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 A podcast about the latest news on migraine disease and headache disorders.© 2026 HeadWise National Headache Foundation Hygiene & gesundes Leben Seelische & Geistige Gesundheit
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  • Exercise Tips for Migraine and Headache Disorders ft. Sam Kelokates

    Exercise Tips for Migraine and Headache Disorders ft. Sam Kelokates
    Feb 11 2026
    In this episode, host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, is joined by Sam Kelokates, PT, DPT, founder of Kelos Physical Therapy, to discuss how people living with migraine and other headache disorders can approach exercise safely and effectively. They explore how physical activity can both trigger and help prevent migraine, what the research currently shows, and how to build an exercise routine that supports long-term headache management. The conversation focuses on practical strategies—like setting realistic goals, pacing intensity, planning around triggers, and adapting workouts during different phases of migraine. Topics covered include: - How exercise affects migraine frequency, disability, and quality of life - When it’s safest to exercise in relation to migraine attacks - Why the nervous system—not just muscles—matters in exercise tolerance - The “rule of too’s”: too much, too soon, too often, too hard - How to use pain thresholds to guide activity - Adapting workouts on bad days and planning for consistency - Environmental and sensory triggers to consider during exercise - Treating exercise as part of a long-term migraine management plan This episode offers practical guidance for people living with migraine, headache disorders, and clinicians supporting them who want to incorporate movement in a safe, sustainable way.
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    19 Min.
  • How Exercise Affects Migraine ft. Laurel Short, DNP

    How Exercise Affects Migraine ft. Laurel Short, DNP
    Jan 22 2026
    In this episode, Laurel Short, DNP and host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, break down the science behind aerobic exercise, strength training, and yoga—and how each can influence migraine frequency, intensity, and overall wellbeing. They also discussion the difference between primary exercise headache and migraine, and why it’s important to talk with a healthcare provider when head pain is triggered by physical activity. You’ll learn: How moderate and high-intensity exercise may reduce migraine frequency and severity Why exercise can sometimes act as a migraine trigger—and what factors like hydration, temperature, and fueling have to do with it The difference between migraine and primary exercise-induced headache How strength training and posture can support people living with migraine and neck pain The role of movement in mental health, stress, and mood regulation Practical, SMART goal strategies for starting—or restarting—an exercise routine safely Watch the full episode to explore how to build a personalized, sustainable movement plan that supports both migraine care and overall health.
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    22 Min.
  • Understanding Pain Psychology in Migraine Treatment ft. Dawn Buse & Katy Oakley

    Understanding Pain Psychology in Migraine Treatment ft. Dawn Buse & Katy Oakley
    Jan 18 2026
    In this episode, host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, is joined by Dr. Dawn Buse, a psychologist specializing in headache and migraine, and Katie Oakley, who shares her personal journey living with chronic and post-traumatic headache. Together, they explore the role of behavioral therapies in migraine care and how these approaches can support prevention, quality of life, and safer treatment options for people living with migraine—both on their own and alongside standard medical care. On this episode, they discuss: • Why referrals to headache or pain psychology can feel challenging for patients • What research shows about who benefits most from behavioral migraine therapies • How biofeedback, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and relaxation approaches work • The role of behavioral care for youth, adults, and people with medical risk factors • How these therapies can complement medications and neuromodulation treatments • Using coping and self-regulation skills in daily life and social settings • Adapting behavioral approaches for different types of chronic pain and headache conditions
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    30 Min.
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