Do you discuss the true impact that migraine has on your life with your healthcare provider? In this week's episode of HeadWise Lindsay Weitzel, PhD discusses recent data from the OVERCOME study with one of the study's authors: headache specialist Bert Vargas, MD. This recently published data shows that many of us are not discussing the true impact of our migraine disease with our healthcare providers, and this may have an effect on our treatment plans. Listen in for this discussion on how we mi...
Dec 21, 2023•27 min•Ep. 160
In this week's episode of HeadWise, Dawn Buse, PhD and Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, discuss the topic of suicide ideation, migraine, and headache disorders. - What types of thoughts and signs should we be on the lookout for in ourselves and others? - What are the positive protective factors that we can build into our lives - What are some of the factors that put our community most at risk? Plus some of the ways to get help and support. Please remember the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is always available...
Dec 21, 2023•24 min•Ep. 162
Ketamine, it's a controversial topic, but we hear about it in the migraine community when someone is intractable and not responding to other medications. Lindsay Weitzel, PhD asks headache specialist Fred Cohen, MD all about why ketamine is so controversial, how it works, what the side effects are, how it is administered, to whom, and why.
Dec 21, 2023•19 min•Ep. 163
Cat Charrett-Dykes is a migraine advocate extraordinaire, and she has the purple hair to prove it. Cat is the Founder and President of Chronic Migraine Awareness, Inc., also known as CMA. Social support has played a big role for Cat both in helping her through her personal chronic migraine history, and in how she reaches out to help others through CMA. Learn about how Cat's advocacy has helped her heal, and also helped so many others.
Dec 21, 2023•25 min•Ep. 164
This month's HeadWise News episode has lots of new headache and migraine data! • Is there an association between "growing pains" in childhood and future migraine? • Are certain people with migraine at higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease? • What new genetic associations have been found in cluster headache? • Does cortical spreading depolarization cause migraine? • Should certain people wait longer before giving up on CGRP medications?
Dec 21, 2023•27 min•Ep. 165
We have a new episode of HeadWise out now! In this August News Episode, Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, and Headache Specialist Dr. Tim Smith, MD, discuss new data related to: · Treatment for people with either NDPH or "persistent post-traumatic headache." · Children in families with familial hemiplegic migraine. · The effect of monoclonal antibody treatments for migraine on symptoms of "visual hypersensitivity." · Differences in hormone levels between people with and without migraine....
Dec 21, 2023•20 min•Ep. 161
As a person with migraine or other headache disorder do you feel that you have to try so hard to keep up with work, family life, and all the "need to do" things in life that self-care feels almost self-indulgent? Is it even worse if you are taking care of sick family members? Do you think people will judge you if you miss work or school and then take part in "self-care"? Tune in to this week's episode of HeadWise as Lindsay Weitzel, PhD talks with headache psychologist Dawn Buse, PhD about self-...
Dec 15, 2023•25 min•Ep. 167
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.
Dec 12, 2023•20 min•Ep. 166
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 migrai...
Nov 28, 2023•28 min•Season 3Ep. 12
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
Sep 12, 2023•23 min•Ep. 153
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/Po...
Sep 09, 2023•17 min•Ep. 154
"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 o...
Sep 09, 2023•29 min•Ep. 152
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
Sep 08, 2023•33 min•Ep. 151
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, s...
Sep 08, 2023•12 min•Ep. 150
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 ab...
Jul 17, 2023•30 min•Ep. 159
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.
Jul 17, 2023•30 min•Ep. 159
Is it safe to take ubrogepant and atogepant together? What is Pulmatrix? What's new in cluster headache? What are the latest MRI findings in migraine? Are migraine triggers as numerous and as important as we think? Hear the latest headache medical updates from Lindsay Weitzel, Ph.D., and headache specialist Tim Smith, MD, in this month's HeadWise Medical News Update Episode. Get your first podcast episode mixed for free at Resonate Recordings with this link: bit.ly/PodcastNHF
Mar 16, 2023•26 min•Ep. 149
Super talented singer/songwriter Allie Sealey, who experiences migraine and has sung about its stigma, is helping us kick off our new season and new podcast name, HeadWise. Lindsay Weitzel, Ph.D., and Allie share their personal stories of living and working with migraine disease and their commitment to helping others. Get your first podcast episode mixed for free at Resonate Recordings with this link: bit.ly/PodcastNHF
Mar 13, 2023•17 min•Ep. 144
Did you develop Chronic Headache Post-COVID, or did your pre-existing headache disorder worsen after COVID? In this week's episode of HeadWise, Lindsay Weitzel, Ph.D., asks everything we've wanted to learn from headache specialist Shivang Joshi, MD. He is board-certified in neurology and headache medicine. Learn why and how this virus harms the nervous system. Get your first podcast episode mixed for free at Resonate Recordings with this link: bit.ly/PodcastNHF
Mar 08, 2023•24 min•Ep. 148
Veterans are disproportionately affected by headache disorders. Dr. Jason Sico, National Director of the VA Headache Centers of Excellence, talks to Lindsay Weitzel about Operation Brainstorm - a new initiative for veterans sponsored by the National Headache Foundation. Get your first podcast episode mixed for free at Resonate Recordings with this link: bit.ly/PodcastNHF
Mar 08, 2023•28 min•Ep. 147
Have you heard of the Sinus Migraine Hypothesis? It is an emerging diagnosis put forth by leaders in the field of Otolaryngology. The complicated pathophysiology of migraine can create symptoms much like rhinosinusitis, even chronically. Lindsay Weitzel, PhD listens to Otolaryngologist and President of the Association of Migraine Disorders, Dr. Frederick Godley, MD, explain the symptoms and pathophysiology behind this new idea. Get your first podcast episode mixed for free at Resonate Recordings...
Mar 08, 2023•43 min•Ep. 146
Tension headache or migraine? What is tension headache anyway? Those of us in the headache advocacy community often ignore tension headache. It actually plays an important role in the headache field, and there are a lot of unanswered questions on this topic. In this week's episode of HeadWise, I ask neurologist and headache specialist Dr. Matthew Robbins, MD things like: Can tension headache become severe and/or chronic? Can Botox be used to treat tension headache? Does tension headache play a r...
Mar 01, 2023•26 min•Ep. 145
In this week's episode, our friend The Dizzy Cook, Alicia Wolf, shows us how to cook a yummy meal while telling us about her new book, what it is like having vestibular migraine, and how dietary changes are one of the tools she uses to control her symptoms. Read more about Alicia's recipes here: https://thedizzycook.com/ Alicia has a new cookbook called The Mediterranean Migraine Diet: A Science-Based Roadmap to Control Symptoms and Transform Brain Health.
Dec 21, 2022•40 min•Ep. 142
Lindsay Weitzel, Ph.D., talks to Dr. Tim Smith, MD, about some of the latest published studies related to headache. What new side effect has been linked to CGRP medications? What migraine symptom has been related to CGRP medication response? What types of exercise are best for migraine prevention? Is there a link between migraine and dementia? Tune in to find out.
Dec 16, 2022•31 min•Ep. 141
Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, talks with Julienne Verdi, Executive Director of Alliance for Headache Disorders Advocacy, a non-profit organization bringing headache advocates together. They discuss what the goals will be at Headache on the Hill (HOH) 2023. HOH is an annual event held in Washington, D.C. where volunteer advocates present Congress members. Julienne discusses why she advocates and goes over some HOH's past successes. Listen in for when and how to apply to advocate as part of this awesome e...
Nov 15, 2022•22 min•Ep. 139
In this episode of For Heads Sake, News Edition, Lindsay Weitzel, Ph.D. discusses all the latest headache and migraine-related data and publications with migraine clinical trials expert Tim Smith, MD. Tune in to hear them review the latest on COVID-related headache/NDPH, the relationship between migraine and BMI, NDPH in kids, characteristics of people with migraine who DO NOT have anxiety or depression, the latest on Vyepti, GammaCore and gastric stasis, and more.
Nov 10, 2022•23 min•Ep. 135
What Does My Gut Have to Do with My Migraine? In this episode of For Heads Sake, Lindsay Weitzel, Ph.D. hears the viewpoint of Trupti Gokani, MD, Board Certified Neurologist and Ayurvedic expert, about the gut-brain axis and how our GI system might be related to our migraine disease.
Nov 10, 2022•39 min•Ep. 136
On this headache and migraine news update we discuss new studies about; a new Phase I clinical trial of a vaccine for migraine, if there is there a relationship between migraine and atrial fibrillation, association between headache, COVID, and the COVID vaccine, exercise and migraine and if migraine could be related to cognitive impairment. Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, discusses the details behind a number of newly published headache/migraine studies and announcements with migraine clinical trials expe...
Nov 03, 2022•42 min•Ep. 138
The latest data from the largest study of migraine patients ever undertaken shows us that, yes- that stigma that you might assume is part of life, might actually be making you sicker and more disabled. We discuss migraine, stigma, and the consequences on our health. Listen in as Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, talks to two of the investigators, Robert Shapiro MD, PhD, and Dawn Buse, PhD, on the OVERCOME study who presented stigma data at the American Headache Society Meeting.
Oct 26, 2022•41 min•Ep. 137
What is Medical Gaslighting? If you have migraine or another chronic pain condition, chances are you have experienced medical gaslighting. Medical gaslighting can result in a form of medical trauma, and it can alter the manner in which we interact with the healthcare system. It can make you feel sicker, cause you to shut down, or to question yourself and the validity of your pain. It can also make you feel helpless or angry. In this week's episode of Heads UP Lindsay Weitzel, Ph.D. asks Melissa ...
Sep 29, 2022•25 min•Ep. 123
