Talking Head Pain

On this episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe is on location at the American Headache Society’s Scottsdale Headache Symposium talking to Dr. Sarah Bobker, a headache medicine specialist who works at the University of California, San Francisco and is the Associate Editor for the American Headache Society’s journal, Headache. Join Joe and Dr. Bobker as they discuss the growth of headache medicine fellowships and why this matters for patients.

Among the highlights in this episode:

00:24- Joe introduces his guest, headache medicine specialist Dr. Sarah Bobker

01:12- Dr. Bobker tells Joe fascinating topics of discussion she is hearing while at the Symposium

02:12- Joe and Dr. Bobker discuss the growth of headache fellowships and what that means for patients

 

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On this episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe is on location at the American Headache Society’s Scottsdale Headache Symposium with Dr. Adelene Jann, a headache specialist and licensed acupuncturist. They discuss how acupuncture can be used for migraine patients.

Among the highlights in this episode:

00:34- Joe introduces his guest, headache specialist and licensed acupuncturist Dr. Adelene Jann

00:55- Joe asks Dr. Jann about what she’s learning about acupuncture/complimentary procedures and migraine while at the American Headache Society

01:37- Dr. Jann shares some of the research being done surrounding migraine and acupuncture

02:13- Joe asks Dr. Jann about other non-medication alternatives that migraine patients should have on their radar

02:47- Dr. Jann speaks on the benefits of strength training  for migraine patients

03:09- Dr. Jann offers the key discussion topics  that have been of interest to her while attending the symposium

 

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Joe Coe, Director, Education and Digital Strategy at GHLF: [email protected]

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On this episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe is on location at the American Headache Society’s Scottsdale Headache Symposium talking to Dr. Lauren Natbony, a headache specialist who tells Joe about the connection between autonomic disorders, like postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and migraine.

Among the highlights in this episode:

00:37- Joe introduces his guest, headache specialist Dr. Lauren Natbony

01:46- Joe asks Dr. Natbony about how finding the connection between autonomic disorders and migraine helps patients

02:41- Dr. Natbony shares the integrative approaches she uses with patients once she understands the root cause of migraine

04:27- Joe and Dr. Natbony discuss the non-pharmacologic ways of treating migraine

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Joe Coe, Director, Education and Digital Strategy at GHLF: [email protected]

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On this episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe is on location at the American Headache Society’s Scottsdale Headache Symposium talking to Dr. Matthew Robbins, a neurologist and headache specialist. He is presenting on the relationship between migraine and COVID.

Among the highlights in this episode:

00:24- Joe introduces Dr. Matthew Robbins, a neurologist presenting at the American Headache Society

01:14- Dr. Robbins shares his findings about the relationship between COVID and migraine

04:36- Joe and Dr. Robbins discuss whether other providers are also seeing an increase in migraine patients because of COVID

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Joe Coe, Director, Education and Digital Strategy at GHLF: [email protected]

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Today on Talking Head Pain, Joe is on location at the American Headache Society’s Scottsdale Headache Symposium talking to Dr. Jennifer Robblee, a neurologist focusing on migraine and headache disorders. Dr. Robblee, a member of the Refractory, Inpatient, and Emergency Care (RIEC) specialty interest group, is researching effective ways to treat status migrainosus (or a headache that doesn’t respond to treatment or lasts longer than 72 hours).

Among the highlights in this episode:

00:37- Joe kicks off the episode by introducing Dr. Jennifer Robblee

01:21- Dr. Robblee tells Joe about the RIEC special interest group she works closely with and the emerging research from that group

03:24- Joe asks Dr. Robblee how her research on status migrainosus will help the patient community

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Today on Talking Head Pain, Joe is on location at the American Headache Society’s Scottsdale Headache Symposium. He is talking to Dr. Vincent Martin, who is presenting on Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and  its effect on people living with migraine. 

 

Among the highlights in this episode:

00:30- Joe introduces Dr. Vincent Martin, a speaker at the American Headache Society conference in Scottsdale, Arizona

00:47- Dr. Martin tells Joe about his talk on Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and its relation to migraine

01:52- Joe asks Dr. Martin how the research is helping advance care for patients

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Joe Coe, Director, Education and Digital Strategy at GHLF: [email protected]

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This week on Talking Head Pain, Joe is joined by Winnielyn Bautista, a physical therapist assistant, a migraine patient, and creator of the “Healing_W_ChronicMigraine,” an Instagram account dedicated to sharing Winnielyn’s migraine journey through engaging and empowering content.

Join Joe and Winnielyn as they discuss migraine hangovers, being a young person with a chronic disease, and having migraine attacks in the workplace. We also hear from Dr. Peter McAllister as he shares his advice on migraine hangovers and navigating migraine in the workplace.

Among the highlights in this episode:

01:13- Joe starts the episode by asking Winnielyn about her worst migraine attack

03:37- As Winnielyn talks about her migraine hangovers, Joe turns to Dr. Peter McAllister to learn about what is happening during that phase

06:03- Joe asks Winnielyn to talk about her Instagram account, Healing_W_chronicmigraine, and how she turned the negatives of having migraine into positives

07:15- Joe and Winnielyn discuss some of the absurd “migraine cures” that they have been sent through social media

08:46- Winnielyns talks about functioning at work while having chronic migraine

10:28- Joe asks Winnielyn how she came to embrace being a young person with a chronic disease

10:55- Winnielyn shares what working with migraine looks like in her new job

11:37- Winnielyn talks about what migraine patients should know about physical therapy

12:58- Joe asks Winnielyn if she has ever had an attack while at work

14:42- Dr. McAllister shares his thoughts on what a migraine patients should do if they get an attack in the workplace

15:39- Joe talks to Winnielyn about how finding the right treatment has improved her life

17:04- Joe and Winnielyn discuss Winnielyn’s favorite pieces of content that she has made for Instagram

18:07- Winnielyn shares advice for people for advocating for themselves with their health care providers

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Joe Coe, Director, Education and Digital Strategy at GHLF: [email protected]

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This week on Talking Head Pain, Joe is joined by Danielle Ali, cohost of the Wellness Evolution Podcast and Senior Systems Analyst at GHLF.

In this episode, join Joe and Danielle as they talk about needle phobia and the anticipation of getting a shot. As a bonus, Danielle walks us through a breathing exercise we can use when we need an injection.

Among the highlights in this episode:

01:17- Joe opens the episode by sharing about his fear of needles

01:56- Danielle asks Joe what the biggest obstacle has been when getting an injection

03:43: Danielle shares her experience with needles, and how the people around her would offer unhelpful advice

05:16- Joe talks about the tips health care providers gave him and the importance of talking to your provider about needle phobia

08:02- Danielle shares a breathing exercise to help ease the anxieties of getting an injection, bloodwork, or any treatment that might cause anxiety

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Joe Coe, Director, Education and Digital Strategy at GHLF: [email protected]

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This week on Talking Head Pain, Joe is joined by Michelle Tracy, an advocate, writer, and migraine patient. On social media, Michelle is very open about her journey with migraine and mental health. She is known for encouraging others to signal their need for support by posting the “Bat Signal,” a visible representation of needing help.

Join Joe and Michelle as they discuss the journey of finding a therapist, signaling for help, and the impact that new treatments have had on Michelle’s wellness.

Among the highlights in this episode:

01:43- Joe starts the episode by asking Michelle what her first migraine was like

03:34- Michelle tells Joe how the negatives of being diagnosed with chronic migraine inspired her to become an advocate

05:05- Joe asks Michelle about the “Bat Signal”, a way to signal to others that  you are in need of support

09:16- As Michelle brings up the topic of therapy, Joe asks her how long it took to find a therapist and modality that worked for her

11:47- Dr. Peter McAllister tells Joe about the positive effects that psychotherapy can have for migraine patients

14:07- Michelle talks about how newer medications have impacted her life

19:43- Michelle shares the experience of getting back onstage to sing with her choir after 15 years away due to migraine

24:25- Michelle shares advice to the migraine community

Contact Our Host:

Joe Coe, Director, Education and Digital Strategy at GHLF: [email protected]

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This week on Talking Head Pain, Joe is joined by licensed psychologist Dawn Buse, PhD. She's the Clinical Professor of Neurology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City, an Assistant Professor in Clinical Health Psychology, the doctoral program at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, and a current fellow of the American Headache Society. Dr. Buse specializes in helping people along the emotional side of their migraine journey, providing a support system to those who need it.

Join Joe and Dr. Buse as they discuss tips to help integrate healthy habits into daily life, and the concept that wellness is not linear.

Among the highlights in this episode:

01:20- Joe starts the episode by asking Dr. Buse what drew her into becoming a clinician in the field of migraine and stress

03:02- Joe asks Dr. Buse how practitioners and researchers talk about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and similar interventions in a way that affirms and uplifts people with migraine

06:45- Dr. Buse talks about the emotional impact patients have when she recommends cognitive behavioral therapy and other similar modalities

10:00- Dr. Buse shares tips that can make big life changes a bit easier

15:38- Joe and Dr. Buse discuss the importance of recognizing privilege in one’s journey

19:15- Dr. Buse discusses the importance of viewing wellness and health as a dynamic journey and not a linear one

24:22- Dr. Buse shares other wellness-based practices she thinks Talking Head Pain listeners should know about

28:51- Joe and Dr. Buse discuss habit bundling as a way to integrate lifestyle changes into daily life

31:11- To close out the episode, Joe asks Dr. Buse about what excites her about the future of migraine research

Contact Our Host:

Joe Coe, Director, Education and Digital Strategy at GHLF: [email protected]

We want to hear what you think. Send your comments, or a video or audio clip of yourself, to [email protected].

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