Why Your 'Dizzy Spells' Are Actually Crystals in Your Ears (And How to Fix) episode artwork

EPISODE · Aug 28, 2026 · 13 MIN

Why Your 'Dizzy Spells' Are Actually Crystals in Your Ears (And How to Fix)

from Fuel Different · host Sarah Williams

Ever feel like the room is spinning when you turn your head too fast? You're not going crazy - you've got tiny crystals floating around in your ears. In this episode, Sarah Williams reveals the shocking truth about what those "dizzy spells" really are and teaches you a simple 30-second move that fixes them 95% of the time. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • The Epley maneuver that literally moves displaced ear crystals back where they belong (95% success rate) • Why women get these dizzy spells 2-3 times more than men, especially after menopause • How crystals smaller than human hair width can make you feel like you're on a spinning carnival ride • The surprising fact that 85% of BPPV cases happen for absolutely no reason 👤 Perfect for: Anyone who's ever felt dizzy when getting out of bed, rolling over, or looking up at something and wants to know what's actually happening in their body. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Sarah Williams explains why your dizzy spells aren't in your head [01:45] What ear crystals actually are and how they escape [03:30] The 30-second Epley maneuver that works in one session [05:15] Why women are hit harder by BPPV than men [07:30] When to try the fix yourself vs. seeing a doctor [09:45] Real success stories and what to expect This isn't about managing symptoms or living with dizziness. It's about understanding exactly what's happening in your inner ear and having a specific technique that actually works. Sarah breaks down the science in a way that makes sense, then walks you through the exact head movements that can stop the spinning. The best part? You probably already have everything you need to try this today. No equipment, no appointments, just a few precise head turns that could change how you feel when you move. 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow Fuel Different on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily, your next favorite health insight is one tap away. 🔍 Topics: BPPV, vertigo, dizziness, Epley maneuver, ear crystals, balance disorders ---------- Keywords: healthy living, diet myths, hormone health, metabolism, cholesterol Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Aug 28, 2026

Embed this episode

NOW PLAYING

Why Your 'Dizzy Spells' Are Actually Crystals in Your Ears (And How to Fix)

0:00 13:03

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Fuel Different?

This episode is 13 minutes long.

When was this Fuel Different episode published?

This episode was published on August 28, 2026.

Can I download this Fuel Different episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!