In today's episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe delves into the personal journey of Marta Mrozek, a psychotherapy student who lives with migraine. Marta opens up about chronic migraine and her initial reluctance to accept her diagnosis. She also discusses the powerful realization about needing therapy and finding the right support system, which helped her navigate her condition.

Join us, as we explore Marta's unique insights into reimagining her life in the face of chronic migraine and her journey toward advocacy.

Among the highlights in this episode:

01:36: Marta recounts her worst migraine attack

03:25: People might be dealing with invisible struggles and pain even when they seem fine on the outside

04:10: Marta emphasizes the importance of listening to her body and seeking therapy sooner

05:33: Marta describes "performing migraine" as putting on a mask and trying to hide her pain to appear 'normal' and acceptable to others

07:06: Marta's journey to find the right therapist underscores the importance of patience and perseverance in the process of seeking help

09:49: Joe discusses the process of mourning, rediscovery, and redefining normalcy that many people with chronic diseases go through.

11:15: Marta explains her involvement with Migraine Canada and the importance of patient advocacy

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

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