In this week’s episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe is joined by Dr. Nina Riggins, a board-certified neurologist who specializes in headache medicine and traumatic brain injury. The episode sheds lights on the intersection of migraine, weight management, and the impact of a new class of weight-loss drugs, GLP-1 agonists. Joe provides his own patient insight by sharing his personal experience with weight loss and migraine. Together, they also discuss the importance of a patient-specific plan and open communication between doctors and patients.

Among the highlights in this episode:

01:47: Dr. Riggins discusses her excitement about the conversation around lifestyle, new medications, and new ways to treat migraine and headaches, along with the approach to weight loss

02:08: Joe talks about his own struggle with weight issues and the need for a more nuanced approach when addressing weight loss or gain in patients

03:47: Dr. Riggins explains the research she presented at the American Headache Society's meeting, focusing on GLP-1 agonists and their potential effects on people with migraine

05:10: Dr. Riggins delves into the multiple ways GLP-1 agonists work, including blood pressure control and blood sugar regulation

08:21: Joe shares the unexpected effects his weight-loss journey had on his migraine and overall health

11:45: Dr. Riggins elaborates on the changes that can occur when starting GLP-1 agonists

14:14: Joe emphasizes the importance of creating shared decisions between patients and providers for a successful treatment plan

16:20: Dr. Riggins discusses how medication may affect hunger and cravings and also elaborates on the role of energy in the migraine theory

18:56: Joe brings up how calorie deficits might initially make one feel tired

21:52: Joe and Dr. Nina discuss the Spoon Theory

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

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.

In this week’s episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe is joined by Dr. Nina Riggins, a board-certified neurologist who specializes in headache medicine and traumatic brain injury. The episode sheds lights on the intersection of migraine, weight management, and the impact of a new class of weight-loss drugs, GLP-1 agonists. Joe provides his own patient insight by sharing his personal experience with weight loss and migraine. Together, they also discuss the importance of a patient-specific plan and open communication between doctors and patients.
Among the highlights in this episode:
01:47: Dr. Riggins discusses her excitement about the conversation around lifestyle, new medications, and new ways to treat migraine and headaches, along with the approach to weight loss
02:08: Joe talks about his own struggle with weight issues and the need for a more nuanced approach when addressing weight loss or gain in patients
03:47: Dr. Riggins explains the research she presented at the American Headache Society's meeting, focusing on GLP-1 agonists and their potential effects on people with migraine
05:10: Dr. Riggins delves into the multiple ways GLP-1 agonists work, including blood pressure control and blood sugar regulation
08:21: Joe shares the unexpected effects his weight-loss journey had on his migraine and overall health
11:45: Dr. Riggins elaborates on the changes that can occur when starting GLP-1 agonists
14:14: Joe emphasizes the importance of creating shared decisions between patients and providers for a successful treatment plan
16:20: Dr. Riggins discusses how medication may affect hunger and cravings and also elaborates on the role of energy in the migraine theory
18:56: Joe brings up how calorie deficits might initially make one feel tired
21:52: Joe and Dr. Nina discuss the Spoon Theory
Contact Our Hosts:
Joe Coe, Director, Therapeutic Area Growth and Integration at GHLF: <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>
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 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.