Dysautonomia affects millions of people — yet so many go years without answers, validation, or support.
In this episode of The Empowered Women's Wellness Project, We are joined by Meredyth Appelbaum, a working mom living with dysautonomia and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). Together, we break down what dysautonomia actually is, why POTS is so often misunderstood as a heart condition, and how autonomic nervous system imbalance can impact daily life in profound — and often invisible — ways.
Meredyth shares her journey through misdiagnosis, medical dismissal, and the emotional toll of not being believed, while offering insight into advocacy, redefining wellness, and learning to work with a sensitive nervous system instead of fighting it.
This episode is for anyone living with a chronic illness, supporting someone who is, or wanting to better understand how the nervous system influences energy, resilience, and healing.
What dysautonomia and POTS really are (and what they're not)
Common symptoms, misdiagnoses, and medical gaslighting
Advocacy, finding your voice, and being believed
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