Let's Talk About The POTS life
Let's Talk About The POTS life
Podcast Description
POTS, or Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, is a form of dysautonomia disorder. The hallmark of POTS is a rapid heart rate that occurs upon standing, leading to symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, and fatigue. Learn about the POTS life program developed by Physical Therapist Kelsey Botti, who is thriving with POTS. Hear about Kelsey's story, her patients, and her team. (The information provided in this podcast are for educational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice
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The podcast focuses on topics related to POTS management including nutrition, hydration, treatment strategies, and personal experiences with the illness. Notable episodes include discussions on the importance of balanced diets for sustained energy, navigating life with POTS as a parent, and effective communication strategies for explaining POTS to others, showcasing personal stories from individuals undergoing the POTS Life program.
POTS, or Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, is a form of dysautonomia disorder. The hallmark of POTS is a rapid heart rate that occurs upon standing, leading to symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, and fatigue. Learn about the POTS life program developed by Physical Therapist Kelsey Botti, who is thriving with POTS. Hear about Kelsey’s story, her patients, and her team. (The information provided in this podcast are for educational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice
In this episode of Let’s Talk About the POTS Life, we sit down with Veronica, a POTS Life graduate now in our graduate program, to talk about her journey from simply surviving to truly living again.
Veronica shares what life looked like when her symptoms were at their worst, navigating frequent episodes, overstimulation, and the day-to-day challenges that made even simple things feel overwhelming.
After trying multiple approaches without lasting success, things began to shift with a more structured, individualized approach: including guided exercise, heart rate-based progression, nutrition support, and ongoing adjustments.
Over time, she began to notice real changes not just in stamina, but in her ability to tolerate more, feel more confident, and engage in her life again.
She now describes her life in one word: freeing.
This episode is for anyone who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of what’s next offering both validation and a reminder that progress is possible.
00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro
01:02 Emotional Turning Point
01:47 Finding Hope Online
03:38 Early Symptoms and Triggers
05:20 Diagnosis and Early Care
07:25 PT Gaps and Testing
09:18 Stimulation and Vestibular Work
11:15 Work Limits and Boundaries
14:01 Why This Program Worked
16:35 Blood Sugar Breakthrough
17:36 Whole Body POTS Care
18:08 Lowering Adrenaline Sensitivity
19:34 Work Life Confidence Returns
21:07 Setbacks and Program Adjustments
22:11 Trips and Life Milestones
24:37 Mindset After Lost Time
27:32 Graduate Program Support
29:10 Advice to New Diagnoses
32:17 Community Without Doomscrolling
33:22 One Word Freeing
34:30 Final Thanks and Next Steps
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