Migraine Care Revolution: A New Dawn with Dr. Saikali and Dr. Blumenfeld

In this episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe sits down with neurology experts Dr. Saikali and Dr. Blumenfeld. They explore the significant advances from past therapies to today's targeted treatments that offer new hope for migraine patients. Discover how the integration of new medical strategies and p…

Behind the Music: Shelby's Life with Migraine and Dysautonomia

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 an…

From Pain to Purpose: Chandler's Transition into a Chronic Pain Recovery Coach

In this episode of Talking Head Pain, Sarah is joined by Chandler, a chronic pain recovery coach and migraine patient, to explore the realities of living with chronic migraine and cluster headaches. Chandler shares her experience with hemiplegic migraine and how it propelled her into a life dedicat…

A Win for Migraine Patients: Increased Access for New Targeted Therapies

In this special episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe is joined by renowned headache specialists Dr. Tepper and Dr. Ailani to discuss a groundbreaking shift in migraine treatment accessibility. They delve into the recent endorsement by the American Headache Society of calcitonin gene-related peptide (C…

LGBTQ Magic in the Mundane: Community Care for Migraine

In this episode of Talking Head Pain, Sarah is joined by Christa, a death doula and community care facilitator navigating the complex intersections of chronic illness and queer identity for Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals. Together, they explore Christa's journey through t…

Discussing the Future of Migraine Care: Education and Treatment Insights from Dr. Gottschalk at the American Headache Society's Scientific Meeting

In this special episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe speaks with Dr. Christopher Gottschalk, Director of Headache Medicine and the Headache Medicine Training Program at Yale University, Connecticut, live from the American Headache Society's scientific meeting. Dr. Gottschalk shares insights from a new…

Person-Centric Approaches to Migraine: A Discussion with Nurse Practitioner Alicia Duyvejonck at the American Headache Society's Scientific Meeting

In this special episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe is live from the American Headache Society's scientific meeting with Alicia Duyvejonck, a nurse practitioner at Genesis Headache Clinic in Davenport, Iowa. Together they discuss a research poster to which they both contributed titled "Person-Centric…

American Headache Society Update: AI Advancements and Future Impacts on Migraine Care with Dr. Mario Peres

In this special episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe is live from the American Headache Society's scientific meeting with Dr. Mario Peres, President-Elect of the International Headache Society. Dr. Peres, hailing from São Paulo, Brazil, discusses the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in migr…

American Headache Society Update: A Brief Discussion with Dr. Nada Hindiyeh and Dr. Lauren Natbony

In this special episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe speaks with Dr. Nada Hindiyeh, Director of Headache Medicine at Metrodora Institute and CMO at Haven Headache & Migraine Center, and Dr. Lauren Natbony, Founder and CEO of Integrative Headache Medicine of New York. Recorded live at the American Head…

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…