On this episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe is joined by Erica Carrasco, the founder of Achy Smile. Erica is a small business owner who creates migraine awareness apparel and merchandise, a great tool to advocate for chronic illness.

Join Joe and Erica as they discuss creating Achy Smile, Erica’s experience with physical therapy, and the pressures of trying to stick to a strict diet.

Among the highlights in this episode:

01:24- Joe kicks off the episode by asking Erica to talk about her worst migraine experience



03:02- Erica shares what inspired her to create Achy Smile



06:17- Joe and Erica discuss Erica’s journey to wellness and the process of getting in touch with her body and mind



13:21- Joe and Erica talk about the myth of “the perfect diet”



17:43- Joe and Erica share their thoughts on the relationship one can have with food



19:08- Erica talks about her experience being in a migraine diet Facebook group where the members were less than friendly



21:01- Erica tells Joe about the correlation between mental and physical pain and the journal she created to help along the way



Contact Our Host:

Joe Coe, Director, Education and Digital Strategy at GHLF: jcoe@ghlf.org

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

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

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

On this episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe is joined by Erica Carrasco, the founder of Achy Smile. Erica is a small business owner who creates migraine awareness apparel and merchandise, a great tool to advocate for chronic illness.
Join Joe and Erica as they discuss creating Achy Smile, Erica’s experience with physical therapy, and the pressures of trying to stick to a strict diet.
Among the highlights in this episode:
01:24- Joe kicks off the episode by asking Erica to talk about her worst migraine experience
 
03:02- Erica shares what inspired her to create Achy Smile
 
06:17- Joe and Erica discuss Erica’s journey to wellness and the process of getting in touch with her body and mind
 
13:21- Joe and Erica talk about the myth of “the perfect diet”
 
17:43- Joe and Erica share their thoughts on the relationship one can have with food
 
19:08- Erica talks about her experience being in a migraine diet Facebook group where the members were less than friendly
 
21:01- Erica tells Joe about the correlation between mental and physical pain and the journal she created to help along the way
 
 Contact Our Host:
Joe Coe, Director, Education and Digital Strategy at GHLF: <a href="mailto:jcoe@ghlf.org">jcoe@ghlf.org</a>
We want to hear what you think. Send your comments, or a video or audio clip of yourself, to <a href="mailto:TalkingHeadPain@GHLF.org">TalkingHeadPain@GHLF.org</a>.
Catch up on all our episodes on <a href="https://ghlf.org/talkingheadpain/">our website</a> or on your favorite podcast channel.
To receive headache/migraine related resources, giveaways, and latest episode releases, text the word "Headache" to 1-845-285-1563 to sign up.

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.