The Head Start: Embracing the Journey
Episodes
Chronic Migraine Through My Sister’s Eyes: A Conversation with Meghan McInerny
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We all carry more than we show—juggling roles, responsibilities, and realities that often go unseen, even by those closest to us. In this episod...
Strength Behind the Scenes: A Conversation with Lilly Singh
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Living in the public eye brings constant pressure, making it even more important for actress and host Lilly Singh to approach life with intention...
Intimacy and Chronic Migraine: A Conversation with Tom Picerno
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Talking about intimacy can be difficult, even with your partner. It’s nuanced. It’s often avoided. But it’s still very important. In...
Sweat and Resilience: Balancing Chronic Migraine with Fitness Goals
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The healing power of fitness goes far beyond physical benefits—for today’s guest, it’s a form of self-expression and a celebration o...
The Head Start: Embracing the Journey Season 3 is Here
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Two Generations, One Shared Disease: A Conversation with Mother and Son
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s one thing, as a parent, to deal with your own struggles, but to watch your kid go through it - to see them face obstacles and struggles can be...
Acting The Part Amidst Adversity: A Conversation with Aaron Matthew Atkisson
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Oftentimes the standard “I’m good!” response isn’t rooted in the truth. We often act our way through our struggles, so we don’t burden some...
Teaching Through the Struggle: A Conversation with Danielle Mandoza
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating parenthood can be overwhelming all on its own, but Danielle Mandoza takes it a step further teaching young children at work, too. In this e...
Healthcare Access & Affordability: A Conversation with Jaime Sanders
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“Knowledge is Power” may be an old cliche, but it is never more true than when talking about living with a chronic illness, like Chronic Migraine....
The Silent Struggle Behind the Veteran Mindset: A Conversation with Ivan Perry
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us have probably heard “Suck it up!” or “Get over it!” at some point. But when you’re living with Chronic Migraine, these phrases ar...
Living with Chronic Migraine in the Grind Culture: A Conversation with Lauren Browning
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The pressures of hustle culture can be nonstop. In this episode, Nora and guest, Lauren Browning, get vulnerable about navigating Chronic Migraine in ...
The Head Start: Embracing the Journey is Back!
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nora McInerny returns with all-new conversations exploring personal stories of people living with Chronic Migraine. If you’re new to the series, the...
Being Real About Chronic Migraine: A Conversation with Paula Dumas
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Head Start: Embracing the Journey, Nora explores the impact and importance of storytelling and advocacy in people's lives and h...
Finding Support Along Your Chronic Migraine Journey: A Conversation with Meg Donnelly
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Head Start: Embracing the Journey, Nora explores what a support network can look like and how to shape one that feels right to ...
Searching for Work-Life Balance with Chronic Migraine: A Conversation with Winnielyn Bautista
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Head Start: Embracing the Journey, Nora dives into the ever-blurring lines between work and life. Nora has made a career of sha...
Parenting Marked by Chronic Migraine: A Conversation with Marina Medved-Lentini
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Head Start: Embracing the Journey, Nora explores how modern-day parenting is made even more difficult for those living with Chr...
Making Space for Creativity: A Conversation with Artist Priya Rama
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Head Start: Embracing the Journey, Nora tackles the idea of having a creative outlet to express your struggles which, as her ex...
Migraine Attacks Triggered by the Food You Eat: A Conversation with Alicia Wolf
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Head Start: Embracing the Journey, Nora chats with Alicia Wolf, aka The Dizzy Cook, on how she has been able to use food as a w...
Between Advocacy & Awareness: A Conversation with Qasim Amin Nathari
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Head Start: Embracing the Journey, Nora speaks with Qasim Amin Nathari about the stigma around men seeking help for physical an...
Pressure Under the Bright Lights: A Conversation with Kristin Chenoweth
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of The Head Start: Embracing the Journey, Nora McInerny gets to talk to living legend Kristin Chenoweth about the pressure and po...
Introducing: The Head Start: Embracing the Journey
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nora McInerny hosts The Head Start: Embracing the Journey, a new podcast from iHeartRadio and AbbVie, a space to share open and honest conversations a...