HeadWise

Can you treat migraine while breastfeeding? What medications are safe? In this episode of HeadWise, Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, talks with headache specialist Susan Hutchinson, MD, to break down safe treatment options, when migraine might return postpartum, and whether “pump and dump” is really necessary.

Lindsay Weitzel, PhD and headache specialist Susan Hutchinson, MD explore everything you need to know about menstrual migraine. From understanding hormonal triggers to affordable treatment strategies like anti-inflammatories and magnesium, they share expert insights to help you take control. Whether you experience migraine attacks only during your period or throughout the month, this episode offer...

In this episode of HeadWise, Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, sits down with headache specialist Susan Hutchinson, MD, to discuss managing migraine during pregnancy. Learn about safe treatments, medication options, and strategies to ensure both you and your baby stay healthy.

Puberty is tough, but adding migraine can make it even harder. Join Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, and Dawn Buse, PhD, as they discuss how teens can navigate migraine’s impact on school, friendships, and emotions.

Raising a child with migraine can be challenging, but you’re not alone. In this episode of HeadWise, Lindsay Weitzel,PhD sits down with Dr. Maya Marzouk, a psychologist specializing in headache care, to discuss practical strategies for supporting children living with migraine. Learn how to balance school, social activities, and self-care while addressing your child’s emotional needs. Dr. Marzouk a...

Are your migraine attacks triggered by hormonal changes like your menstrual cycle or menopause? In this episode of HeadWise, Dr. Lindsay Weitzel sits down with Dr. Amelia Barrett, a board-certified neurologist and creator of the Migraine Relief Code, to explore non-hormonal strategies for managing hormonally-triggered migraine. Learn about: ✅ Dietary solutions, including soy ✅ How stress and DHE...

The Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalalgias are a subgroup of rare headaches that involve severe unilateral head pain and other symptoms related to the autonomic nervous system. What is different about this rare group of headaches? What do they have in common? How are they treated? In our latest episode of HeadWise host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD asks headache specialist Deena Kuruvilla, MD to explain this my...

Migraine and chronic illness can often lead to isolation and loneliness. Did you know that some people even experience feelings of shame and self-blame when isolated due to their illness? In this episode of HeadWise, host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, talks with Clinical Health Psychologist Melissa Geraghty, PsyD, about how to avoid pain-related isolation and loneliness, and the negative effects they can...

Are you or someone you know looking for non-medication ways to manage migraine? Dr. Lindsay Weitzel and Dr. Amelia Barrett, discuss the effective alternatives to medication that can make a difference, including: Magnesium for migraine: Why this supplement is so effective for both prevention and acute treatment. Omega-3-rich diet: Learn how dietary changes can cut headache days in half. Better slee...

Join Dr. Lindsay Weitzel and guest Dr. Susan Hutchinson as they discuss the latest research in headache and migraine care. From pediatric treatment preferences to the impact of migraine aura on daily life, and new insights into neck pain and cluster headache, this episode covers it all. Tune in! #MigraineAwareness #HeadacheNews #MigraineResearch #HeadWise #ClusterHeadache You can find previous epi...

We’ve hit 200 episodes! To celebrate this milestone, we’re thrilled to welcome the amazing Dr. Dawn Buse back to the podcast. In this special episode, Dr. Buse shares what she believes are the top three things all women living with migraine should know. From understanding that migraine is a genetic neurologic disease (and not your fault), to the importance of open communication with your doctor, a...

Why are people with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and other connective tissue disorders at greater risk for migraine and other headaches disorders? In this episode, Dr. Lindsay Weitzel and Dr. Vincent Martin dive deep into the link between EDS and chronic headache, explaining how EDS affects the body and increases headache frequency and severity. Learn whether EDS is diagnosed clinically or through...

Approximately 40 million people or one in four households includes someone with migraine disease, and 85% of people with the disease are women. Despite the prevalence of the disease, lack of education and awareness often leads to stigma and bias, especially in the workplace. Dr. Lindsay Burgarello Weitzel is joined by Sarah Shepard, Executive Director of Migraine at Work to discuss the challenges...

In this week's episode of HeadWise, Dr. Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Seng, an expert in headache psychology, to explore Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Migraine (MBCT-M). Discover how mindfulness can significantly reduce migraine-related disability and improve your quality of life! Tune in to learn about: The basics of MBCT-M and how it differs from other therapies, r...

In this episode of Headwise host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD interviews author and Professor of Sociology Joanna Kempner, PhD about her newly released book: Psychedelic Outlaws: The Movement Revolutionizing Modern Medicine. Listen in as Dr. Kempner explains what people with all sorts of pain and invisible illness can learn from her account of a group of patients with cluster headache who became their own...

Botox is not indicated for use in pregnancy. This puts many women who are prescribed Botox for chronic migraine in a difficult position when it comes time for them to start a family. Data has just been reported from the Botox registry on women who were exposed to Botox during pregnancy and the maternal and fetal outcomes. Dr. Lindsay Weitzel and Dr. Tim Smith discuss the results and what it means...

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 g...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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 sympto...

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. • T...

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!

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 wit...