The Stoddscast

In this episode, I pulled my most common DMs and comments about my experience navigating POTS/dysautonomia/chronic illness. I answered questions like:Why do I say I have dysautonomia rather than POTS now?Have I taken medication for POTS or dysautonomia?Was I ever bedbound, and how severe were my symptoms?How do you get back into exercise when you have POTS or dysautonomia?Why do I use red light therapy, and what benefits have I personally noticed?Why do I take creatine, and what benefits have I experienced?What supplements and medications am I currently taking?How do I manage sleep disturbances associated with dysautonomia?What lifestyle changes and treatments have made the biggest difference in my recovery?How have dietary changes, particularly removing gluten and dairy, affected my symptoms?How has working with a somatic therapist helped me manage physical anxiety and chronic illness?What role have spirituality and energy-based practices played in my healing journey?How has functional neurology helped me connect the dots with my symptoms?What role has vision therapy played in improving my ability to drive?What are my biggest symptom triggers, and how do I recognize when I’ve pushed too far?A note from Christine: This episode reflects my personal experience and research, not medical advice. Dysautonomia and POTS can look different for everyone, so what has helped me may not be right for you.Thank you to this episode's sponsor, equip! Get up to 40% off in the month of October with code STODDS at equipfoods.com/STODDS

In this episode, the wonderful Lindsey Briggs, Acupuncturist & Chinese Medicine Herbalist (@pots.acupuncture.with.lindsey) joins us and shares her chronic illness journey, and all the ways acupuncture and herbs have helped her along the way. She offers a holistic pots method that you can find on her instagram!Thank you to this episode's sponsor: equip! Get up to 40% off any products in the month of October with code STODDS : equipfoods.com/STODDS.

This episode is all about my recent work trip to NYC. I flew by myself and did A LOT (including walk 7+ miles in one day and nonstop social events) even while actively navigating dysautonomia. This is my second flight + work trip since the POTS DX. I shared lots of fun NYC recs for good food as well as travel tips + products that helped me through!The products I discussed are linked here: https://shopmy.us/collections/8002349And thanks to this episode's sponsor: me! strongwithstodds.com or @strongwithstodds on instagramI offer a free one week trial of any of my workout programs, DM me to claim!

This week, we're joined by Alec Moore, @alecthedietitian on instagram, a registered dietitian who runs The Nutrition Collaborative! He has helped POTS patients get their lives (and athletic performance) back through nutrition. He also helps people without POTS/dysautonomia and has helped people reverse insulin resistance and PCOS symptoms medication-free. Tune in and give him a follow!Thanks to this week's sponsor, Equip. Get 20% off your first Equip order with code STODDS, equipfood.com/stodds :)

One of my first episodes was all about how I "manage it all" - my all being: motherhood + family life, full time job, running my own business and more... with chronic illness. And I came back for a part 2 that goes deeper into my schedule! Dysautonomia (and formerly POTS) bring on some limitations and challenges, so here is how I make it work.Thank you to our sponsor... me! strongwithstodds.com @strongwithstodds on instagram :) email christine@strongwithstodds.com for a free trial of the workout program of your choice!

Join us to hear Logan's journey with POTS. She is a Doctor of Physical Therapy currently lifting, biking, running and traveling, despite living with POTS. We go deep into her mindset, what has worked for her, and how she helps women in all stages of life train to say YES to life!Find her at: @wellnesslo.dpt on instagramand thanks to our sponsor: @strongwithstodds, strongwithstodds.com

This episode is a general catch up! We talk a bit about dysautonomia, family life, back to school, my new oura ring, and the super fun story of us buying a lemon :) Tune in to get the latest!follow on instagram @strongwithstodds and DM to get a free one week trial of any of my workout programs!save on e3 energy cubes: code STODDS20save on equip: code STODDS

This week I get into some life updates on dysautonomia and how my political and religious beliefs have shaped over the years. I hope this helps you reflect on your own values and ways of thinking, and if we can connect over any of it, all the better!Episode Sponsor:@strongwithstodds on Instagramstrongwithstodds.com