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Parenting and Supporting Children with Migraine

Raising a child with migraine can be challenging, but you’re not alone. In this episode of HeadWise, Lindsay Weitzel, PhD sits down with Dr. Maya Marzouk, a psychologist specializing in headache care, to discuss practical strategies for supporting children living…

Natural Alternatives to Hormones for Hormonally-Triggered Migraine

Are your migraine attacks triggered by hormonal changes like your menstrual cycle or menopause? In this episode of HeadWise, Dr. Lindsay Weitzel sits down with Dr. Amelia Barrett, a board-certified neurologist and creator of the Migraine Relief Code, to explore…

Latest Breakthroughs in Headache and Migraine Research | December 2024

December 2024, Episode 205: In this special HeadWise News episode, Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, sits down with renowned headache specialist Susan Hutchinson, MD, to discuss the latest research and studies shaping the landscape of migraine and headache care. Topics include the…

What Are Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalalgias? The Rare Headache Disorders You Should Know

November 2024, Episode 204: The Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalalgias are a subgroup of rare headaches that involve severe unilateral head pain and other symptoms related to the autonomic nervous system. What is different about this rare group of headaches? What do…

Triggers Routinely Encountered in Frontline Profession Settings

Join Dr. Hope O’Brien and Dr. Merle Diamond in the final episode of this powerful three-part series on how frontline workers navigate life with migraine. In this episode, they discuss the critical need for adequate treatment and how effective therapies…

Care Considerations for those in Frontline Professions

November 2024: Dr. Hope O’Brien is joined by Dr. Merle Diamond to explore the unique challenges faced by frontline workers living with migraine. Together, they discuss common triggers, including irregular sleep patterns, stress, and trauma, and highlight findings from a…

Impact of High Stress Frontline Professions on People with Migraine

November 2024: In this episode of NHF Insights, Dr. Hope O’Brien sits down with Dr. Merle Diamond to explore the impact of high-stress frontline professions on people living with migraine. They dive into survey findings from the National Headache Foundation,…

Break Free from Isolation: How to Manage Loneliness with Chronic Pain

October 2024, Episode 203: Migraine and chronic illness can often lead to isolation and loneliness. Did you know that some people even experience feelings of shame and self-blame when isolated due to their illness? In this episode of HeadWise, host…

Top 3 Non-Medication Strategies for Managing Migraine

October 2024, Episode 202: Are you or someone you know looking for non-medication ways to manage migraine? Dr. Lindsay Weitzel and Dr. Amelia Barrett, discuss the effective alternatives to medication that can make a difference, including: Magnesium for migraine: Why…

New Studies Reveal Surprising Facts About Migraine & Cluster Headache

October 2024, Episode 201: Join Dr. Lindsay Weitzel and guest Dr. Susan Hutchinson as they discuss the latest research in headache and migraine care. From pediatric treatment preferences to the impact of migraine aura on daily life, and new insights…

Top 3 Things Women Should Know About Migraine

October 2024, Episode 200: We’ve hit 200 episodes! To celebrate this milestone, we’re thrilled to welcome the amazing Dr. Dawn Buse back to the podcast. In this special episode, Dr. Buse shares what she believes are the top three things…

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Explained: The Impact on Headache Disorders

September 2024, Episode 199: Why are people with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and other connective tissue disorders at greater risk for migraine and other headaches disorders? In this episode, Dr. Lindsay Weitzel and Dr. Vincent Martin dive deep into the link…

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