Episode #119
119. 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.
