Do you take care of everybody and everything... except yourself? And you probably know it's worsening your migraines when you stay up late and eat junk food and live in chronic stress... There just never seems to be enough time to do what you know you should do. Let's shift that mindset. Today's podcast ends with a challenge for you that I want you to start right now!! Go to TheHeadacheQuiz to learn more about the biology behind your migraines, and what you can do about it.

(0:00) Introduction to migraine biology and migraine moms

(0:41) Genetics, neurotransmitters, and stress response in migraine

(2:08) Methylation, oxidative stress, and brain shutdown during migraines

(2:51) Understanding biological systems and migraine root causes

(3:19) The headache quiz and the "Ferrari brain" analogy

(4:02) Lifestyle adjustments, chronification, and pain learning in migraine

(5:57) Migraine as a disability and reframing self-care

(7:16) Caring for your "Ferrari brain" and managing non-negotiables

(10:01) Balancing self-care, responsibilities, and bedtime routines

(11:54) Bedtime alarm challenge and closing thoughts