In this episode of #HeadWise, host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, talks with Melissa Geraghty, PsyD, a licensed clinical health psychologist and Director of Mental Health and Support at the US Pain Foundation, about the rising issue of Imposter Syndrome in Chronic Pain and Illness. They discuss what imposter syndrome looks like for those with chronic conditions, how it relates to experiences like medical gaslighting, and the impact of invisible illnesses on self-worth. Dr. Geraghty shares practical strat...
Sep 05, 2024•10 min•Ep. 196
In this episode, host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, sits down with headache medicine specialist Fred Cohen, MD, and dives into a new topic: GLP-1 agonists. These medications, known for treating diabetes and promoting weight loss, may have unexpected benefits for those with migraine disease and headache disorders. Join us as they discuss how these medications might influence pain pathways and what it means for the headache and migraine community. Whether you’re curious about new treatments, weight loss, ...
Aug 28, 2024•16 min•Ep. 195
What is the difference between a food sensitivity, food allergy, and a migraine trigger? What are some of the best (and newest) ways to determine what foods could be making our migraine or other head pain worse? How do we do about an elimination diet? Tune in to this week's episode of HeadWise as Lindsay Weitzel, PhD discusses these issues with board certified neurologist Amelia Barrett, MD.
Aug 28, 2024•19 min•Ep. 194
Trigeminal neuralgia is described as a sharp, shooting, disabling pain. Who gets it and why? What can be done about it? Does the pain of trigeminal neuralgia usually improve? Tune in to this episode of HeadWise as host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD asks headache specialist Deena Kuruvilla, MD to answer all the pertinent questions about this disorder. For more information about Deena Kuruvilla, MD: Westport Headache institute www.westportheadache.com Instagram @westportheadache
Aug 14, 2024•16 min•Ep. 193
What is leaky gut and what does it have to do with migraine? Is there evidence that taking probiotics/prebiotics can decrease the severity of our migraine disease? In this week's episode of HeadWise Lindsay Weitzel, PhD asks board certified neurologist Dr. Amelia Barret, MD all about the possible relationship between leaky gut and migraine and what we can do about it.
Aug 07, 2024•10 min•Ep. 192
Have you heard of functional neurological disorder or FND? FND can be a confusing, controversial, even triggering topic for many of us in the migraine and headache community - particularly those of us who have been exposed to a lot of stigma and medical gaslighting. It can seem like another way of telling us that our symptoms are "all in our head". FND refers to motor, sensory, or cognitive symptoms caused by an abnormality in how the nervous system functions. It is a dysfunction of the nervous ...
Jul 31, 2024•32 min•Ep. 191
In this month's episode of HeadWise News, host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD discusses the latest published research topics with headache specialist Tim Smith, MD including: • What factors predict peak migraine severity? • Mom's migraine and mental health and how it might impact their kids' migraine - not the same link as was previously assumed. • Difficulties with multisensory integration in migraine. • Trends in breastfeeding for women with migraine. You can find links to the studies on our website hea...
Jul 31, 2024•16 min•Ep. 190
Host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, and board certified neurologist Amelia Barrett, MD, discuss what supplements are known to help migraine. They explain why they work, the recommended dosage, and safety concerns. Tune in!
Jul 11, 2024•20 min•Ep. 189
Have you heard the term "Complex Migraine"? Did you know that it is not an actual diagnosis in the ICHD-3? In this episode of HeadWise, host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD asks headache specialist Fred Cohen, MD to explain why some people are being diagnosed with "Complex Migraine" and discusses some of the migraine aura phenomena like weakness, paralysis, and difficulty speaking that sometimes presents with this diagnosis.
Jul 03, 2024•19 min•Ep. 188
What is Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase-Activating Polypeptide, also known as PACAP, and how does it affect migraine? Host Lindsay Weitzel discusses PACAP and its relationship with migraine with Professor of Molecular Physiology, Biophysics, and Neurology, Andrew Russo.
Jun 20, 2024•25 min•Ep. 187
Have you ever felt like you might be experiencing burnout from migraine disease or another headache disorder? In this week's episode of #HeadWise Lindsay Weitzel, PhD talks to pain psychologist Dawn Buse, PhD about burnout related to migraine and other headache diseases. Chronic pain, stigma, missed work, insurance, doctor's appointments, etc can get to us all. How do we know the difference between burnout and depression? What can we do to overcome migraine and chronic pain burnout?
Jun 12, 2024•24 min•Ep. 186
Why is everyone talking about the vagus nerve? What does it do? How is it related to migraine and cluster headache? Is it related to other types of chronic pain? Tune in to this episode of #HeadWise as host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD asks headache specialist Shin Beh, MD to explain to us the mysteries of the vagus nerve. Learn more about Shin Beh, MD: https://www.vestibularmd.com/home
Jun 07, 2024•25 min•Ep. 185
In this episode of HeadWise host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD asks headache psychologist Dawn Buse, PhD, about information from her impactful acceptance speech for the Women's Health Science Award from the American Headache Society titled "Caring for Women with Migraine Benefits Everyone". Listen in as Dr. Buse presents data from her extensive research career to illustrate the "ripple effect" it has on families and society when we focus on helping women who are affected by migraine.
May 15, 2024•32 min•Ep. 184
Host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, asks headache specialist Vince Martin, MD, to address the questions from our audience members after our recent episode titled: Fibromyalgia as a Migraine Comorbidity. Why do we get cognitive dysfunction? How should we start exercising? What is dry needling and who does it? What do we do about the fatigue? What medications should we ask our provider about and more. Tune in!
May 11, 2024•21 min•Ep. 183
Tune in to this month's HeadWise News episode with host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD and headache specialist Tim Smith, MD, as they discuss the latest in headache and migraine research. Ever wonder what type of exercise is best for migraine? Can CGRP monoclonal antibodies affect blood pressure in some people? Is there a difference between right sided and left sided migraine? Find answers to these questions and more!
May 03, 2024•21 min•Ep. 181
Learn about the distinct symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and treatment options for vestibular migraine. Gain useful insights into its differentiation from other vestibular disorders like Meniere's disease and BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo). This episode explores the common misdiagnoses, triggers, and the hopeful outlook for managing vestibular migraine effectively.
May 03, 2024•20 min•Ep. 180
Join Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, and Dawn Buse, PhD, for a discussion on the relationship between migraine and depression. They explore how these conditions often coexist, sharing practical tips for managing symptoms.
May 03, 2024•39 min•Ep. 182
Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, and Dawn Buse, PhD, explore practical strategies for managing anxiety. They discuss importance of recognizing the distinction between occasional bouts of anxiety and the presence of an anxiety disorder that requires professional intervention. They also highlight various effective methods for managing anxiety, including relaxation techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy, and medication when necessary. This discussion serves as a reminder that it's okay to ask for help and t...
Apr 05, 2024•24 min
Can MSG actually cause a headache or migraine attack? Lindsay Weitzel, PhD talks with headache specialist Fred Cohen, MD about what MSG is and how it can affect our headache disorders and migraine disease. They discuss what foods it can be found in, the history of why people worry about MSG, and more.
Apr 04, 2024•15 min•Ep. 178
Can some of the new smart devices on the market actually help us improve the severity of our migraine disease? Tune in to this week's episode of HeadWise as Lindsay Weitzel, PhD asks board certified neurologist Amelia Barrett, MD to explain how using smart devices to track things like our heart rate variability and sleep patterns can help give us the upper hand against migraine. Once we start tracking these parameters what can we do to improve them? Dr. Barrett tells us how she guides her patien...
Mar 15, 2024•12 min•Ep. 177
In this episode, Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, talks with headache specialist Fred Cohen, MD, about how sleep and migraine relate to each other. They discuss and answer: What is Painsomnia? Do we need sleep in order for our migraine disease to improve? What can we do to improve our sleep when we have migraine? What sleep disorders are associated with migraine? Who can help us with all this?
Mar 15, 2024•25 min•Ep. 176
In this month's HeadWise news episode host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD goes over the latest headache-related research findings with headache specialist Tim Smith, MD. Is screen time really related to headache in kids? What's the latest on the relationship between caffeine and migraine? Are we any closer to predicting who will and will not respond to anti-CGRP monoclonal antibody medications? Are migraine and hot flashes related to stroke risk in women? Tune in!
Mar 01, 2024•13 min•Ep. 175
How can people with chronic migraine or other debilitating headache conditions benefit from a pain psychologist? In this week's episode of HeadWise, Lindsay Weitzel, PhD asks Dawn Buse, PhD, pain psychologist specializing in headache, to lift the veil on some of the services provided by pain psychologists and how they are proven to help us with our migraine and other headache disorders.
Feb 23, 2024•37 min•Ep. 174
What is Migraine Chronification and why should we be paying close attention to this? In this episode of #HeadWise Lindsay Weitzel, PhD asks board certified neurologist Amelia Barrett, MD all about how and why our migraine attacks become more frequent if they are not well controlled. Did you know there are actual structural changes in our brains as we progress from episodic to chronic migraine? Tune in!
Feb 16, 2024•14 min•Ep. 173
What is migraine aura without headache, also known as silent migraine? Silent migraine presents with migraine symptoms such visual, speech, or sensory disturbances, but is not accompanied by headache. Tune in to this episode of #HeadWise as host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD covers all things silent migraine with headache specialist Hope O'Brien, MD and answer questions like: - How is silent migraine diagnosed? - Is the aura always visual during a silent migraine attack? - Can it be debilitating even tho...
Feb 09, 2024•8 min•Ep. 172
Did you know that up to 30% of people with migraine also have fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a disorder known to cause pain throughout the body, fatigue, and issues with sleep, memory, and mood. Tune in to this week's episode of HeadWise as host Lindsay Weitzel, Phd asks headache specialist Vince Martin, MD why these two disorders occur together, how best to treat them, which doctors to see, and more.
Feb 02, 2024•14 min•Ep. 171
Have you ever been told you should not use oral contraceptives because you have migraine? Are you frustrated because you need oral contraceptives for medical reasons but you are concerned about the stroke risk associated with estrogen in women who have a history of migraine? Tune in to this episode of HeadWise as host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD asks headache specialist Hope O'Brien, MD to address all the difficult and controversial dilemmas surrounding oral contraceptives and migraine.
Jan 26, 2024•16 min•Ep. 170
Tune in to learn the answers to these questions from the brand new studies presented in this month's episode of HeadWise News with host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD and headache specialist Tim Smith, MD. • Do you experience pain, photosensitivity, redness, or other eye symptoms with your migraine attacks and find it hard to believe that nothing is physically occurring in your eye? A recent study found some interesting changes in the eye during a migraine attack. • What is the long-term effectiveness of ...
Jan 19, 2024•19 min•Ep. 169
The National Headache Foundation presents the second episode of Heads Up. Dr. Lindsay Weitzel interviews Dr. Robert Shapiro about Headache on the Hill.
Jan 05, 2024•8 min•Ep. 2
Episode 168: Parenting with Migraine is a challenge particularly during the holidays with so many triggers, busy schedules, and family gatherings. Marina Medved-Lentini is the founder of the blog and social media group Parenting with Migraine. Listen in as we learn about her tips for parenting through migraine attacks and for taking care of children who have migraine. Follow Marina! Website: https://parentingwithmigraine.com Instagram: http://tinyurl.com/yyzesz45
Dec 22, 2023•24 min•Ep. 168
