Dr. Emily Kostelnik

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Dr. Emily Kostelnik

I am a Vestibular Psychologist and fellow vestibular warrior here to teach you about all things dizziness and vertigo!

10/09/2026

Anyone else or is it just me??? 🙈🙋‍♀️😆

10/08/2026

Vagus nerve stimulation is not new in our community. However, when I’ve tried different products in the past, they were too intense for me, so I’m always on the lookout for things aimed more toward sensitive people.

I’ve been trying Nuropod for the past few weeks and I love that the stimulation can be tailored and can be so gentle that it feels like a small tingle. So far, I’ve noticed that my mind feels a bit quieter and I don’t have the urge to scroll on social media as much.

Would you like to test it out with me over the coming months? They have a 30-day return policy!

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❤️I’m Dr. Emily, Vestibular Psychologist and fellow vestibular warrior
✨Follow along to feel heard, no gaslighting allowed here!
🚫Not medical advice, education only

Nuropod

10/02/2026

Most people hear “lithium” and think of the prescription med (lithium carbonate) used to treat bipolar disorder that requires close monitoring. That form is used in doses of 600–1800mg/day.

Lithium orotate is a completely different story. It’s a low-dose form (usually 1–10mg) sold as an over-the-counter supplement, used at doses hundreds of times smaller than the pharmaceutical version. And I’ve seen both psychiatrists and neurologists prescribe it for anxiety, depression, and cognition (see references below)

Here’s what’s interesting: lithium is actually a trace mineral, naturally found in soil, water, and foods. Research has shown that it plays a role in mood regulation and memory and that many of us may be deficient in it.

➡️Follow along for thinking-outside-the-box for all things dizziness, vertigo, anxiety, and depression!

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P.S. I’m Dr. Emily Kostelnik, Ph.D., both a Vestibular Warrior and a Vestibular Psychologist. If you want educational, expert insights or easy-to-digest discussions about the vestibular system, dizziness, migraine, and anything that comes with vestibular disorders, follow along Dr. Emily | Psychologist for Dizziness & Vertigo Recovery !

Disclaimer: This is not therapy and does not replace therapy. Interacting through this medium does not constitute entering into a therapeutic relationship. This is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice nor to diagnose or treat any medical condition.

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10/01/2026

Good morning to me 🥴

And for the “migraine stages” purists, I really don’t believe I was in prodrome beforehand and still very much believe the stages don’t apply to me.

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❤️I’m Dr. Emily, Vestibular Psychologist and fellow vestibular warrior
✨Follow along to feel heard, no gaslighting allowed here!
🚫Not medical advice, education only

09/30/2026

These stories come up for everyone. It’s what you do with them that determines how they impact your anxiety, your mood, and your dizziness itself.

If you need help breaking out of the spiral of “I’m going to feel this way forever and I’m never going to be able to go to a concert again or go to my favorite Italian restaurant, “ comment COACHING. We can help!

❤️I’m Dr. Emily, Vestibular Psychologist and fellow vestibular warrior
✨Follow along to feel heard, no gaslighting allowed here!
🚫Not medical advice, education only

09/28/2026

How can you tell the difference between the three? I’ll share my experience in the comments! ⬇️

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❤️I’m Dr. Emily, Vestibular Psychologist and fellow vestibular warrior
✨Follow along to feel heard, no gaslighting allowed here!
🚫Not medical advice, education only

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