Spotlight on Migraine®
Episodes
Breaking Down Your Migraine Preventive Options: Medications, Vitamins & Devices
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What are your options for migraine prevention, and how do you choose the right one? In Part 2 of this two-part Spotlight on Migraine series, host ...
Migraine Prevention Explained: When to Start, Why It Matters & What Success Looks Like
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You've probably heard about migraine prevention, but what does it actually mean? In Part 1 of this two-part Spotlight on Migraine series, host Molly O...
Ice and Heat for Migraine: How Temperature Therapy Works
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Many people living with migraine know ice and heat can offer relief, but why do these simple tools help? In this episode of Spotlight on Migraine, hos...
The Let Down Effect: Why You Get Migraine Attacks on Weekends & Vacations
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Do you always seem to get a migraine attack on the weekend or vacation? In this episode of Spotlight on Migraine, host Molly O'Brien talks with neurol...
Working With Migraine: Managing Your Career, Health, and Hard Decisions
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Living with migraine can affect every part of your professional life — from productivity and job performance to long-term career goals. In this epis...
How Nervous System Regulation Can Help Migraine & Dizziness
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel irritable, agitated, or restless? Or, on the flip side, exhausted, drained, or shut down? These symptoms may be signs your nervous system is...
The Science of Hypnosis: Managing Pain, Stress, and Migraine
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can hypnosis really help with migraine? In this episode of Spotlight on Migraine, we explore what hypnosis really is (and isn't) with leading expert D...
Waking Up With a Migraine Attack: What You Need to Know
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wake up with a full-blown migraine attack? Do you find that it is more severe or harder to treat? In this episode of Spotlight on Migraine, Dr. C...
Migraine and Disability: Navigating Private and Social Security Long-Term Benefit Options
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Spotlight on Migraine, we talk with nationally recognized disability attorney, Edward Dabdoub, about the legal options available to...
Left vs. Right Side Migraine Attacks - Does the Side Matter?
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you always feel migraine pain on the same side of your head? In this episode, we learn what it could mean when migraine attacks occur on the left v...
Migraine and Neck Pain: A Symptom or a Cause?
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you experience both neck pain and migraine, you're not alone! Research shows that up to 60% of people with migraine also have neck pain. But is it ...
Light, Touch, Smell, Sound: Why Does Migraine Make Us More Sensitive?
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever curious why light, sound, smells and touch can be so bothersome when you live with migraine? Migraine really can make you more sensitive! In this...
What is Inpatient Treatment for Migraine?
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever experienced a migraine attack that just won't go away? Or do you live with constant, intractable head pain? When is it time to consider ...
Weather, Barometric Pressure, and Migraine
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you often get a migraine attack when the barometric pressure drops or during a big storm? Why is that?! In this episode of Spotlight On Migraine, D...
Migraine and Medical Gaslighting
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Has a doctor ever dismissed you or made you second guess yourself? Have you ever left an appointment thinking, maybe it is all in my head? You might h...
What to Know About The Migraine Prodrome
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yawning, food cravings, mood changes, these could be signs you are in the prodrome or first phase of a migraine attack. In this episode, Dr. Anna Pace...
PACAP as a Future Migraine Treatment Target
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, leading researcher Dr. Messoud Ashina explains what PACAP is and how it is involved in migraine pathophysiology. He also talks about ...
Hemiplegic Migraine & Migraine with Unilateral Motor Symptoms (MUMS)
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, dive deeper into the world of migraine disease as we explore Hemiplegic Migraine and Migraine with Unilateral Motor Symptoms (MUMS). ...
Conquering Dizziness: Vestibular Symptoms, Vestibular Migraine, and How to Manage
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Spotlight on Migraine, vestibular physical therapist, Dr. Madison Oak, discusses the vestibular system and vestibular therapy. She ...
Physical Therapy as a Migraine Treatment
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Spotlight On Migraine, Sam Kelokates, PT, DPT explains how physical therapy can be an option for people living with migraine, physi...
What is Refractory Migraine?
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Spotlight On Migraine, Dr. Jennifer Robblee talks about what refractory migraine is, how it differs from other migraine types and w...
Understanding Medication Overuse Headache (Rebound Headache)
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Sait Ashina talks to us about Medication Overuse Headache, also known as Rebound or Medication Adaptation Headache. He discusses ...
Service Dogs for Migraine Support
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Service dogs can be a helpful tool for many disabilities and conditions, including migraine disease! Jennifer Kolar from Atlas Assistance Dogs di...
Tips for Adding Magnesium to Your Migraine Treatment Plan
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many people living with migraine disease often find relief by adding magnesium to their preventive treatment plans. In this episode, Registered Dietic...
Everything You Need to Know about Migraine Auras
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One in three people with migraine experience aura, a temporary sensory disturbance that occurs before or during the headache phase of an attack. ...
Managing Migraine by Combining Conventional and Alternative Treatments
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alternative treatments, such as supplements, mind/body therapies, physical therapy, and acupuncture, can be helpful, non-pharmacological addition...
Understanding and Managing Migraine in Kids and Teens
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Migraine affects about 11% children and adolescents, but it can look different from migraine in adults. Dr. Michael Oshinsky from the National In...
A Pilot Study Investigates the Effects of Psilocybin for Migraine
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Emmanuelle Schindler presents data from a pilot study that investigated the effects of the psychedelic drug psilocybin in 10...
An Introduction to the Nerivio Device for the Treatment of Migraine
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nerivio is a neuromodulation device that has been approved for the acute and preventative treatment of migraine for people aged 12 years and older. Bu...
Allodynia and Migraine
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is allodynia, and why does it happen? In this episode, Dr. Gretchen Tietjen answers these questions and more, diving into the nuances of this sym...
Atogepant for the Preventive Treatment of Episodic Migraine
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Atogepant is FDA approved for the prevention of episodic migraine, and is under review for the prevention of chronic migraine at the time of publicati...
The Relationship Between Patent Foramen Ovale and Migraine
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How are patent foramen ovale and migraine connected? A foramen ovale is a "hole" between the top two chambers of the heart. This hole closes shortly a...
Migraine Stigma, Treatment, and Access: OVERCOME Study Findings
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hear from Dr. Eric Pearlman, Associate Vice President at Eli Lilly, as we dive into their findings from the OVERCOME study. This study aims to fu...
Understanding How Migraine Can Impact Relationships
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Migraine often affects many aspects of our lives - work, home, social life, and especially our relationships. In this episode, licensed psycholog...
What Is Brain Fog?
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we hear Dr. Courtney White explain what brain fog is, why it occurs, and what can be done to manage this bothersome symptom that affe...
Understanding New Daily Persistent Headache
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Matthew Robbins talks about New Daily Persistent Headache, including the diagnostic criteria, potential causes, treatments a...
Zavegepant for the Treatment of Migraine
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Timothy Smith joins us to talk about Zavegepant, a new option from the gepants class of medications that block CGRP. It is currently being studie...
What is Trigeminal Neuralgia?
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we hear the perspectives of a physician and two patients about Trigeminal Neuralgia. First, Dr. Jeffery Brown describes how it is dia...
Facial Pain in Migraine
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sinus headache or migraine? People who frequently visit their doctor for recurrent sinus infections or "sinus headache" may be living with migraine di...
Sumatriptan Nasal Powder For The Acute Treatment of Migraine
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sumatriptan, a common migraine abortive treatment, is available in many forms including a nasal powder or spray, tablet, injectable and more. Neurolog...
What is Spinal CSF Leak?
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Spinal CSF leak may be misdiagnosed as migraine but they are very different conditions. A patient and a provider give details on what Spinal CSF leak ...
Attack Based Care For Migraine
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Not all migraine attacks are alike, and the way we treat them shouldn't be either. Neurologist, Dr. Thomas Berk explains how patients can develop a pl...
What We Know About Exercise for Migraine
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Can regular aerobic exercise and physical activity impact migraine? Dr. Megan Irby explains what we know about the relationship between migraine and e...
SUNCT/SUNA: Patient and Physician Perspectives
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we hear the perspectives of both a patient and a physician about SUNCT/SUNA. First, Dr. Shivang Joshi describes what SUNCT/SUNA is an...
Brain Donation? There Are More Benefits Than You Think
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brain research is incredibly important to prevent brain diseases, develop treatments and find cures. In this episode Spotlight on Migraine, The Brain ...
Eptinezumab for Migraine Prevention
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Vyepti or Eptinezumab is the first and only FDA approved intravenous treatment for migraine prevention. Neurologist, Dr. Stewart Tepper describes how ...
Managing Migraine in the Workplace
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Migraine can have a profound impact on employees and employers. Paula Dumas, the President of World Health Education Foundation explores the impact mi...
Self Care Tips for Facial Pain and Headache
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How can we build resilience against mouth, jaw and facial pain? Orofacial pain specialist Dr. James Hawkins offers self care techniques to help mana...
Using Virtual Reality to Treat Migraine
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Could virtual reality be an at home treatment for migraine? Dr. Laura Garcia with Applied VR explains how virtual reality can help adjust cognitive, e...
The Relationship Between Migraine and Sleep
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Managing a healthy sleep schedule can be difficult. Adding a chronic pain condition makes it that much harder. Stay tuned as Dr. Stephen Bender explai...
Light Sensitivity and Migraine
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Light sensitivity is one of the most common migraine symptoms but why does it happen? Find out as Dr. Rani Banik explains causes of light sensitivity,...
Visual Snow Syndrome
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We know migraine is often associated with visual symptoms but how do those symptoms differ from visual snow syndrome? Find out as Dr. Charles Shidlofs...
Therapeutic Laser Treatment for Migraine
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Phil Harrington joins us to discuss the therapeutic benefits of laser treatments. He explains safety, describes how the therapy works and discusse...
The Relivion Device for Migraine Treatment
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a presentation by Dr. Roni Sharon about the newly approved Relivion neuromodulation device for the treatment of migraine. Dr. Sharon talks...
Long Haul COVID and Headaches
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak to Dr. Chan and Dr. Chambers about long haul COVID and headaches. They discuss how COVID may cause long haul headaches, who ...
Trudhesa: A New Delivery System for DHE
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Schim joins us to discuss Trudhesa, a newly approved abortive migraine treatment option. He explains the technology behind this n...
Vitamins and Supplements for Migraine Management
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered which vitamins and supplements are most beneficial for migraine? Dr. Margaret Slavin discusses how taking vitamins, minerals and supplem...
Optimizing Our Three Brains to Improve Migraine
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do we have three brains? Dr. Trupti Gokani says yes! In this episode, Dr Gokani briefly describes the connection between migraine and the gut. She als...
What to Know About CBD for Migraine
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have a question about CBD? Learn best practices for implementing this natural therapy into your migraine management regimen as Dr. Bonni Goldstein joi...
Non-Invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Vestibular Migraine
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Shin Beh's presentation discusses the significance of the vagus nerve and how the non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation helps migraine specifically...
How Pharmacists Can Help People With Migraine
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, pharmacist Heba Hani joins us to explain the importance of including a pharmacist in your migraine care team and how they can be used...
Plant-Based Diets: Can They Help Migraine?
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are speaking with Dr. Ulka Agarwal about the benefits of a plant-based diet for migraine and overall health. Dr. Agarwal explains h...
The Connection Between TMD and Migraine
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Steven Bender discusses the normal function of the temporomandibular joint, symptoms of TMD, as well as the overlap between TMD a...
Migraine Symptoms in the Ear
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Teixido discusses the various migraine symptoms within the ear and explains why these symptoms occur. He then describes treatment...
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Melissa Geraghty discusses how people can use Acceptance and Commitment therapy to help navigate their migraine and chronic pain ...
The Overlap Between Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome and Migraine
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Christopher Velez compares cyclic vomiting syndrome and other functional nausea and vomiting disorders. He then describes the ove...
Chiropractic Care for Migraine
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Harcourt joins us to suggest ways chiropractic care may be beneficial for migraine. He explains how practitioners can find the right modalities fo...
The Evolution of Migraine Disease
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Dr. Cady will discuss why some people transition from episodic migraine to chronic migraine, the role medication can play in chronifi...
A Multi-Tiered Treatment Approach for Pediatric Migraine
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Christopher Oakley shares his multi-tiered approach to treating migraine in children and adolescents which includes lifestyle mod...
Trigger Point Injections for Migraine
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Headache specialist, Dr. Deena Kuruvilla joins us to tell us everything we need to know about trigger point injections for migraine treatment. *The co...
The Link Between Obesity and Migraine
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we see two presentations on migraine and obesity. The first, by Dr. Alison Field summarizes research findings that suggest a link bet...
Navigating an Emergency Room Visit for Migraine
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
ER doctor, Dr. Alyson McGregor joins us to explain what people with migraine can expect when going to the emergency room and what you can do to be pre...
Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, & The Brain-Gut-Microbiota Axis
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this presentation by Dr. Gretchen Tietjen, we learn about the association of migraine with IBS and other GI disorders. Dr. Tietjen summarizes the r...
Nerivio: A Drug-Free, Wearable Migraine Treatment
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Theranica CEO, Alon Ironi teaches us about the Nerivio device, explaining how this device differs from a tens unit and how it works to relieve migrain...
What People with Migraine Should Know About the Covid-19 Vaccine
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are over a year out from the start of the COVID pandemic and we now have vaccines available, but what does that mean for people with migraine? Dr. ...
What is Craniosacral Therapy?
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Physicial therapist, Dr. Healy, joined us to explain craniosacral therapy, a non-invasive tool for managing pain, increasing energy and reliving anxie...
Pediatric Migraine Disorders
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Jacob Brodsky of Boston Children's Hospital will explain three types of pediatric migraine disorders: Benign Paroxysmal Torticoll...
Magic Mushrooms? What You Need to Know About Psychedelics for Migraine
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Peter McAllister joined us to answer all of our questions about psychedelics for the treatment of migraine and headache. He explains the different...
Pipeline Acute Treatment for Migraine: AXS-07
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Cedric O'Gorman, from Axsome Therapeutics, reports on efficacy and safety data for their pipeline acute medication, AXS-07, which...
Retraining Your Brain: Mental and Emotional Aspects of Healing
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, vestibular audiologist and neuroplasticity therapist, Joey Remenyi joins us to discuss how to change thought patterns using neuroplas...
Lasmiditan: A Rescue Migraine Treatment
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Deena Kuruvilla joins us to talk about lasmiditan, a new acute treatment for migraine. She discusses results from lasmiditan research studies, how...
5 Lifestyle Changes for Managing Migraine
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Neuropthamologist, Dr. Rani Banik joins us to explain her five pillars of health for managing migraine which include easy-to-implement lifestyle chang...
An Overview of Research on Dietary Patterns for Migraine Prevention
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, registered dietician, Margaret Slavin, reviews dietary patterns that have been investigated in association with migraine and summariz...
Can your thyroid impact migraine?
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Headache specialist, Dr. Deena Kuruvilla describes the role of the thyroid in our bodies as well as the effects of hypo- and hyperthyroidism. She repo...
Individualizing Migraine Treatment with Functional Medicine
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Adam Harcourt of Imagine X Functional Neurology explains the migraine brain and discusses the importance of personalized assessments for identifyi...
Tips and Resources for Navigating Health Insurance
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Living with migraine can take a financial toll but Caitlyn Donovan of the Patient Advocate Foundation and Katie Golden of CHAMP are sharing their tips...
Psychedelics, Serotonin & Migraine
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Franklin King describes historic applications of psychedelic therapies, explores possible biological and psychological mechanisms of these compoun...
Biofeedback for Migraine and Anxiety: A Proven Therapy
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this jam-packed episode, Dr. Christopher Rhyne of the Diamond Headache Clinic explains this drug-free technique that can aid in managing migraine a...
Nocira's Promising New Device for Migraine
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. David George discusses Nocira's investigation of a new device that is designed to treat migraine by making subtle pressure changes in the ear. He ...
IV Therapy for Migraine Rescue Treatment
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Dan Henry and nurse practitioner Ruth Kennedy walk us through the process of getting IV therapy, a treatment method they use to help break a migra...
Psychological Approaches for Assessing and Treating Pediatric Migraine
25 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are sharing a presentation by Dr. Kaczynski, associate director of psychology for the pediatric headache program at Boston's Children Hospita...
Differentiating Four Headache Disorders
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Headache specialist Dr. Shivang Joshi breaks down the differences between migraine, tension headache, new daily persistent headache and cluster headac...
The Relationship Between Migraine and Stroke
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We know that migraine and stroke are both brain disorders, but what else do they have in common? Headache and stroke specialist Dr. Huma Sheikh explai...
Symptoms in the Eye: Is it migraine?
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why many of us get symptoms in our eyes with a migraine attack, and how to differentiate them from ocular migraine. In this episode, Dr. Rani Ba...
What You Should Know About Racial Disparities in Healthcare
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Racial inequality has plagued our country for years, so it should be no surprise that racial disparities exist in healthcare. We all need to be a part...
Tips from Patients: Finding New Purpose
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We all know that migraine can derail our plans, including our careers and relationships. It's not as easy to see the positives this disease can bring ...
Nerve Blocks: An Underutilized Treatment for Migraine?
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You may have heard of nerve blocks, but how much do you know about them? Dr. Dan Henry and nurse practitioner Ruth Kennedy explain what types of nerve...
Tips from Patients: Tracking Migraine Patterns and Triggers
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to four patient advocates talk about the pros and cons of tracking migraine patterns and triggers. You'll learn tips for best practices, tracki...
Ketamine: An Alternative for Difficult-to-Treat Chronic Migraine
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Golden's doctor once told her, "I have nothing left for you to try". That was until she was introduced to the Jefferson Headache Clinic's ketami...
Tips from Patients: Helpful Products, Lifestyle Changes and Treatments for Migraine
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a candid conversation with four patient advocates as they discuss how becoming more educated about their disease has been an integral part...