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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…

Mastering Migraine Relief with Mindfulness Therapy

September 2024, Episode 198: In this week’s episode of HeadWise, Dr. Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Seng, an expert in headache psychology, to explore Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Migraine (MBCT-M). Discover how mindfulness can significantly reduce migraine-related…

Imposter Syndrome in Migraine and Chronic Pain

September 2024, Episode 196: In this episode of HeadWise, host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, talks with Melissa Geraghty, PsyD, a licensed clinical health psychologist and Director of Mental Health and Support at the US Pain Foundation, about the rising issue of…

GLP-1: Can It Help Headache and Migraine?

August 2024, Episode 195: In this episode, host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, sits down with headache medicine specialist Fred Cohen, MD, and dives into a new topic: GLP-1 agonists. These medications, known for treating diabetes and promoting weight loss, may have…

Food Allergies, Sensitivities, and Migraine Triggers

August 2024, Episode 194: What is the difference between a food sensitivity, food allergy, and a migraine trigger? What are some of the best (and newest) ways to determine what foods could be making our migraine or other head pain…

Trigeminal Neuralgia: Symptoms, Causes, and Effective Treatments

August 2024, Episode 193: Trigeminal neuralgia is described as a sharp, shooting, disabling pain. Who gets it and why? What can be done about it? Does the pain of trigeminal neuralgia usually improve? Tune in to this episode of HeadWise…

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