HeadWise

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...

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.

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 betwee...

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

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 fa...

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 i...

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 question...

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.

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.

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...

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.