Talking Head Pain

In this special episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe speaks with Dr. Eyal Maoz Halevy, a Frontiers Award recipient at the American Headache Society’s Scottsdale Headache Symposium. Dr. Eyal Maoz Halevy shares what he has found most impactful at the Symposium, and discusses his research on the role of physical activity as a vital sign (PAVS), revealing surprising insights about physical activity...

In this episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe Coe is joined by Kelly Gavigan Lorant, Director of Data Management and Analytics at GHLF, as they explore the findings from a recent patient-centered survey on migraine. Kelly also explains how GHLF's research registry, originally focused on rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions, has expanded to include a broader spectrum of chronic diseases, including...

In this episode of Talking Head Pain, Sarah is joined by Kellie, a staunch advocate for migraine and traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Kellie walks us through her journey of living with a TBI from when she was in college to now with the critical work she is doing to provide migraine educational resources to employers and employees via Migraine at Work. Listen in as Kellie bravely opens up about her...

In this episode of Talking Head Pain, Sarah is joined by Avi, who lives with migraine and other chronic illnesses. Through his migraine journey, Avi shares with us the difficulty he and his family encountered trying to get diagnosed. Avi also breaks down the challenges he faces navigating the health care system as a trans man and non-binary person. He shares his experiences of being misgendered an...

In this week’s episode of Talking Head Pain, Sarah is joined by Amanda, a migraine patient, advocate, stay-at-home parent, and educator living with multiple chronic health conditions. Join Sarah and Amanda as they dig into the ebbs and flows of being a parent living with chronic migraine, things we’ve learned from the migraine community, getting the confidence to advocate and speak up for ourselve...

In this week’s episode of Talking Head Pain, Sarah is joined by Bernadette, a migraine advocate, digital creator, and somatic-informed certified educator who runs a chronic illness Instagram account called “chronicaccounts.” Bernadette is a former classroom teacher who now focuses on educating and supporting others to understand their life with migraine disease better. Join Sarah and Bernadette as...

In this week’s episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe is joined by Dr. Nina Riggins, a board-certified neurologist who specializes in headache medicine and traumatic brain injury. The episode sheds lights on the intersection of migraine, weight management, and the impact of a new class of weight-loss drugs, GLP-1 agonists. Joe provides his own patient insight by sharing his personal experience with wei...

In this week’s episode of Talking Head Pain, Sarah is joined by Simar, a university student from Australia who lives with migraine and runs a migraine advocacy Instagram account called “studywithmigraine.” Join Sarah and Simar as they dive into navigating life as a university student living with migraine, the challenges of getting a migraine diagnosis as a woman of color, and the importance of fin...

In this episode of Talking Head Pain, Sarah welcomes back guest Shruti Shivaramakrishnan, a migraine and mental health advocate, to explore the complex relationship between chronic migraine, mental health, and navigating health care systems. Join Sarah and Shruti as they discuss the profound impact of migraine on mental health, and shed a light on the need for continued dialogue and support in the...

In this special episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe speaks with Dr. Kristyn Pocock, a headache fellow, who shares her insightful research on the impact of breast size on headache. The discussion also delves into how personal experiences can inspire significant research, such as her own experience with migraine and breastfeeding, sparking her study into this correlation. Contact Our Hosts: Joe Coe, D...

In this special episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe speaks with Dr. Barbara Nye, a Neurologist, Headache Specialist, and the Program Director for the Headache Fellowship at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. Recorded live at the American Headache Society’s (AHS) Annual Scientific Meeting in Austin, they discuss the latest trends and developments in headache research, including a focus on diversifyin...

In this special episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe speaks with Dr. Hida Nierenburg at the American Headache Society's meeting in Austin. Dr. Nierenburg sheds light on the transformative potential of recent therapies in managing head pain and migraine, along with her anticipation for future breakthroughs in treatment. She also provides insight into her role as a mentor for her first fellow. Contact...

In today's episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe delves into the personal journey of Marta Mrozek, a psychotherapy student who lives with migraine. Marta opens up about chronic migraine and her initial reluctance to accept her diagnosis. She also discusses the powerful realization about needing therapy and finding the right support system, which helped her navigate her condition. Join us, as we explor...

On this episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe chats with Rabia Kiani, a lifelong migraine patient. Rabia reflects on how her migraine attacks and ability to manage them have been significantly influenced by her access to various treatments across different periods of her life and geographic locations. Rabia also discusses her experiences with medication overuse, or 'rebound' headaches, due to frequent...

On this episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe is joined by Genevieve Pharand, a lawyer and a member of the Board of Directors of Migraine Quebec. Genevieve discusses her journey from her first migraine attack at the age of 10 to the debilitating chronic migraines she began to experience in her 40s. Genevieve discusses how her journey led her to become an advocate for fellow migraine sufferers. Tune in...

On this episode of Talking Head Pain, Sarah is joined by Judith Klausner, a migraine patient and an artist from Massachusetts with a love for small, intricate, and overlooked things. Judith’s experience of invisible disability and chronic pain plays an integral role in how she views the world and creates art. Her work has been featured in Harper’s magazine , Reader’s Digest , the Huffington Post ,...

On today’s episode of Talking Head Pain, Sarah is joined by chronic migraine patient D’Sena’ and Bailey, her service dog, who helps her with her chronic illnesses. D’Sena’ is also a single mother of a child with migraine attacks, and she shares with us how she supports him during these episodes. Join Sarah and D’Sena’ as they dig into topics such as caregiving, parenting, advocacy for children, se...

In this episode of Talking Head Pain, Sarah is joined by Kate Schwab, LCSW, a somatic therapist who also happens to live with migraine. Kate uses a client-centered approach to therapy, tailoring her treatment to each individual’s unique needs and goals. Kate integrates evidence-based techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and psychodynamic therapy to help her clients a...

In this special episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe is joined by his colleague Sarah Shaw, Senior Manager of BIPOC Community Outreach at the Global Healthy Living Foundation, to discuss an exciting update for Talking Head Pain: Sarah will be joining the podcast as a co-host. Join Joe and Sarah as they discuss the podcast’s new direction, and how they will continue to uplift the voices of the migrain...

In this episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe is joined by Dr. Nina Riggins, Director of the Headache and Traumatic Brain Injury Center at UC San Diego Health, a Neurologist, and Headache Specialist. By applying her passions for education and advocacy, Dr. Riggins is very active in the headache community and has participated in Neurology on the Hill as well as Headache on the Hill. Join Joe and Dr. Ri...

This week on Talking Head Pain, Joe is joined by Susan McManus, a migraine patient and advocate who was diagnosed 20 years ago. Describing herself as a “highly functioning migraineur” when her kids were still at school, Susan’s life was turned upside down after her condition became chronic. Join Joe and Susan as they discuss how she navigated the shift to chronic migraine, her advocacy journey, he...

On today’s episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe is joined by chronic migraine and long COVID patient Marnie Russ, Program Administrator for the National Kitten College Program (NKCP). Through her work at the Kitten program and speaking at migraine events like Headache on the Hill, Marnie has had a positive impact on both humans and our feline friends. Join Joe and Marnie as they discuss caring for ki...

On this week’s episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe is joined by Wayne Anderson, DO, FAHS, FAAN, a neurologist in San Francisco, CA. In addition to being a provider, Dr. Anderson is on the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Neurology and takes part in advocacy events like Neurology on the Hill, so that he can be a part of a chorus of healthcare providers trying to improve the lives of thos...

This week on Talking Head Pain, Joe is joined by Laura Laureta, a migraine patient and creator of Lit Up My Mind, a website dedicated to making resources about migraine and traumatic brain injury accessible to the community. Through this work, Laura turns the pain she’s experienced into hope for others. Join Joe and Laura as they discuss Lit Up My Mind, being written off by doctors, and the fun of...

Last week, Joe attended Headache on the Hill, an advocacy event which brings migraine patients and providers to Capital Hill to share their stories with elected officials. Joe was able to meet up with Natalie Copeland, migraine patient/advocate, and Dr. Stephanie Nahas, a neurologist/advocate, who brought their stories and expertise to the nation’s capital. Join Joe, Natalie, and Dr. Nahas as they...