HeadWise

Explore the concept and benefits of self-care for people with headache and migraine disorders. Discuss the guilt associated with taking time for oneself and the importance of finding a balance. Learn how self-care impacts not only individuals but also those around them. Prioritize self-care, maintain hope, and seek treatment for depression if necessary.

The December 2023 HeadWise News Episode is here! Which migraine medication was just shown to be effective in preventing menstrually related migraine? Can we use Ubrelvy to stop a migraine attack before it even starts? What is the latest on the use of Nerivio in adolescents with migraine? Are some genetic variants protective against migraine? Tune in as Lindsay Weitzel, PhD asks headache specialist and clinical trials expert Tim Smith, MD to give his insight on all this new data.

HeadWise Episode 155: A New Voice in Migraine Advocacy "Within (the migraine community) I noticed there was a need for a voice that had not been heard before...I thought maybe my voice would help." Kelsey Feng is a dedicated migraine and chronic disease advocate who educates and builds community through Kelsey's Migraine on Instagram. Don't miss this episode where Lindsay Weitzel, PhD hears Kelsey's journey, what Kelsey felt was missing, and what motivated Kelsey to become so dedicated to migraine advocacy.

In this Headwise News Episode, Lindsay Weitzel, Ph.D., talks to headache specialist and clinical trial expert Tim Smith, MD, about three new medication announcements plus an exciting new study linking genetic, hormone, and circadian data to both cluster headache and migraine. Get your first podcast episode mixed for free at Resonate Recordings with this link: bit.ly/PodcastNHF

A new paper was just published that found an inverse association between fiber intake and the occurrence of migraine and other severe headache. In this week's episode of HeadWise Lindsay Weitzel, Ph.D. asks Board Certified Neurologist Amelia Barrett, MD, why fiber intake might help migraine and other severe headache disorders. Dr. Barrett also gives practical advice on how to increase our fiber intake. Get your first podcast episode mixed for free at Resonate Recordings with this link: bit.ly/PodcastNHF

"There is no shame in needing to take preventive meds...I recognize how it improves my quality of life." -Cannon Tekstar Hodge Cannon Tekstar Hodge's career in the fashion industry was derailed by a triple migraine diagnosis of Vestibular Migraine, Sinus Migraine, and Migraine with Unilateral Motor Symptoms (MUMS). Cannon is now a super migraine advocate. She uses her background and social media influence to educate people about migraine. Meet Cannon, and learn about the little-known diagnosis of MUMS. Tune in for the latest episode of HeadWise with Dr. Lindsay Weitzel and Cannon Tekstar Hodge. Get your first podcast episode mixed for free at Resonate Recordings with this link: bit.ly/PodcastNHF

Cluster Headache and Clusterbusters Don't miss Dr. Lindsay Weitzel's discussion with Bob Wold, the Founder and Executive Director of Clusterbusters, a nonprofit dedicated to researching and curing cluster headache while advocating to improve the lives of those suffering from this condition. #HeadWise #clusterheadacheawareness #Clusterbusters #MigraineNation Get your first podcast episode mixed for free at Resonate Recordings with this link: bit.ly/PodcastNHF

Don't miss this episode of HeadWise to celebrate International Women's Day. Dr. Lindsay Weitzel talks with Samantha Aquino, an active duty U.S. service member and Marine Corps combat veteran who served four deployments, including two tours in Afghanistan. She was among the first women to graduate from armored crewman tank school, becoming one of the first women tank commanders in U.S. history! In 2012, Samantha was serving in Afghanistan when she suffered a severe concussion. After the injury, she began experiencing regular, debilitating migraine attacks. Please tune in to hear her story! Get your first podcast episode mixed for free at Resonate Recordings with this link: bit.ly/PodcastNHF

Is "brain fog" one of your migraine symptoms? Now we have data on this frustrating phenomenon. Tune in to this week's episode of HeadWise as Lindsay Weitzel, Phd chats with one of our favorite guests: Dawn Buse, PhD, psychologist specializing in headache, about new data from two separate studies (MiCOAS and CaMEO-I) on migraine, brain fog, and cognitive impairment. Are we even aware of how much we minimize these symptoms? Do we experience stigma related to cognitive impairment? What can we do about it?

Is "brain fog" one of your migraine symptoms? Tune in to this week's episode of HeadWise as Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, chats with one of our favorite guests: Dawn Buse, PhD, psychologist specializing in headache, about new data from two separate studies (MiCOAS and CaMEO-I) on migraine, brain fog, and cognitive impairment. As we discuss we reflect on how much we minimize these symptoms, whether or not we experience stigma related to cognitive impairment, and what we can do about it.