HeadWise Podcast

Have you downloaded the NHF’s audio podcast, HeadWise™? Don’t miss Dr. Lindsay Weitzel’s informative discussions with headache experts on the latest treatment, research, lifestyle recommendations, and personal stories about living with migraine disease and headache disorders.

HeadWise can be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Overcast, or wherever you get your podcasts. Our video version of HeadWise is available on our website, YouTube, and our Facebook page. Subscribe to our YouTube channel here.

Weather, Headache, and Migraine: What is the Connection?

February 2025, Episode 213: How do weather changes affect headache and migraine? Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, talks with Fred Cohen, MD, about the latest research on barometric pressure, temperature shifts, and other weather-related factors. Learn how these changes impact headache and…

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Setting SMART Goals for Headache and Migraine Management

February 2025, Episode 212: In this episode of HeadWise, Dr. Lindsay Weitzel speaks with Dr. Dawn Buse about how people living with migraine can set SMART Goals to create sustainable lifestyle changes. The discussion focuses on practical strategies for improving…

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Navigating Migraine While Breastfeeding | Medications, Myths & More

February 2025, Episode 210: Can you treat migraine while breastfeeding? What medications are safe? In this episode of HeadWise, Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, talks with headache specialist Susan Hutchinson, MD, to break down safe treatment options, when migraine might return postpartum,…

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Menstrual Migraine | Causes, Prevention, and Treatment

January 2025, Episode 210: Lindsay Weitzel, PhD and headache specialist Susan Hutchinson, MD explore everything you need to know about menstrual migraine. From understanding hormonal triggers to affordable treatment strategies like anti-inflammatories and magnesium, they share expert insights to help…

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What You Need to Know About Migraine During Pregnancy

January 2025, Episode 209: In this episode of HeadWise, Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, sits down with headache specialist Susan Hutchinson, MD, to discuss managing migraine during pregnancy. Learn about safe treatments, medication options, and strategies to ensure both you and your…

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Teens, Puberty, & Migraine | Building Strength and Resilience

January 2025, Episode 208: Puberty is tough, but adding migraine can make it even harder. Join Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, and Dawn Buse, PhD, as they discuss how teens can navigate migraine’s impact on school, friendships, and emotions. Episode Transcript

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Parenting and Supporting Children with Migraine

December 2024, Episode 207: 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…

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Natural Alternatives to Hormones for Hormonally-Triggered Migraine

December 2024, Episode 206: 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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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