Today's episode is a little different. Instead of talking about POTS, I'm sharing an original short screenplay I wrote to raise awareness about POTS Syndrome and invisible illnesses through storytelling.

If you've never listened to a screenplay before, you may hear me say the word "SUPER." In screenwriting, a SUPER(short for superimposed text) is text that appears on the screen for the audience to read, such as a date, time, location, or an important message. Since this is an audio format, I'll read those moments aloud so you can experience the screenplay as it was written.

Whether you live with POTS, know someone who does, or simply want to better understand invisible illnesses, I hope this story offers a new perspective and reminds us that not every struggle is visible.

Thank you so much for listening and supporting The POTS Perspective.

Welcome back to Part 2 of my original screenplay reading! Before we jump in, I have a couple of quick notes.

🔊 The audio in this episode is a little quieter than usual, so you may want to turn your volume up for the best listening experience.

📖 During the screenplay reading, the mother's name is Cathy and the father's name is Donovan, just in case you need a reminder while following along.

Thank you so much for listening and supporting this series. I hope you enjoy Part 2, and I'd love to hear your thoughts after you've listened!

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In this episode of The POTS Perspective, I'm sharing a different side of myself.

Although I often talk about life with POTS, I'm also a film student and aspiring storyteller. Surprisingly, I didn't grow up obsessed with movies. It wasn't until COVID that I discovered a love for filmmaking by watching documentaries about how movies are made and learning about all the incredible people who bring stories to life.

In this episode, I share how a music video I created in high school helped me choose film over cooking, how I fell in love with storytelling, and why writing has become such an important creative outlet for me. Plus, I'm giving you a sneak peek into the screenplay I'm currently working on by reading a short excerpt.

Whether you're passionate about film, writing, or simply discovering new parts of yourself, I hope this episode inspires you to pursue what you love.

✨ Thanks for listening to The POTS Perspective!

Recently, I volunteered backstage at a dance show from 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM. As someone with POTS, a long day like that takes a lot of planning and preparation.

In this episode, I'm sharing exactly what I packed, how I stayed hydrated, the foods that helped me, how I managed symptoms during a hectic day of quick changes, and what I did afterward to recover.

If you have POTS, dysautonomia, or another chronic illness and have a busy day coming up, I hope these tips help you feel a little more prepared.

What is one thing you always bring with you on a long day? 🤍

In Part 2 of my Puerto Rico birthday trip, I talk about the part of the vacation where things started to change. What began as a relaxing trip quickly turned into a POTS flare-up after dehydration, heat, sugary drinks, stress, and pushing myself too hard started catching up to me.

I share what happened, how I handled traveling home while feeling sick, and the biggest lessons I learned from this experience.

If you live with POTS or another chronic illness, this episode is a reminder that even when you know your triggers, it’s still easy to fall behind when life gets busy or exciting. Learning your limits is part of the process.

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In this episode, I take you through Part 1 of my 21st birthday trip to Puerto Rico and what it’s really like traveling with POTS. From prepping the day before to dealing with heat at the airport and getting through a long flight, I share everything I did to manage my symptoms and what actually helped.

This part of the trip started off strong, and I talked about the small things that made a big difference, like hydration, electrolytes, and being prepared for the unexpected.

If you have POTS or a chronic illness, this episode gives a real look into what travel can look like and how to set yourself up for success.

In this episode, I open up about a really difficult POTS flare-up week and what it was like to live through it. I talk about my symptoms, how they affected my routine, and what I’ve been doing to cope.

This is an honest conversation about the reality of chronic illness, especially the moments people don’t always see. If you’re dealing with POTS, I hope this episode helps you feel understood.

Music by Den

For years, I thought the symptoms I experienced were normal — feeling dizzy when I stood up, having a racing heart for no reason, constant fatigue, and nausea, especially before performing.

I told myself it was anxiety. I told myself to push through it. I thought I just needed to be stronger.

In this episode, I’m sharing the things I normalized before being diagnosed with POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), how it affected my experience in dance, and what I’ve learned looking back.

If you’ve ever felt like something was off but didn’t have the words or answers for it, you’re not alone.

What’s something you thought was normal… but wasn’t?

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