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A podcast about the latest news on migraine disease and headache disorders.

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In this episode, Laurel Short, DNP and host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, break down the science behind aerobic exercise, strength training, and yoga—and how each can influence migraine frequency, intensity, and overall wellbeing. They also discussion the di... more

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In this episode, host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, is joined by Dr. Dawn Buse, a psychologist specializing in headache and migraine, and Katie Oakley, who shares her personal journey living with chronic and post-traumatic headache. Together, they explore th... more

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In this episode of HeadWise™, host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, welcomes Katy Oakley, the new Chief Executive Officer of the National Headache Foundation (NHF). Katy shares her personal journey living with post-traumatic headache and chronic migraine follow... more

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In this episode of HeadWise™, host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, talks with headache specialist Fred Cohen, MD, about the viral migraine remedies circulating on TikTok, Instagram, and social media — and whether any of them are actually helpful. Together, the... more

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In this episode of HeadWise™, host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, talks with Vincent Martin, MD—director of the Headache and Facial Pain Center at the University of Cincinnati—about a foundational and evolving question in headache medicine: Is migraine a syst... more

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In this episode of HeadWise™, host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, talks with Ferdinand Hui, MD, Medical Director of Neuro-Interventional Surgery at the University of Hawaii, about cerebral venous congestion—an emerging and often misunderstood contributor to p... more

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In this episode of HeadWise, host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, talks with Elizabeth Seng, PhD, Associate Professor of Psychology at Yeshiva University, about cogniphobia—the fear and avoidance of cognitive exertion because of the belief that thinking too ha... more

Moving from high school to college, or from your parents’ care to your own, can be a major life transition. For people living with migraine or other headache disorders, these changes can also mean adjusting how you access, organize, and maintain effe... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Laurel Short
Nurse practitioner with Advanced Qualification and Headache Certification, dedicated endurance athlete
Episode: How Exercise Affects Migraine ft. Laurel Short, DNP
Katy Oakley
Newly appointed CEO of the National Headache Foundation
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Episode: Meet the New CEO of the National Headache Foundation ft. Katy Oakley
Dr. Fred Cohen
Assistant professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and medical director of headache intervention
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Episode: Do Viral Migraine Remedies Work? Breaking Down the Science ft. Fred Cohen, MD
Vincent Martin, MD
Headache specialist and director of the Headache and Facial Pain Center
University of Cincinnati
Episode: Is Migraine a Systemic Disease? ft. Vincent Martin, MD
Ferdinand Hui, MD
Medical Director of Neuro-Interventional Surgery at Queen's Medical Center, University of Hawaii.
Queen's Medical Center
Episode: Cerebral Venous Congestion and Headache ft. Ferdinand Hui, MD
Dr. Hope O'Brien
CEO and Medical Director of the Headache Center of Hope
Headache Center of Hope
Episode: How to Transition Migraine Care for College and Beyond
Dr. Robert Kaniecki
Headache Specialist and Board Certified Neurologist
University of Pittsburgh, UPMC Headache Center
Episode: Understanding Acute Migraine Treatments: What’s Available and How They Work
Paula Dumas
Founder of migraineagain.com and producer of the Migraine World Summit
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Episode: When Migraine Leads You to Rethink Your Career Path
Dr. Elizabeth Seng
Associate professor of psychology at Yeshiva University, widely published in headache psychology
Yeshiva University
Episode: The Limits of Mind Body Medicine for Migraine

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Dr. Lindsay Weitzel
Host of HeadWise and Founder of Migraine Nation, focusing on migraine awareness and management.

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How Exercise Affects Migraine ft. Laurel Short, DNP
Q: What advice do you have for those people who have trouble starting or sticking to an exercise program because of their migraine disease?
Start with SMART goals to make it manageable, and remember that consistency is more crucial than frequency.
How Exercise Affects Migraine ft. Laurel Short, DNP
Q: Is exercise known to be helpful in decreasing frequency or intensity of migraine itself?
Meta-analyses show aerobic and strength training can reduce the severity and frequency of headaches.
How Exercise Affects Migraine ft. Laurel Short, DNP
Q: Can you comment on this and why you think a lot of people with migraine would just prefer not to exercise?
Many people with migraine find exercise overwhelming and may feel too fatigued, using their energy just to get through daily activities.
Is Migraine a Systemic Disease? ft. Vincent Martin, MD
Q: Do you feel that migraine meets the criteria to be categorized as a systemic disease?
Yes, migraines can be seen as neurological, vascular, and potentially a consequence of other systemic diseases.
Is Migraine a Systemic Disease? ft. Vincent Martin, MD
Q: Can any of these diseases trigger migraine, bring on an attack, make our migraine worse?
Certain diseases and their treatments can trigger migraine attacks and cause more frequent headaches, such as asthma and depression.

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What is HeadWise about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Listeners can expect in-depth conversations centered around migraine disease and headache disorders, featuring expert guests from various healthcare fields. Topics frequently explored include treatment options, the psychological implications of chronic migraine, and the interrelationship between different health conditions like cerebral venous congestion and idiopathic intracranial hypertension. Additionally, episodes focus on the challenges faced by individuals living with migraines, such as transitioning from pediatric to adult care, workplace stigma, and the psychological factors influencing migraine management.

This podcast is particularly noteworthy for its emphasis on integrating medical insights with personal narratives, making comp... more

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2. Katy Oakley
3. Dr. Fred Cohen
4. Vincent Martin, MD
5. Ferdinand Hui, MD
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