Insight: How Perfectionism Activates Migraine Stress

Ever feel like you have to hold it all together—no matter what? You push through the pain, strive to be the best, and still wonder why your body keeps shutting down.

This episode of The Migraine Heroes Podcast explores the powerful and often overlooked connection between perfectionism and migraine. Hosted by Diane Ducarme, who has helped hundreds of women rewrite their migraine stories, we blend neuroscience with Eastern healing wisdom to uncover the true cost of inner pressure.

You’ll discover:

💡 How perfectionism activates your stress response and disrupts your nervous system

💡 The three types of perfectionism—and how to recognize them in your own story

💡 Why chronic tension, guilt, and control can trigger or worsen migraine attacks

💡 Eastern teachings that offer gentle, grounded alternatives to constant striving

Perfectionism isn’t just a personality trait—it’s a physiological pattern. If you’ve ever believed that being perfect is the only way to feel safe, worthy, or accepted, this episode is for you.

You’ll also hear a moving story about a woman whose migraines were rooted not in food or sleep—but in her unrelenting drive to be flawless.

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