Nervous

Episode 12. Your Brain on Headaches


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Summary

In this episode, Katie and Holly push the limits of their limited knowledge of the science of migraines, discussing triggers, neurotransmitters, and the importance of learning to listen to the signals of your body.


Chapters

00:00 Nervous Bodies and Bodily Dysfunction

11:24 Types of Headaches: Primary vs. Secondary

15:50 The Mechanisms of Headaches

26:45 The Role of Vascular and Neural Mechanisms

35:24 Neurotransmitters and Their Role in Headaches

43:37 Identifying Low-Risk vs. High-Risk Headaches


Keywords

headaches, migraines, self-perception, personal injuries, neuroscience, pain management, health awareness, body awareness, mental health, injury recovery



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NervousBy Katie Gambier-Ross and Holly Priestland