Heads Up

This episode features two renowned experts in the field of headache medicine, Dr Katy Munro, and Dr Rebecca Walker, as they delve into the fascinating world of anti-CGRP treatments for migraine. They explore the science behind anti-CGRP and its role in migraine pathophysiology, shedding light on how these innovative treatments work to prevent and alleviate migraine attacks. They discuss the therap...

Welcome to another episode of Heads Up podcast, where we explore the latest insights and techniques to help you achieve optimal health and wellness. In today's episode, we'll be discussing hypnotherapy for migraine and primary headaches with our host, Headache Specialist Dr. Katy Munro, and our special guests, Dr. Nazeli Manukyan and Dr. Ann Williamson, leading experts in the field. In this episod...

Take a moment to unwind and de-stress with our 5-minute relaxation teaser. Led by retired GP Ann Williamson, a certified hypnotherapist and expert in mind-body wellness, this session is designed to help you relax and find inner calm. you'll be guided through a series of techniques to release tension, let go of worries, and connect with a deeper sense of peace and tranquility. Whether you're lookin...

Series 5 new episode is out now! Our host, leading Headache Specialist Dr Katy Munro discusses Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) with Professor Alex Sinclair and Dr Susan Mollan. Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), also known as benign intracranial hypertension or Pseudotumor cerebri, is a rare condition with an unknown cause or causes. The condition is associated with raised flui...

Heads Up podcast is back with Series 5 Our host, leading Headache Specialist Dr Katy Munro discusses managing brain fog experienced by people with migraine and other primary headaches with Dr Sabina Brennan, a neuroscientist, psychologist, and author of the book 'Beating Brain Fog: Your 30- Day Plan to think Faster, Sharper, Better'. If you have any questions/comments or any topics you would like...

The last episode of Heads Up Podcast Series 4 is a festive edition featuring Headache Specialist and host Dr Katy Munro and four migraine warriors Lily, Amy, Jessica, and Abi discussing living life with chronic pain, and some tips on managing the condition during this festive time. Follow the journeys of our guest migraine warriors:  Amy: @the_migraine_life Abi: www.abistevens.com Jessica: @jessbu...

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) is a condition that impacts children and adults. In this episode featuring our guest, Dr Bethan Myers, Consultant Haematologist at University Hospitals, Leicester, and host Headache Specialist Dr Katy Munro discusses the impact of MCAS on people with migraine. In the last segment of the episode, Anna shares her struggle with MCAS and migraine.  The episode disc...

Have you ever got a headache after eating a large scoop of ice cream? There are a number of other primary headaches and this episode is all about these different headaches. Our hosts Headache Specialists Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe discuss cough headaches, sex headaches, ponytail headaches, new daily persistent headaches, ice-cream headaches, and many more in this episode.  Some useful li...

This Migraine Awareness week, we have our host Headache Specialist GP Dr Katy Munro with GP & Menopause Specialist Dr Louise Newson discussing migraine during perimenopause and menopause.  This episode features discussions on hormonal changes and its impact and use of HRT for women with migraine. Stay tuned till the end to hear Marissa's migraine experience during the perimenopause phase and the t...

This special episode features Headache Specialist Dr. Katy Munro and Lydia Yadi, Senior Commissioning Editor, Penguin Business discussing the book Managing your Migraine, as part of the Penguin Life Expert Series, the motivations behind this comprehensive guide for people with migraine.  Know more about the book and other health titles that will be coming soon as part of the Penguin Life Expert se...

This episode features our host Headache Specialist Dr Katy Munro and guests from Flippin' Pain Team, Prof Cormac Ryan, Professor of Clinical Rehabilitation at Teesside University, and physiotherapist, Felicity Thow discussing chronic pain, its impact, and management. Did you know? 30-50% of people in the UK live with persistent pain which negatively impacts their physical and mental health, social...

This is part two of our Migraine and Acupuncture episode featuring headache specialist Dr Katy Munro and special guest Dr Mike Cummings, Medical Director of the British Medical Acupuncture Society. For more information on acupuncture for migraine see the links: https://www.medical-acupuncture.co.uk/ https://acupuncture.org.uk/ Our host, Headache Specialist Dr Katy Munro's book 'Managing your Migra...

This is the first part of this two-part episode. Part two will be out next week featuring Dr Katy Munro and special guest Dr Mike Cummings, Medical Director of the British Medical Acupuncture Society. Our hosts Headache Specialist Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe discuss various evidence-based holistic treatments for the management of migraine. We are also joined by acupuncturist Nicola Court...

This episode features our host Headache Specialist Dr Katy Munro and guest Dr Shin Beh, the founding Director of UT Southwestern's Vestibular Neurology and Neuro-Visual Disorders Clinic (Dallas, Texas, US). Together they discuss: different features of Vestibular Migraine in both children and adults Ménière's disease Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD) Chiari Malformation Vertigo in Mul...

We are back with Season 4! This episode features our host Headache Specialist Dr Katy Munro and guest Dr Pooja Dassan, a Consultant Neurologist at Imperial College Healthcare Trust with expertise in obstetric neurology, discussing different types of primary and secondary headaches and their management during pregnancy and breastfeeding. For more information on medications you can take during pregn...

Heads Up Podcast Season 4 Teaser is here.  Our hosts Headache Specialists Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe are back with an educational and exciting season 4.  Send us your questions or any comments to info@nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk. WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST Subscribe! Spread the word via social media: www.facebook.com/NationalMigraineCentre www.twitter.com/NatMigraineCtr Donate: https://w...

This is the Festive Special Episode of our Heads Up Podcast. Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe are joined by Dr Nazeli Manukyan and Emeritus Professor Paul Booton looking back at 2020 and how it's been for the migraine community. This is the last episode of Series 3. We will be back next year for Series 4.  We wish all our listeners a relaxing and enjoyable Festive Break and a Happy New Year! I...

Headache Specialists Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe discuss the importance of exercise for migraine. The episode also features Beth Francis and Andy Clark discussing sharing their experience of cold water swimming for migraine. Here are some of the helpful links mentioned in the podcast: NICE guidance on physical activity: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/lifestyle-and-wellbeing/physical-act...

Nearly 86 million equivalent work days are lost due to migraine related presenteeism and absenteeism. This episode hosted by headache specialist Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe featuring Gemma Jolly (Information and Support Services Manager) and Helen Balami (Advocacy Officer) from Migraine Trust discusses various support options that are available for people who suffer with migraine or prima...

It's 'MOVEMBER' time to raise awareness and discuss Men's Health. Dr Katy Munro, Dr Richard Wood and Emeritus Professor Paul Booton discuss 'Men and Migraine' in the latest episode of our Heads Up podcast.  For more information on mental health: https://uk.movember.com/mens-health/mental-health https://www.samaritans.org/ https://www.papyrus-uk.org/ http://tasc-uk.org/resources/u-can-cope/ http://...

Dr Katy Munro discusses 'Migraine and Self Management Strategies' in the latest episode of our Heads Up podcast, with special guests Dr Sophie Mitchell, Clinical Psychologist at The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square London and Anne-Marie Logan, Consultant Physiotherapist in Headache at St George's University Hospital and Pre-doctoral fellow with NIHR. Useful Links: htt...

Dr Jessica Briscoe and Emeritus Professor Paul Booton discuss 'Taking your Migraine to University' in the latest episode of our Heads Up podcast.  Know more about: What can trigger your migraine? Various prodromal symptoms to look out for Ways to manage your migraine during the course as well exams If you have any questions/comments or any topics you would like us to cover in our future episodes e...

Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe discuss 'Facial Pain: Migraine, Trigeminal Neuralgia and more' in the latest episode of our Heads Up podcast, with special guest consultant neurologist Dr Giorgio Lambru.  For more information: https://fpa-support.org/learn/ https://www.tna.org.uk/ If you have any questions/comments or any topics you would like us to cover in our future episodes email: info@nat...

Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe discuss 'Migraine in Midlife and Beyond' in the latest episode of our Heads Up podcast. Also listen to one of our patient sharing their experience in this episode. For more information on health advice in midlife: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/health-wellbeing/ https://www.independentage.org/get-advice/health Giant Cell Arteritis: https://bit.ly/3...

Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe discuss 'Sleep, Migraine and Cluster Headache' in the latest episode of our Heads Up podcast, with special guests Dr Alexander Nesbitt, consultant neurologist and sleep physician, and  Dr David O'Regan, consultant psychiatrist and sleep physician. For more information: https://britishsnoring.co.uk/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIg7-V2YbU6wIVNYBQBh11TAYxEAAYASAAEgKKO_D_BwE h...