Rolling over in bed. Looking up. Turning your head. For some people, these everyday movements can make the world feel like it’s spinning. But why does it happen, and what can we do about it?In the first episode of Season 2 of Resonate the Podcast, Lesleigh Smith sits down with Dr Mike Maslin, audiologist, hearing scientist and senior lecturer at the University of Canterbury, to explore dizziness, vertigo and balance.Their conversation focuses on benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, or BPPV. Mike explains how tiny crystals in the inner ear can become displaced, why certain head movements trigger that spinning sensation, and how repositioning manoeuvres can help.During their conversation, they explore:• What BPPV is, what it feels like, and why it happens• How the inner ear helps us sense movement and maintain balance• How clinicians identify and treat BPPV, including the Epley manoeuvre• Why not all dizziness is the same, and why getting the right diagnosis matters• What to record in a symptom diary before seeking help• How balance problems can affect confidence, independence and social connection• How friends, family and whānau can support someone experiencing dizziness or imbalance.Whether you’re experiencing vertigo yourself or supporting someone you love, this conversation offers a clearer understanding of what may be happening and how to take the next step towards getting help.Find more information and explore other episodes at https://www.resonatehealth.co.nz/podcast-hub Have a question or a topic you’d like us to cover? Get in touch at hello@resonatehealth.co.nz.

When the World Starts Spinning: Vertigo & Balance with Dr Mike Maslin

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