Rewired Psychology

29/01/2026

Important New POTS Research Findings:
https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.64898/2025.12.29.696828v1
We’re proud to share the results of a new research study funded by Standing Up to POTS — made possible by the generosity of our donors 💙

This study by Dr. Resia Pretorius, Dr. Satish Raj and colleagues explored a novel biological pathway that may help explain why POTS symptoms occur and how POTS may differ from Long COVID at a molecular level.

🔬 What did the researchers study?

They examined tiny, abnormal protein clumps in the blood called fibrinaloid microclots. These microclots can interfere with blood flow in the smallest blood vessels and may contribute to reduced oxygen delivery to tissues.

🧪 What did they find?

The researchers discovered that:

• People with pre-COVID POTS had distinct molecular changes within these microclots

• These changes were different from those seen in Long COVID, and also different from Long COVID with POTS

• This suggests POTS may have its own biological signature, rather than being solely a nervous-system disorder

🧠 Why does this matter?

If confirmed in future studies, these findings could:

• Improve understanding of the biological mechanisms behind POTS

• Help guide the development of objective tests or biomarkers

• Open the door to new treatment strategies that go beyond symptom management

This research builds on earlier work proposing that microcirculatory dysfunction may play a role in POTS (see https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/14/2/170)— and begins to test that idea with real molecular data.

⚠️ Important note:

This is a pre-print still awaiting peer review, and does not yet change clinical care. More studies are needed to confirm and expand these findings. But this is the kind of foundational work needed to move the field forward.

💙 We are deeply grateful to our donors.

This study — and many others — would not be possible without you. Your support allows Standing Up to POTS to fund innovative research aimed at better answers, better treatments, and a better future for people living with POTS. To see other research we’ve funded, visit https://www.standinguptopots.org/research-fund/funded-research-studies

20/01/2026

Join The Ehlers-Danlos Society for the Female Health Summit, a virtual event happening on March 7, 2026. Tailored for individuals with Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD), as well as the healthcare providers and caregivers who support their care, this summit brin...

20/01/2026

FULL MOVIE — “POTS: An Invisible Illness”This mini-documentary, directed by Stiry, explores the profound challenges faced by individuals living with Postural...

23/12/2025

14/12/2025

🦓 Help Shape Zebrahood
I’m in the early stages of creating Zebrahood — a calm, psychology-based online support space designed for people living with invisible or complex health conditions.
Before anything is finalised, I want to listen.
If you’re someone who:
• lives with fluctuating energy or invisible conditions
• values nervous system support and gentle, evidence-based tools
• wants support that feels grounding, not overwhelming
I’d really value your input.
I’ve created a short questionnaire to better understand what people actually want and need — so Zebrahood is shaped by real experiences, not assumptions.
✨ Your responses will directly guide how this space is created.
✨ There’s no selling — just listening and learning.
✨ You can also choose to be the first to hear when Zebrahood opens.

👉 Add your voice here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdi2ktRuqHiFxF9rYe95BlfykvKYkwSXYHaJTu9zouCne9tSg/viewform?usp=header

Thank you for helping shape something intentional, supportive, and meaningful.
— Nichi 🦓

26/11/2025

The term medical misogyny has received an honourable mention for word of the year by Macquarie Dictionary.

This is not a surprise. It is because it is real, it happens, and it is relatable.

This is some ways to show what it feels like this:
Being told to “just rest."
Being given antidepressants instead of answers.
Waiting a decade for a diagnosis that should’ve taken months.
Feeling like you’re speaking an alien language no one in the room understands.
Feeling dismissed or not heard.

This term — medical misogyny — isn’t just a definition.
It’s validation.
It’s truth.
It’s lived experience.
And it’s why women’s stories matter now more than ever.

If you’ve ever felt dismissed or unseen…you’re not alone.
And you’re not imagining it.
Be part of the change. Join a space where you are part of the herd.

Find out more: https://www.nichimorrin.com/zebrahood-7cce16d0-9d09-4534-98d1-ea039a2fe07e

12/11/2025

Exciting news for 2026.... a supportive, global community for people living with chronic pain conditions such as connective tissue disorders, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), hypermobility, POTS, pelvic pain & associated conditions. A non-clinical, accessible space to help you connect, learn skills, and calm the mind & body.

Starting in early 2026. Stay tuned for details or DM me ZEBRAHOOD to find out more!

11/09/2025

When you’re work day is interesting and meaningful it is joyful. Love neuropsychological work to help advocate for clients with complex needs for better living 💜🦓

10/09/2025

Today is a powerful reminder that behind every smile, every "I'm fine," and every silent moment — there might be someone carrying more than you know.

For many there is more going on behind the surface, and those with stress, worry, mental health, invisible conditions, fatigue, trauma, or chronic stress... being asked “Are you OK?” could be the lifeline that helps them feel seen, heard, and supported.

This R U OK? Day, we invite you to go beyond the surface:
✨ Ask with genuine care.
✨ Listen without judgment.
✨ Hold space without fixing.
✨ Check in again, and again.

You don’t need perfect words. Just presence.

💛 Today, and on any day — check in with your mates, your team, your family, your community. You never know who’s waiting for someone to notice.

09/09/2025

Experienced Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection? 🙋‍♀️Here's a simple way to get involved.

This study is investigating how autonomic-nervous-system changes may underlie “non-cardiac” symptoms such as migraine, dizziness and fatigue that often accompany along SCAD.
Who can take part?
• Adults 18+ with a clinician-confirmed SCAD diagnosis
• Able to read and respond in English
What’s involved?
• One ethics-approved online survey (≈ 10–20 min)
Your answers will clarify how nervous-system symptoms intersect with heart disease and, we hope, drive better care pathways for people whose concerns are too often dismissed.

This is a University of Adelaide study. Data stored securely on Australian servers and reported only in aggregate. Take the survey now at https://redcap.link/CALM-NOCA

01/09/2025

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Too often symptoms are dismissed, misrecognised or labelled as anxiety. This workshop aims to close the critical gap in women's health care, focusing on conditions that often overlap with neurodevelopmental conditions, trauma, and disordered eating/gut issues, and are often hidden in plain sight. The training equips professionals with the knowledge, tools, and trauma-informed approaches needed to recognise, validate, and effectively respond to complex conditions that are too often overlooked or misdiagnosed, and is suitable for all health providers.

Training is delivered online on Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Time: 9:30am to 3:00pm AEST
Investment: $347 AUD

Nichi is a clinical psychologist, credentialed eating disorder clinician, board-approved supervisor, author and podcast host. Nichi has been featured on A Current Affair and Brainz Magazine. Nichi brings years of research, clinical experience and personal experience with chronic, invisible health in women.

Learn more about this workshop here: https://www.invisiblehealthnetwork.com/sustainable-health-blueprint-copy-3

12/08/2025

Due to demand, and the fact that so many people in our rural and regional communities are struggling with health, money, and connection, I’m looking at starting something new and accessible. I am keen to help build stronger, happier, and connected communities.

The facts are unignorable:
✅ 1 in 5 Australians experience a mental health challenge each year
✅ Rural areas have less than half the mental health professionals per person compared to cities
✅ Loneliness can be as harmful to your health as smoking 15 ci******es a day

✅ Financial stress is one of the top 3 causes of stress in Australia
✅ Cost-of-living pressures hit rural areas harder
✅ Feeling connected reduces stress hormones and boosts resilience

✅ Chronic stress raises the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and depression
✅ Small daily changes can significantly improve your wellbeing
✅ You don’t need to wait months or travel hours to get support

And, not everyone wants or needs therapy. And access can be difficult. That's where this support and educational group fits in.

WHISE Choices – An online group designed for rural and regional Aussies who want to feel happier, upskilled, calmer, more connected, more in control, and learn to get back being too busy livin' rather than stressing. We meet twice a month online for support and skills around the top stressors:

🌿 Health & Happiness – feel better in your body, mind & with your mates
💰 Wise Money Skills – manage financial stress with more confidence
💆‍♀️ Stress Reduction Skills – practical tools you can use every day
🎯 Goal Setting – create a clear plan and stay on track
🤝 Support & Connection – a community that understands & motivates you

On top of the twice monthly live group mentoring calls, practical resources, monthly challenges, and a supportive community that understands life out of the city areas.

Nichi is a clinical psychologist with qualifications and decades of experience in business and entrepreneurship. Nichi has experience across diverse sectors including health, manufacturing, landscaping, beauty, and education. Nichi is also a growth-oriented rural business woman, mum, wife, author, and lover of fun, freedom and family time.

I’m currently looking for expressions of interest from people who might like to be part of this new group. Please note, this is NOT therapy nor replaces it. It is not suitable for the needs of complex mental health.

If you are interested, message me for more info and I’ll send you the details :)