The Migraine Mindset: Real Talk from a PhD Who’s Been There, with Dr. Lindsay Weitzel, PhD

Dr. Amelia Scott Barrett, MD, and Dr. Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, explore the multifaceted approach to managing migraines, starting with Dr. Weitzel’s background and experience. They discuss the impact of migraines and introduce four essential rules for living with them. The episode provides insights into managing triggers and symptoms, emphasizing the importance of adopting a healing mindset and understanding the link between emotions and chronic pain. Comprehensive strategies are shared, including the benefits of positive memories, vision boards, and assessing pain beyond traditional scales. The discussion concludes with the role of exercise and yoga in finding balance and therapeutic relief for headache disorders. (0:00) Introduction and Dr. Lindsay Weitzel’s background (1:13) Understanding and coping with the impact of migraines (3:40) Four rules for living with migraines (8:31) Managing migraine triggers and symptoms (12:01) Adopting a healing mindset (17:26) The relationship between emotions and chronic pain (19:25) Comprehensive strategies for managing chronic migraine (23:20) The role of positive memories in migraine management (26:05) Vision boards for envisioning a pain-free life (27:42) Beyond the pain scale: assessing migraine pain (31:38) Exercise and migraine: finding balance (34:22) Yoga: a therapeutic approach for headache disorders