Migraine Types

Hormonal Migraines: Why Migraines Strike Before Your Period

Why migraines strike before your period? Learn how hormonal shifts lower your threshold, and how to calm your system before pain starts.

Hormonal Swings & Migraine Attacks: Learning to Ride Without Crashing

Do migraines hit hardest with your hormones? Discover how estrogen swings spark attacks and how timing and balance put you back in control.

Vertigo and Migraine: Why the World Spins and How to Find Your Balance Again

Does the world spin even when you’re still? Discover why vertigo and migraine collide—and how to find balance in your body again.

146: The Truth About Migraines: What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You With Diane Ducarme

Today our guest is Diane Ducarme, the host of the Migraine Heroes podcast and Founder & CEO of the Migraine Heroes app. A Harvard Business School alum with neuroscience training from HarvardX, she blends Eastern Medicine, engineering, and modern science to uncover the true roots of migraine. Her Migraine Heroes podcast shares breakthrough insights, practical tools, and real stories to help you manage your migraine—deeply and sustainably. We dive deep into the world of migraines — exploring what really causes them, from genetics and hormones to environmental toxins. Diane explains how she found relief by combining Eastern and Western medicine, and how this approach can help you identify the root causes of chronic headaches, rather than just masking the symptoms. You’ll learn about: - The connection between toxins, hormones, and diet in migraine management - How to listen to your body’s signals before pain sets in - Practical natural remedies that actually make a difference - Why Western and Eastern practices work better together Whether you’ve struggled with migraines yourself or know someone who does, this episode offers real hope and tangible solutions. Find Diane Migraine Assessment:[ https://migraineheroes.com/assessment](https://migraineheroes.com/assessment) Website: <https://migraineheroes.com> Instagram: <https://www.instagram.com/migraineheroes> Find Jess below! Website: [Simply Jess Skincare](https://simplyjessskincare.com/)

Hemiplegic Migraine: The Half-Frozen Body and Brain

What if one side of your body stopped moving and it was a migraine? Discover the mystery of hemiplegic migraine and how balance returns.

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.

The Stress Science Behind Type A Personality and Chronic Migraine

Do you push harder but feel migraines win? Discover how Type A drive can amplify pain—and how to reclaim balance. (

Why Shifting Migraine Patterns Trigger Self-Doubt and How to Trust Yourself Again

Do your migraine patterns no longer make sense? Learn why sudden shifts spark self-doubt and how to rebuild trust in your body.

How Perfectionism Triggers Migraines: The Stress You Didn’t See Coming

Migraine Heroes Episode 74 discusses how perfectionism may trigger migraines, illustrated with a figure and a diamond thought bubble.