Better Late Than Never: Katrina's Long Road to Diagnosis

In this episode of Talking Head Pain, Sarah welcomes Katrina, a patient advocate navigating multiple conditions including migraine and endometriosis. They discuss Katrina's journey — from years of misdiagnosis to finally finding a doctor who would listen and offer effective migraine treatment optio…

Advocacy in Action: Navigating Migraine with Nicole

In this episode of Talking Head Pain, Sarah is joined by Nicole, a nursing student living with migraine. Nicole shares her harrowing journey, the challenges of navigating health care, and how she turned her struggle into advocacy for herself and others. Nicole's experiences highlight the power of a…

Migraine Matters: Enhancing Care Through the UpEnd Project

In this special episode of Talking Head Pain, Sarah is joined by colleagues Kelly Gavigan and Eric Stone as they delve into the nuances of episodic migraine care. They discuss GHLF's UpEnd Migraine Project, which aims to enhance health care provider education in primary and emergency care settings …

Championing Change: A Conversation with Migraine Advocates at Headache on the Hill

In this special episode of Talking Head Pain, recorded live at Headache on the Hill, Sarah brings together a diverse group of patient advocates to share their personal stories and reasons for advocating for migraine awareness and better treatment access. The episode delves into the importance of ad…

Breaking News: Discussing the American Headache Society’s New Migraine Prevention Guidance with Dr. Andrew Charles

In this episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe is joined by Dr. Andrew Charles, Professor of Neurology and Director of the UCLA Migraine and Pain Program, as well as the current President of the American Headache Society (AHS). Together, they explore the groundbreaking updates in migraine prevention the…

From Medicine to Masterpiece: Nahid's Migraine Art Journey

In this episode of Talking Head Pain, Sarah is joined by Nahid Shukralla, a migraine patient and visual artist who uniquely intertwines her experiences living with migraine into her artwork. Nahid shares her journey and how chronic migraine led her back to her first love: art. Nahid also delves int…

From Darkness to Light: Advocacy and Innovation in Migraine Care with Taylor

In this episode of Talking Head Pain, Sarah is joined by chronic migraine patient Taylor, to explore the intricacies of living with chronic migraine and navigating the health care system. They discuss the evolution of emergency care for migraine patients, the shifting landscape of migraine treatmen…

Izac Ross: A Life Shaped by Migraine, A Future Shaping Migraine Care

In this episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe Coe welcomes Izac Ross, Founder of the Haven Headache & Migraine Center and a patient advocate. They delve into Izac's lifelong journey with migraine, beginning with his childhood diagnosis and the challenges of dealing with the condition through various st…

A Journey to Migraine Freedom with Dr. Andrew Blumenfeld

In this episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe Coe welcomes Dr. Andrew Blumenfeld, Director of The Los Angeles Headache Center and a world-renowned headache specialist who helped develop the Botox injection protocol used in the pivotal migraine trials. They delve into the complexities of migraine manag…

Unlocking New Frontiers in Vestibular Migraine Treatment: A Brief Discussion with Dr. Anne Luebke at the European Headache Society

In this special episode, Joe speaks with Dr. Anne Luebke at the European Headache Congress in Barcelona. Dr. Luebke, a researcher and Associate Professor at the University of Rochester in New York, shares insights into her work and research on vestibular migraine. She explains the challenges in tre…