The Limits of Mind Body Medicine for Migraine

What are the limits of mind-body approaches in managing migraine? In this episode of HeadWise, Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, talks with Elizabeth Seng, PhD, Associate Professor of Psychology and expert in headache psychology, about the promises and pitfalls of behavioral strategies for migraine. Together, they explore: - Why lifestyle and psychological techniques can help but don’t “cure” migraine - How misconceptions fuel stigma and self-blame for people living with migraine - The role of psychology in supporting effective treatment without dismissing migraine as “all in your head” - Practical insights for patients, caregivers, and clinicians to provide support without judgment Lindsay Weitzel and Elizabeth Seng discuss how stress, behavior, and biology intersect—and why it’s essential to move away from blame and toward understanding.