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Humans Are Designed to Adapt to Trauma, We Are Adept, Ready, & Strong.
Next month I will be hosting a LIVE CALL on the topic of trauma patterns and chronic symptoms. Join me in this rich discussion. Years ago, I began to notice trauma patterns in my ROCK STEADY community members. I could see this in their use of language, their...
Is Tinnitus in the Brain or the Ears?
Question from a member of our community: Is Tinnitus in the Brain or the Ears? First up, I describe this in detail in chapter four of my book, Rock Steady, so I highly recommend you take a read. And second up, it's both. So tinnitus can come from the ear system, from...
My tinnitus doesn’t sound like descriptions I’ve heard. Could it still be tinnitus?
Question from a member of our community: My tinnitus sounds like a computer in my head. It's hard to describe. It doesn't sound like the descriptions I've heard. Could this still be tinnitus? MRI shows nothing wrong or abnormal. First of all, and I explain this...
If I feel that vestibular exercises aren’t helping or may be making my PPPD worse, should I continue?
Question from a member of our community: It's been 13 months and I have PPPD, but should I continue to do vestibular exercises? I don't feel they're helping and they may be even making it worse. So PPPD is not a condition that generally thrives on or needs...
What are your opinions on diets such as the Medical Medium’s, that claim to have healing effects on the body?
Question from a member of our community: Hi, Joey, I'd love to know your opinion on diets, such as the Medical Medium's, that claim to have healing effects on your body. My response to this is you know your body better than anybody so I would be very hesitant...
What advice do you have for runners in terms of head movements or for post-run dizziness?
Question from a member of our community: Any specific advice for runners in terms of head movements and also dizziness that sometimes comes at the end of a run? So my first response to this question is it's not really about running or any activity. Every single...
How do I direct my attention to something else without ignoring my symptoms or giving them too much attention?
Question from a member of our community: How do you direct your attention to something else without ignoring the symptoms, but also without giving it too much attention? To answer this question adequately, I need a specific example. There are lots and lots of...
I feel tapping in my eardrum/canal when exposed to sound or vibration. How is it related to my hyperacusis/acoustic shock?
Question from a member of our community: My question is around hyperacusis, hyperacusis from acoustic shock recovery, I don't find much info in the world for this. For three years I've had hyperacusis and hypersensitivity to sounds and vibration. So much so my eardrum...
Can one safely participate in or attend concerts with tinnitus, hyperacusis, acoustic shock, or TTTS?
Question from a member of our community: My question is can one safely participate in choir orchestra, go to concerts or movies when they have tinnitus, hyperacusis, acoustic shock, or tonic tensor tympani syndrome, also referred to as TTTS? So my first answer...
