The Migraine Heroes Podcast

This week, Diane Ducarme joins me to talk about migraines through a root cause lens. Instead of focusing only on pain relief, we explore why the brain goes into pain in the first place and what the body may be trying to signal when migraines show up. We discuss how different migraine patterns can have very different drivers. Diane explains how trauma, perfectionism, nervous system overload, hormone shifts, and digestion issues can all contribute to migraine symptoms, even when life outwardly seems calm or stable. We also talk about why many people do not recognize their own stress levels, how the nervous system can become hypersensitive over time, and why migraines are often delayed signals from the body rather than immediate reactions. Learning your personal patterns can be one of the most powerful steps toward long term relief. Diane’s free Migraine Heroes app:  <https://migraineheroes.com/download/> KEY TAKEAWAYS: • Migraines often reflect deeper system imbalances • Stress patterns can exist even when life feels “normal” • Trauma and perfectionism can keep the body in stress mode • Digestive dysfunction can amplify migraine triggers • Hormones and cycle changes often influence migraine timing • Learning your patterns is key to long term relief ABOUT GUEST: Diane Ducarme is the host of the Migraine Heroes Podcast and Founder of the Migraine Heroes app. She studied Business and Neuroscience with Harvard Business School and HarvardX, and trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine in Shanghai and at the Academy of Healing Nutrition. Diane blends Eastern medicine, engineering thinking, and modern science to uncover the real roots of migraine. Through her podcast, Migraine Heroes, she shares breakthrough insights, practical tools, and empowering strategies to help people reclaim control of their lives. WHERE TO FIND: Website: <https://migraineheroes.com/> Instagram: <https://www.instagram.com/migraineheroes/> WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA: Website: <https://www.christabiegler.com/> Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife YouTube: <https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife> More Links + Quizzes: <https://www.christabiegler.com/links>

If you’re a woman struggling with migraines, this episode is for you. Migraines affect women far more than men—especially during perimenopause and menopause—yet most women are never told why. In this episode of Functional Moms Podcast, we’re joined by Diane Ducarme, host of the Migraine Heroes Podcast and Founder & CEO of the Migraine Heroes app, to uncover the hidden migraine triggers women experience and how to address them at the root. Diane explains why migraines are not a random neurological problem, but a meaningful signal from your body, often tied to hormones, stress, nervous system overload, and metabolic imbalances that uniquely affect women. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ Why migraines are more common in women than men ✅ What happens in the body during perimenopause and menopause that triggers migraines ✅ The hidden causes most women (and doctors) miss ✅ How to approach migraine relief naturally and sustainably If you’re tired of pushing through pain or relying only on medication, this conversation will help you understand your migraines—and your body—on a deeper level. About Our Guest: Diane Ducarme is the Founder & CEO of the Migraine Heroes App and host of the Migraine Heroes Podcast. With a background in neuroscience training from HarvardX and a Harvard Business School education, Diane blends Eastern medicine, engineering, and modern science to help women reduce migraines by addressing root causes. Connect with Diane: [Migraine Heroes Podcast](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/migraine-heroes-chronic-migraine-hemiplegic-migraine/id1701796800) [Migraine Heroes Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/migraineheroes/) [Migraine Heroes Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@migraineheroes) [Migraine Heroes Website](https://migraineheroes.com/) [Functional Moms Podcast Supplement Store: 25% OFF top-quality brands:](https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/functional-moms) Please FOLLOW Functional Moms Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Spotify and SUBSCRIBE on YouTube to support women’s health conversations. [Functional Moms Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@functionalmomspodcast/) [Functional Moms Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/4iYrNkAQMwzcX5FRJH5aEW?si=e1dd9390c601498) [Functional Moms Apple Podcast](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/functional-moms-podcast/id1686808485)

Migraines often become more frequent, more intense, or more unpredictable during perimenopause and menopause—and for many women, medication either stops working or introduces new problems. If you’ve ever wondered why your body feels harder to manage in midlife, this episode offers a new, compassionate lens. In this conversation, we explore migraines as more than isolated headaches. Hormonal fluctuations, stress overload, blood sugar swings, and even how your body processes food can all influence migraine patterns. When these systems are out of balance, migraines may be one of the body’s clearest warning signs. Our guest, Diane Ducarme, blends Western neuroscience with Traditional Chinese Medicine to help women understand what migraines are communicating beneath the surface. Rather than silencing symptoms, this episode focuses on recognizing patterns, reducing hidden triggers, and restoring trust in your body’s signals—especially during the hormonal transitions of midlife. If you’re eating “healthy,” feeling exhausted anyway, or frustrated that nothing seems to work anymore, this episode will help you stop blaming yourself and start understanding what your body actually needs. What You Will Learn - How perimenopause and menopause-related hormonal shifts can alter migraine frequency and severity - Why migraines often involve the nervous system, liver function, and whole-body stress—not just the head - The difference between fast and slow migraine triggers, including food-related triggers that are commonly misunderstood - How depletion, stress, and imbalance may show up as migraines long before lab work flags a problem - Ways to work with your body’s signals instead of fighting them during midlife About Our Guest Diane Ducarme is the host of the Migraine Heroes podcast and founder of the Migraine Heroes app. She integrates Traditional Chinese Medicine with Western science to help people uncover root causes of migraines often missed by conventional care. To learn more about our guest, click here: <https://hellohotflash.com/episodes/menopause-migraine> Additional Resources - [Learn how to feel clear, steady, and in control again:](https://hellohotflash.com/assessments) - [Listen to the limited-series podcast Christian Women and Menopause: ](https://hellohotflash.com/christian-women-and-menopause)