In this episode of Talking Head Pain, Sarah is joined by Shelby, a singer-songwriter navigating life with migraine and dysautonomia. Together, they delve into how chronic pain influences both personal and artistic endeavors. Shelby shares insights on how her condition has shaped her music career and the comfort she finds in her creative expression, offering listeners a window into the everyday triumphs and struggles faced by those living with chronic conditions.

Among the highlights in this episode:

01:09: Shelby discusses how migraine has been both a destructive and constructive force in her life, emphasizing the dual nature of her experiences

02:47: The discussion turns to how migraine influenced Shelby's early life and how music became a therapeutic outlet for her

06:13: Shelby describes how she manages sound sensitivity around her performances, highlighting adjustments she makes to cope with migraine

09:30: Shelby speaks on the frustrations of navigating health insurance, expressing the challenges of securing treatment for chronic migraine

12:07: Sarah and Shelby discuss the importance of community support and understanding, particularly in managing chronic illness

14:15: Sarah and Shelby talk about the broader impact of migraine on public perception and personal identity

16:03: Shelby shares her approach to self-care, including therapy and maintaining social connections despite her chronic conditions

Contact Our Hosts:

Joe Coe, Chief Value, Growth, and Therapeutic Solutions Officer, Country Manager, Canada at GHLF: jcoe@ghlf.org

Sarah Shaw, Associate Director, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at GHLF: sshaw@ghlf.org

A podcast episode produced by Ben Blanc, Associate Director, Digital Production and Engagement at GHLF.

We want to hear what you think. Send your comments, or a video or audio clip of yourself, to podcasts@ghlf.org

Catch up on all our episodes on our website or on your favorite podcast channel.

In this episode of Talking Head Pain, Sarah is joined by Shelby, a singer-songwriter navigating life with migraine and dysautonomia. Together, they delve into how chronic pain influences both personal and artistic endeavors. Shelby shares insights on how her condition has shaped her music career and the comfort she finds in her creative expression, offering listeners a window into the everyday triumphs and struggles faced by those living with chronic conditions.
Among the highlights in this episode:
01:09: Shelby discusses how migraine has been both a destructive and constructive force in her life, emphasizing the dual nature of her experiences
02:47: The discussion turns to how migraine influenced Shelby's early life and how music became a therapeutic outlet for her
06:13: Shelby describes how she manages sound sensitivity around her performances, highlighting adjustments she makes to cope with migraine
09:30: Shelby speaks on the frustrations of navigating health insurance, expressing the challenges of securing treatment for chronic migraine
12:07: Sarah and Shelby discuss the importance of community support and understanding, particularly in managing chronic illness
14:15: Sarah and Shelby talk about the broader impact of migraine on public perception and personal identity
16:03: Shelby shares her approach to self-care, including therapy and maintaining social connections despite her chronic conditions
Contact Our Hosts:
Joe Coe, Chief Value, Growth, and Therapeutic Solutions Officer, Country Manager, Canada at GHLF: <a href="mailto:jcoe@ghlf.org">jcoe@ghlf.org</a>
Sarah Shaw, Associate Director, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at GHLF: <a href="mailto:sshaw@ghlf.org">sshaw@ghlf.org</a>
A podcast episode produced by Ben Blanc, Associate Director, Digital Production and Engagement at GHLF.
We want to hear what you think. Send your comments, or a video or audio clip of yourself, to <a href="mailto:podcasts@ghlf.org">podcasts@ghlf.org</a>  
Catch up on all our episodes on our website or on your favorite podcast channel.

Talking Head Pain is a podcast that confronts head pain, head on. 

Brought to you by the Global Healthy Living Foundation and hosted by migraine advocate Joe Coe, this show explores how people living with migraine, cluster headache and other types of intense pain find ways to better manage their disease. 

To receive headache/migraine related resources, giveaways, and latest episode releases, text the word "Headache" to 1-845-285-1563 to sign up.

Or visit GHLF.org for more information. 

Talking Head Pain is a podcast that confronts head pain, head on. 
Brought to you by the Global Healthy Living Foundation and hosted by migraine advocate Joe Coe, this show explores how people living with migraine, cluster headache and other types of intense pain find ways to better manage their disease. 
To receive headache/migraine related resources, giveaways, and latest episode releases, text the word "Headache" to 1-845-285-1563 to sign up.
Or visit GHLF.org for more information.

Talking Head Pain

A podcast confronting head pain, head on, brought to you by the Global Healthy Living Foundation. To receive headache/migraine related resources, giveaways, and latest episode releases, text the word "Headache" to 1-845-285-1563 to sign up.

A podcast confronting head pain, head on, brought to you by the Global Healthy Living Foundation. To receive headache/migraine related resources, giveaways, and latest episode releases, text the word "Headache" to 1-845-285-1563 to sign up.

Advertisement