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HeadWise

National Headache Foundation

A podcast about the latest news on migraine disease and headache disorders.

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The Impact of Migraine Stigma & Why It Matters

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2025/03/12

Migraine is a legitimate neurological disease, yet many people hesitate to seek care due to stigma. In this episode, Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, talks with Susan Hutchinson, MD, about new data from the OVERCOME study, revealing how stigma affects migraine care, mental health, and quality of life. Learn why people delay treatment, the risks of chronification, and how we can work to change perceptions of migraine.

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35:49

Understanding the Phases of a Migraine Attack

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2025/03/05

Migraine is more than just head pain, it comes with a range of symptoms before, during, and after the headache phase. In this episode, Lindsay Weitzel, PhD talks with Dawn Buse, PhD, about the MiCOAS study, which explores how people experience symptoms in different phases of a migraine attack. Learn about the pre-headache (prodrome), headache, and post-headache (postdrome) phases, as well as the symptoms that can linger between attacks.

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22:53

Changes for Women with Migraine | Midlife

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2025/02/26

Change is challenging for everyone, but for people living with migraine, navigating life’s transitions can be especially complex. In this episode of #HeadWise, host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, sits down with headache psychologist Dawn Buse, PhD, to explore the unique challenges women in midlife face while managing migraine. From perimenopause and parenting to raising children with migraine and adjusting to an empty nest, they discuss how these changes impact migraine and overall

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14:08

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

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2025/02/19

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 migraine, and what treatments may help.

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32:12

Setting SMART Goals for Headache and Migraine Management

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2025/02/12

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 health and well-being while managing migraine.Developing consistent habits can be challenging, but small, achievable steps can lead to lasting improvements. This conversation provides guidance on setting realistic goals and maintaining progress over

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14:40

Navigating Migraine While Breastfeeding |...

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2025/02/05

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, and whether “pump and dump” is really necessary.

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29:05

Menstrual Migraine | Causes, Prevention, and Treatment

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2025/01/29

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 you take control. Whether you experience migraine attacks only during your period or throughout the month, this episode offers advice to manage and prevent them.

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13:48

Update - Migraine Disease, Headache Disorders and COVID

HeadWise ·

2025/01/24

In this week's episode of Heads Up - Dr. Vince Martin and Dr. Lindsay Weitzel discuss COVID, the COVID vaccine, and migraine and headache disorders. Dr. Martin explains the headache/migraine experiences of patients who developed COVID. Find out if the COVID vaccine could have an impact on your migraine or headache disorder. For more information, please visit www.headaches.org

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21:33

What You Need to Know About Migraine During Pregnancy

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2025/01/22

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 baby stay healthy.

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Teens, Puberty, & Migraine | Building Strength and...

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2025/01/15

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.

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17:15

Parenting and Supporting Children with Migraine

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2024/12/18

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 with migraine.Learn how to balance school, social activities, and self-care while addressing your child’s emotional needs. Dr. Marzouk also shares: How anxiety and depression intersect with migraine in children. The

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Natural Alternatives to Hormones for...

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2024/12/11

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 non-hormonal strategies for managing hormonally-triggered migraine.Learn about: ✅ Dietary solutions, including soy ✅ How stress and DHEA levels impact hormonal migraines ✅ How using adaptogens like ashwagandha and rhodiola

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15:38

What Are Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalalgias? The Rare...

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2024/11/27

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 they have in common? How are they treated? In our latest episode of HeadWise host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD asks headache specialist Deena Kuruvilla, MD to explain this mysterious group of headaches to us. You can find Dr. Kuruvilla at: Westport Headache

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Break Free from Isolation: How to Manage Loneliness...

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2024/10/30

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 Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, talks with Clinical Health Psychologist Melissa Geraghty, PsyD, about how to avoid pain-related isolation and loneliness, and the negative effects they can have on mental health. Dr. Geraghty offers insights into how people living with

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24:49

Top 3 Non-Medication Strategies for Managing Migraine

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2024/10/23

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 this supplement is so effective for both prevention and acute treatment. Omega-3-rich diet: Learn how dietary changes can cut headache days in half. Better sleep tips: Simple sleep hacks to reduce migraine frequency.

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19:19

New Studies Reveal Surprising Facts About Migraine &...

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2024/10/16

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 into neck pain and cluster headache, this episode covers it all. Tune in! #MigraineAwareness #HeadacheNews #MigraineResearch #HeadWise #ClusterHeadache You can find previous episodes of our podcast HeadWise on our website headaches.org, YouTube, Apple Podcasts,

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16:20

Top 3 Things Women Should Know About Migraine

HeadWise ·

2024/10/09

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 all women living with migraine should know. From understanding that migraine is a genetic neurologic disease (and not your fault), to the importance of open communication with your doctor, and always thinking about prevention, this episode is full of invaluable advice. Tune

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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Explained: The Impact on...

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2024/09/25

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 between EDS and chronic headache, explaining how EDS affects the body and increases headache frequency and severity. Learn whether EDS is diagnosed clinically or through genetic testing and how healthcare providers that can help manage EDS and

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16:11

Migraine at Work

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2024/09/24

Approximately 40 million people or one in four households includes someone with migraine disease, and 85% of people with the disease are women. Despite the prevalence of the disease, lack of education and awareness often leads to stigma and bias, especially in the workplace. Dr. Lindsay Burgarello Weitzel is joined by Sarah Shepard, Executive Director of Migraine at Work to discuss the challenges of navigating #migraine disease in the workplace.

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Mastering Migraine Relief with Mindfulness Therapy

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2024/09/19

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 disability and improve your quality of life!Tune in to learn about: The basics of MBCT-M and how it differs from other therapies, real-world applications of mindfulness for chronic pain, and cognitive tools that can

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