Have you ever been led to believe that your migraines are caused by an imbalance of sex hormones, simply because your migraine pain tends to show up or intensify around your menstrual cycle? You’re not alone. Many women believe this, and in turn, seek out solutions to fix the hormones they feel are triggering their pain… sex hormones. However, the conventional route of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) or the birth control pill as our primary "fix" can be misguided. 

In this episode, we’re diving into why these methods only offer short-term relief instead of long-lasting results and root cause solutions. The reason being… they fail to follow the hormone hierarchy. By understanding the hormone hierarchy and addressing hormones in the RIGHT order, you can feel empowered with holistic and sustainable solutions for relief.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why many women believe addressing sex hormones is the key to migraine relief. 

• The truth about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and the pill as migraine relief methods. 

• The complexities of the hormone hierarchy and its importance in women's health. 

• How shifting the focus to addressing the right hormones first can offer more long-lasting solutions for hormonal imbalances. 

• A break-down of the hormone hierarchy and what order you should address hormones. 

• Deep dives into oxytocin, cortisol, insulin, thyroid, estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone.

• The role of cholesterol on our body’s functions and hormones.  

• Why focusing on gut health is key. 

• Why simple lifestyle changes are key to optimal health and migraine freedom. 

• The 6 key areas of the Migraine Freedom Protocol™️.

Resources:

Connect with Debbie: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbiewaidl.migrainefree/

Women’s Migraine Freedom Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womensmigrainefreedom

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-waidl

Website: https://debbiewaidl.com/

Disclaimer:

The Migraine Freedom Your Way Podcast and information provided by Debbie Waidl and guests in this podcast is presented solely to provide helpful information, education, and entertainment on the subjects discussed. The use of information or resources mentioned on or linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk and discretion. This podcast is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition. For diagnosis or treatment of any medical problem, consult your own physician. Debbie Waidl and In The Balance Health Coaching LLC are not responsible for any medical conditions or liable for any damages or negative consequences from any treatment, action, application, or preparation to any person reading or following the information presented on this podcast. References are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement of any websites or other sources. 

When migraines were a daily battle for me, one constant struggle I faced was managing my dwindling finances while attempting to manage my pain and get through the days. I was forced to continue to break into my savings just to attempt to get some relief. Yes, insurance helped some, but it hardly covered everything. I spent money on anything and everything that promised even the slightest relief. However, the real catch was that skipping or ignoring these costs wasn’t an option. I needed these tools to help me get through the days so I could support my family and continue pushing on, although these tools didn’t end my pain, they were simply band aid solutions. 

I talk to so many women who have this same struggle, who are scraping money together just to attempt to get some relief, who feel stuck in an endless loop of working just to fund their migraines. In this episode, we dive into the shocking costs of migraines, including the hidden costs and emotional costs from the time and memories lost. I’ll walk you through a simple exercise using the Migraine Financial Burden Calculation resource to help you better understand all of the costs associated with your migraines. 

It’s hard to put a price tag on your happiness, but I want you to know that you are not alone in this and you CAN step into a life unencumbered by migraines. You can wake up free of pain and truly LIVE each and every day, and we’re here to help! 

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How migraines caused me to frequently dip into my savings over the years. 

• How most expensive management tools are simply band aid solutions. 

• The hidden cost of migraines. 

• A simple exercise using the Migraine Financial Burden Calculation resource. 

• The long-term costs and diseases that migraines can lead to. 

• Findings from the  “Direct and Indirect Healthcare Resource Utilization and Costs Among Migraine Patients in the United States" study.  https://headachejournal.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/head.13275 

• Migraines steal time and money. 

• How much extra money you could have if you weren’t spending it on migraine management. 

• Prompts to help you understand your migraines more. 

• Shifting from handling your pain to eradicating it. 

Resources:

• Migraine Financial Burden Calculation Resource: https://migraineresources.s3.amazonaws.com/migraine+financial+burden+calculation.pdf

• Schedule a 15-Minute Clarity Call with our team: https://debbiewaidl.as.me/schedule/14b87a66/appointment/46022508/calendar/8348414?appointmentTypeIds%5B%5D=46022508 

Connect with Debbie: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbiewaidl.migrainefree/

Women’s Migraine Freedom Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womensmigrainefreedom

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-waidl

Website: https://debbiewaidl.com/

Disclaimer:

The Migraine Freedom Your Way Podcast and information provided by Debbie Waidl and guests in this podcast is presented solely to provide helpful information, education, and entertainment on the subjects discussed. The use of information or resources mentioned on or linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk and discretion. This podcast is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition. For diagnosis or treatment of any medical problem, consult your own physician. Debbie Waidl and In The Balance Health Coaching LLC are not responsible for any medical conditions or liable for any damages or negative consequences from any treatment, action, application, or preparation to any person reading or following the information presented on this podcast. References are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement of any websites or other sources. 

Migraines and neck pain… it's a bit of a chicken or the egg situation. Is the neck pain causing your migraine, or did your migraine cause the neck pain? Many women feel like if they could just sort out their neck issues, they could make their migraines disappear. In fact, experts estimate that 80% of people with chronic migraines experience neck pain with their migraine attacks, making this symptom more common than nausea or aura. 

I personally spent years trying to overcome my excruciating neck pain and migraines, with little to no relief. I finally learned that nothing was working because I was chronically inflamed, making all of my expensive efforts ineffective. In this episode, we dive into migraines and neck pain and how you can safely work to reduce your chronic inflammatory load and find lasting migraine (and neck) freedom! The key is determining what your body needs to reduce the inflammation, listening to your body, understanding the signs, and creating a plan that’s right for you. 

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• What studies show about the prevalence of neck pain and migraine attacks. 

• My experience with neck pain and migraines.

• How chronic inflammation impacts treatments like chiropractic care and massage therapy. 

• Working to reduce the chronic inflammatory load. 

• Neck pain as the early warning sign of a migraine.

• What your neck pain can be caused by if it isn’t structural. 

• Paying attention to the timing of your migraine.  

• The importance of letting your neck rest and choosing safe exercises when working to reduce your inflammatory load. 

• What can trigger your migraine signals.

• Determining what your body needs to reduce the inflammation.

Resources:

Connect with Debbie: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbiewaidl.migrainefree/

Women’s Migraine Freedom Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womensmigrainefreedom

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-waidl

Website: https://debbiewaidl.com/

Disclaimer:

The Migraine Freedom Your Way Podcast and information provided by Debbie Waidl and guests in this podcast is presented solely to provide helpful information, education, and entertainment on the subjects discussed. The use of information or resources mentioned on or linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk and discretion. This podcast is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition. For diagnosis or treatment of any medical problem, consult your own physician. Debbie Waidl and In The Balance Health Coaching LLC are not responsible for any medical conditions or liable for any damages or negative consequences from any treatment, action, application, or preparation to any person reading or following the information presented on this podcast. References are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement of any websites or other sources. 

Did you know that studies have revealed fascinating findings about the relationship between body weight and migraines? This is an often overlooked aspect of migraine freedom, and in this episode, we’re diving deep into it!

Data from a meta analysis published in the Medical Journal of the American Academy of Neurology suggests that obese individuals are 27% more likely to experience migraines, and underweight individuals are 13% more likely. Both migraines and obesity are public health problems that have a large economic burden and can lead to many other health conditions. 

So what can we do to change this and achieve migraine freedom? It’s not about the number on the scale. It’s about creating the best possible environment in our bodies for a happier, migraine-free lifestyle. Liberating yourself from the weight of migraines is all about learning, listening to your body, and focusing on feeling good about yourself.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Findings from a meta analysis published in the Medical Journal of the American Academy of Neurology. 

• Creating the best possible environment in our bodies for a happier, migraine-free lifestyle, not just focusing on the number on the scale. 

• The economic burden of migraines and obesity, 

• Obesity is linked to migraine frequency, severity, and prevalence. 

• How achieving your ideal healthy weight can help you find migraine freedom. 

• How being underweight puts stress on your body, leading to inflammation and migraines. 

• How being “skinny fat” impacts your health. 

• Where visceral fat becomes the unseen trouble-maker. 

• How to know when you’re living your ideal weight. 

• The impact of the medications you’re taking for migraines. 

• One thing you can start today to make a difference in your health. 

Resources:

• Join the next Eliminating Migraines: Stress Less, Slim Down! Your Path To Lifelong Freedom Bootcamp: https://debbiewaidl.com/migraine-freedom-bootcamp/bootcamp-2024

Connect with Debbie: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbiewaidl.migrainefree/

Women’s Migraine Freedom Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womensmigrainefreedom

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-waidl

Website: https://debbiewaidl.com/

Disclaimer:

The Migraine Freedom Your Way Podcast and information provided by Debbie Waidl and guests in this podcast is presented solely to provide helpful information, education, and entertainment on the subjects discussed. The use of information or resources mentioned on or linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk and discretion. This podcast is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition. For diagnosis or treatment of any medical problem, consult your own physician. Debbie Waidl and In The Balance Health Coaching LLC are not responsible for any medical conditions or liable for any damages or negative consequences from any treatment, action, application, or preparation to any person reading or following the information presented on this podcast. References are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement of any websites or other sources. 

If you’re a migraine sufferer, you know what it feels like to have to resort to a dark room with an ice pack and closed eyes, canceling plans and pushing off to-dos, because of another debilitating migraine attack. After making it through the fog, you likely spend time trying to figure out what the possible trigger was that pushed you over the edge in hopes that you can avoid it and prevent future migraines. However, this isn’t a solution, but an impossible witch hunt. In this episode, I’m sharing a better option and the real key to migraine freedom: migraine threshold vs. migraine triggers. The Migraine Freedom Protocol™️ strategies are here to help you get to the root of the cause, understand your threshold, and work to live below the trigger tipping point so you can find lifelong migraine freedom!

 In this episode, you’ll hear:

• The impossible task of avoiding all migraine triggers. 

• Understanding migraine triggers vs. migraine threshold. 

• The migraine threshold bucket analogy. 

• Keeping your migraine trigger accumulation below the threshold. 

• How your day-to-day choices impact your migraine threshold. 

• Getting to the root cause of the problem and ditching band aid solutions. 

• The strategy we teach with the Migraine Freedom Protocol™️.

• Finding migraine freedom by understanding and raising your migraine threshold.

Resources:

• Join the Migraine Freedom Community Membership: https://debbiewaidl.com/migraine-freedom-community-membership/info

Connect with Debbie: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbiewaidl.migrainefree/

Women’s Migraine Freedom Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womensmigrainefreedom

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-waidl

Website: https://debbiewaidl.com/

Disclaimer:

The Migraine Freedom Your Way Podcast and information provided by Debbie Waidl and guests in this podcast is presented solely to provide helpful information, education, and entertainment on the subjects discussed. The use of information or resources mentioned on or linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk and discretion. This podcast is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition. For diagnosis or treatment of any medical problem, consult your own physician. Debbie Waidl and In The Balance Health Coaching LLC are not responsible for any medical conditions or liable for any damages or negative consequences from any treatment, action, application, or preparation to any person reading or following the information presented on this podcast. References are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement of any websites or other sources.

Are you 1 of the 4 women that statistically suffers from migraines? I was one of them, too! In this episode, I’m sharing my personal story of struggling with daily migraines to becoming 10 years migraine free. From a young age, I struggled with head and neck pain, which evolved into daily, full-blown migraines after years of unhealthy lifestyle choices. These chronic migraines eventually stole 10 years of my life as I struggled, constantly in pain. I tried everything to attempt to mask the pain, with no real result or reprieve. Finally, in March of 2010, I committed to changing my health for good. After going back to school for health certifications, working with a natural health professional, and following a plan that was tailored to me, I implemented all of the principles, which are now the foundation of the Migraine Freedom Protocol™️. Now, I can happily say that I am 10 years migraine free! My personal story and struggle is why I’m so passionate about helping other women out there who are struggling to find freedom from migraines as well. I hope this episode gives you guidance and inspiration on your own journey to migraine freedom. 

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• My personal journey with migraines. 

• How my lifestyle choices led to daily migraines. 

• What I tried to attempt to mask the pain (without success). 

• The investments I committed to making in my health.

• How the Migraine Freedom Protocol™️ was born. 

Resources:

Join the Migraine Freedom Community Membership: https://debbiewaidl.com/migraine-freedom-community-membership/info

Connect with Debbie: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbiewaidl.migrainefree/

Women’s Migraine Freedom Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womensmigrainefreedom

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-waidl

Website: https://debbiewaidl.com/

Disclaimer:

The Migraine Freedom Your Way Podcast and information provided by Debbie Waidl and guests in this podcast is presented solely to provide helpful information, education, and entertainment on the subjects discussed. The use of information or resources mentioned on or linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk and discretion. This podcast is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition. For diagnosis or treatment of any medical problem, consult your own physician. Debbie Waidl and In The Balance Health Coaching LLC are not responsible for any medical conditions or liable for any damages or negative consequences from any treatment, action, application, or preparation to any person reading or following the information presented on this podcast. References are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement of any websites or other sources. 

Are you struggling with chronic migraines and desperately searching for a way to free yourself from pain? You’re not alone! With so many factors impacting migraines, it can be difficult to know where to start when managing and eliminating them. However, through my extensive research as a past migraine sufferer and in my work with the Migraine Freedom Protocol™️, I’ve been able to help thousands of women find freedom and hope. So let’s start at the beginning, by laying the foundation and tackling the chronic inflammation that lies at the root of the symptoms you’re experiencing. In this episode, we dive into the complexity of chronic inflammation, the risks associated with it, and why aiming to reduce it is the key to managing and eliminating migraines. It’s time to listen to your body, look beyond the symptoms, and make sustainable changes to pave the way to migraine freedom!

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Introduction to the Migraine Freedom Protocol™️.

• Why focus on inflammation. 

• Common signs of inflammation. 

• Inflammation’s link to nearly every health condition. 

• Treating symptoms vs addressing the root cause. 

• Targeting inflammation at its source by making sustainable changes. 

Resources:

• Get the Migraine Sensitivity Scorecard: https://debbiewaidl.com/migraine-sensitivity-scorecard-fb/quiz 

• Join the Migraine Freedom Community Membership: https://debbiewaidl.com/migraine-freedom-community-membership/info

Connect with Debbie: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbiewaidl.migrainefree/

Women’s Migraine Freedom Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womensmigrainefreedom

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-waidl

Website: https://debbiewaidl.com/

Disclaimer:

The Migraine Freedom Your Way Podcast and information provided by Debbie Waidl and guests in this podcast is presented solely to provide helpful information, education, and entertainment on the subjects discussed. The use of information or resources mentioned on or linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk and discretion. This podcast is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition. For diagnosis or treatment of any medical problem, consult your own physician. Debbie Waidl and In The Balance Health Coaching LLC are not responsible for any medical conditions or liable for any damages or negative consequences from any treatment, action, application, or preparation to any person reading or following the information presented on this podcast. References are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement of any websites or other sources. 

So many women are looking for the solution to ending their migraines, despite numerous attempts and no real results. There’s so many options for masking the pain, but what about getting to the actual root cause and solving the problem in order to achieve long-lasting migraine freedom? That is much harder to come by. 

The Migraine Freedom Your Way Podcast, hosted by Debbie Waidl, a migraine expert and wellness coach, aims to change that! This podcast will provide you with essential support to help you discover a lasting solution that addresses the root cause of your pain so you can finally achieve life-long migraine freedom. This isn’t about quick fixes and band-aid solutions. This is about simple and easy root cause solutions that you can personalize to fit your needs and lifestyle. Each week, we’ll discuss topics essential to migraine freedom, not just management. You’ll get real, no-nonsense advice in an easy-to-follow way, that doesn’t take hours of your day. 

Your migraine freedom journey starts right here, right now!

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• An introduction to your host, Debbie Waidl. 

• How I help women achieve migraine freedom using root cause strategies. 

• What you can expect from this podcast. 

• My goal to help you achieve migraine freedom and a balanced life. 

• My personal wellness journey and the birth of the Migraine Freedom Protocol™️. 

• 3 things to remember on your journey to migraine freedom. 

Resources:

• Watch the Transforming Migraines Into Triumph: The 3 Key Strategies to Winning the Battle Against Migraines Webinar: https://debbiewaidl.com/migraine-freedom-webinar/live-training 

• Join the Migraine Freedom Community Membership: https://debbiewaidl.com/migraine-freedom-community-membership/info

Connect with Debbie: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbiewaidl.migrainefree/

Women’s Migraine Freedom Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womensmigrainefreedom

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-waidl

Website: https://debbiewaidl.com/

Disclaimer:

The Migraine Freedom Your Way Podcast and information provided by Debbie Waidl and guests in this podcast is presented solely to provide helpful information, education, and entertainment on the subjects discussed. The use of information or resources mentioned on or linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk and discretion. This podcast is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition. For diagnosis or treatment of any medical problem, consult your own physician. Debbie Waidl and In The Balance Health Coaching LLC are not responsible for any medical conditions or liable for any damages or negative consequences from any treatment, action, application, or preparation to any person reading or following the information presented on this podcast. References are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement of any websites or other sources.