In this special episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe speaks with Dr. Eyal Maoz Halevy, a Frontiers Award recipient at the American Headache Society’s Scottsdale Headache Symposium.

Dr. Eyal Maoz Halevy shares what he has found most impactful at the Symposium, and discusses his research on the role of physical activity as a vital sign (PAVS), revealing surprising insights about physical activity levels in migraine patients.

Contact Our Hosts:

Joe Coe, Director, Therapeutic Area Growth and Integration at GHLF: jcoe@ghlf.org

Sarah Shaw, Senior Manager of BIPOC Community Outreach 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 special episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe speaks with Dr. Eyal Maoz Halevy, a Frontiers Award recipient at the American Headache Society&rsquo;s Scottsdale Headache Symposium.
Dr. Eyal Maoz Halevy shares what he has found most impactful at the Symposium, and discusses his research on the role of physical activity as a vital sign (PAVS), revealing surprising insights about physical activity levels in migraine patients.
Contact Our Hosts:
Joe Coe, Director, Therapeutic Area Growth and Integration at GHLF:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jcoe@ghlf.org">jcoe@ghlf.org</a>
Sarah Shaw, Senior Manager of BIPOC Community Outreach 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> &nbsp;
Catch up on all our episodes on&nbsp;our website&nbsp;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.

Moving Beyond Pain: Uncovering Migraine Patients' Surprising Activity Trends with Dr. Maoz Halevy

In the final episode of our three-part Talking Head Pain mini-series, host Erik Stone sits down with Dr. Alicia Duyvejonck, a nurse practitioner and nationally recognized leader in headache care, to explore the real-world challenges of treating acute migraine attacks in clinical settings. They unpack common barriers, including systemic constraints, insurance hurdles, and comorbidities that complicate treatment selection. From newer medication classes like gepants to optimizing care through urgent and aggressive early intervention, this episode offers insights that can help healthcare providers tailor treatment strategies for patients in the middle of an attack.

For more information about the program, and to access the UP-END Migraine initiative—including podcast episodes, video modules, quizzes, and survey insights—visit: ghlf.org/upendmigraine-education.

Meet the Team

Host: Erik Stone, Director of Data, Learning, and Evaluation at GHLF.

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

This podcast was made possible with support from Pfizer.

We want to hear what you think. Send your comments in the form of an email, video, or audio clip of yourself to podcasts@ghlf.org

In the final episode of our three-part Talking Head Pain mini-series, host Erik Stone sits down with Dr. Alicia Duyvejonck, a nurse practitioner and nationally recognized leader in headache care, to explore the real-world challenges of treating acute migraine attacks in clinical settings. They unpack common barriers, including systemic constraints, insurance hurdles, and comorbidities that complicate treatment selection. From newer medication classes like gepants to optimizing care through urgent and aggressive early intervention, this episode offers insights that can help healthcare providers tailor treatment strategies for patients in the middle of an attack.
For more information about the program, and to access the UP-END Migraine initiative&mdash;including podcast episodes, video modules, quizzes, and survey insights&mdash;visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://ghlf.org/upendmigraine-education/" data-outlook-id="bc94293d-eadd-40d3-a450-5d45fe91296b">ghlf.org/upendmigraine-education</a>.
Meet the Team
Host: Erik Stone, Director of Data, Learning, and Evaluation at GHLF.
A podcast episode produced by Ben Blanc, Director of Digital Production and Engagement at GHLF.
This podcast was made possible with support from Pfizer.
We want to hear what you think. Send your comments in the form of an email, video, or audio clip of yourself to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:podcasts@ghlf.org" data-outlook-id="5b5c1857-3e98-46cd-9c2c-4c2c69ce84ba">podcasts@ghlf.org</a>

Breaking Through Pain: Advancements in Acute Migraine Treatment

In this second episode of Talking Head Pain: For the Healthcare Professional, our host Erik Stone speaks with Dr. Nina Riggins, a neurologist and leading headache specialist, about the critical role of preventive treatment in migraine care. They unpack common misconceptions among healthcare providers, explore when to start preventive therapies, and discuss how to avoid medication-overuse headache. With a focus on individualized care, health equity, and the latest advances in migraine prevention—such as CGRP-targeted therapies—this episode offers actionable insights to help providers intervene earlier and more effectively.

For more information about the program, and to access the UP-END Migraine initiative—including podcast episodes, video modules, quizzes, and survey insights—visit: ghlf.org/upendmigraine-education.

Meet the Team

Host: Erik Stone, Director of Data, Learning, and Evaluation at GHLF.

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

This podcast was made possible with support from Pfizer.

We want to hear what you think. Send your comments in the form of an email, video, or audio clip of yourself to podcasts@ghlf.org

In this second episode of Talking Head Pain: For the Healthcare Professional, our host Erik Stone speaks with Dr. Nina Riggins, a neurologist and leading headache specialist, about the critical role of preventive treatment in migraine care. They unpack common misconceptions among healthcare providers, explore when to start preventive therapies, and discuss how to avoid medication-overuse headache. With a focus on individualized care, health equity, and the latest advances in migraine prevention&mdash;such as CGRP-targeted therapies&mdash;this episode offers actionable insights to help providers intervene earlier and more effectively.
For more information about the program, and to access the UP-END Migraine initiative&mdash;including podcast episodes, video modules, quizzes, and survey insights&mdash;visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://ghlf.org/upendmigraine-education/">ghlf.org/upendmigraine-education</a>.
Meet the Team
Host: Erik Stone, Director of Data, Learning, and Evaluation at GHLF.
A podcast episode produced by Ben Blanc, Director of Digital Production and Engagement at GHLF.
This podcast was made possible with support from Pfizer.
We want to hear what you think. Send your comments in the form of an email, video, or audio clip of yourself to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:podcasts@ghlf.org">podcasts@ghlf.org</a>

4 or More? Shut the Door! Preventing Migraine Progression

In this special episode of Talking Head Pain: For the Healthcare Professional, our host Zoe Rothblatt sits down with Erik Stone, Director of Data, Learning, and Evaluation at GHLF, and a migraine patient advocate, to explore why getting a migraine diagnosis can feel like a battle—and what health care providers can do about it. Drawing on survey data from healthcare professionals and patients, Erik reveals key disconnects in how migraine is diagnosed and treated. They discuss disparities by race, gender, and socioeconomic status, and why many patients wait far too long for preventive treatment. If you treat patients with migraine, this episode offers insights to help close the gap between diagnosis and care.

For more information about the program, and to access the UP-END Migraine initiative—including podcast episodes, video modules, quizzes, and survey insights—visit: ghlf.org/upendmigraine-education.

Meet the Team

Host: Erik Stone, Director of Data, Learning, and Evaluation at GHLF.

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

This podcast was made possible with support from Pfizer.

We want to hear what you think. Send your comments in the form of an email, video, or audio clip of yourself to podcasts@ghlf.org

In this special episode of Talking Head Pain: For the Healthcare Professional, our host Zoe Rothblatt sits down with Erik Stone, Director of Data, Learning, and Evaluation at GHLF, and a migraine patient advocate, to explore why getting a migraine diagnosis can feel like a battle&mdash;and what health care providers can do about it. Drawing on survey data from healthcare professionals and patients, Erik reveals key disconnects in how migraine is diagnosed and treated. They discuss disparities by race, gender, and socioeconomic status, and why many patients wait far too long for preventive treatment. If you treat patients with migraine, this episode offers insights to help close the gap between diagnosis and care. For more information about the program, and to access the UP-END Migraine initiative&mdash;including podcast episodes, video modules, quizzes, and survey insights&mdash;visit: <a href="https://ghlf.org/upendmigraine-education/">ghlf.org/upendmigraine-education</a>.
Meet the Team
Host: Erik Stone, Director of Data, Learning, and Evaluation at GHLF.
A podcast episode produced by Ben Blanc, Director of Digital Production and Engagement at GHLF.
This podcast was made possible with support from Pfizer.
We want to hear what you think. Send your comments in the form of an email, video, or audio clip of yourself to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:podcasts@ghlf.org">podcasts@ghlf.org</a>

Moving Beyond Pain: Uncovering Migraine Patients' Surprising Activity Trends with Dr. Maoz Halevy

Talking Head Pain

In 1 playlist(s)

Talking Head Pain

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips