Migraine Types

Your First Migraine: Why It Happens and How to Stop It from Becoming Chronic

Woke up with your first migraine and don’t know why? Explore what it means when pain appears suddenly in adulthood

The Sleep Mistake Triggering Your Migraines (and You Don’t Even Know It)

Always waking up tired and in pain? Discover why sleep consistency may be one of the most powerful migraine solutions.

Airplane Headaches and Migraine Triggers: Travel Tips That Will Change Everything

Do flights leave you with a migraine? From cabin pressure to chilly drafts, uncover why air travel triggers head pain.

What If Your Neck Tension Is Actually Causing Your Migraines?

Could your neck be sparking migraines? Explore posture, screen time, and vagus nerve links—and steps to find relief.

The Connection Between Endometriosis and Migraines: Hormonal and Inflammatory Insights

Why do endometriosis and migraines overlap? Explore the hidden hormonal and inflammatory links.

The ER Migraine Protocol: What Actually Helps and What Makes It Worse

Ever left the ER worse than you arrived? Find out why migraine care often fails and what you can do instead.

PMS Migraine Treatment Without Medication: Natural Remedies to Prevent and Manage Hormonal Migraines

Do migraines hit before your period? Learn how hormones drive PMS pain—and ways to ease attacks naturally.

Are Your Painkillers Making Migraines Worse? Understanding Medication Overuse Headache

Relying on painkillers for relief? This episode shows how overuse can backfire—trapping you in rebound migraine cycles.

#111: How to finally understand and overcome your migraines

In this episode of The Kate Hamilton Health Podcast, I sit down with Diane Ducarme, Founder & CEO of Migraine Heroes, to explore the true root causes of migraines - and how to break free from them for good. If you’re stuck managing migraine symptoms instead of finding real relief, this episode is for you. Diane blends Eastern medicine, Western science, and cutting-edge tech to offer a holistic, science-backed approach. With an MBA from Harvard, a background in science and engineering, and studies in Traditional Chinese Medicine and neuroscience, she brings a unique perspective to migraine care. We dive into hormone imbalances, gut health, inflammation, the vagus nerve, and how perimenopause and menopause affect migraines. Diane also shares self-advocacy strategies, lifestyle shifts, and practical tips to help you take control of your health. Whether you’ve tried medications, alternative therapies, or are still searching for answers, you’ll walk away with actionable insights to finally understand and overcome migraines. Episode Breakdown: [00:00] Intro to today’s episode [00:13] Meet Diane Ducarme [00:23] Understanding migraines beyond headaches [01:04] Holistic migraine relief [01:42] Diane’s journey & expertise [02:25] Living with chronic migraines [05:27] The science behind migraines [05:32] Eastern vs. Western approaches [08:46] Hormones & migraines [11:05] The vagus nerve & gut-brain connection [14:41] Perimenopause & migraines [20:29] Self-advocacy in medical care [24:55] Lifestyle changes for relief [28:50] Gentle detox & diet tips [29:12] Breakfast & intermittent fasting [32:06] Coffee: friend or foe? [36:29] Gut health & migraines [40:33] Inflammation’s role [43:17] Stress management strategies [46:08] Combining Eastern & Western medicine [49:43] Supplements for migraine relief [52:42] Conclusion & resources