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Headache-Specific Locus of Control: What You Can (and Can’t) Control

July 2025, Episode 229: What does it really mean to “take control” of your migraine or head pain? In this episode of HeadWise™, host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, speaks with Elizabeth Seng, PhD, psychologist, researcher, and professor at Yeshiva University, about…

Can Jaw Pain Trigger Migraine? Understanding TMD

July 2025, Episode 228: Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is more than just jaw pain—it can play a surprising role in migraine and head pain. In this episode of HeadWise™, Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, sits down with headache specialist Fred Cohen, MD, to…

Craniosacral Therapy for Migraine And Head Pain

July 2025, Episode 227: In this episode of HeadWise™, Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, sits down with certified craniosacral therapist Elizabeth Browning Jones, RMT, to explore how this gentle, hands-on therapy may help people living with migraine and head pain. They unpack…

OnabotulinumtoxinA for Migraine: What You Need to Know

July 2025, Episode 2026: Is OnabotulinumtoxinA (Botox) effective for chronic migraine and how does it really work? In this episode of HeadWise™, Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, sits down with headache specialist Fred Cohen, MD, to explore the science, real-world impact, and…

Allodynia, Central Sensitization, and the Progression of Migraine

June 2025, Episode 225: Why can something as simple as wearing earrings or taking a shower trigger pain when living with migraine? In this episode of HeadWise, Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, is joined by leading headache specialist Dr. Richard Lipton to…

National Headache Foundation Announces CEO Succession Plan

Katy Oakley to succeed Susan Lane Stone on September 2, 2025. CHICAGO, IL – June 24, 2025 – National Headache Foundation (NHF) today announced a planned leadership transition, confirming that Katy Oakley, currently Associate Vice President, Programs & Partnerships, will…

National Mall ‘Flags for Headaches’ Installation Calls for Urgent Federal Action on Migraine and Headache Disorders

National Headache Foundation in partnership with the Alliance for Headache Disorders Advocacy held a national event at the National Mall Wednesday, June 5, 2025 to call attention to the need to address headache and migraine issues that impact 40 million…

Misunderstood and Misdiagnosed: A New Look at ME/CFS

June 2025, Episode 224: What do migraine, chronic fatigue, and connective tissue have in common? In this episode of HeadWise, Lindsay Weitzel, PhD talks with neurologist Ilene Ruhoy, MD, about the misunderstood world of ME/CFS. They explore how fatigue, headache,…

AbbVie Migraine Career Catalyst Award™ Open for Applicants

The AbbVie Migraine Career Catalyst Award™ is back for its second year, offering support to individuals living with migraine who are striving toward professional or educational goals.This year 20 recipients will win up to $2,500 in grants to help advance…

The Autonomic Nervous System’s Role in Headache and Migraine

June 2025, Episode 223: What do symptoms like fatigue, dizziness, nausea, and brain fog have in common? They may all be signs of autonomic nervous system (ANS) dysfunction—an often-overlooked factor in headache and migraine care. In this episode of HeadWise,…

S1.E3. Treatment Options Within Military Benefits | Taking Charge of Headache™

We explore the wide range of treatment options available to veterans and active-duty service members—from emergency care to preventive therapies, holistic strategies, neuromodulation devices, and more. We’re joined by Dr. Karen Williams, a nationally recognized expert in integrative headache and…

Prescribing Medications Off-Label for Kids

May 2025, Episode 222: Why do we have so few FDA approved migraine medications for children? Should parents be concerned when their children are prescribed one or more medications that are “off-label” for pediatric patients? What does “off-label” really mean?…

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