NHF InSights™ is a podcast from the National Headache Foundation that explores important topics in headache and migraine through thoughtful conversations with experts, advocates, and people with lived experience.

Each season focuses on a different theme—ranging from clinical care and research to intersections in the workplace, mental wellbeing, and common comorbidities—offering valuable insights for patients, families, and healthcare professionals alike.

In this first episode of our NHF Insights series on migraine and other co-morbid/co-occurring conditions hosted by NHF CEO Katy Oakley, Dr. Fred Cohen and Nancy Harris Bonk discuss the connections among migraine and common co-morbidities from both the physician and patient perspective. They also provide practical tips on how patients and providers can work together to manage multiple conditions.

On this episode they explore:

· How patients can ensure they get an accurate diagnosis of both migraine and their other co-morbid conditions when walking multiple disease journeys

· How patients can work with their providers to determine the best therapy for each person

· How patients can manage, diagnose, and treat their migraine along with other co-morbid conditions

· How patients can they live their best life with co-morbidities

Find out more about these connections in this insightful episode! Other future episodes in this series will do a deep dive on the connection among migraine and depression/anxiety and migraine and sleep. This InSights series is supported by Axsome.

In the final episode of our NHF Insights series, Dr. Jaclyn Duvall and Dr. Karen Cassiday discuss the importance of feeling seen by healthcare providers. Many survey respondents expressed frustration that their doctors didn’t fully understand their pain, mental health challenges, or the complexity of migraine.

How can we improve patient-provider communication? Find out in this insightful episode!

This three-part mini-series of NHF Insights reflects on results of The Harris Poll: Migraine Report card supported by Lundbeck.

Dr. Jaclyn Duvall and Dr. Karen Cassiday examine the widespread use of over-the-counter medications and caffeine as migraine management strategies. The survey found that only 15% of eligible individuals take preventive medication, even though all would qualify.

This episode uncovers why many people hesitate to pursue preventive treatments and how self-management strategies impact long-term migraine care.

In the latest episode of NHF Insights, Dr. Jaclyn Duvall speaks with Dr. Karen Cassiday about the burden of migraine—even for those who experience fewer attacks. Despite a reduction in headache days, many people still report a significant impact on their daily lives.

They discuss key findings from the Harris Poll: Migraine Report Card supported by Lundbeck, including the emotional and professional toll of living with migraine. Tune in for expert insights and strategies for managing migraine.

Dr. Hope O’Brien is joined by Dr. Merle Diamond to explore the unique challenges faced by frontline workers living with migraine.

Together, they discuss common triggers, including irregular sleep patterns, stress, and trauma, and highlight findings from a survey examining the impact of migraine on emergency responders, educators, and healthcare professionals. Discover practical strategies for recognizing and managing triggers, addressing mental health concerns, and advocating for better workplace accommodations. Don't miss this second installment of our three-part series on migraine and frontline workers.

In this episode of NHF Insights, Dr. Hope O’Brien sits down with Dr. Merle Diamond to explore the impact of high-stress frontline professions on people living with migraine. They dive into survey findings from the National Headache Foundation, discussing how migraine affects career choices, daily performance, and mental well-being for frontline workers like healthcare providers, teachers, and emergency personnel.

Tune in to hear strategies for managing migraine in demanding work environments and insights on how employers can support those living with this condition.

Welcome to NHF InSights. We are excited to kick off the inaugural episode of NHF InSights podcast with a collaboration between the National Headache Foundation and Pfizer.

Dive into the findings of a third-party survey, sponsored by Pfizer, that sheds light on the profound impact of migraine on daily life. Join Dr. Hope O’Brien, the founder and CEO of Headache Center of Hope, and Dr. Nicole Shaffer, the director of occupational health and wellness at Pfizer, as they explore the striking gender differences in migraine management and discuss the cultural stigmas that accompany them. This episode is filled with expert insights and practical advice you won’t want to miss.