This Headache Journey

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Trying Cannabis for Chronic Headaches

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2026/10/09

In our season finale of This Headache Journey, host Adam Flaherty addresses the use of cannabis (THC/CBD) for headache relief. He candidly shares his experience obtaining a medical cannabis card, purchasing products, and his experience trying them. Then, he welcomes Dr. Benjamin Caplan, a board-certified family medicine physician and cannabis specialist from CED Clinic in Needham, MA, to provide education on the plant and the science behind it.The episode covers topics including:Adam's journey to

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23:25

Trying Medications for Chronic Headaches

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2026/08/28

For those of us who have had chronic headaches and migraines for years, we’ve likely tried a number of different medications in hopes of reducing the frequency and intensity of our pain. And when multiple medications don’t seem to work, it can be incredibly discouraging. In this episode of This Headache Journey, host Adam Flaherty welcomes Dr. Fred Cohen, a headache specialist, to educate us on the various types of medications available, how recommendations are made, and the future of headache

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38:44

Trying Sleep Treatment for Chronic Headaches

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2026/07/24

Ever wondered if your headaches could have something to do with how well (or poorly) you sleep? In this episode, host Adam Flaherty shares his experience being diagnosed with moderate obstructive sleep apnea, being prescribed a CPAP, and how it's impacted his life. He's then joined by Dr. Alison Kole, (also known as the Sleep MD), a physician specializing in sleep medicine. Dr. Kole breaks down the fascinating link between sleep quality and chronic headaches and migraines.Here’s what you’ll learn

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35:57

Trying a Nutrition Reset for Chronic Headaches

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2026/07/10

In this episode of This Headache Journey, host Adam Flaherty shares candidly about his experiences trying the Standard Process 21 Day Purification program in an attempt to reduce the frequency and intensity of his chronic daily headaches. His review of the detoxification diet includes recorded "check ins," documenting his journey over the three week program.Adam welcomes Nicole Flaherty, NTP, a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and founder of Natural Nutrition and Wellness based in North Andover,

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29:31

Trying EMDR Therapy for Chronic Headaches

This Headache Journey ·

2026/05/01

In this episode of This Headache Journey, host Adam Flaherty sits down with the insightful Elizabeth Bardwell, LCPC, NCC, MS, a Clinical Professional Counselor from Tide Meadow Counseling in York, Maine. Elizabeth specializes in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy and shares her expertise on how this modality can help people not just with emotional pain, but with physical complaints like chronic headaches and other types of pain. Here’s what you’ll hear about in this

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19:14

Trying Acupuncture for Chronic Headaches

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2026/04/10

Anyone up for a "needle nap?" In episode 7 of This Headache Journey, we explore acupuncture for headache and migraine relief.Adam Flaherty shares his personal experiences with acupuncture which span many years. He describes the sensation and the results he's gotten from committing to recurring acupuncture sessions.Additionally, he sits down with Emily Pendergast, a licensed acupuncturist at Wild Roots Acupuncture and Wellness in Dover, New Hampshire, to demystify what acupuncture really is, and how

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28:25

Trying Botox Injections for Chronic Headaches

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2026/03/27

Are your headaches or migraines so frequent and so intense that you'd consider being injected in the head and neck more than two dozen times in the course of just a few minutes?In this episode of This Headache Journey, Adam Flaherty shares his personal experience trying Botox injections as a treatment for his for chronic headaches. Adam sits down with nurse practitioner Brooke Phenicie to dig into how and why Botox can be so effective for many people who struggle with headaches and migraine.Brooke

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31:06

Trying Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Chronic Headaches

This Headache Journey ·

2026/03/13

In episode 5 of This Headache Journey, we dive into the world of vagus nerve stimulation for headache and migraine relief. Host Adam Flaherty sits down with Dr. Peter Staats, co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of electroCore—the innovative company behind gammaCore, a non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation device. During the interview, Adam shares his experience using the gammaCore device so that listeners have a clear understanding of what it feels like, and Dr. Staats brings both clinical

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29:57

Trying Visual Training for Chronic Headaches

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2026/02/27

In Episode 4 of This Headache Journey, host Adam Flaherty shares his personal experience navigating chronic headaches, sharing a story about how a routine eye exam discovered that his eyes work harder than most peoples' eyes to refocus between objects at various distances. This discovery landed him at Victory Visual Training in the care of Dr. Amy Pruszensky.Adam shares his experience with visual training, and welcomes Dr. Amy onto the podcast to explain the relationship between the eyes and chronic

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25:21

Trying Sphenocath for Chronic Headaches

This Headache Journey ·

2026/02/13

In Episode 3 of This Headache Journey, host Adam Flaherty explores sphenocath, a targeted procedure aimed at reducing chronic headache and migraine pain. Joining him is Dr. Demetrio Aguila, a peripheral nerve surgeon and pain specialist from Total Pain Solutions by Healing Hands of Nebraska. Dr. Aguila is known for his expertise in treating tough headaches and nerve pain with innovative approaches.Adam candidly recounts his personal experience trying sphenocath (twice!), and Dr. Aguila offers

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44:34

Trying Neurofeedback for Chronic Headaches

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2026/01/30

In episode 2 of This Headache Journey, Adam Flaherty dives into his experiences trying neurofeedback to help manage years of chronic daily headaches. Joining him is Pam Blodgett, founder and clinical director of Brain Training of New England, who brings decades of expertise in working with neurological conditions, head injuries, and brain training.Adam shares candidly about his experience across multiple neurofeedback sessions with Pam, and Pam provides some fascinating education about the brain and

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37:56

Trying Chiropractic Care for Chronic Headaches

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2026/01/16

In this inaugural episode of This Headache Journey, host Adam Flaherty kicks things off by sharing his own long, complex journey with chronic daily headaches—and then dives into a candid conversation with Dr. Brett Racine, chiropractor and owner of Bonfire Chiropractic and Wellness in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.If you’ve wondered whether chiropractic care could help with your headaches (or if you’re just curious about what really happens in the chiropractor’s office), you'll find great value in this

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This Headache Journey | Chronic Headache and Migraine...

This Headache Journey ·

2026/01/03

This Headache Journey is a podcast for those who suffer from chronic headache and migraine, and who’ve reached their limit of bouncing from provider to provider, investing ample time and money in each new intervention suggested to them, hoping the next one will finally be the one that works. Hosted by chronic headache patient Adam Flaherty, the podcast takes a refreshingly honest look at many of the treatments and modalities used to treat chronic headaches and migraine. In each episode, Adam breaks

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