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Stories & Insight Tags: Stress

Insight: Depression & Migraine — The Shared Biology

Migraine Heroes Episode 98 explores depression and migraines, illustrated with a woman holding her head and crying, symbolizing the emotional toll of chronic pain.

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

Insight: Migraine & Disability — Making the Invisible Seen

Migraine Heroes Episode 96 explores migraine and disability advocacy, illustrated with a person standing tall between two crutches, symbolizing empowerment and shared voice.

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

Insight: How Anticipatory Anxiety Fuels Migraine Pain

Migraine Heroes Episode 94 explores anticipatory anxiety and migraine fear, with an illustration of a worried person clutching their head.

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

Insight: How Type A Traits Drive Chronic Migraine Stress

Migraine Heroes Episode 92 explores the link between Type A personality traits and chronic migraine, illustrated with a man carrying heavy stars.

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

Insight: Why Overwhelm Makes Migraines Worse

Migraine Heroes Episode 90 examines how overwhelm fuels migraine attacks, illustrated with a woman meditating amid swirling icons of stress.

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

Insight: Acai Bowls — Healthy Breakfast or Migraine Trap?

Migraine Heroes Episode 89 investigates whether açai bowls help or harm migraines, shown with an illustrated bowl of colorful fruit and seeds.

Does your “superfood” açaí bowl fuel migraines? Unpack the surprising science behind this Instagram-worthy breakfast.

Insight: How Political Stress Fuels Migraine Attacks

Migraine Heroes Episode 88 explores how politics and stress impact migraines, illustrated with protest signs reading “No,” “Stop,” and “Protest.”

Do world events trigger your migraines? Explore how media overload and collective chaos fuel pain in body and mind.

Insight: Why Shifting Migraine Patterns Trigger Self-Doubt

Migraine Heroes Episode 86 explores shifting migraine patterns and self-doubt, illustrated with a woman holding a sign showing a large question mark.

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

Insight: How Cold Smoothies Can Fuel Migraine Attacks

Migraine Heroes Episode 85 looks at smoothies and migraine relief, illustrated with a blender surrounded by fresh fruit like bananas, oranges, and berries.

Could your “healthy” smoothie lower your migraine threshold? Cold, blended drinks may quietly stress your system.

Insight: How Loneliness Makes Migraines Worse

Migraine Heroes Episode 84 discusses loneliness, stress, and migraine, illustrated with a woman sitting sadly on the floor beside a phone.

Is the hardest part of chronic pain the loneliness? Discover how feeling unseen can biologically worsen migraines.

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