Migraine Heroes | Chronic Migraine, Hemiplegic Migraine, Migraine with aura, Vestibular Migraine

When everyday sounds feel sharp, intrusive, or overwhelming, it’s not “just stress” or “being sensitive.” For migraine-prone brains, noise can hit like a pressure wave — too loud, too close, too fast — long before anyone else even notices it. In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast , host Diane Ducarme unpacks the neuroscience behind noise sensitivity and why certain brains struggle to filter s...

You tilt your head for one quick scroll — and suddenly your neck, jaw, and temples feel heavier. It’s not just “bad posture.” It’s a full-body stress signal your brain can’t ignore. In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast , host Diane Ducarme explores how screens reshape the way your body holds itself — and how those tiny shifts in posture can quietly fuel tension, dizziness, and migraine attac...

You sleep. You eat. You even rest. And yet your body wakes up feeling like someone left the lights on all night inside you. In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast , host Diane Ducarme uncovers the hidden “energy leaks” that quietly drain your vitality — the ones most people never notice until their body starts whispering in fatigue, brain fog, irritability, or migraines. Blending neuroscience...

Could your “safe” snack actually be fueling your migraine by way of histamine? For many migraine-prone people, histamine intolerance is the missing link — hiding in plain sight inside everyday foods. In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast , host Diane Ducarme unpacks how histamine works in the body, why some people react so strongly to it, and how something as simple as leftovers, fermented fo...

You’ve stepped out of the old routine, the old home, the old identity… and somewhere in that space between what was and what will be, migraine entered your life. Transitions stretch the nervous system in ways we rarely talk about — and your brain feels every ripple. In this episode of The Migraine Heroes Podcast , host Diane Ducarme explores why life transitions so often collide with migraine onse...

What if your migraine isn’t just about pain—but about a nervous system that never got the signal it’s safe to rest? In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast , host Diane Ducarme explores how the migraine brain can get “stuck” in survival mode—always scanning, bracing, and protecting. Through the lens of neuroscience and Traditional Chinese Medicine, you’ll learn what it takes to move from consta...

Some memories don’t fade, they echo. A word, a glance, a moment that keeps the body on alert long after it’s passed. Your brain remembers the pain, and your chemistry follows. In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast , host Diane Ducarme explores how holding on to anger, guilt, or resentment, keeps your nervous system locked in defense mode. Neuroscience shows that unforgiveness isn’t just emoti...

You skip breakfast, push through lunch, and tell yourself you’ll eat later, but instead, your head starts pounding. What if fasting isn’t helping your focus, but quietly stressing your brain into a migraine attack? In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast , host Diane Ducarme explores the paradox of fasting — why it can be both a healing tool and a hidden stressor for migraine-prone brains. With...

You keep pushing through one more email, one more scroll — until the screen blurs, colors pulse, and the edges of your vision begin to shimmer. It’s not just fatigue. In a world bathed in blue light, your brain is overstimulated, your nervous system on edge, and your eyes are paying the price. In this episode of The Migraine Heroes Podcast , host Diane Ducarme unpacks how modern light exposure hij...

Why do your migraines always strike right before your period? What if your body is actually trying to tell you something—something that could help you prevent the next one? In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast , host Diane Ducarme explores the intricate connection between your menstrual cycle and migraine attacks. Together, we decode what your body is signaling in those fragile days before y...

Are your migraines actually a side effect of perfectionism? In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast , host Diane Ducarme explores the hidden connection between the pressure to control everything and the body’s pain response. Through both neuroscience and Eastern medicine, you’ll discover why the relentless drive to “get it right” can quietly keep your nervous system in survival mode. You’ll lea...

Ever landed in a new time zone and felt like your head was playing catch-up while your body begged for rest? In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast , host Diane Ducarme unpacks how travel and jet lag can throw your body’s rhythm off balance—and trigger migraines when you least expect it. Whether you’re crossing oceans or just changing daylight hours, this episode gives you practical tools to k...

What if the fear of your next migraine is the very thing keeping it alive? In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast , host Diane Ducarme dives deep into the fear–migraine feedback loop, how the mere anticipation of pain can activate the same pathways as pain itself. We explore how chronic fear trains your brain to stay on high alert and how that hypervigilance quietly keeps your nervous system i...

Ever feel like your migraines strike right when your hormones swing? That’s no coincidence.  In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast , hosted by Diane Ducarme dives how hormonal shifts, especially sudden estrogen drops, can spark migraine attacks and emotional turbulence. With a blend of neuroscience and Eastern medicine, we uncover: 💡 How to anticipate estrogen-related migraine patterns...

Ever feel like your body is carrying something your mind hasn’t fully processed yet? Like your pain might be speaking the language your heart never got to? In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast , host Diane Ducarme explores the intimate connection between grief, emotion, and migraine pain . Drawing on both neuroscience and Eastern medicine, this conversation reveals how emotional blockages ca...

It’s simple, golden, and ancient — yet often overlooked. That single teaspoon of olive oil first thing in the morning can do more for your migraine health than you might imagine. From calming inflammation to grounding your nervous system, this Mediterranean ritual carries centuries of wisdom in one small sip. In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast , host Diane Ducarme explores why olive oil is...

That moment when the world tilts, spins, or sways — even though you’re perfectly still — can feel terrifying. Vertigo doesn’t just make you dizzy; it shakes your sense of safety and control. But what if these sensations weren’t random at all? What if they were your brain’s way of asking for balance? In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast , host Diane Ducarme unpacks the intricate link between...

You’re doing all the right things—so why does your body still rebel? The answer might be hiding in the additives your food won’t tell you about. In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast , host Diane Ducarme uncovers how everyday additives and preservatives—often hiding behind friendly labels—can silently hijack your hormones and inflame your nervous system. You’ll discover: 🧪 How common food ad...

In this illuminating episode of Migraine Heroes , hosted by Diane Ducarme sits down with Dr. Kat Bodden , a naturopathic doctor from Portland, Oregon, who specializes in environmental medicine and toxin-related illness. Together, they explore how environmental toxins —from household products, plastics, mold, and air pollution—can contribute to migraines and other chronic symptoms . Dr. Kat explain...

What if the key to a calmer brain wasn’t meditation or medication — but microbes? In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast , host Diane Ducarme reveals how fermented foods and fiber may be your brain’s most natural mood stabilizers. Drawing on neuroscience and Eastern medicine, she explains how your gut-brain axis uses bacteria, fiber, and fermentation to create calm, focus, and resilience again...

When life keeps demanding more and you keep saying yes, your body eventually says no — often through pain. In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast , host Diane Ducarme explores how unspoken emotions, blurred boundaries, and chronic overextension can turn into physical symptoms. Burnout doesn’t just drain your energy — it reshapes how your brain and nervous system handle stress, making migraines...

That juicy tomato in your salad or the spicy kick of your favorite peppers — could they be quietly turning up your pain dial? In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast , host Diane Ducarme explores the controversial role of the nightshade family — tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and potatoes — in migraine and chronic pain. Are they healing, harmful, or simply misunderstood? In this episode, you’ll...

What if one side of your body suddenly stopped moving — and your doctor said, “It’s a migraine”? Hemiplegic migraines are rare, disorienting, and often confused with strokes. They challenge everything you think you know about how your brain, body, and energy connect. In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast , hosted by Diane Ducarme , we explore the science and the story behind this rare form of...

Chocolate, cheese, and wine — the holy trinity of migraine “triggers.” But what if they’re not villains, after all, but messengers from your body asking you to listen more closely? In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast , host Diane Ducarme explores the real story behind these indulgences — and why your reactions to them may reveal more about your brain and gut health than about the foods them...

Have you ever felt like the room is spinning, even though you're perfectly still? That sudden, surreal dizziness can be more than unsettling—it might be a sign your migraines are doing more than causing pain. And get grounded in the truth behind dizzy migraines. For many migraine warriors, dizziness isn’t just a side symptom—it’s a life-disrupting force. In this episode of  Migraine Heroes Po...