Anxiety

Why Anticipatory Anxiety Triggers More Migraines and How to Stop It

Do you fear the next migraine before it hits? Learn how anticipatory anxiety triggers pain and how to break the cycle for good.

Dizziness & Migraine: Why is my Dizziness Omnipresent and What to Do Or Not To Do About It

Does the world spin even when you’re still? Discover why dizziness is tied to migraine—and what helps you find steady ground again.

Depression and Migraine: How Shared Biology Links Pain and Mood

Do migraines make you sad—or does sadness fuel your pain? Explore how depression and migraine share the same biological roots.

From Hidden Struggles to Shared Voices: Migraine and Disability Advocacy

What if the hardest part of migraine isn’t the pain—but being unseen? Explore disability, advocacy, and the power of shared voices.

Can Love Survive Migraine? Rebuilding Connection When Pain Feels Like Too Much

Can love survive migraine? Explore how pain reshapes intimacy—and discover ways to reconnect when your body feels limited.

Ep. 148: Migraines vs. Headaches: Root Causes, Hormones & Healing with Diane Ducarme

Migraines aren’t “just bad headaches.” They’re full-body experiences that can bring nausea, vomiting, visual disturbances, and days of pain. In this episode of the She Talks Health Podcast, host Sophie Shepherd interviews Diane Ducarme — migraine expert, founder of the Migraine Heroes app, and host of the Migraine Heroes podcast. Together, they unpack the differences between migraines and headaches, explore the root causes behind recurring migraines, and share practical tips for relief. Diane also reveals how liver health, hormonal balance, stress resilience, and the gut-brain connection all play critical roles in migraine management. You’ll learn: - Why migraines are more than just head pain - How stress, trauma, and perimenopause can worsen symptoms - The importance of liver and kidney health in both Eastern and Western medicine approaches - Practical strategies for tracking your symptoms and finding personalized solutions - How the Migraine Heroes app can help you understand and manage your unique migraine patterns ✨ Whether you suffer from migraines or support someone who does, this episode will give you tools, perspective, and hope.

Living in Fear of the Next Migraine: Breaking Free from Anticipatory Anxiety

Do you live in fear of the next migraine? Learn how anticipatory anxiety fuels pain—and how to break free from its grip.

When Food Rules Add Stress: Migraine and the Pressure to Eat "Perfectly"

Following every diet rule but still in pain? Discover why food anxiety and rigidity may fuel migraines more than they fix them.

Overwhelm and Migraines: Why Endless To-Do Lists Make Your Pain Worse

Does life feel like one giant to-do list? See how overwhelm overloads your nervous system—and fuels migraine attacks.