Talking Head Pain

Advocating Online and on the Hill: A Conversation with Kelsey Feng Today on Talking Head Pain, Joe is joined by Kelsey Feng, a migraine advocate and creator of the social media page, Kelsey’s Migraine. Through their work online and advocacy efforts like Headache on the Hill, Kelsey aims to end the stigma of migraine within the LGBTQ+ and East Asian communities. Join Joe and Kelsey as they discuss...

In this episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe is joined by Dr. Jono Taves, a physical therapist specializing in the treatment of headache and migraine at the Novera Headache Center. Through his work at the center, his TikTok videos, and podcast, Dr. Taves inspires and educates the migraine community. Join Joe and Dr. Taves as they discuss the neck’s connection to migraine, advice for those nervous abo...

Today on Talking Head Pain, Joe is joined by Alan Kaplan, Founder of NDPHaware. Alan lives with New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH) and started the organization to build community and advance research. Join Joe and Alan as they discuss NDHP, online support groups, and the emergence of psychedelics. Among the highlights in this episode: 01:20- Joe kicks off the episode by asking Alan Kaplan to tel...

On today’s episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe is joined by Alicia Wolf, creator of the Instagram account, “The Dizzy Cook” and author of “The Mediterranean Migraine Diet: A Science-Based Roadmap to Control Symptoms and Transform Brain Health.” Join Joe and Alicia in part two of their interview where they discuss the recipe for happiness, international cuisine, and meals with special meaning. Among...

On today’s episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe is joined by Alicia Wolf, creator of the Instagram account, “The Dizzy Cook” and author of “The Mediterranean Migraine Diet: A Science-Based Roadmap to Control Symptoms and Transform Brain Health.” In part 1 of their interview, Joe and Alicia discuss getting diagnosed, the impact vestibular migraine has on relationships, and Alicia’s journey to becoming...

On this episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe is joined by Erica Carrasco, the founder of Achy Smile. Erica is a small business owner who creates migraine awareness apparel and merchandise, a great tool to advocate for chronic illness. Join Joe and Erica as they discuss creating Achy Smile, Erica’s experience with physical therapy, and the pressures of trying to stick to a strict diet. Among the highl...

This week on Talking Head Pain, Joe is joined by Kathy O’Shea, author of "So Much More Than a Headache: Understanding Migraine Through Literature.” In her book, Kathy delves into the pieces of literature that capture what it’s like to live with migraine. Join Joe and Kathy as they discuss migraine in unexpected pieces, migraine as a literary tool, and the works that represent migraine poorly. Amon...

In the second part of our look back at 2022, we hear previous guests talk about topics such as mental health, social media, and being a guest on Jeopardy while having vestibular migraine. Among the highlights in this episode: 00:24- Dr. Nicole Rosendale talks about research looking into migraine and trauma in the LGBTQ+ community 2:49- Shruti tells Joe about the effect migraine has had on her ment...

On this very special episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe walks us through a few of the standout moments from the past year of incredible conversations with health care providers, migraine patients, and chronic illness advocates. With more than 50 episodes released in 2022, this was a memorable year to be a part of the Talking Head Pain community. Thank you for being a member of this fantastic networ...

On this episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe is joined by Emily Klein, Professor of Education at Montclair State University, a migraine patient, and activist. Emily has lived with migraine for many years, and her patient journey echoes the experiences of many. From parenting with migraine to worrying about job performance, her story is one of perseverance and strength. Join Joe and Emily as they disc...

On this episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe is on location at the European Headache Congress in Vienna, Austria talking with Dr. Messoud Ashina, Professor of Neurology at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, and the Director of the Human Migraine Research Unit at the Danish Headache Center and Department of Neurology, Rigshospitalet Glostrup. Join Joe and Dr. Ashina as they discuss the interictal...

On this episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe is on location at the European Headache Congress in Vienna, Austria talking with Dr. Brad Torphy, Managing Director of the Chicago Headache Center and Research Institute. Join Joe and Dr. Torphy as they discuss global access challenges and the need for more research on combination therapy. Among the highlights in this episode:  00:35- Joe introduces his gu...

On this episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe is on location at the European Headache Congress in Vienna, Austria talking with Dr. Dimos Mitsikostas, Professor of Neurology at the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens.  Join Joe and Dr. Mitsikostas as they discuss his research on the nocebo effect.  Among the highlights in this episode:  00:36- Joe introduces his guest, Dr. Mitsikostas, who...

On this episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe is joined by Elena Ruiz de la Torre, Executive Director for the European Migraine and Headache Alliance (EMHA). Listen as Elena tells Joe about her career in migraine advocacy, what the EMHA does, and how she is working with European advocates to reduce migraine stigma. Among the highlights in this episode: 00:45- Joe introduces Elena Ruiz de la Torre, who...

This week on Talking Head Pain, Joe is joined by CarmenRose Fiallo, a migraine patient and advocate who documents her migraine journey on social media, showcasing the realities of living with a chronic disease. Join Joe and CarmenRose as they discuss traumatic brain injuries, tips for injection days, and when to break up with your health care team  Among the highlights in this episode: 01:10- Joe...

On this episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe is delayed at the airport. As he waits for his flight, Joe decided to connect with the community and share some tips for traveling with migraine. Among the highlights in this episode: 00:37- Joe shares his first tip for traveling with migraine, communicate with your neurologist, headache specialist, or primary care provider 01:18- Tip number two, get a sta...

In this episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe is joined by migraine advocate Candace Camper. Candace is the creator of an Instagram account that documents her migraine journey, as well as the ways in which her service dog, Clea, helps her manage migraine and seizures. Listen as Joe and Candace discuss step therapy, getting prescribed injections, and how Clea plays a role in her health. Among the highl...

On this episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe is on location at the American Headache Society’s Scottsdale Headache Symposium talking to Annika Ehrlich, a nurse practitioner at the University of California, San Francisco Headache Center. Join Joe and Annika as they discuss her history in migraine care and the exciting topics they’re hearing about at the symposium. Among the highlights in this episode:...

On this episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe is on location at the American Headache Society’s Scottsdale Headache Symposium talking to Dr. Liza Smirnoff, a headache specialist at the University of Miami. Join Joe and Dr. Smirnoff as they discuss the importance of care of migraine in pregnant women and those going through gender affirming care, as well as the work she and her peers are doing in reduc...

On this episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe is on location at the American Headache Society’s Scottsdale Headache Symposium talking to Dr. Sarah Bobker, a headache medicine specialist who works at the University of California, San Francisco and is the Associate Editor for the American Headache Society’s journal, Headache . Join Joe and Dr. Bobker as they discuss the growth of headache medicine fello...

On this episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe is on location at the American Headache Society’s Scottsdale Headache Symposium with Dr. Adelene Jann, a headache specialist and licensed acupuncturist. They discuss how acupuncture can be used for migraine patients. Among the highlights in this episode: 00:34- Joe introduces his guest, headache specialist and licensed acupuncturist Dr. Adelene Jann 00:55-...

On this episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe is on location at the American Headache Society’s Scottsdale Headache Symposium talking to Dr. Lauren Natbony, a headache specialist who tells Joe about the connection between autonomic disorders, like postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and migraine. Among the highlights in this episode: 00:37- Joe introduces his...

On this episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe is on location at the American Headache Society’s Scottsdale Headache Symposium talking to Dr. Matthew Robbins, a neurologist and headache specialist. He is presenting on the relationship between migraine and COVID. Among the highlights in this episode: 00:24- Joe introduces Dr. Matthew Robbins, a neurologist presenting at the American Headache Society 01:...

Today on Talking Head Pain, Joe is on location at the American Headache Society’s Scottsdale Headache Symposium talking to Dr. Jennifer Robblee, a neurologist focusing on migraine and headache disorders. Dr. Robblee, a member of the Refractory, Inpatient, and Emergency Care (RIEC)   specialty interest group, is researching effective ways to treat status migrainosus (or a headache that doesn’t resp...

Today on Talking Head Pain, Joe is on location at the American Headache Society’s Scottsdale Headache Symposium. He is talking to Dr. Vincent Martin, who is presenting on Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and  its effect on people living with migraine.    Among the highlights in this episode: 00:30- Joe introduces Dr. Vincent Martin, a speaker at the American Headache Society conference in Scottsdale, Arizon...