Podcasts about migraines

You remember a criticism from years ago word for word, but the moment someone compliments you, you swat it away.This mini is about the reflex underneath that, one of the emotional patterns women with chronic illness carry without ever naming it. The same habit that bats away a compliment also talks over what your body has been trying to tell you for years.In this episode, you'll discover:Why a compliment slides off you while criticism sticks for years.The reflex underneath the deflection, and what it has to do with how you treat your own body.The one two-word shift that starts letting the evidence back in.My free ChatGPT prompt connects your symptoms to the emotional patterns underneath them in under 30 seconds, free for now. CLICK HERE!For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

What if the reason you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, exhausted, disconnected, or stuck isn't because you're broken—but because your nervous system no longer feels safe? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Mariza sits down with psychiatrist, neuroscientist, inventor, and author Dr. Dave Rabin to explore the science of safety, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, resilience, and what it truly means to be alive. Drawing from decades of work treating patients with PTSD, anxiety, addiction, and chronic stress, Dr. Rabin shares why many traditional mental health approaches often fall short and why healing begins by helping the body relearn safety. Together, they discuss how modern life, chronic overstimulation, smartphones, loneliness, and constant stress have created what Dr. Rabin calls a "habitat crisis" that is overwhelming our nervous systems and contributing to rising rates of anxiety, depression, burnout, and chronic disease. Dr. Rabin also explains why feeling must come before thinking, how many of our limiting beliefs become subconscious programs during childhood, and how simple practices can help rewrite those stories in real time. The conversation dives into heart rate variability (HRV), vagus nerve health, emotional processing, play, connection, and the remarkable science behind Apollo Neuro—a wearable technology designed to help the body feel safer, sleep better, and recover more effectively from stress. If you've ever felt trapped in survival mode, disconnected from joy, or exhausted from constantly pushing through, this episode offers a hopeful roadmap back to safety, resilience, and healing. Dr. Dave Rabin Dr. Dave Rabin is a board-certified psychiatrist, neuroscientist, inventor, and mental health innovator. He is the co-founder of Apollo Neuro, a wearable technology designed to improve stress resilience, sleep, focus, and recovery through gentle vibrations that activate the body's safety response system. He is also the author of A Simple Guide to Being Alive, which explores the neuroscience of safety, healing, emotional well-being, and human flourishing. IN THIS EPISODE Why nervous system dysregulation is driving so many modern health challenges How chronic stress, smartphones, and overstimulation contribute to a "habitat crisis" Why feeling emotions is essential for healing and resilience How subconscious childhood programming shapes adult behavior and beliefs The connection between vagus nerve function, HRV, and long-term health Why sleep quality may be one of the most powerful tools for nervous system recovery The science behind Apollo Neuro and how it supports safety and resilience How play, connection, and joy help create lasting healing QUOTES“Feeling is required for healing.” “Pleasure and joy remind us that we are safe.” “We all have the ability to heal ourselves.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Use code ENERGIZED and get 30% off on your first BATCH order http://hellobatch.com/ENERGIZED Get the “A Simple Guide to Being Alive” book by Dr. Dave Rabin now https://apolloneuro.com/pages/a-simple-guide-to-being-alive Apollo Neuro Website The Board of Medicine Dr. Dave Rabin Instagram Dr. Dave Rabin Facebook RELATED EPISODES  756: What Low-Grade Inflammation Is Really Doing to Your Hormones, Brain & Metabolism with Dr. Mariza 753: The Brain's Hidden Role in Chronic Pain, Migraines & Fatigue with Dr. Howard Schubiner 754: How to Find Joy When Life Doesn't Go According to Plan with Amberly Lago 717: “I Don't Feel Like Myself Anymore”: The Mental & Emotional Reality of Perimenopause

What if the way you see your body is one of the reasons it cannot heal?Not how you feed it. Not how you rest it. How you see it. Most women with chronic illness have never been told that the constant self-assessment they run all day is one of the emotional patterns driving their symptoms.For women with persistent and chronic symptoms, being at war with your own body is not separate from being sick. It is part of it. And until the two of you are on the same team, the healing you are chasing stays harder to reach than it needs to be.In this episode, you'll discover:How a lifetime of judging how you look has been physically draining your body, not just your confidence.Why you cannot heal a body you are at war with, and why no protocol will ever reach this.What changes in your symptoms when you stop inspecting your body and start being in it.The war you have been in with your body is one of the patterns sitting underneath your symptoms, and it is almost never the only one. That is exactly what I built my free ChatGPT prompt to help you uncover. It connects your specific physical symptoms to the emotional patterns underneath them in under 30 seconds. Download it HERE!International Eating Disorder Resourceshttps://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/treatment-for-eating-disorders/internationalFor women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

Ever feel like your cycle is just... a mess? Irregular periods, migraines right before your period, years of birth control that never felt right —  Jill's story might as well be yours. She spent her whole life accepting "this is just how it is," until trying to conceive made her finally ask why. In this episode, you'll learn what irregular cycles and pre-period migraines can actually mean for fertility, why a "perfect" 28-day cycle isn't required to get pregnant, and what changed in just two months that made her cycles regulate, her migraines disappear, and her third pregnancy feel completely different. Grab Rise & Source in the show notes and get instant access to the Conception Connection. Full show notes + resources: [link to blog post on fruitfulfertilityco.com] (00:02) Irregular Periods and Cycle-Linked Migraines: A Fertility Warning Sign (03:36) Coming Off Birth Control and Trying to Conceive Naturally (08:16) Why You Don't Need a Perfect Cycle to Get Pregnant (09:42) Finding Rise & Source and Regulating Cycles in Two Months (15:24) Using Fertility Supplements During Pregnancy and Postpartum (18:36) Isaiah 60:22 — Trusting God's Timing When You're Still Waiting Top Listener Questions Answered: Can migraines before your period be a sign of a hormone imbalance? Is it normal to get pregnant without a perfect 28-day cycle? Keywords: irregular periods, get pregnant naturally, Christian fertility, fertility supplements, spotting before period

You did everything right. You slept. You avoided the triggers. You were not even stressed. And you still woke up with a migraine. This week in part two of our Migraine Awareness Month series, we are talking about why that keeps happening, and why for so many women it gets significantly worse in their 40s. The answer is not bad luck. It is biology. And it has never been explained to you. In this episode you will learn  how the Inflammation Overload Loop works and why your nervous system stops waiting for a big trigger,  why estrogen is neuroprotective and what happens to your amygdala's reactivity when it starts to fluctuate in perimenopause  why the gap between the life you are living and the life you want keeps widening the longer this goes unaddressed what happened when Jenny finally got someone to look at the root drivers instead of the trigger list. If last week's episode made you think that makes sense, this week is going to make you think that is exactly what is happening to me. If you have not listened to episode one yet, go back and start there. This series builds on itself and it will land harder if you hear it in order. Before next week's episode, take the free Migraine Sensitivity Scorecard in the show notes. It will show you where your own loop is breaking down and it will make everything in episode three click into place. Resources: Migraine Sensitivity Scorecard FREE DOWNLOAD: Toxic Migraine Triggers Guide Get the complete guide showing you the hidden inflammatory triggers fueling your migraines, including toxins in your medication, environment, and everyday life. https://dwvirtualguide.com/free-guide Book a Free Migraine Breakthrough® Assessment: Let's assess your unique migraine situation and uncover what's been keeping you stuck. https://pages.debbiewaidlcoach.com/breakthroughcall-social-7269 Connect with Debbie: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DebbieWaidlCoach/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbiewaidl.coach/ Women's Migraine Freedom™ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womensmigrainefreedom Website: https://pages.debbiewaidlcoach.com/ Email: freedom@debbiewaidl.com Disclaimer: The Migraine Freedom™ Your Way Podcast and information provided by Debbie Waidl and guests is presented solely to provide helpful information, education, and entertainment on the subjects discussed. The use of information or resources mentioned on or linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk and discretion. This podcast is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition. For diagnosis or treatment of any medical problem, consult your own physician. Debbie Waidl and In The Balance Health Coaching, LLC are not responsible for any medical conditions or liable for any damages or negative consequences from any treatment, action, application, or preparation to any person reading or following the information presented on this podcast. References are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement of any websites or other sources.

Why do so many migraine attacks come with nausea, bloating, stomach discomfort, or digestive shutdown?In this episode of The Migraine Heroes Podcast, host Diane Ducarme explores the powerful connection between migraines and the gut-brain axis. Blending neuroscience with holistic healing perspectives, this episode reveals why nausea is not “just a symptom,” but often part of the migraine process itself.You'll discover:

You've slept, you've rested, you've cleared the weekend to do nothing, and the exhaustion is still sitting there waiting for you on Monday.If you're a woman with chronic illness or autoimmune disease, you already know this kind of burnout, the kind no amount of rest seems to touch. What you might not know is how little it has to do with how much you're actually doing. There's a reason two women can live the exact same week and end up in completely different bodies, and once you see it, the way you think about your own exhaustion changes.In this episode, you'll discover:Why this kind of burnout doesn't lift no matter how much you sleep or restThe real reason two women with identical weeks can end up in completely different bodiesOne small shift that starts giving your body a piece of your life backYou might already feel like your exhaustion and your symptoms are connected, but figuring out how feels like one more huge thing to take on. So, I made it simple. My free ChatGPT prompt takes your actual symptoms and shows you what could be going on underneath them in under thirty seconds. No digging, no working it out alone. Right now, it is completely free, and that will not always be the case. CLICK HERE before that changes.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

In this episode, I speak with my producer, Tony, to answer questions from the listeners and we discuss: What causes vision and vestibular issues Concussions and the visual system Peripheral vision and tracking movement Stimulating the vagus nerve - Exhalation based breathing drills A surprising benefit of strength training - Dealing with chronic headaches and migraines Using colored lenses Blood pressure, wall sits, and grip exercises When you need cerebellar training Adjusting to career changes and content creation And more... Thank you to my podcast idea man and coach, Tony Fowler (Instagram: @tone_reverie) for helping me put together this episode! Free Resources: Join our mailing list HERE to stay up to date on the latest updates from Kruse Elite Join our free Cranial Nerve Masterclass here to get a taste of how neurology impacts your movement and pain issues Subscribe to our YouTube HERE for in-depth educational videos and tutorials Whenever you're ready here's how we can help you: Become an expert in problem solving movement and pain issues with our beginner neuro course, Neuro Foundations Master applied neurology so you can feel confident you can help anyone who walks through your door by joining our advanced neuro course, The Neuro Dojo

What if inflammation is the missing link behind so many of the symptoms women experience after 40? In this solo episode, Dr. Mariza breaks down the powerful connection between low-grade chronic inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, hormone changes, brain health, energy production, and accelerated aging. She explains why inflammation is far more than an immune system issue and how it silently influences nearly every aspect of health during perimenopause and menopause. Many women assume that fatigue, brain fog, stubborn belly fat, poor sleep, anxiety, joint pain, cravings, and declining energy are separate issues requiring separate solutions. But Dr. Mariza reveals how these symptoms are often interconnected through one common underlying process: inflammation. She also explores why perimenopause is not simply a hormone transition but a metabolic, vascular, and neuroendocrine transition that increases inflammatory burden and changes how the body responds to stress, blood sugar fluctuations, sleep disruption, and hormonal shifts. Most importantly, Dr. Mariza shares the practical lifestyle pillars she uses to lower inflammation, improve metabolic flexibility, support hormone health, and create the internal environment needed for healthy aging and long-term vitality. If you've been feeling like your body is changing but can't quite connect the dots, this episode will help you understand what inflammation may be trying to tell you. IN THIS EPISODE Why low-grade inflammation is one of the biggest drivers of symptoms after 40 The connection between inflammation, metabolism, hormones, and aging How perimenopause increases inflammatory burden throughout the body The labs Dr. Mariza recommends to assess inflammation and metabolic health Why blood sugar regulation is one of the fastest ways to lower inflammation The critical role of muscle, movement, sleep, and nervous system regulation How gut health influences inflammation, immunity, and metabolism Practical daily habits that help reduce inflammation and support healthy aging QUOTES“The goal isn't simply to lose weight. The goal is creating an internal environment where the body no longer feels the need to stay inflamed.” “One workout cannot undo eight hours of sitting.” “When inflammation comes down, everything goes up.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Use code ENERGIZED and get 10% off on your MitoQ Order https://www.mitoq.com/energized%C2%A0 ⁠Order my newest book: The Perimenopause Revolution https://peri-revolution.com/ Fix Your Metabolism Masterclass Joi & Blokes Lab Testing Blood Sugar Hacks Guide RELATED EPISODES  755: What If Your Body Isn't Broken, Just Undernourished? The Missing Link Between Nutrients, Hormones & Energy with Ryan Woodburry 753: The Brain's Hidden Role in Chronic Pain, Migraines & Fatigue with Dr. Howard Schubiner 751: Bloating, Brain Fog & Hormone Chaos? Your Gut May Be the Root Cause with Dr. Cassie Smith 741: Estrogen, Gut Health, Mitochondria, and Cardiovascular Health: What Changes In Perimenopause with Dr. Siobhan Mitchel

In this episode, I talk about one of the biggest misunderstandings in the migraine world: triggers. If you've spent years tracking food, weather, light, sleep, and stress trying to figure out what's “causing” your migraines, I want to offer you a different lens. I explain why triggers are often not the true cause at all, but instead a sign that your body was already vulnerable and heading toward a migraine. We talk about the difference between avoiding life and actually restoring health, why your body's resilience matters more than your trigger list, and what it really means to get out of the migraine zone. And if this conversation resonates with you, be sure to also go back and listen to episode 39, where I expand on this same bigger-picture way of understanding migraines: 39. Why I Don't Wear the Purple Migraine Ribbon If you're ready to address the root drivers of your migraines, you can book a free consultation at the link below: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map In health,Dr. Leslie Cisar

You're the one everyone leans on. The one who reads the room, holds it all together, always knows the right thing to say. You are surrounded by people who love you, and yet no one in your life truly knows the woman underneath.For the women carrying chronic illness and autoimmune disease, the emotional patterns underneath the symptoms are rarely the ones you'd expect, and this is one almost no one ever connects to their body. But the cost of going through your life unseen is real, and it shows up in places you would never think to look.In this episode, you'll discover:How a lifetime of not being truly seen may be driving the symptoms no one can explainThe hidden habit keeping you invisible, even to the people closest to youWhat changes in your body when you stop hiding and let yourself be seenYou might already sense your emotions and your health are connected, but untangling it feels like one more enormous thing to take on. So I made it simple. My free ChatGPT prompt takes your actual symptoms and shows you what could be going on underneath them in under thirty seconds. No digging. No working it out on your own. Right now, it is completely free, and that will not always be the case. CLICK HERE before that changes.Research referenced in this episode - PMID: 17854483.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

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In this episode, I talk about one of the most common questions I hear from women with chronic migraines: “Does anyone else here also have fibromyalgia?” I explain why I don't see these as two separate problems happening at the same time, but as two expressions of the same deeper issue in the body. I walk through the connection between widespread pain, migraines, substance P, and what I believe is really going on underneath both conditions. If you've ever felt like you were unlucky enough to have both, this episode will give you a very different and much more hopeful way to understand your symptoms. If you're ready to address the root drivers of your migraines, you can book a free consultation at the link below: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map In health,Dr. Leslie Cisar

We welcome back Dr. Hida Nierenburg, director of Headache Medicine at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. WAMC's Ray Graf hosts.

Migraine headaches are debilitating, and their triggers and underlying causes can be mysterious. Dr. Sanjay Gupta invites neurologist Alexander Mauskop, author of “The End of Migraines” to explain how migraines start and how to stop them. Our show was produced by Sofía Sanchez Medical Writer: Andrea Kane Senior Producer: Dan Bloom Technical Director: Dan Dzula Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When I'm better, I'll travel. When I'm better, I'll take that class. When I'm better, I'll finally say yes. If you live with chronic illness, you've probably said some version of this more times than you can count…It sounds patient. Responsible, even. But that one small sentence may be doing something to your body that you've never connected to how you feel. It's one of the most common emotional patterns I see in the women I work with and most of them have no idea they're even doing it. In this mini, I'll show you what it's quietly costing you, and a simple shift to turn it around.In this episode, you'll discover:Why the phrase "when I'm better, I'll…" keeps your real life permanently out of reachWhat that habit of waiting signals to your body without you realising itA two-step way to start living a version of what you want at your current capacityThe "when I'm better, I'll…" habit is rarely the only pattern running underneath your symptoms. If you want to uncover the others, my free ChatGPT prompt connects the physical symptoms you're living with to the emotional patterns that may be driving them, in under 30 seconds. Right now it's completely free — and that won't always be the case. CLICK HERE!For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

What if resilience isn't about pushing harder, but about learning how to move forward with grace, courage, and joy when life doesn't go according to plan? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Mariza sits down with bestselling author, speaker, coach, and podcast host Amberly Lago to discuss resilience, overcoming adversity, and finding purpose through life's most difficult challenges. After surviving a devastating motorcycle accident that nearly took her life, enduring dozens of surgeries, and being diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), Amberly faced years of chronic pain, uncertainty, and reinvention. Rather than allowing her circumstances to define her, she chose to build a life rooted in resilience, gratitude, faith, community, and purpose. Together, they explore the mindset shifts that help women move through difficult seasons, the role of gratitude in healing, why joy is a daily practice rather than a destination, and how small habits can create profound transformation over time. Whether you're navigating health challenges, career transitions, relationship struggles, or simply feeling stuck, this conversation offers practical tools and powerful encouragement to help you move forward with greater confidence and hope. AMBERLY LAGO Amberly Lago is a bestselling author, resilience coach, TEDx speaker, top-ranked podcast host, and motivational speaker. After surviving a catastrophic motorcycle accident and living with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, she transformed her personal challenges into a mission to help others build resilience, find joy, and create meaningful lives despite adversity. She is the author of multiple books, including Joy Through the Journey and True Grit and Grace. IN THIS EPISODE How resilience is built through daily decisions and small actions Amberly's remarkable recovery journey after a life-changing accident Why gratitude can shift your mindset during difficult seasons The importance of acceptance when facing unexpected challenges How community helps accelerate growth and confidence Why joy is a strategy, not just an emotion The role of habits, discipline, and non-negotiables in long-term success How to move forward when life feels uncertain or overwhelming QUOTES “You can't be grateful and miserable at the same time.” “Resilience isn't about bouncing back. It's about moving forward.” “When you've got grit, there is no quit.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Order my newest book: The Perimenopause Revolution https://peri-revolution.com/ Use code DRMARIZA and get 10% off on your Womeness Order https://www.womaness.com/DRMARIZA Joy Through the Journey Book by Amberly Lago True Grit and Grace Book by Amberly Lago The Amberly Lago Show Amberly Lago Website Amberly Lago Facebook Amberly Lago Instagram Amberly Lago Youtube RELATED EPISODES  753: The Brain's Hidden Role in Chronic Pain, Migraines & Fatigue with Dr. Howard Schubiner 717: “I Don't Feel Like Myself Anymore”: The Mental & Emotional Reality of Perimenopause 741: Estrogen, Gut Health, Mitochondria, and Cardiovascular Health: What Changes In Perimenopause with Dr. Siobhan Mitchel 743: Why Your Heart Risk Changes in Menopause (And What You Can Do About It) with Dr. Jayne Morgan

POTS is suddenly everywhere right now, and a lot of women are hearing about it in a way that feels confusing, scary, and overwhelming. In this episode, I break down what POTS actually is, why I see it so often alongside chronic migraines, and why I don't see it as some random mystery your body has thrown at you. I explain what may be happening underneath the dizziness, racing heart, and instability, and why the deeper conversation has to include adrenal function, mineral balance, nutrient absorption, stress, and the body's overall resilience. If you've been dealing with both migraines and POTS symptoms, this episode will help you make much more sense of what your body is trying to do.If this sounds like your story and you're tired of feeling like your body is a mystery, I'd love to help you look at the deeper root drivers behind your migraines and POTS symptoms. You can apply for a free consultation here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map In health,Dr. Leslie Cisar

Migraines are often dismissed as “just a bad headache,” but they can be much more serious and disruptive. So what actually causes migraines, and when should someone stop trying to push through the pain?In this episode of Baptist Health Talk, host Sandra Peebles speaks with Dr. Maria Vera Silva, neurologist at Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute, and Dr. Andrew Forster, internal medicine physician at Baptist Health Primary Care, about what migraines are, how they affect the brain, and why treatment is not one size fits all.In this conversation, they discuss: Why migraines are considered a neurologic disease  How migraines differ from regular headaches  Common triggers, including stress, hormones, sleep changes, foods and weather  The connection between migraines and mental health  Treatment options, including anti inflammatories, triptans, CGRP inhibitors and Botox  What to know about viral migraine “hacks” on social media  When migraine symptoms should prompt a visit to a doctor Migraines can interfere with work, school, family life and everyday activities. Understanding the signs, triggers and treatment options can help patients get the right care sooner.For more health and wellness information, visit Baptist Health South Florida's resource blog: baptisthealth.net/newsHost:Sandra PeeblesAward-Winning JournalistGuest:Maria Andreina Vera Silva, M.D. NeurologistBaptist Health Miami Neuroscience InstituteAndrew Forster, M.D. Internal Medicine Physician Baptist Health Primary CareIf you found this episode helpful, you may also enjoy:A 'Heads Up' on Migraine & Headache Disorders

Have you ever been told that the thing you need to get better doesn't exist on the NHS but quietly, it does?This week I'm joined by Dr. Simon Erridge, medical doctor, UCL researcher, and one of the UK's leading voices in medical cannabis. Simon has a way of cutting through the stigma and the noise and what he shares isn't about getting high. It's about patients who've tried everything, suffered for years, and finally found relief.What we explore together:What medical cannabis actually is  and why it's nothing like what you probably picture when you hear the word cannabisWhy the UK is one of the highest opioid-prescribing countries in the world, and what that tells us about how we treat chronic painWhat's actually happening in the brain with PTSD and how medical cannabis can help decouple the trauma from the memory itselfThe shocking contamination rates in illicit cannabis, and why the black market route puts people at real riskWho shouldn't use medical cannabis, and the conditions where it's not appropriateThe full range of conditions being treated right now: from migraines, Crohn's disease and MS to anxiety, depression, OCD and cancer-related symptomsIf you or someone you love has been living with chronic pain, PTSD, endometriosis, or any condition that feels like it has no solution this one is for you.Love, Sarah Ann

What if your chronic pain, migraines, anxiety, fatigue, IBS, or other persistent symptoms aren't permanent at all? In this fascinating conversation, Dr. Mariza sits down with Dr. Howard Schubiner, physician, researcher, and leading expert in neuroplastic symptoms, to explore a groundbreaking approach that is helping people reverse chronic pain and other conditions long considered lifelong and irreversible. Dr. Schubiner explains how the brain creates pain as a protective danger signal, why emotional injuries can activate the same neural pathways as physical injuries, and how unresolved trauma, chronic stress, adverse childhood experiences, and self-silencing can contribute to chronic symptoms years or even decades later. Together, they discuss the growing body of research around neuroplastic pain, the connection between emotions and physical symptoms, and why many people continue suffering despite normal scans, medications, and conventional treatments. Dr. Mariza also shares her own experience with chronic migraines, leading to a powerful live demonstration of how pain reprocessing techniques can begin shifting the brain's expectations and neural patterns in real time. This conversation offers hope for anyone who has been told they simply need to manage their symptoms for the rest of their life. HOWARD SCHUBINER Dr. Howard Schubiner is a physician, researcher, educator, and one of the leading voices in the field of neuroplastic symptoms. He is the author of Unlearn Your Pain and has spent decades helping patients recover from chronic pain, migraines, fibromyalgia, IBS, anxiety, chronic fatigue, and other conditions through evidence-based approaches rooted in neuroscience, emotional processing, and neuroplasticity. IN THIS EPISODE What neuroplastic symptoms are and why they are often misunderstood How childhood experiences, trauma, and chronic stress can contribute to chronic pain Why migraines, IBS, fibromyalgia, anxiety, and fatigue may share similar brain-based mechanisms The powerful connection between emotions and physical symptoms How pain reprocessing therapy helps retrain the brain's danger signals Why self-silencing and people-pleasing often show up in women with chronic symptoms The role of emotional awareness and expression in healing A live demonstration of changing neural pathways through visualization and safety signals QUOTES“Pain can be a message that our brain sends.” “Emotional injury causes the same parts of the brain to light up as physical injury.” “Chronic pain is not necessarily a life sentence.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Use code ENERGIZED and get 30% off on your first BATCH order http://hellobatch.com/ENERGIZED Get your copy of Dr. Howard Schubiner Newest Book now https://www.amazon.com/Unlearn-Your-Pain-Recovering-Depression/ Unlearn Your Pain Website The Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms (ATNS) Howard Schubiner Instagram Howard Schubiner Facebook RELATED EPISODES  751: Bloating, Brain Fog & Hormone Chaos? Your Gut May Be the Root Cause with Dr. Cassie Smith 743: Why Your Heart Risk Changes in Menopause (And What You Can Do About It) with Dr. Jayne Morgan 717: “I Don't Feel Like Myself Anymore”: The Mental & Emotional Reality of Perimenopause 741: Estrogen, Gut Health, Mitochondria, and Cardiovascular Health: What Changes In Perimenopause with Dr. Siobhan Mitchel

You spend a lot of time wishing you could go back to who you were before chronic illness.This episode is going to challenge that wish completely. Because the woman you miss, the one with the energy, the plans, the freedom to say yes, wasn't who you think she was. The longing to get her back may be the very thing keeping your body stuck, in a way no one has explained to you. It's one of the emotional patterns I see most in women with chronic illness and one almost no one connects to their symptoms.In this episode, you'll discover:The specific grief almost every woman with chronic illness carries without naming itThe truth about who that pre-illness version of you actually wasThe shift that ends the longing for a life you can't go back toThe mornings I described in this episode aren't years away. My 7-day audio series is built to help you start reaching for them now — getting out of your head and back to actually living. The women who've been through it share what shifted for them in a single week. CLICK HERE to learn what's possible for you.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

I hear this all the time: “Dr. Leslie, just tell me what to do. Tell me what to take.” And I get it. When you're suffering, you don't want more explanations, you want relief. But in this episode, I explain why I don't just hand women a supplement list or a generic protocol, and why doing that can actually make things worse for a body that is already depleted, overwhelmed, and hypersensitive. I talk about why timing matters, why implementation matters more than information, and why real healing usually starts with one small, well-calibrated step instead of a 12-step plan you can't sustain. If you've ever felt like you're failing because you can't keep up with all the advice out there, this episode is for you. If you're ready to address the root drivers of your migraines, you can book a free consultation at the link below: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map In health,Dr. Leslie Cisar

Women with chronic illness and autoimmune disease know this pattern too well. Your symptoms have been manageable, you have been coexisting with your flare ups, getting through your days and the moment you finally take time off, your body completely falls apart.Researchers call this the let-down effect, and the emotional patterns underneath it explain why your body only lets you crash when you stop.In this mini, you'll discover:Why your body waits until you stop to crash and what is actually happening when it doesHow the let-down effect keeps women with chronic illness stuck in a cycle they cannot outrunOne daily practice that gives your body permission to catch up before it forces you toIf you want to identify the emotional patterns connected to your specific symptoms, use my free ChatGPT prompt to find out in under 30 seconds. Right now it is completely free and that will not always be the case. CLICK HERE before that changes.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

In this episode, I break down a post from a woman in my Facebook group who had a deeply unsettling migraine experience while driving. She described feeling disoriented, disconnected, and unable to fully process what was happening around her, and if you've ever felt that way during a migraine, I want you to know there's a reason for it. I explain the two major things I believe are often at play here: underlying metabolic waste and toxin overload in the body, and a form of dissociation that can develop when someone has been living with pain for a very long time. This is an important conversation about safety, brain fog, helplessness, and what chronic migraines are really trying to tell you. If you're ready to address the root drivers of your migraines, you can book a free consultation at the link below: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map In health,Dr. Leslie Cisar

Millions suffer from debilitating dizziness and vertigo that often go misdiagnosed for years and can impact every facet of life. Trey sits down with world-renowned neuro-otologist Dr. Habib Rizk to uncover the truth behind balance disorders such as Meniere's disease. They talk about how "invisible" symptoms are real, how lifestyle changes can provide relief, and the latest medical breakthroughs offering hope for a life of stability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The gut brain axis is one of the most researched areas in modern science and one of the most ignored in chronic illness treatment.If you have been eliminating foods, following protocols and managing digestive disorders for years without lasting results, the missing piece has nothing to do with what is on your plate.In this episode, you'll discover:Why your gut keeps flaring even when your diet is perfectThe emotional pattern that physically disrupts digestion — and why most women completely miss itOne practical shift that changes your gut environment immediately without cutting another food groupIf you want to identify the emotional patterns connected to your specific symptoms, use my free ChatGPT prompt to find out in under 30 seconds. Right now it is completely free and that will not always be the case. CLICK HERE before that changes.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

What happens when you know something is wrong with your body, but no one seems to be listening? In this episode, Stephanie Mitton sits down with award-winning journalist and host of TVO's Mistreated, Nam Kiwanuka, for a powerful conversation about women's health, medical dismissal, and the gaps in research that continue to impact women across Canada and beyond. Nam shares her personal experience navigating fibroids, chronic anemia, lengthy surgical wait times, and the frustration of advocating for care while trying to show up for her family and career. Together, they explore why women's health has been historically under-researched, how lived experience and evidence can work together, and what women can do to advocate for themselves in a complex health care system. This Episode Covers: Nam's personal health journey and the diagnosis that changed everything Why women are often dismissed or misdiagnosed in health care settings The impact of research gaps on conditions like fibroids, endometriosis, ADHD, migraines, and autoimmune diseases How social media can both help and hinder women searching for health information The importance of self-advocacy and knowing your medical history What femtech is and how innovation is helping address women's health challenges Practical ways women can support change in research, policy, and health care Women's health affects every aspect of our lives, from our careers and families to our confidence and wellbeing. This conversation is a reminder that your symptoms matter, your experiences matter, and your voice matters. Whether you're navigating your own health journey or supporting someone you love, you'll leave this episode with greater understanding and practical ways to advocate for better care. https://www.patreon.com/womendontdothat Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/womendontdothat/ TikTok- http://www.tiktok.com/@womendontdothat Blog- https://www.womendontdothat.com/blog Podcast- https://www.womendontdothat.com/podcast Newsletter- https://www.beaconnorthstrategies.com/contactwww.womendontdothat.com YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/@WOMENdontDOthat How to find Stephanie Mitton: Twitter/X- https://twitter.com/StephanieMitton LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniemitton/ beaconnorthstrategies.com TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@stephmitton Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/stephaniemitton/ Interested in sponsorship? Contact us at hello@womendontdothat.com Produced by Duke & Castle Our Latest Blog: https://www.womendontdothat.com/post/i-don-t-do-resolutions-i-do-this-perfect-for-busy-women Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Migraines can feel isolating—but you're not alone.In this episode of the Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves and Dr. Sarah Thomas break down the stories of celebrities, athletes, musicians, and performers who have publicly struggled with headaches and migraines.From Lady Gaga and Serena Williams to Hugh Jackman and Terrell Davis, this episode highlights how migraines impact people at every level—including some of the most successful individuals in the world.But this episode isn't about celebrity gossip. It's about hope.We cover: The different ways migraines affect high performers  Why stress, sleep, hormones, exercise, and neck tension matter  What vestibular migraines, hormonal migraines, and exercise-triggered migraines can look like  Common coping strategies celebrities have used  Why migraines don't have to define your future If headaches or migraines have made you feel isolated, discouraged, or stuck, this episode is a reminder that your symptoms do not define your potential.

That perfume, scented candle, or cleaning spray you barely notice… could it be quietly triggering your migraines?In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast, host Diane Ducarme explores why fragrances and strong smells can overwhelm the migraine brain and overstimulate the nervous system.From perfumes and detergents to air fresheners and beauty products, we uncover how modern fragrances may impact your brain, hormones, and migraine threshold.You'll discover:

Anxiety and chronic illness are rarely talked about together and almost never in the way that actually matters.Because the anxiety most women with chronic illness carry is not about their life. It is about their own body. And that specific fear, being afraid of the one thing you can never get distance from, creates an emotional pattern that quietly changes your relationship with your body in ways that make healing significantly harder. In this mini, you'll discover:Why anxiety about your own body is fundamentally different from any other kind of fear — and why it never switches offHow that fear pulls you out of your body and turns you into someone who surveils it rather than someone who lives in itOne powerful question that reveals exactly where your relationship with your body stands right nowIf you want to understand which emotional patterns may be driving your specific symptoms, use my free ChatGPT prompt to find out in under 30 seconds. Right now, it is completely free and that will not always be the case. CLICK HERE before that changes.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

 If you're dealing with a health issue, your underlying trauma might be the source, and this top doctor says if you don't address it, it will continue to manifest in different ways. The solution? Resetting your nervous system. Dr. Aimie Apigian, a double board certified physician with master's degrees in biochemistry and public health shares completely paradigm-shifting ideas about the science of how all of us are dealing with trauma that's impacting our bodies at a cellular level and exactly what we can do to change that.

Learn how to JournalSpeak :⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/2ph33u2s Heather was in a "bad mood" for months, even years. She had taken a job that was way too much pressure, and wasn't practicing self-care. One day on vacation, the occasional migraine that used to be nothing to Heather came on like a storm. She experienced numbness and pain to the point where she worried she was having a stroke! This led to a chronic situation of which I am VERY familiar. Once she found this podcast, Heather was able to begin her healing journey, but she has questions about Inner Child Work and other concepts that would help her move forward. That's what I'm here for! Join us for an inspiring and educational RTH which ends (joyfully) in gratitude for the pain and the doors it has opened between Heather and herself. You might find this odd, but actually it is the place that most people land: gratitude. This is a human life, and we are here to LIVE IT fully and without limits. That is what this work offers you. Enjoy this amazing conversation. XOOX n. ⁠1:1 COACHING WITH TRAINED COACHES SUPERVISED DIRECTLY BY NICOLE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW THE PODCAST HERE TO HELP OTHERS FIND IT!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Producer: Lisa Eisenpresser ~~~~~ SUPPORT:  Struggling with chronic pain? Check out my Freedom From Chronic Pain course   GET THE FIRST LESSON FREE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/yuxczyba⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Anxiety controlling your life? Try my Freedom From an Anxious Life course  GET THE FIRST LESSON FREE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/2m9rcht8⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Learn more about the brain science and clinical experiences in my book   MIND YOUR BODY: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/4fd6bvdc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Receive support, guidance, connection, and direct access to Nicole with  MEMBERSHIP: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/y7wadt8d⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ~~~~ THE CURE FOR CHRONIC PAIN JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON INSTAGRAM  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/93pwbp8v ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/56vvbdcx ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LEARN ABOUT ANNUAL OMEGA RETREAT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/3vr5j3ux⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Podcast music by the beautiful and talented Danielle Furst: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@musicfurst⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This episode originally aired on June 9, 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  Ian Jessop interviews William Angolia about his 1985 construction site accident, subsequent chronic migraines and blindness, and his recovery through cannabis use. A falling sprinkler pipe caused blunt force trauma, a detached retina, permanent blindness in the right eye, and daily debilitating migraines that left William bedridden and unable to work for three years. Prescribed pharmaceuticals, including morphine-level medications, provided insufficient relief and prevented William from holding a full-time job. In 1988, a fellow patient suggested cannabis for migraines; William researched it, found documented evidence that THC lowers eye pressure in head trauma patients, and began smoking a couple of joints daily. Within three and a half weeks of starting cannabis and stopping pharmaceuticals, William experienced his first full migraine-free day, followed by weeks, months, and then years without significant headaches. Rehabilitation also addressed the practical challenges of monocular vision — learning to turn left instead of right, choosing seating positions at events, and compensating for the right-side blind spot. William became a cannabis legalization activist, sharing his story across the Northeast and contributing to Washington D.C.'s Initiative 71 in 2010, which he helped see through to fruition. Arbitrary THC blood-level thresholds (e.g., 0.04 microns) used to define impairment are flawed — no scientific test exists to determine actual cannabis impairment, meaning regular users can be convicted of DUI without being impaired. A pre-travel abstinence period before visiting Malaysia highlighted that stopping cannabis caused migraines to return, reinforcing its ongoing therapeutic role. Doctors in Thailand confirmed they had no pharmaceutical equivalent that could match cannabis for William's pain relief, and none discouraged its continued use. Cannabis access in Thailand is becoming more restrictive despite its 6,000-year history as an herb, driven by government desire for control within the monarchy. William advocates strongly for the right to home-grow, offering free grow classes and teaching tincture, oil, and extraction methods to reduce dependence on heavily taxed dispensary products. Replenishing the endocannabinoid system with cannabinoids allows the body to heal itself naturally — William argues this is straightforward science that pharmaceuticals and poor lifestyle choices undermine. Beyond migraines, William credits cannabis and healthy living for avoiding major health issues, surviving heavy COVID-era exposure, and managing hip pain without any pharmaceutical pain medication at age 69. Gratitude centers on being alive, self-sufficient, and healthy — with strong family longevity (mother lived to 99) and a goal of another 20 years — while his father's early death at 59 from lung cancer reinforced his lifelong commitment to avoiding bodily pollutants. Visit our website: CannabisHealthRadio.comDiscover products and get expert advice from Swan ApothecaryFollow us on Facebook.Follow us on Instagram.Find us on Rumble.Keep your privacy! Buy NixT420 Odor Remover Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Fit, Fun, and Frazzled, Nikki Lanigan opens up about something she's kept private for two years — her battle with chronic migraines. In honor of June being Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, she shares the full picture: the triggers, the treatments, the nervous system connection, and the emotional weight that comes with an invisible illness. Nikki covers the metaphysical side (think Louise Hay and Nicole Sachs' journal speak method), what her neurologist has her on, the supplements that actually help, and what daily life really looks like when your brain feels like it's on fire. This one is raw, real, and for anyone who's ever been told to "just drink some water."

What if the discipline, the drive and the work ethic that made you successful at everything else in your life is the reason your chronic illness is not getting better?Most women with autoimmune disease and chronic illness have never considered that the emotional patterns driving their symptoms might include the way they are approaching healing itself.In this episode, you'll discover:Why the women doing the most work on themselves are often the ones whose bodies are responding the leastHow obsessive focusing on getting better actually keeps your body in a state that makes progress virtually impossibleOne shift that separates women who are performing healing from women who are actually healingIf you want to know what emotional patterns may be driving your specific symptoms, use my free ChatGPT prompt to find out in under 30 seconds. Right now, it is completely free and that will not always be the case. CLICK HERE before that changes.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

Dr. Dylan Wells is a physical therapist and orthopedic clinical specialist who focuses on the treatment and prevention of migraines. In this episode we discuss the neuropsychological nature of migraines and strategies to treat and prevent these issues.    To learn more about Dr. Wells work check out: https://move-wells.com/ Instagram @moveswell   Mental Maps is brought to you by Arukah Well, a virtual holistic mental health service. To learn more check out www.arukahwell.co or on Instagram @arukahwelllife   Keywords: migraine, neurological health, lifestyle, exercise, sleep, diet, triggers, recovery, mental health, holistic health

I clicked on one migraine reel a few weeks ago, and now my Facebook feed will not let me forget it. Dr. Painkiller is back, this time telling women that the things you think are helping your migraines are actually making them worse. Sleeping in. Skipping meals. Not taking your meds fast enough. And of course… your “migraine brain” loves routine, not chaos. In this episode, I'm breaking down what he gets wrong and why this kind of advice keeps women stuck. You don't have a defective brain. You have a body that has lost its resilience, and the standard neurology playbook of “take the medication early, never miss a dose, stay on a perfect schedule” is exactly what turns episodic migraines into chronic ones. I share what's really going on when sleeping in or waking up too early triggers a migraine, why “rebound” isn't a personal failure, and what your body is actually asking for instead. If you're ready to address the root drivers of your migraines, you can book a free consultation at the link below: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map In health,Dr. Leslie Cisar

If you take medication for headaches or migraines, it's important to understand what it can help with—and what it was never designed to fix.In this episode of the Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves breaks down the role of medication in headache and migraine management, including how medications can reduce symptoms, why they don't address the root cause, and how to think about medication as one tool—not the whole solution.We cover:What medication can do for migraine symptomsWhat medication can't fix when it comes to root causesWhy symptom relief is different from healingHow medications affect pain signals, transmission, and perceptionWhy many people feel stuck in a cycle of symptom managementNatural ways to support your body through sleep, movement, sunlight, nutrition, and stress regulationIf you've ever wondered whether your medication is helping, masking the problem, or keeping you stuck in a cycle, this episode will help you think about migraine relief more clearly.

What happens when your baby wakes you multiple times a night… or your work schedule constantly disrupts your sleep—and suddenly your migraines become harder to manage?In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast, host Diane Ducarme explores the powerful connection between broken sleep and migraine attacks. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, healthcare worker, or shift worker, you'll learn why disrupted sleep affects the migraine brain so deeply—and what you can realistically do to support your nervous system.You'll discover:

Nervous system healing is one of the most talked about topics in chronic illness right now…But there is something nobody is saying about why regulation alone will never be enough and why your symptoms keep coming back no matter how much breathwork, meditation or vagal toning you do.In this mini, you'll discover:Why nervous system regulation works — and exactly where it falls short for women with chronic illnessWhat keeps putting your nervous system back into activation even after you regulate itOne question to ask yourself every time you reach for a regulation tool that begins to address the sourceIf you want to identify the emotional patterns that keep reactivating your nervous system, use my free ChatGPT prompt to connect your specific symptoms to possible emotional roots in under 30 seconds. Right now, it is completely free and that will not always be the case. CLICK HERE before that changes.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

This conversation I have with Beatty Carmichael is one I've been thinking about since we recorded it. Beatty has spent decades learning to trust God at His word through financial near-disasters and real-world healings, and what he shares here is deeply biblical... and quietly life-changing.Beatty Carmichael is a businessman, author, and healing practitioner and the author of The Prayer of Freedom.Expect to explore what it actually means to take God at His word in financial crisis, how Beatty tripled his giving while broke and why the math still worked, what scripture says about the connection between unconfessed sin and physical sickness, the heavenly courtroom framework and why pleading the blood of Jesus isn't just metaphor, and how anxiety, chronic pain, and addiction can disappear through confession and repentance.Chapters00:00 Tripling His Giving While Broke: The Story That Started It All06:37 The $25 Test: What Happened When Beatty Gave 45% of His Income11:38 Naaman's Story and Why Faith Is Just Obedience19:14 "If You Believed I Would, How Would You Be Acting?"25:30 Learning to Hear God's Voice and Why Beatty Stopped Trusting Men to Interpret Scripture32:00 How Sin Creates a Legal Opening for the Enemy40:00 The Heavenly Courtroom Vision and Pleading the Blood of Jesus58:32 The Biblical Pattern: Sin, Sickness, and Confession01:06:12 Anxiety Gone in Four Minutes: A Real Story from the Prayer Line01:12:03 Catherine's Story: Heroin, Migraines, and Anxiety — All GoneIf something in this conversation stirred something in you, I hope you'll sit with it... and maybe even bring one part of it to God and ask Him what He wants you to do with it.

Have you tried everything for your chronic fatigue and exhaustion (the sleep, the supplements, the rest) and nothing is actually working?For women with chronic illness, fatigue recovery keeps stalling for a reason that has nothing to do with how you are sleeping — and everything to do with what your life actually feels like from the inside.In this episode, you'll discover:Why the conventional approach to chronic fatigue keeps women stuck — and what is actually missing from the conversationWhy your body may be generating exhaustion for a reason that has nothing to do with your sleepWhat the mind-body research consistently points to as the most overlooked driver of chronic fatigue in womenIf you recognized yourself in this episode, this is where you start. Use my free ChatGPT prompt to identify the emotional patterns connected to your specific symptoms in under 30 seconds. Right now, it is completely free and that will not always be the case. CLICK HERE before that changes. For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

The donor egg recommendation rarely comes after a complete workup. It comes after AMH, FSH, and an antral follicle count. That is usually where the investigation stops. In this episode, Sarah Clark walks through what is missing from the workup before women are told donor eggs are their only path: the full thyroid panel, not just TSH. Stool DNA testing for H. pylori, parasites, and food sensitivities. The vaginal microbiome. The male partner's blood work, which most clinics do not run. The nervous system patterns most REIs do not connect to fertility. Sarah shares Rebecca's case as a proof point. Rebecca was 27. Her AMH was 0.04 ng/mL. POI diagnosis. Told donor eggs were her only option. Her stool DNA testing revealed H. pylori and a parasite. Her food sensitivity testing showed gluten, dairy, and egg intolerance. She had adrenal insufficiency, thyroid imbalance, mineral depletion, and toxic load on her workup. Her eczema, migraines, and asthma were not separate issues. After targeted work, she conceived naturally in month five. Outcomes vary. Rebecca's case is one of many we use to illustrate what completing the workup can look like. This episode is for the woman sitting with a donor egg recommendation who is not ready to agree before she understands what was actually evaluated. The goal is clarity. Not opposition to your clinic. Not a guarantee of any outcome. Clarity on what your workup did not include, so that whatever you decide next gets made on the full picture. What this episode covers: The diagnosis is real. The investigation is incomplete. Why TSH alone is not a thyroid panel. H. pylori, hidden food sensitivities, and the gut inflammation driver. Eczema, migraines, and asthma as fertility signals. The male partner's workup should include beyond a semen analysis. Nervous system patterns most REIs do not connect to fertility. Next steps: Access the free guide: What Your Clinic Missed. The guide walks through the markers that the Fab Fertile team reviews before a donor egg recommendation. Email hello@fabfertile.ca, subject line MISSED. Book a Functional Fertility Second Opinion. We'll review your labs, your history, your full picture, and your partner's picture together, so you know what your biology has been telling you and what your next decision should be informed by. Email hello@fabfertile.ca, subject line FERTILE, or book here. About the Host I'm Sarah Clark, founder of Fab Fertile and host of Get Pregnant Naturally, a podcast with over one million downloads. My functional fertility team works with couples navigating low AMH and failed IVF, reviewing functional lab results, gut microbiome, food sensitivity, vaginal microbiome, nutrigenomics, HTMA, DUTCH, toxin testing, and bloodwork alongside nervous system work, to help identify patterns that may not have been considered. We work alongside your medical team, not instead of them. Subscribe to Get Pregnant Naturally for weekly episodes on fertility optimization, IVF preparation, and the lab work your doctor probably isn't running. Timestamps [00:00] The Donor Egg Recommendation and the Investigation Underneath It [01:00] The Diagnosis Is Real. The Investigation Is Incomplete. [02:00] Sarah's POI Story and Why Fab Fertile Exists [03:00] Rebecca's Case: POI at 27, AMH 0.04, ng/mL Told Donor Eggs Were Her Only Option [04:00] Functional Lab Testing Before a Donor Egg Decision [05:00] What We Found: H. pylori, Parasites, Food Sensitivities, Adrenal Insufficiency, Thyroid [06:00] Eczema, Migraines, Asthma: Not Separate Issues From Fertility [07:00] Rebecca Conceived Naturally in Month Five [08:00] What Your Clinic Missed: The Markers Before a Donor Egg Recommendation [09:00] Why a Standard REI Workup Cannot Answer Why Your Numbers Are What They Are [10:00] Medical Gaslighting and the Permission to Investigate Further [11:00] The Functional Fertility Second Opinion: How It Works  

If you have Lyme disease and chronic migraines, you have probably been told to focus on the Lyme first. In this episode, Debbie explains why that approach keeps women stuck - and why addressing both at the same time is not just possible, it is the smarter path to healing. IN THIS EPISODE: Why Lyme disease triggers chronic migraines at the neurological level Why Lyme-related migraines often do not respond to standard migraine treatment The mistake most women with both conditions make - and what to do instead Why reducing systemic inflammation supports Lyme recovery, not just migraine relief Kim Noble's story: 30 years of daily migraines, Chronic Lyme, and what finally changed RESOURCES: Kim Noble's full story - listen to her episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/migraine-freedom-your-way/id1727416680?i=1000716107541 Book a complimentary Migraine Breakthrough® Assessment a one-on-one conversation where we look at your full history and help you understand what your body is dealing with at the root: https://pages.debbiewaidlcoach.com/breakthroughcall CONNECT WITH DEBBIE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DebbieWaidlCoach/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbiewaidl.coach/ Women's Migraine Freedom™ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womensmigrainefreedom Website: https://pages.debbiewaidlcoach.com/ Email: freedom@debbiewaidl.com DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider regarding your individual health needs.  

Holistic healing is one of the most searched terms in chronic illness. But most women have never been told what it actually means — or why everything they have tried so far may only be addressing half the problem.In this mini, you'll discover:What holistic healing actually means beyond treating the physical body and why most mainstream approaches miss it entirelyWhy chronic illness keeps returning when the emotional patterns driving it are never addressedFour questions to ask before your next appointment or protocol that will tell you immediately whether you are getting truly holistic careIf you have been spending time and money on approaches that keep delivering partial results, this is the conversation that changes how you think about your healing. Use my free ChatGPT prompt to identify the emotional patterns connected to your specific symptoms in under 30 seconds. Right now it is completely free and that will not always be the case. CLICK HERE before that changes.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

Learn how to JournalSpeak :⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/2ph33u2s Heather has lived through a lot. She grew up in a family struggling with addiction, and found herself gaslit and confused at every turn. As she grew older, this trauma she suffered began to express itself through physical pain syndromes, namely chronic migraines (19 a month!) and shoulder pain - among other medical anomalies. Heather was in literal sustained fight or flight, and her body was keeping the score. Through my work and practicing mindbody medicine, Heather found her way to the light. Join us for a heart-lifting and emotional conversation about the ways in which our bodies seek to protect us with our pain and conditions, and how to forge a clear path to freedom. xoxo n. 1:1 COACHING WITH TRAINED COACHES SUPERVISED DIRECTLY BY NICOLE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW THE PODCAST HERE TO HELP OTHERS FIND IT!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Producer: Lisa Eisenpresser ~~~~~ SUPPORT:  Struggling with chronic pain? Check out my Freedom From Chronic Pain course   GET THE FIRST LESSON FREE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/yuxczyba⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Anxiety controlling your life? Try my Freedom From an Anxious Life course  GET THE FIRST LESSON FREE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/2m9rcht8⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Learn more about the brain science and clinical experiences in my book   MIND YOUR BODY: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/4fd6bvdc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Receive support, guidance, connection, and direct access to Nicole with  MEMBERSHIP: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/y7wadt8d⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ~~~~ THE CURE FOR CHRONIC PAIN JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON INSTAGRAM  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/93pwbp8v ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/56vvbdcx ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LEARN ABOUT ANNUAL OMEGA RETREAT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/3vr5j3ux⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Podcast music by the beautiful and talented Danielle Furst: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@musicfurst⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This episode originally aired on December 17, 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to JournalSpeak :⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/2ph33u2s Singer/Songwriter Raye Zaragoza contacted me for a Real Time Heal after debilitating Migraines, Vertigo and light sensitivity brought her to her knees, sometimes literally. In her darkest hour, she found the work of Dr. Sarno, and then me. I am humbled by the privilege to help people awaken to their full potential, and at the tender age of 26, Raye is doing just that. Although she has come so far, fear is still her greatest adversary (we can all relate!) and we discuss this as well as deep inner child work which is life changing in the most profound way. Join us for another amazing real time healing session, live and on air. XOOX n. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 COACHING WITH TRAINED COACHES SUPERVISED DIRECTLY BY NICOLE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW THE PODCAST HERE TO HELP OTHERS FIND IT!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Producer: Lisa Eisenpresser ~~~~~ SUPPORT:  Struggling with chronic pain? Check out my Freedom From Chronic Pain course   GET THE FIRST LESSON FREE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/yuxczyba⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Anxiety controlling your life? Try my Freedom From an Anxious Life course  GET THE FIRST LESSON FREE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/2m9rcht8⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Learn more about the brain science and clinical experiences in my book   MIND YOUR BODY: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/4fd6bvdc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Receive support, guidance, connection, and direct access to Nicole with  MEMBERSHIP: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/y7wadt8d⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ~~~~ THE CURE FOR CHRONIC PAIN JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON INSTAGRAM  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/93pwbp8v ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/56vvbdcx ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LEARN ABOUT ANNUAL OMEGA RETREAT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/3vr5j3ux⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Podcast music by the beautiful and talented Danielle Furst: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@musicfurst⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This episode originally aired on November 29th, 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Migraines aren't just headaches and if you've ever had one, you know how debilitating they can be. But they're not random, and they're not just genetic. Migraines are a signal that something deeper is out of balance in your body and if you only treat the symptoms, you miss the real opportunity to prevent them. In this episode, I break down what's really driving migraines, including: • The root causes most people miss—from inflammation and blood sugar swings to hormones, gut health, and nutrient deficiencies • Why migraines are a full-body neurological event, not just a head issue, and what that means for treatment • How your cycle, stress levels, and nervous system can lower your threshold and make migraines more likely • A functional medicine approach to prevention—simple shifts in diet, lifestyle, and nutrients that can reduce frequency and severity Migraines don't come out of nowhere—they happen when your body hits a threshold. When you lower the load and support your biology, you don't just manage migraines—you can actually start to prevent them. To go deeper on this topic, check out my past episode with Dr. Todd LePine: https://youtu.be/hnmCIGNko64. Visit ⁠functionhealth.com for 160+ lab tests at just $365 a year. Have a question you'd love answered on Office Hours? Submit it here   **The waitlist is open** Sign up for Dr. Hyman's Brainshaping Academy to learn how to nourish the biological systems that support your mental, emotional, and cognitive health  Click here to sign up. (0:12) Introduction and overview of migraines (0:58) Understanding migraines and functional medicine approach (2:08) Root causes of migraines: hormones, gut health, nutritional deficiencies, nervous system (7:00) Practical steps for migraine prevention (12:35) Regulating the nervous system (14:44) Case study with Dr. Todd Lapine (22:49) Introduction to Brain Shaping Academy and mental health

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