Emotions

The Root Causes of Migraines, Hope and Healing - with Diane Ducarme

## **There is hope on the other side of migraines!** By combining Western science, Eastern medicine, and technology, Diane Ducarme helps individuals understand the root causes of migraines and reclaim their lives. We discuss: - What exactly is a migraine? - Why are migraines more common in women? - What triggers migraines most often? - Impact of contraceptives on migraines - Impact of foods, caffeine and alcohol on migraines - Is exercise a help or a hindrance for migraines? - How do you manage migraines effectively?

Supporting Your Spouse: A Guide for Partners of Migraine Warriors

Diane explores the vital role partners play in supporting loved ones with migraines—sharing stories, expert insights, and practical tips.

#463 Diane Ducarme - Migraines

In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Diane Ducarme. Diane's background is in Engineering. She also has an MBA from Harvard Business School. Diane can speak 7 languages, one of which is Mandarin. Her 8th language is probably "Migraines"! ‍ Migraine disease affects over 1 billion people worldwide, with women affected 3-4 times more than men. Such untapped potential of women, which impacts enormously on families, communities and society as a whole. We chat about  What a migraine is? Some client Examples How common is migraine disease? Why are migraines more prevalent in women than men? What are some common triggers for migraines? Is exercise a trigger or a relief for migraines? Do other health issues, like weight gain, PCOS, or endometriosis, correlate with migraines? What is your approach to managing migraines? If you could give one piece of advice to our listeners who suffer from migraines, what would it be?

How Does Your Nervous System Affect Migraine and Wellbeing?

In this episode, we explore the intricate connection between trauma and migraines with our special guest, Dulcie, a trauma-focused counselor and expert in polyvagal theory. Dulcie brings her extensive knowledge and experience to shed light on how our nervous system shapes our responses to past traumas and influences our present experiences. From childhood adversity to chronic pain, we delve into the profound impact of unresolved trauma on our daily lives and overall well-being. Highlights: - The Nervous System and Mental Health: Discover how the nervous system is shaped by trauma and its profound influence on our mental health. - Understanding the Vagus Nerve: Learn about the vagus nerve, its role in trauma, and its connection to our overall well-being. - Defining Trauma: Explore the various types of trauma and what constitutes a traumatic experience. - Trauma in Children: Understand how trauma is defined in children, the physical signals to look out for, and the importance of early detection. - Coping Strategies: Discuss common coping strategies that develop in childhood and continue into adult life, such as people-pleasing, shutting down, and constant environment scanning. - Treating Trauma: Learn about effective strategies to treat trauma, make the nervous system more flexible, and how to stay present in the moment. - Polyvagal Theory: Dive into polyvagal theory and its crucial connection to understanding and healing trauma.

Emotions and Their Impact on the Vagus Nerve With Diane Ducarme

Episode Highlights With Diane Ducarme - You have about 100 billion nerve cells in your body and they're all orchestrated by the vagus nerve - The vagus nerve was discovered in 1872 in medicine but is still not understood in the Western world - Vagus comes from the Latin vaga, which means to wander, and it wanders throughout the body - The things that get in the way of the vagus nerve working optimally - How emotions come into play here - What brain freeze teaches us about the vagus nerve - Where Western medicine recognizes the connection of emotions to the vagus nerve - Liver toxicity can lead to wakeups from 1-3 a.m. - Ways to support the vagus nerve - How we can sometimes intuitively avoid foods that are harmful to the vagus nerve