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A podcast about the latest news on migraine disease and headache disorders.

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What's behind facial pain, and how is it different from headache? Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, and headache medicine specialist Fred Cohen, MD, cover common facial pain conditions, how providers reach a diagnosis, available treatment options, and the specia... more

In this episode of HeadWise, host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD talks with neurologist and headache medicine specialist Paul Mathew, MD about how neck pain, headache, and migraine are connected, and why that connection so often gets overlooked in clinical vis... more

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In this episode of HeadWise™, Dr. Alexandra Ross, a pediatric headache psychologist from Streamind Health, joins host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, to share real strategies for the school year ahead: building routines that stick, using 504 plans for accommod... more

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Meet Hope O’Brien, MD, MBA, the new president of the National Headache Foundation’s Board of Directors. In this episode of HeadWise™, Dr. O’Brien shares what led her to headache medicine, the challenges facing headache care today and her vision for t... more

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What happens when headache, migraine-like symptoms or other symptoms persist after a concussion? In this episode, host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, is joined by neurologist Shae Datta, MD, to discuss concussion, post-traumatic headache and the recovery proc... more

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Nausea and vomiting are common symptoms associated with migraine, but they can look very different from one person to another. Some people experience mild nausea, while others may have vomiting that makes it difficult to eat, drink or take medication... more

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What role could psychedelics play in the future of headache medicine? In this episode of HeadWise, host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, is joined by Emmanuelle Schindler, MD, PhD, to discuss the latest research on psilocybin and other psychedelics in migraine,... more

In this episode of HeadWise™, host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, is joined by Amelia Barrett, MD to explore how emerging research on biological pathways may help explain why some people experience treatment-resistant migraine. The conversation focuses on sev... more

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Recent Guests

Paul Mathew
Neurologist and headache medicine specialist, Assistant Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School
Harvard Medical School
Episode: Neck Pain, Migraine, and Headache: How Are They Related? ft. Paul Mathew, MD
Dr. Alexandra Ross
Pediatric headache psychologist; trained at Stanford; co-founder of StreamMind Health
StreamMind Health; UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital; Stanford training
Episode: Back to School for Kids with Migraine ft Alexandra Ross, PhD
Hope O'Brien
Board-certified neurologist and headache specialist; CEO and medical director of the Headache Center of Hope; adjunct associate professor at Morehouse School of Medicine
Headache Center of Hope; Morehouse School of Medicine
Episode: Meet NHF’s New Board President ft. Hope O'Brien, MD, MBA
Shae Datta
Board-certified neurologist specializing in concussion and migraine
Sports Neurology / American Academy of Neurology Sports Neurotrauma section (past chair)
Episode: Headache and Migraine After Concussion
Dr. Emmanuelle Schindler
Medical Director of the Headache Center of Excellence at the VA Connecticut Health Care System; Associate Professor of Neurology at Yale School of Medicine
VA Connecticut Health Care System; Yale School of Medicine
Episode: Psychedelics and Headache Disorders
Tierra Lillard
Patient with lived experience in migraine clinical trials
Episode: Migraine Clinical Trials Explained
Tim Smith
CEO of Study Metrics Research, migraine clinician
Study Metrics Research
Episode: April Migraine Research News: PACAP Treatments, Exercise & Cannabis Studies ft. Tim Smith, MD
Dawn Buse
Psychologist specializing in headache and migraine; clinical professor of neurology
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Episode: Behavioral Therapies for Migraine ft. Dawn Buse, PhD
Laurel Short
Nurse practitioner with advanced qualification in headache medicine
Episode: Blood Sugar and Migraine ft. Laurel Short, DNP

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Dr. Lindsay Weitzel
Host of HeadWise; physician specializing in migraine disorders; affiliated with the National Headache Foundation and founder of Migraine Nation

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Neck Pain, Migraine, and Headache: How Are They Related? ft. Paul Mathew, MD
Q: What are the main diagnoses that involve both headache and neck pain?
The episode presents migrenous cervicalgia as a migraine-related neck pain that only occurs during migraine and cervicogenic headache as neck pathology that can trigger migraines; occipital neuralgia is another neck-based neuropathic pain that can flare with migraines and may persist between attacks. Proper evaluation distinguishes whether neck pain is a component of migraine or a separate neck disorder driving headache frequency.
Meet NHF’s New Board President ft. Hope O'Brien, MD, MBA
Q: What is your vision for the future of the National Headache Foundation and HeadWise?
She envisions expanding the Foundation's voice to include all people with migraine, fostering broader awareness, stronger connections among stakeholders, and partnerships with employers to improve access and reduce stigma, with HeadWise serving as a patient-led platform.
Meet NHF’s New Board President ft. Hope O'Brien, MD, MBA
Q: What is your number-one piece of advice for patients navigating headache care?
Her key guidance is for patients to advocate for themselves, ask questions, and seek alternative options when care isn't meeting their needs, while recognizing that support from healthcare professionals, organizations, researchers, and policymakers is a shared responsibility.
Meet NHF’s New Board President ft. Hope O'Brien, MD, MBA
Q: What motivated you to pursue a career in headache medicine and work with a broad patient base including both kids and adults?
Dr. O'Brien explains that personal experience with migraine and a rotation in a headache-focused clinic inspired her to pursue a field where patients could see real, lasting improvements, leading her to train to treat patients of all ages and to advocate for early intervention to prevent progression to chronic conditions.
Psychedelics and Headache Disorders
Q: Can you summarize how psychedelics might help headache disorders even when patients do not experience psychedelic effects?
The data suggest that clinical benefits can occur without a full psychedelic experience, indicating that the mechanism may involve pharmacology and receptor activity beyond the conscious psychedelic experience, though more research is needed.

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Frequently Asked Questions About HeadWise

What is HeadWise about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show focuses on the latest developments in migraine disease and headache disorders, mixing clinical insights, research updates, and practical guidance for patients and providers. Across episodes, listeners encounter deep dives into pharmacology (including CGRP, PACAP, and other emerging targets), genetics and personalized treatment pathways, non-pharmacological options like behavioral therapies and exercise, and real-world topics such as trial design, safety, insurance access, and diet-related triggers. Notable strengths include a clinician-host-led format that translates complex science into actionable takeaways, hands-on tips for patients (diet, exercise, mood, and symptom tracking), and timely coverage of regulatory and clinical tria... more

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Recent guests on HeadWise include:

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2. Dr. Alexandra Ross
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4. Shae Datta
5. Dr. Emmanuelle Schindler
6. Tierra Lillard
7. Tim Smith
8. Dawn Buse

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