In this episode of HeadWise, Dr. Lindsay Weitzel speaks with Dr. Dawn Buse about how people living with migraine can set SMART Goals to create sustainable lifestyle changes. The discussion focuses on practical strategies for improving health and well-being while managing migraine.

Developing consistent habits can be challenging, but small, achievable steps can lead to lasting improvements. This conversation provides guidance on setting realistic goals and maintaining progress over time.

Can you treat migraine while breastfeeding? What medications are safe? In this episode of HeadWise, Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, talks with headache specialist Susan Hutchinson, MD, to break down safe treatment options, when migraine might return postpartum, and whether “pump and dump” is really necessary.

Lindsay Weitzel, PhD and headache specialist Susan Hutchinson, MD explore everything you need to know about menstrual migraine. From understanding hormonal triggers to affordable treatment strategies like anti-inflammatories and magnesium, they share expert insights to help you take control.

Whether you experience migraine attacks only during your period or throughout the month, this episode offers advice to manage and prevent them.

In this episode of HeadWise, Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, sits down with headache specialist Susan Hutchinson, MD, to discuss managing migraine during pregnancy. Learn about safe treatments, medication options, and strategies to ensure both you and your baby stay healthy.

Puberty is tough, but adding migraine can make it even harder. Join Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, and Dawn Buse, PhD, as they discuss how teens can navigate migraine’s impact on school, friendships, and emotions.

Raising a child with migraine can be challenging, but you’re not alone. In this episode of HeadWise, Lindsay Weitzel,PhD sits down with Dr. Maya Marzouk, a psychologist specializing in headache care, to discuss practical strategies for supporting children living with migraine.

Learn how to balance school, social activities, and self-care while addressing your child’s emotional needs.

Dr. Marzouk also shares:

How anxiety and depression intersect with migraine in children.

The importance of building a “fun toolkit” for tough migraine days.

Sleep tips, distraction techniques, and how to advocate for your child at school.

Are your migraine attacks triggered by hormonal changes like your menstrual cycle or menopause? In this episode of HeadWise, Dr. Lindsay Weitzel sits down with Dr. Amelia Barrett, a board-certified neurologist and creator of the Migraine Relief Code, to explore non-hormonal strategies for managing hormonally-triggered migraine.

Learn about:

✅ Dietary solutions, including soy

✅ How stress and DHEA levels impact hormonal migraines

✅ How using adaptogens like ashwagandha and rhodiola may combat stress

✅ The role of heart rate variability in managing stress and migraine

Tune in to learn how these small changes may make a big difference in managing your migraine triggers.

The Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalalgias are a subgroup of rare headaches that involve severe unilateral head pain and other symptoms related to the autonomic nervous system.

What is different about this rare group of headaches? What do they have in common? How are they treated? In our latest episode of HeadWise host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD asks headache specialist Deena Kuruvilla, MD to explain this mysterious group of headaches to us.

You can find Dr. Kuruvilla at:

Westport Headache institute

Www.westportheadache.com

Instagram @westportheadache

Migraine and chronic illness can often lead to isolation and loneliness. Did you know that some people even experience feelings of shame and self-blame when isolated due to their illness?

In this episode of HeadWise, host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, talks with Clinical Health Psychologist Melissa Geraghty, PsyD, about how to avoid pain-related isolation and loneliness, and the negative effects they can have on mental health.

Dr. Geraghty offers insights into how people living with migraine can stay connected, manage feelings of shame, and practice self-compassion during difficult times. Whether you’re an extrovert or introvert, this episode provides valuable strategies to maintain social connections while managing chronic pain.

Are you or someone you know looking for non-medication ways to manage migraine? Dr. Lindsay Weitzel and Dr. Amelia Barrett, discuss the effective alternatives to medication that can make a difference, including:

Magnesium for migraine: Why this supplement is so effective for both prevention and acute treatment.

Omega-3-rich diet: Learn how dietary changes can cut headache days in half.

Better sleep tips: Simple sleep hacks to reduce migraine frequency.