The Migraine Renaissance Podcast

If you have ever felt the crushing weight of a migraine attack, you know that the word “pain” barely does it justice. In clinical studies and patient surveys, severe migraine attacks are frequently rated as more debilitating than kidney stones, fractures, or even childbirth.When you are in the middle of that storm, you will do almost anything to make it stop. I know I used to!You reach for the box of triptans or the bottle of NSAIDs because you simply need to survive the day. But I want to ask you a

Episode 6 - Movement, Stress, and the Powerful Overlap: Insights from a Therapist Ashley BrownHost: Dr. Dylan Wells, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCSGuest: Ashley Brown, LCMHC, Psychotherapist & Running Coach, Founder of Move Talk ZenEpisode Summary: In this episode, Dr. Wells welcomes Ashley Brown, a psychotherapist and running coach, to explore the deep connections between movement, stress, and mental health plus how this all fits into the migraine recovery puzzle. Ashley shares her journey of blending

Hey, I hope you had a good weekend and are getting your week started off alright so far! Last, week we dove into what I believe is the central “why” behind the issues with much of our medical system’s approach to migraine management and my personal “why” for dropping everything to focus exclusively on helping people overcome their migraines.This week, I want to delve a little bit more deeply into the ways that we can address many of these systemic short comings.If your migraine system easily

Episode SummaryThis episode of The Migraine Renaissance Podcast offers a deep exploration of the neurological, physiological, and many of the lifestyle factors underlying migraines. The host explains the science behind migraine triggers, the role of inflammation, the importance of brain connectivity, and practical strategies for long-term management. Listeners will gain actionable insights into nutrition, exercise, stress management, and the value of community support in reducing migraine frequency

You learned to smile through the pain because “I get migraines” doesn’t land the way you hope it will. It sounds sort of small to people who haven’t lost days, weeks, months, maybe years to thundering, nauseating neurological storms that steal your sleep, your patience, and your plans. So you nod, you wave off concerned looks, you try to keep moving. Meanwhile, it progressively worsens over time. Your world shrinks: fewer dinners with friends, fewer workouts, and making plans just feels like setting

Episode Summary: In this episode, we explore what really happens in the brain during a migraine, debunk a couple common myths, and hopefully clarify why understanding the underlying mechanisms is the first step toward meaningful change. We discuss how migraines are more than just headaches, the neurological processes involved, and how the brain can actually “learn” to have migraines more frequently—a process called “chronification.”Key Topics Covered:The importance of understanding your symptoms and

If the smallest things seem to tip you into a migraine, you’re not imagining it. Your system isn’t broken. It’s sensitized (meaning over reactive to normal sensations) and this sensitization can absolutely change with the right approach. In this episode, I walk you through the Migraine Bucket Framework so you can make sense of your triggers and start building real capacity, not just avoiding life.In this episode you’ll learn* The Migraine Bucket Framework: understand migraine triggers and the center

Introducing The Migraine Renaissance Podcast, where I help shed light on the proven migraine recovery methods that actually work, to help make sense of this immensely confusing and disruptive condition, and most importantly, to help you take back control of your life again and find true migraine freedom.Each episode will be delving deeper into the intricacies of migraine recovery and exploring the nuance that makes migraine recovery possible. We will be exploring the return to actual wellness