In this episode, Brain & Life Podcast co-host Dr. Katy Peters interviews Bill Wadman, a photographer who has been living and working with migraines since he was a teenager. He discusses his medication journey, ways he relieves the pain in his daily life, and what he has learned about himself by working through migraines. Then, Dr. Peters discusses the science behind migraines with Bill's personal headache specialist, Dr. Susan Broner. Dr. Broner is Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology at Weill Cornell Medical College and Medical Director of the Weill Cornell Medicine Headache Program. She explains risk factors, unique symptoms, and how to begin the migraine treatment journey.

 

Additional Resources

Headaches: Diagnosis and Treatments

Exploring New Treatments for Migraine

The Misadventures of Living with Chronic Daily Migraine

7 Ways to Reduce Migraine Attacks

Self-Care May Help Reduce Migraine Attacks

 

Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These Topics

Julia Easterlin on Being a Performer with Migraine

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Guests: Bill Wadman @billwadman; Dr. Susan Broner @weillcornell

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD