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You got an MRI. It showed a Chiari malformation. Now what?In this episode of the Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves breaks down what a Chiari malformation is, why it shows up on MRI, and whether it's actually the cause of your headaches, migraines, dizziness, or neck pain.You'll learn why imaging findings don't always tell the full story, when surgery may be worth considering, and why neck tension, mobility, and function still matter.If you've been diagnosed with Chiari and feel unsure about your next step, this episode will help you think through your options more clearly.

Stages of Menopause and Headaches with Dr. Liora Mor Dr. Taves chats for a second time with Dr. Liora Mor. This conversation centers around perimenopause, menopause, post-menopause and each stage's effect on women's health, particularly regarding headaches and migraines. How long does each stage last? What symptoms might women experience? Is there any way to naturally support a woman's body during these times in life? Tune in to hear answers to these questions and better educate yourself on the important phases in a woman's life as it relates to headaches and migraines. Learn more about Dr. Liora's work at The Organic Cure where she provides fantastic care for her patients, helping women get to the root of their symptoms and find healing. Novera: Headache Center

Stages of Menopause and Headaches with Dr. Liora Mor Dr. Taves chats for a second time with Dr. Liora Mor. This conversation centers around perimenopause, menopause, post-menopause and each stage's effect on women's health, particularly regarding headaches and migraines. How long does each stage last? What symptoms might women experience? Is there any way to naturally support a woman's body during these times in life? Tune in to hear answers to these questions and better educate yourself on the important phases in a woman's life as it relates to headaches and migraines. Learn more about Dr. Liora's work at The Organic Cure where she provides fantastic care for her patients, helping women get to the root of their symptoms and find healing. Novera: Headache Center

Seeing flashing lights, zigzags, blind spots, or visual disturbances before a migraine?In this episode of the Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves is joined by Novera headache specialist Dr. Kristen Bellasaro to break down ocular migraines, retinal migraines, and migraine with aura.They explain the differences between these diagnoses, why visual symptoms can be so alarming, and how the traditional medical model often focuses on symptom management rather than identifying the root cause.You'll learn:What an ocular migraine actually isThe difference between retinal migraine and migraine with auraWhy some migraines cause visual disturbances without head painWhat cortical spreading depression means—and why it may not explain the root causeHow neck dysfunction can contribute to visual symptoms and migraine presentationsWhy these symptoms are often treatable, even when imaging is normalIf visual symptoms, flashing lights, blind spots, or aura have left you feeling confused or worried, this episode will help you better understand what may actually be happening.

What if your headaches are actually coming from your neck?In this episode of the Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves breaks down one of the most overlooked—and most important—headache diagnoses: cervicogenic headache.A cervicogenic headache simply means a headache that originates from the neck. Yet despite being incredibly common, it's often missed, misdiagnosed, or mistaken for migraines, occipital neuralgia, vestibular disorders, and other headache conditions.Dr. Taves explains why traditional imaging often misses the problem, how the upper neck can refer pain into the head and face, and why understanding the source of your symptoms is critical for finding lasting relief.We cover:What a cervicogenic headache actually isWhy neck problems are frequently overlookedHow neck dysfunction can create migraine-like symptomsWhy X-rays and MRIs often miss the root issueThe connection between cervicogenic headaches and dizzinessHow the three-spoke framework helps uncover the real cause of symptomsIf you've been told your scans are normal but you still have headaches, migraines, dizziness, or pain behind the eye, this episode may change the way you think about your symptoms.

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.

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.

If you enjoy this episode, we're sure you will enjoy more content like this on The Occult Rejects.  In fact, we have curated playlists on occult topics like grimoires, esoteric concepts and phenomena, occult history, analyzing true crime and cults with an occult lens, Para politics, and occultism in music. 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Bargh. “Incidental Haptic Sensations Influence Social Judgments and Decisions.” Science 328, no. 5986 (2010): 1712–1715. Key use: Haptics, touch, weight, texture, hardness, and the idea that physical sensation can influence judgment and social interpretation. This supports the tactile layer of the episode: heavy doors, cold stone, worn rails, kneelers, relic cases, and sacred matter as meaningful contact.Higuera-Trujillo, Juan Luis, Carmen Llinares, and Eduardo Macagno. “The Cognitive-Emotional Design and Study of Architectural Space: A Scoping Review of Neuroarchitecture and Its Precursor Approaches.” Sensors 21, no. 6 (2021): 2193. Key use: Neuroarchitecture, emotional response to built environments, and the idea that architecture can be studied as a cognitive-emotional stimulus rather than only as art or style.Kilde, Jeanne Halgren. Sacred Power, Sacred Space: An Introduction to Christian Architecture and Worship. Oxford University Press, 2008. Key use: Major backbone source for Christian architecture as a system of worship, power, spatial order, and embodied religious experience. Oxford's description emphasizes Kilde's argument that church buildings represent and reify different forms of power, especially divine power.Morgan, David. The Sacred Gaze: Religious Visual Culture in Theory and Practice. University of California Press, 2005. Key use: Religious seeing, visual culture, sacred images, and the idea that vision is an active religious practice that can invest images, persons, times, and places with spiritual meaning.Taves, Ann. Religious Experience Reconsidered: A Building-Block Approach to the Study of Religion and Other Special Things. Princeton University Press, 2009. Key use: Helps frame religious experience without reducing it to one fixed category. Useful for the episode's approach to how experiences become interpreted, named, and treated as religious or sacred.Clark, Andy. Surfing Uncertainty: Prediction, Action, and the Embodied Mind. Oxford University Press, 2016. Key use: Predictive processing, active inference, and the idea that perception is not passive recording but active prediction and model-building. This supports the “brain does not enter a church like a camera” argument.Krueger, Joel. “Extended Mind and Religious Cognition.” 2016. Key use: Extended and embodied cognition applied to religious practice, ritual objects, and environments. Useful for arguing that worship is not only inside the head but supported by bodies, tools, spaces, and shared action.Oxford Academic. “Embodied Cognition in Ecclesial Practices.” In Oxford Studies in Analytic Theology, 2023. Key use: Christian practices, embodied cognition, Eucharistic action, and religious material culture as cognitively significant rather than merely symbolic.Piff, Paul K., Pia Dietze, Matthew Feinberg, Daniel M. Stancato, and Dacher Keltner. “Awe, the Small Self, and Prosocial Behavior.” Journal of Personality and Social Psychology 108, no. 6 (2015): 883–899. Key use: Awe, vastness, the “small self,” and the psychological effects of encountering something perceived as larger than the ordinary self. This supports the cathedral-scale and sacred-vastness argument.Tarr, Bronwyn, Jacques Launay, and Robin I. M. Dunbar. “Music and Social Bonding: ‘Self-Other' Merging and Neurohormonal Mechanisms.” Frontiers in Psychology 5 (2014): 1096. Key use: Music, synchrony, social bonding, rhythmic action, and group cohesion. This supports the sections on chant, group singing, ritual synchrony, and bodies acting together in sacred space.Ittyerah, Miriam. “Memory for Curvature of Objects: Haptic Touch vs. Vision.” 2007. Key use: Haptic memory, touch-based object recognition, and the idea that touch can produce durable memory traces. Useful for worn rails, thresholds, beads, icons, relic cases, and repeated sacred contact.Lange, Lisa S., et al. “Tactile Memory Impairments in Younger and Older Adults.” Scientific Reports, 2024. Key use: Modern tactile-memory framing; useful for the claim that tactile experience is remembered and retrieved as part of embodied life.Freedberg, David. The Power of Images: Studies in the History and Theory of Response. University of Chicago Press, 1989. Key use: Image response, embodied reaction to sacred or charged images, and why religious images can provoke devotion, fear, destruction, reverence, or bodily response.Plate, S. Brent. A History of Religion in 5½ Objects: Bringing the Spiritual to Its Senses. Beacon Press, 2014. Key use: Material religion, objects, sensory experience, and the idea that religion is encountered through things, not only beliefs.Meyer, Birgit. Mediation and the Genesis of Presence: Toward a Material Approach to Religion. Key use: Material religion, mediation, presence, and how religious traditions use media, objects, images, sounds, and spaces to make the sacred present.Pallasmaa, Juhani. The Eyes of the Skin: Architecture and the Senses. Key use: Architecture as a multisensory experience, especially touch, materiality, atmosphere, and the limits of treating architecture as only visual.Mallgrave, Harry Francis. The Architect's Brain: Neuroscience, Creativity, and Architecture. Wiley-Blackwell, 2010. Key use: Architecture and neuroscience, built form, emotion, perception, and embodied response to space.Robinson, Sarah, and Juhani Pallasmaa, eds. Mind in Architecture: Neuroscience, Embodiment, and the Future of Design. MIT Press, 2015. Key use: Embodiment, neuroscience, architectural perception, and how built environments shape lived experience.Eliade, Mircea. The Sacred and the Profane: The Nature of Religion. Key use: Sacred space, threshold, center, axis mundi, and the distinction between ordinary space and holy space. This becomes more important in Episode 2, but it also supports Episode 1's general sacred-space framework.van Gennep, Arnold. The Rites of Passage. Key use: Separation, threshold, and incorporation. Useful for the threshold logic that runs through the whole series.Turner, Victor. The Ritual Process: Structure and Anti-Structure. Key use: Liminality, transition, communitas, and the ritual power of in-between states.Tuan, Yi-Fu. Space and Place: The Perspective of Experience. Key use: Lived place, memory, experience, and the difference between abstract space and meaningful place.Smith, Jonathan Z. To Take Place: Toward Theory in Ritual. Key use: Ritual as place-making; sacred places are produced through repeated action, interpretation, and return.Morgan, David. Visual Piety: A History and Theory of Popular Religious Images. Key use: Popular religious images, devotional seeing, sacred practice, and how visual material becomes part of lived religion.Kieckhefer, Richard. Theology in Stone: Church Architecture from Byzantium to Berkeley. Key use: Church architecture as theology in built form, useful as a broad Christian architectural bridge source.Also want to remind people about the website, if you're into reading we have tons of information by multiple contributors, and we got t-shirts up on the site if you're interested. Fun fact, the art is all based on the eyeball. A

Episode 186: Is Neck Pain Just Another Migraine Symptom? In today's podcast episode, Dr. Taves delves into the complex nature of head pain and its source. He questions the conventional understanding of where headaches and migraines stem from, challenging traditional evaluation methods. Can headaches simply be spontaneous neurological events, or is there more to the story? Tune in to uncover more about the source of your head pain! Do you want know more about the source of headaches? Click the link to listen to the podcast Dr. Taves cited in today's episode. The 3 Step Framework teaches you how to pinpoint the cause of your pain. Novera: Headache Center

Episode 186: Is Neck Pain Just Another Migraine Symptom? In today's podcast episode, Dr. Taves delves into the complex nature of head pain and its source. He questions the conventional understanding of where headaches and migraines stem from, challenging traditional evaluation methods. Can headaches simply be spontaneous neurological events, or is there more to the story? Tune in to uncover more about the source of your head pain! Do you want know more about the source of headaches? Click the link to listen to the podcast Dr. Taves cited in today's episode. The 3 Step Framework teaches you how to pinpoint the cause of your pain. Novera: Headache Center

What Is Causing My Pain?In this week's podcast episode, Dr. Taves examines the intricate web of headache pain, exploring its origins within muscles, nerves, and joints. By discerning the type of pain you experience, you can gain valuable insights into the underlying causes of your headaches or migraines. Dr. Taves uncovers the complex interplay of these sources of pain, impacting movement and causing discomfort. Tune in as we unravel the mysteries behind headache pain and offer hope for relief! Novera: Headache Center

What Is Causing My Pain?In this week's podcast episode, Dr. Taves examines the intricate web of headache pain, exploring its origins within muscles, nerves, and joints. By discerning the type of pain you experience, you can gain valuable insights into the underlying causes of your headaches or migraines. Dr. Taves uncovers the complex interplay of these sources of pain, impacting movement and causing discomfort. Tune in as we unravel the mysteries behind headache pain and offer hope for relief! Novera: Headache Center

Are migraines genetic—or are you stuck with headaches because they run in your family?In this episode of the Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves breaks down the truth about genetics and migraines. While family history can increase your risk, it doesn't mean you're destined to live with headaches forever.You'll learn how genetics influence your body's pain threshold, brain chemistry, and anatomy—but why they are NOT the root cause of your headaches. Dr. Taves introduces the Three Spoke Framework to explain how headaches actually develop and what you can do to take control of them.If you've ever been told “it's just genetic,” this episode will challenge that belief and give you a clear, actionable path forward.

Dr. Jonothan Taves is a Mayo Clinic-trained Doctor of Physical Therapy and headache specialist who focuses on complex headache disorders. We discuss the various headaches and solutions.

Can yoga actually help relieve headaches and migraines?In this episode of the Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves sits down with Amber Richmond, owner of Cambio Yoga, to explore how yoga can reduce headache frequency, ease tension, and improve overall well-being.Amber shares her personal journey with headaches and explains how yoga goes beyond stretching—impacting stress levels, breathing patterns, posture, and nervous system regulation. You'll learn how simple practices like diaphragmatic breathing, deep rest (Yoga Nidra), and mindful movement can shift your body out of fight-or-flight and into healing mode.Whether you're new to yoga or already practicing, this episode will give you practical tools to help manage headaches naturally and build long-term resilience.What you'll learn: How stress contributes to headaches and migraines  Why breathing techniques can calm your nervous system  The role of posture (like forward head position) in headache pain  What types of yoga are best for beginners or chronic pain  How “deep rest” (Yoga Nidra) can accelerate recovery  How to use yoga beyond the mat to prevent headachesNovera: Headache Center

If you suffer from headaches or migraines, this episode breaks down three simple, practical exercises that could help reduce your symptoms—starting today.Dr. Taves shares the “low-hanging fruit” strategies used at Novera Headache Center that have helped many patients experience real relief without relying solely on medication.In this episode, you'll learn:Why chin tucks can relieve tension at the base of your skullHow a foam roller pec stretch improves posture and reduces strainThe power of breathing exercises to calm your nervous system and decrease headache frequencyThese techniques are simple, accessible, and designed to fit into your daily routine—even if you're currently dealing with chronic pain.While headaches and migraines can be complex, these foundational habits may be the missing piece in your recovery.

In this episode of the Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Jono Taves shares the three most important lessons he's learned after a decade of helping patients with chronic headaches and migraines.If you've ever felt frustrated navigating the healthcare system, relying on medication, or still searching for answers about your migraines, this conversation will challenge how you think about head pain.Dr. Taves explains why migraines may not be the spontaneous neurological events many people are told they are, how common treatments like Botox and nerve ablations reveal important clues about the true source of pain, and why relief from a treatment doesn't necessarily mean you've found the root cause.You'll also learn why some of the most debilitating migraine problems can sometimes have surprisingly simple solutions—especially when underlying issues in the neck, jaw, and upper spine are properly addressed.If you're looking for a more practical and empowering approach to understanding migraines, this episode will help you rethink what might actually be causing your headaches and what steps you can take next.Novera: Headache Center

In this episode of The Headache Doctor, Dr. Taves unpacks the often-misunderstood relationship between physical activity and headaches. In an effort to pursue healthy rhythms, headache and migraine sufferers can often feel worse after exercise rather than experiencing the rich benefits usually associated with activity. Why does this happen? How does a person with this problem remain active and healthy? Dr. Taves sheds light on these questions and provides practical solutions for how to engage in a healthy lifestyle without fear of a headache setting in. Tune in to this episode for valuable insights and actionable tips to help you exercise smarter and live healthier. Novera: Headache Center

In this episode of The Headache Doctor, Dr. Taves unpacks the often-misunderstood relationship between physical activity and headaches. In an effort to pursue healthy rhythms, headache and migraine sufferers can often feel worse after exercise rather than experiencing the rich benefits usually associated with activity. Why does this happen? How does a person with this problem remain active and healthy? Dr. Taves sheds light on these questions and provides practical solutions for how to engage in a healthy lifestyle without fear of a headache setting in. Tune in to this episode for valuable insights and actionable tips to help you exercise smarter and live healthier. Novera: Headache Center

Daylight Saving Time can disrupt your sleep—and that disruption can directly affect headaches and migraines.In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Jono Taves explains why sleep quality is one of the most important foundations for reducing headache and migraine frequency. As the clocks change and we lose an hour of sleep, many people experience increased fatigue, higher stress levels, and a lower tolerance for pain.Dr. Taves breaks down how sleep influences your pain threshold, inflammation, neurotransmitters, and nervous system regulation, and why poor sleep can make headache triggers hit harder.You'll also learn practical strategies to improve sleep quality, including optimal sleep positions, breathing techniques, and simple habits that support a healthier circadian rhythm.If headaches or migraines tend to worsen around daylight saving time, this episode will help you understand why—and what you can do to protect your sleep and raise your body's resilience to pain.In this episode you'll learn:Why sleep is critical for headache and migraine recoveryHow poor sleep lowers your pain tolerance and increases inflammationWhy daylight saving time can trigger more headaches and migrainesThe best sleep positions to reduce neck tension and painHow nasal breathing and sleep routines improve sleep qualitySimple ways to protect your circadian rhythm and nervous systemNovera: Headache Center

Josh Taves is the Founder of Dialed Coffee Services based in Grand Rapids Michigan. We chat about his barista-forward espresso technician and services company whose goal is not only to fix equipment but to make the coffee taste better. We also chat about entrepreneurship, stress testing your business, and why he started a company so he could work less.The full episode dropped March 4, 2026. Watch and subscribe to ⁠⁠ @coffeepeoplepodcasts ⁠⁠ for more context, subscribe to the Coffee People podcast newsletter at: https://www.coffeepeoplepodcast.com/.Find online at:https://dialedcoffeeservices.com/https://www.instagram.com/dialedcoffeeservicesListen to the podcast ft. Roasted By Mom's Keri Elliot: https://youtu.be/EyXB7kf77GMMEET COFFEE PEOPLE IRL: March 8-10, Coffee Fest NYC - Booth 2716April 8-10, World of Coffee Expo (San Diego)Coffee People is presented by Roastar, Inc., the premier coffee packaging company utilizing digital printing. Roastar enables small-to-gigantic coffee businesses tell a big story. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4gIsHff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow @roastar on Instagram.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Thanks for watching the Coffee People Podcast. Like all small businesses and entrepreneurs, we're still learning, modifying, and continuing to improve—at least trying to!Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.coffeepeoplepodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for links from the show, context to our conversation, and much more. We'll be sharing updates on our event calendar soon. Stay tuned to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠haceacoffee.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for updates on the 2026 roasting competition. Shop all of our coffee collaborations, including Yeah, No...Yeah Coffee! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.coffeepeoplepodcast.com/collab-coffee/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coffee People is one of the premier coffee and entrepreneurship podcasts, featuring interviews with professionals in the coffee industry and coffee education. Host Ryan Woldt interviews roastery founders, head roasters, coffee shop owners, scientists, artists, baristas, farmers, green coffee brokers, and more.This show is also supported by Marea Coffee , Cape Horn Green Coffee Importers, Sivetz Roasting Machines, Relative Coffee Company, Coffee Cycle Roasting, MAMU Coffee, Acento Coffee Roasters, and Hacea Coffee Source.Register to become an organ donor at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://registerme.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.*Clicking these links to purchase will also support Roast! West Coast through their affiliate marketing programs.

In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Jono Taves explains why having a clear migraine treatment plan is one of the most important factors in long-term healing.Too often, headache and migraine sufferers are given medication without a clear explanation of why their symptoms are happening or how to move forward. Dr. Taves shares a personal story from his newborn son's recent hospital stay to illustrate how powerful it is when a provider explains the “why” and lays out a clear direction.You'll learn:Why uncertainty makes migraines feel worseThe difference between symptom suppression and root-cause careWhy time can work for you instead of against youHow the Three-Spoke framework identifies the source of pain, barriers to healing, and systemic health contributorsWhy medication alone often fails to solve chronic headachesIf you've ever felt stuck, confused, or dismissed in your migraine care, this episode will help you understand why having a plan changes everything.Novera: Headache Center

Can your vision be driving your headaches, dizziness, or brain fog—even if you have 20/20 eyesight?In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves sits down with neuro-optometrist Dr. Michael Saxerud to explore how the brain processes vision and why visual dysfunction is often an overlooked root cause of headaches and migraines.They break down the difference between eyesight and brain-based vision, and how misalignment between the eyes, vestibular system, and neck can create symptoms like:Headaches and migrainesLight sensitivityDizziness and nauseaBrain fogPoor balance or clumsinessReading fatigue and difficulty concentratingDr. Saxerud explains how tools like yoked prism lenses, peripheral occlusion (tape on glasses), and syntonic light therapy help recalibrate the brain's sense of “self in space,” reducing stress on the nervous system and improving functionIf you've been told your eyes are “fine” but you still struggle with headaches or visual discomfort, this episode will open your eyes to a powerful, non-medication approach to relief.Novera: Headache Center

The supplement industry is a mess—and for people with headaches and migraines, choosing the wrong supplements can mean wasted money or even worsening symptoms.In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves is joined by functional medicine nutritionist Hallie to break down how to choose supplements that actually work. They explain why most supplements are poorly regulated, how to spot high-quality brands, and which supplements are essential for people with headaches and migraines.You'll learn:Why many popular supplements don't contain what they claimThe importance of third-party testing and absorption ratesThe four daily “low-hanging fruit” supplements most people needHow nutrient deficiencies can drive headaches and migrainesWhy medical-grade supplements often outperform big-box brandsIf you've ever felt overwhelmed or skeptical about supplements, this episode gives you a clear, practical framework to make smarter choices—and support your body at the cellular level.Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeLive Nourished Coaching – Functional medicine nutrition and root-cause health coaching with Hallie https://livenourishedcoaching.com/Three International – Advanced, high-absorption nutraceutical supplements discussed in this episodeNovera: Headache Center

In this episode of the Health Fix Podcast, Dr. Jannine Krause sits down with Dr. Jono Taves, a specialist in headache and migraine care, to break down why headaches are rarely "just in your head." Dr. Taves explains how neck mechanics, airway health, breathing patterns, and daily lifestyle choices play a critical role in headache frequency and severity. This conversation dives into often-overlooked root causes like tongue ties, mouth breathing, and lack of movement and why treating headaches requires a personalized, whole-body approach.

Gut health can be a hidden driver of chronic migraines—especially when it shows up as sugar cravings, inflammation, and hormone imbalance. In this episode, Dr. Taves and functional medicine nutritionist Hallie Brooks explain how gut dysfunction and microbiome imbalance can lower your migraine threshold, why sugar cravings are often biology-driven (not just willpower), and how PCOS/estrogen dominance can overlap with headache patterns.At Novera, we teach that lasting migraine relief requires addressing three essential components. This episode is a deep dive into Component #3: overall health.Novera: Headache Center

If you're looking for long-term migraine relief (not temporary fixes), this episode breaks down the three essentials you can't overlook.In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves explains Novera Headache Center's Three-Spoke Framework for true, root-cause migraine relief:The source of pain (often the neck, jaw, and shoulders)Why you got here (hidden barriers like airway issues, hypermobility, or past injuries)Your general health threshold (sleep, stress, gut health, hormones)You'll learn why triggers like food, weather, exertion, or hormones don't fully explain migraine pain—and why addressing only one piece of the puzzle often leads to short-term relief that doesn't last.Novera: Headache Center

How treatable are your headaches or migraines — and what determines how quickly you can see relief?In this episode, Dr. Jono Taves breaks down why all headaches are treatable, but not all follow the same recovery timeline. Drawing from over a thousand real patient cases, he explains how symptom frequency, pain patterns, and overall health help predict how the body responds to care.Dr. Taves walks through the key differences between constant daily headaches and intermittent migraines, explains the role of central sensitization, and shows why headaches that start in the neck often respond more quickly when the mechanical source is addressed. He also clarifies why many headache diagnoses are based on symptoms rather than root cause — and how that affects long-term outcomes.If you've ever wondered whether your headaches are “too chronic,” “too complex,” or “too ingrained” to improve, this episode offers clarity, realistic expectations, and hope grounded in clinical experience.Novera: Headache Center

If you experience stabbing, burning, or behind-the-eye pain—and have been told it's trigeminal neuralgia or a migraine—this episode will help you understand what may really be happening. Dr. Taves breaks down the trigeminal nerve, its three branches, and how the trigeminal pathway connects facial pain with the upper neck and brainstem.You'll learn why the trigeminal nerve is often blamed for migraines and facial pain, why pain perception isn't always a reliable indicator of tissue damage, and how neck dysfunction can trigger the brain to interpret pain as coming from the eye, temple, jaw, or forehead.This episode also explains why common migraine models often label neck pain as “secondary,” and why a more complete view of referral patterns and neuroanatomy may unlock real long-term relief.Novera: Headache Center

Why Being Healthy Matters In this episode, Dr. Taves dives into the multifaceted nature of health, shedding light on its profound connection to headaches and migraines. He explains the difference between triggers - like stress or certain foods - and the root causes of these pains. Avoiding triggers is certainly part of pursuing a healthy lifestyle, but Dr. Taves explains why symptoms can still return, even when you're carefully steering clear of them. Tune in for a clear look at getting to the root of your pain and finding real, lasting relief. Want to join Dr. Taves as he enjoys a coffee alternative? Try Teeccino for amazing products that allow you to relish in the comforting taste of coffee without the complications caffeine can bring. If you want to apply to join our team, please email hello@noveraheadachecenter.com with a resume. We look forward to hearing from you! Novera: Headache Center

Why Being Healthy Matters In this episode, Dr. Taves dives into the multifaceted nature of health, shedding light on its profound connection to headaches and migraines. He explains the difference between triggers - like stress or certain foods - and the root causes of these pains. Avoiding triggers is certainly part of pursuing a healthy lifestyle, but Dr. Taves explains why symptoms can still return, even when you're carefully steering clear of them. Tune in for a clear look at getting to the root of your pain and finding real, lasting relief. Want to join Dr. Taves as he enjoys a coffee alternative? Try Teeccino for amazing products that allow you to relish in the comforting taste of coffee without the complications caffeine can bring. If you want to apply to join our team, please email hello@noveraheadachecenter.com with a resume. We look forward to hearing from you! Novera: Headache Center

Many people with headaches and migraines don't realize their eyes may be contributing to symptoms. In this episode, Dr. Taves speaks with optometrist and dry eye specialist Dr. Pam Theriot about the growing connection between screen time, dry eye disease, eye strain, and headache symptoms. Dr. Theriot explains how prolonged screen use reduces blink rate dramatically—from about 21 blinks per minute to around 7—which prevents the eyelids from releasing oils that protect the eye's tear film. Over time, this can lead to chronic dry eye disease, fluctuating vision, and discomfort that may feel like pressure or pain behind the eyes. The conversation also highlights why dry eye disease is affecting younger patients than ever, how workstation setup impacts eye strain, and practical daily habits to protect long-term eye and head health. Dr. Theriot shares actionable strategies including the 20-20-20 rule, screen positioning tips, and a simple at-home test to check for dryness. If you struggle with headaches, eye strain, or migraines—especially in a screen-heavy lifestyle—this episode offers a holistic, preventative approach to improving both eye comfort and overall wellness. Novera: Headache Center

In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves breaks down a question many people ask after years of suffering: What is a migraine — and why does the definition matter? Dr. Taves explains how migraines are diagnosed in today's healthcare system, what symptoms typically qualify someone for a migraine label, and why migraine is often categorized as a primary headache—meaning it's treated as something with no clear cause and managed mainly with medication. He also explores why that model can be limiting for patients who want long-term improvement, and why focusing only on the diagnosis can prevent deeper investigation into what may be driving symptoms like head pain, nausea, light/sound sensitivity, and neurological changes. This episode challenges common assumptions about migraines and offers a hopeful perspective: if symptoms have an underlying cause, they may be more treatable than most people realize. Novera: Headache Center

If you've tried everything for headaches or migraines and still feel stuck, this episode is for you.In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves explains why evaluating both the neck and shoulders is critical for long-term headache and migraine relief—and why so many treatment approaches fall short.You'll learn why the upper neck (C1–C3) is the most common source of head and facial pain, how restoring movement—not just reducing inflammation—can calm pain signals, and why focusing only on imaging, injections, or alignment often leads to short-term or incomplete results.Dr. Taves also breaks down how shoulder dysfunction can pull the neck back into tension, triggering recurring headaches and migraines, even after initial relief. This episode walks through the clinical reasoning behind addressing the neck first for pain reduction, then the shoulders for lasting results—so you can move away from constant flare-ups and dependence on medication.If you're tired of chasing symptoms and want a clearer path forward, this episode provides a framework for understanding what's really driving your headaches and migraines.Novera: Headache Center

In this episode, Dr. Jono Taves breaks down the most common headache and migraine relief tools people buy for home use—especially around the holidays. From ice caps and nerve stimulation devices to neck massagers, traction units, and specialty pillows, he explains how each category works, what kind of relief it can realistically provide, and where its limitations lie.Dr. Taves organizes these tools into clear categories, helping listeners understand which devices temporarily reduce pain signals, which relax muscles, and which may actually support better neck function. He also shares his professional recommendations based on treating thousands of headache and migraine patients, emphasizing an important takeaway: while many tools can be helpful, most do not address the root cause of recurring headaches.This episode is designed to help you spend your money wisely, set realistic expectations, and understand how at-home tools fit into a bigger, long-term solution for headaches and migraines.Novera: Headache Center

Many people with migraines are told their symptoms are purely neurological and must be managed long-term with medication. In this episode, Dr. Taves explains why that model often leaves patients trapped in a cycle of trial-and-error prescriptions without clear answers. He shares the clinical pattern that changed his entire perspective: again and again, patients formally diagnosed with migraines experienced real improvement when restrictions in the upper cervical spine were identified and treated through specialized physical therapy.Dr. Taves breaks down how the upper neck (from the base of the skull through about C3) can refer pain into the head and face and create symptoms that look exactly like classic migraine. He explains why standard imaging and routine medical exams frequently miss these issues — because they don't test true upper-cervical function or motion.You'll learn why migraines often “start in the neck,” how to think about root cause versus symptom management, and why restoring normal joint movement in the upper cervical spine can be a reliable, medication-free path toward lasting relief for many headache and migraine sufferers.Novera: Headache Center

Untying the Knot: Exploring Adult Tongue Ties with Lauren Kight, DMD In this captivating episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves sits down for an enlightening conversation with Lauren Kight, DMD, a Myofunctional Therapist, to delve into the fascinating world of adult tongue ties. Lauren shares her unique journey from dental school to becoming a Myofunctional Therapist, shedding light on her personal struggle with discovering a tongue tie as an adult.Through personal anecdotes and professional expertise, Lauren offers a comprehensive understanding of the role of myofunctional therapy in addressing tongue ties and associated symptoms. Dr. Taves and Lauren explore the importance of early detection and intervention, emphasizing the potential benefits for patients seeking relief from chronic headaches and migraines. If you'd like to learn more about Lauren, check out: https://mywholemouthhealth.com Novera: Headache Center

If you've been dealing with headaches or migraines and still haven't started treatment, you're not alone — and there are clear reasons why. In this episode, Dr. Taves breaks down 7 of the most common barriers that keep people stuck, like waiting for the next medication to work, feeling like it's “not a good time,” trying to pinpoint triggers first, or being told it's not a neck issue.He explains why symptom-management thinking delays real recovery, how migraines quietly steal your time and energy, and why taking action sooner often makes the path forward simpler. You'll leave with a clearer view of what's holding you back — and how to move toward lasting relief with confidence.Novera: Headache Center

Untying the Knot: Exploring Adult Tongue Ties with Lauren Kight, DMD In this captivating episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves sits down for an enlightening conversation with Lauren Kight, DMD, a Myofunctional Therapist, to delve into the fascinating world of adult tongue ties. Lauren shares her unique journey from dental school to becoming a Myofunctional Therapist, shedding light on her personal struggle with discovering a tongue tie as an adult.Through personal anecdotes and professional expertise, Lauren offers a comprehensive understanding of the role of myofunctional therapy in addressing tongue ties and associated symptoms. Dr. Taves and Lauren explore the importance of early detection and intervention, emphasizing the potential benefits for patients seeking relief from chronic headaches and migraines. If you'd like to learn more about Lauren, check out: https://mywholemouthhealth.com Novera: Headache Center

In this powerful episode, Dr. Taves sits down with award-winning film composer Grant Fonda, who spent more than 20 years living with daily headaches, severe fatigue, numbness, and symptoms so alarming they led to emergency hospital visits and a diagnosis of “complex migraines.” Providers offered medications, expensive lifelong drugs, and limited answers — but no solutions.Grant shares the turning point that brought him to Novera: Headache Center, the surprising root cause behind his symptoms, and how targeted neck-focused treatment dramatically improved his sleep, pain, headaches, brain fog, and overall health — leaving him feeling the best he has in decades.This conversation is filled with hope, clarity, and a reminder that life-changing relief is possible, even after years of suffering.Novera: Headache Center

In this episode, Dr. Taves and Dr. Sarah Thomas explore how GLP-1 weight loss drugs—such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro—may influence headaches and migraines. They break down how these medications work in the body, how blood sugar stability impacts migraine symptoms, and why some people notice improvement while others experience worsening headaches.They also discuss an important but often overlooked consideration: even if GLP-1 medications help with weight loss or migraine symptoms, there may be other factors to think about before relying on them long-term. From side effects to the difference between symptom management and addressing the root cause, this episode helps listeners understand the full picture so they can make informed decisions.Novera: Headache Center

In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves dives into the surprising connection between tinnitus (ear ringing) and the neck. Many people are told their tinnitus is purely an ear problem — but for some, the root cause is actually mechanical and related to the upper cervical spine—the neck.You'll learn:How to identify if your tinnitus changes when you move your neck or jawThe difference between ear-based tinnitus and somatic tinnitusWhy muscle tension, joint stiffness, or previous whiplash injuries can influence ear ringingHow posture and neck mobility affect the nerves that connect to the earSimple steps you can take to reduce ringing naturallyIf your tinnitus seems to come and go — or changes when you move — this episode will help you understand why and what you can do about it.Learn more or schedule a free discovery visit:Novera: Headache Center

In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves explores how issues with the jaw and airway can contribute to headaches and migraines. He breaks down how restricted breathing, muscle tension, and misalignment in the jaw and neck can impact the entire headache system — and why these problems often go undiagnosed.Listeners will learn how airway obstruction and jaw tension can affect oxygen flow, stress responses, and nerve sensitivity, all of which may increase headache frequency and intensity. Dr. Taves also shares practical insights on how to identify if jaw or airway dysfunction could be at the root of your headaches and what can be done to address it.If you've ever wondered whether your jaw pain or nighttime breathing issues could be linked to your migraines, this episode is a must-listen.Novera: Headache Center

In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves breaks down why heat can trigger headaches and migraines — whether it's from exercising on a hot day, sitting in the sun, or just raising your body temperature.He explains how increased intracranial pressure, blood flow changes, dehydration, and stress on the neck and shoulders can combine to push your system past its threshold. You'll learn: 

In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves takes listeners on a fascinating journey through history — exploring how habits like toothbrushing and hand washing became universal health practices, and why head and neck movement should be viewed the same way.Using examples from dental hygiene and early medicine, Dr. Taves explains how simple, overlooked solutions — like brushing your teeth or washing your hands — transformed public health. He draws a powerful parallel to headaches and migraines, showing that regular movement and neck care could be the next major shift in preventive health.Listeners will learn why our modern, sedentary lifestyles are creating “neck cavities,” and how small, consistent movement habits can prevent chronic pain, much like daily brushing prevents tooth decay.Dr. Taves challenges us to rethink our approach to health: what if the key to long-term headache and migraine relief isn't a new medication, but a new daily habit?Novera: Headache Center

In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves breaks down his proven Three Spoke Framework — a simple but powerful way to understand and treat nearly every type of headache and migraine.He explains that while headaches can present in many confusing ways — from tension and hormonal migraines to aura, dizziness, or neck pain — most cases fit into three key categories:Mechanical causes – Issues in the neck, jaw, or shoulders that send pain signals into the head.Developmental factors – Airway, dental, or postural issues that affect how the body functions over time.Systemic influences – Hormones, gut health, stress, and inflammation that lower the body's pain threshold.Dr. Taves discusses how understanding these three categories helps identify the true source of pain and create a personalized, medication-free path to lasting relief. He emphasizes that most patients are not outliers — and with the right framework, long-term improvement is possible.Novera: Headache Center

In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves explores why some patients fail to find lasting relief from headaches and migraines—even when they have access to the right treatment. Drawing from years of clinical experience, he explains how recovery often depends less on quick fixes and more on mindset, consistency, and trust in the healing process.Dr. Taves highlights three major barriers that can keep patients from improving:A short-term mindset — expecting immediate results instead of long-term progress.A passive approach — wanting a provider to “fix” the problem without making lifestyle changes.Excessive skepticism — being too critical to fully engage in the treatment process.He compares true healing to building healthy habits—like brushing and flossing your teeth or exercising over time. Success, he says, comes from patience, persistence, and a willingness to take ownership of your health.This episode helps listeners recognize the traits of a good candidate for migraine treatment and how to overcome the habits and attitudes that may be holding them back.Novera: Headache Center

In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves helps listeners identify whether their headaches or migraines might actually be rooted in the neck. He introduces a simple 12-question quiz designed to uncover the connection between neck issues and head pain.Dr. Taves walks through key signs to look for—such as relief from chiropractic treatment, history of neck injury, posture habits, or pain that follows a “ram's horn” pattern. He also explains how everyday factors like desk jobs, stomach sleeping, and even sinus pressure may point to the neck as the true source of symptoms.Listeners will leave with practical insight into how to self-assess their situation and why addressing the neck can be the missing link to lasting relief. This quiz offers clarity for anyone who has wondered: “Is it really my neck?”Novera: Headache Center

In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves explores the confusing and often frightening world of atypical migraines. Unlike classic migraines—characterized by one-sided throbbing head pain and light or sound sensitivity—atypical migraines show up in unexpected ways, including:Visual disturbances and auraNumbness, tingling, or weaknessStroke-like symptoms such as facial droopingBrain fog, dizziness, or fatigueDr. Taves explains how the healthcare system typically treats atypical migraines as a “diagnosis of exclusion,” offering only medications to manage symptoms rather than addressing root causes. He emphasizes that many of these unusual migraine presentations stem from problems in the upper neck, which can confuse the brain's pain-processing pathways and create a wide variety of neurological symptoms.Listeners will learn why traditional imaging often misses the true problem, how the brain can misinterpret pain signals, and why focusing on neck movement and function can be key to finding lasting relief. Dr. Taves encourages patients not to settle for symptom management but to seek out a framework that addresses the underlying cause of their migraines.Novera: Headache Center

In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves breaks down the complex world of vestibular migraines—a diagnosis often given when dizziness can't be explained by ear, eye, or neurological tests. He explains why vestibular migraines are considered a “diagnosis of exclusion,” what symptoms patients may experience (from spinning vertigo to low-grade dizziness and nausea), and why medication-based approaches often fall short.Listeners will learn how dizziness connects to three key systems in the body:Vestibular system (inner ear) – regulating balance and movement.Visual system (eyes) – how vision therapy may play a role.Proprioceptive system (neck) – the often-overlooked source of chronic dizziness and migraines.Dr. Taves highlights why the neck is frequently the missing link in diagnosis and recovery, and how restoring movement, reducing tension, and retraining the body can help break the cycle of dizziness and headaches. He also shares Novera's treatment framework for vestibular migraine, designed to address root causes instead of just masking symptoms with medication.Whether you've just been diagnosed or are searching for answers after years of dizziness, this episode offers clarity, practical next steps, and hope for long-term relief.Novera: Headache Center