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Migraine Heroes

Are you doing everything right - avoiding triggers, taking your medication - and still experiencing migraine episodes that steal your day? You"re not alone, and you"re not broken. Deep dives into the science behind migraine, from food and hormones to sleep, stress, and the unexpected triggers few people talk about. Every topic holds a tension: is ginger a trigger or a remedy? Is stress the cause or the symptom? What does perimenopause actually change? There"s rarely a simple answer, so each episode

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27:54

Silent Migraine & Visual Aura Without Headache:...

Migraine Heroes ·

2026/10/05

Can you have a migraine without a headache?In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast, host Diane Ducarme explores silent migraine, visual aura without headache, and symptoms such as kaleidoscope vision, zigzag lines and blind spots, helping you understand what may be happening in the brain and why these symptoms can feel so unsettling.In this episode, you will learn:Why migraine aura can happen without headache pain.How to recognize zigzag lines, blind spots, kaleidoscope vision and other visual

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14:43

20 Years of Looking in the Wrong Place: Susanne's...

Migraine Heroes ·

2026/10/02

For years, Susanne thought her headaches might be a dental problem. By the time she found herself crying in her GP's office, saying "I can't manage this," migraines were coming weekly, and the fear of the next one was shaping her work, her weekends, and her plans. In this episode, she shares how she started to understand her own migraine patterns, what changed when she stopped bracing for the next attack, and why her biggest lesson was learning to trust the process, and herself.Her story comes from

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21:57

Why Migraines After Birth Can Make Postpartum...

Migraine Heroes ·

2026/09/30

Postpartum recovery already asks a lot from the body and migraine can make that transition even harder.In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast, host Diane Ducarme explores why migraines can return after childbirth, what may be driving them, and how to better support the body during postpartum recovery.You’ll learn:💡 Why migraine can return after childbirth, even after improving during pregnancy💡 Which postpartum headache changes should not automatically be treated as your “usual migraine”💡 How

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22:34

Make Your Desk More Migraine-Friendly: 7 Tiny...

Migraine Heroes ·

2026/09/28

Your desk may be affecting your migraine more than you realize.In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast, Diane Ducarme shares seven tiny changes that can make your working day feel easier and more migraine-friendly.You’ll learn:💡 How light, screen position, noise, and hydration can quietly affect your migraine threshold💡 7 simple, low-cost desk upgrades you can try without redesigning your workspace💡 Diane’s special productivity trick and how one simple sheet of paper can completely change the

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22:07

Migraine, Hormones & Birth Control: Making Sense of...

Migraine Heroes ·

2026/09/23

Can birth control trigger migraines or make hormonal migraines worse? The answer may have less to do with simply having “too much estrogen” and more to do with how your hormones rise, fall, and change over time.In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast, host Diane Ducarme explores the connection between migraine, hormones, birth control, and the menstrual cycle, including why migraine attacks may appear around menstruation or during the hormone-free days of contraception.You’ll learn:💡 Why

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18:12

3 Strategies to Cope With Migraine Isolation & Feel...

Migraine Heroes ·

2026/09/21

Living with chronic migraine can feel deeply isolating. Pain, unpredictable attacks, cancelled plans, and feeling misunderstood can slowly make your world feel smaller.In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast, host Diane Ducarme explores the connection between migraine, loneliness, social isolation, and support, and how to stay connected without pushing your body beyond what it can manage. This episode is about finding a connection that works with your migraine not against it.You’ll learn:💡 How

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01:06

A Quick Note from Diane: Ask Diane Anything

Migraine Heroes ·

2026/09/18

Got a migraine question the podcast hasn’t quite answered for you?Join Diane live for Ask Diane Anything on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Bring your questions about migraine, hormones, sleep, food, exercise or simply come and listen.✨ Free to attend📅 Thursday, September 24🔗 Register at migraineheroes.com/live

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27:03

Why Perimenopause Is Making Your Migraines Worse and...

Migraine Heroes ·

2026/09/16

If your migraines suddenly feel more frequent, intense, or unpredictable in midlife, hormonal instability may be playing a bigger role than you realize.In this episode, you’ll learn:💡 Why fluctuating estrogen during perimenopause can make the migraine brain more reactive💡 How poor sleep, hot flashes, anxiety, irregular periods, and migraine can reinforce one another💡 How to track your personal patterns and create more stability during this hormonal transitionPerimenopause may feel unpredictable,

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21:45

Migraine and Iron Deficiency: Could Low Iron Be a Clue?

Migraine Heroes ·

2026/09/14

Could fatigue, dizziness, brain fog, feeling cold, and migraine be pointing to something deeper, like low iron stores?In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast, Diane Ducarme explores the connection between iron, energy, oxygen delivery, brain function, and migraine and why low iron can sometimes be missed when we look only at hemoglobin.You’ll learn:💡 Why low iron may affect much more than your energy — and potentially make a migraine-prone nervous system more vulnerable💡 Why ferritin can reveal

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13:40

From Childhood Migraine to Freedom: Jessica’s Journey

Migraine Heroes ·

2026/09/11

Jessica’s migraine story began in childhood and followed her through major hormonal shifts, perfectionism, motherhood, and years of trying to figure things out alone. She shares how understanding her body differently helped her move from recurring three-day migraines toward greater freedom and why her biggest message is simple: don’t lose hope.🎧 New episodes every Monday and Wednesday🔗 Discover our work on migraineheroes.comDisclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not

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16:48

Why Some People Wake Up Nauseated Before the Migraine...

Migraine Heroes ·

2026/09/09

Waking up nauseated can feel confusing especially when the migraine pain has not started yet.In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast, host Diane Ducarme explores why nausea can be an early part of a migraine attack and what it may reveal about the timing of the migraine process.You’ll learn:💡 Why nausea can begin before head pain — and what this tells us about where a migraine attack may actually start💡 How sleep, your internal body clock, the hypothalamus, and the gut may contribute to nausea

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16:21

Invisible Pain, Visible Judgment: 50 Ways to Respond...

Migraine Heroes ·

2026/09/07

Migraine is invisible and sometimes, that makes other people question just how disabling it can be.In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast, host Diane Ducarme shares practical ways to respond when colleagues, friends, or family minimize your migraine, offer unwanted advice, or simply do not understand what you are going through.You’ll learn:💡 How to respond to dismissive comments without feeling you need to justify or over-explain your migraine💡 How to adapt what you say depending on whether

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20:41

Migraine Aura, Scotoma, or Blurred Vision? How to...

Migraine Heroes ·

2026/09/02

Visual changes can be frightening, especially when you live with migraine. But not every blind spot, shimmer, or blurry patch means the same thing.In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast, host Diane Ducarme breaks down the differences between visual migraine aura, scotoma, and blurred vision, so you can better understand what your eyes and brain may be telling you.You’ll learn:💡 How to recognize the typical features of a visual migraine aura, including one surprisingly useful clue💡 What a

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18:44

When Grief Hurts Physically: Understanding the...

Migraine Heroes ·

2026/08/31

Grief is emotional, but it can also be deeply physical. Changes in sleep, stress, appetite, energy, and nervous system activity may all influence the way migraine shows up in your body.In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast, host Diane Ducarme explores why loss can affect far more than your mood, and why your brain and body may need time to adapt to a reality that has suddenly changed.You’ll discover:💡 Why grief can affect your entire nervous system and potentially change your migraine

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15:41

Rebound Headache: When Migraine Medication Starts...

Migraine Heroes ·

2026/08/26

When the medication you rely on for relief starts being followed by more and more headaches, it can feel confusing and frustrating.In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast, host Diane Ducarme explores rebound headache, also known as medication-overuse headache, and why frequent treatment can sometimes begin feeding the migraine cycle instead of calming it.You’ll discover:💡 How to recognize when frequent migraine medication may be contributing to increasingly frequent headaches💡 Why rebound

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20:46

Exercise for Migraine: When It Helps and When It...

Migraine Heroes ·

2026/08/24

Exercise can be one of the most helpful tools for migraine prevention, but when your body is already under strain, the wrong intensity can sometimes push you toward an attack.In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast, Diane Ducarme explores why movement can both support and challenge a migraine-sensitive nervous system, and how to find the level of exercise that works with your body rather than against it.You’ll discover:💡 Why regular movement may help reduce migraine frequency, even if some

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15:55

Why Recovery Days Matter as Much as Productive Days

Migraine Heroes ·

2026/08/19

What if recovery is not time lost, but part of what helps your migraine system regain stability?In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast, host Diane Ducarme explores why the end of head pain does not always mean the migraine attack is fully over — and why your body may still need time to recover.You’ll learn:💡 Why post-migraine recovery is biological, not imaginary💡 How cycling between intense productivity and complete exhaustion may destabilize a sensitive migraine system💡 How to make recovery

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16:34

Bloating and Migraine: Coincidence or Clue?

Migraine Heroes ·

2026/08/17

What if your bloating isn’t separate from your migraine—but part of the same pattern?In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast, host Diane Ducarme explores the connection between digestive symptoms and migraine, and why the answer may go far beyond simply blaming certain foods.You’ll learn:💡 Why bloating and migraine may show up together💡 How your nervous system, digestion, hormones, and migraine pathways may be connected💡 How to tell whether bloating is random, treatment-related, or a useful

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19:12

From Episodic to Chronic Migraine: The 8 Quiet Signs...

Migraine Heroes ·

2026/08/12

What if your migraine pattern is becoming more frequent before you even realize it?In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast, host Diane Ducarme explores eight subtle signs that episodic migraine may be moving toward a more chronic pattern—from mild headache days and longer recovery periods to increasing sensitivity and more frequent medication use.You’ll discover:💡 How to recognize the early signs that your migraine pattern may be changing💡 Why mild symptoms and recovery days can reveal more

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15:40

When You Can’t Find the Words: Migraine, Brain Fog,...

Migraine Heroes ·

2026/08/10

Have you ever known exactly what you wanted to say, but suddenly could not find the words?In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast, host Diane Ducarme explores why migraine can disrupt language, memory, and mental clarity. We look at the difference between common migraine brain fog and a possible speech or language aura, including the warning signs that should never be ignored.You’ll discover:🧠 Why familiar words can suddenly feel unreachable during a migraine🧠 How to distinguish cognitive

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