrSchubiner #ReversibleSymptoms #TheSteadyCoach

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On the Steady Coach podcast, we explore all aspects of recovery from chronic dizziness symptoms. Whether you want to learn more about PPPD, MdDS, vestibular migraine or any other form of medically unexplained chronic dizziness symptoms, you are in the right place! For more free education and information, please visit our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/thesteadycoach. You can learn more about our services on our website at https://thesteadycoach.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thesteadycoach Free Healing Chronic Dizziness Course: https://members.thesteadycoach.com Instagram: @therealsteadycoach Our website: https://thesteadycoach.com

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