The Neurologic Wellness Podcast
Episode 107: Dizziness, Vertigo & the Brain
– with Dr. Amir Kheradmand of Johns Hopkins University
Dizziness is one of the most complex and misunderstood symptoms in neurology — and it’s rarely just an inner ear issue.
In this episode of the Neurologic Wellness Podcast, Dr. David Traster speaks with Dr. Amir Kheradmand, vestibular neurologist at Johns Hopkins University, about how dizziness, vertigo, balance, vision, and the brain are deeply interconnected.
This conversation explores how clinicians differentiate dizziness from vertigo, why conditions like vestibular migraine and PPPD are becoming more common, and how abnormal eye movements help pinpoint where dysfunction exists in the nervous system. Dr. Kheradmand also discusses stroke red flags that can be missed, why imaging isn’t always definitive, and how maladaptive brain states develop after vestibular injury.
The episode concludes with a forward-looking discussion on neuromodulation and why the future of dizziness treatment lies in individualized, brain-based care.
🎗️ Special thanks to the Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA/VITA) for their advocacy, education, and support for patients worldwide.
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