Diane Ducarme, Founder & CEO of Migraine Heroes is a leading figure in migraine investigation, blending the wisdom of Eastern Medicine with Western science and advanced technology to uncover the true roots of migraine disease. With an MBA from Harvard Business School, a background in science and engineering, and fluency in seven languages—including Mandarin—Diane brings a rich perspective to the complex world of migraine care. Her journey has taken her from engineering to Traditional Chinese Medicine studies in China and, more recently, neuroscience research at Harvard X.

Diane’s approach uniquely emphasizes adding functional foods instead of eliminating them, shifting away from restrictive practices to focus on nourishing the body. As the host of the Migraine Heroes podcast, she shares insights and stories that resonate deeply with migraine sufferers worldwide. Through Migraine Heroes, Diane’s dedication continues to transform lives, offering a holistic path to relief, resilience, and wellness for those navigating migraine disease.

SHOWNOTES:

😴 Migraines are not random, mysterious, or permanent

😴 How painkillers can silence symptoms while the real cause grows louder

😴 How functional foods can heal more than eliminating everything

😴 What waking at 1–3 a.m. reveals about your liver, brain, and sleep cycles

😴 How medication overuse can quietly create daily migraines

😴 Why solving migraines often improves sleep health, hormones, and energy together

😴 How deep sleep returns when the brain finally feels safe to rest

😴 What symptom timing can reveal about your nervous system health

😴 How gentle tracking restores trust in your body without obsession

😴 What true healing looks like after decades of pain

😴 And many more

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Emily Sadri is a double board-certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner and Certified Nurse Midwife. She studied at the University of Pennsylvania and began her career in New York City, drawn to midwifery for its deep focus on relationships and walking with women—not in front of them.

After a decade in conventional medicine, frustrated by the limits of insurance-based care, Emily founded Aurelia—a telehealth practice for women in midlife—on the belief that real care starts with time, trust, and connection.

A mother of four, Emily lives what she teaches: that women deserve healthcare that sees them, hears them, and stands beside them through every stage of life. At Aurelia, she’s rewriting the rules—and helping women do midlife better™.

SHOWNOTES:

😴 Meet Emily Sadri: How did a UPenn nurse midwife become a women’s health & sleep specialist?

😴 The hidden cost of burnout culture and being celebrated for exhaustion

😴 The covid curveball: what changed when she finally slept at night?

😴 Cycle fall apart vs. hormone decline explained

😴 Perimenopause sleep signals you shouldn’t ignore

😴 Estrogen rhythm as the primary circadian driver

😴 Progesterone cliffhanger and why it’s not always the answer

😴 3–4 a.m. wakeups linked to estrogen shifts

😴 Career change as the ultimate sleep intervention

😴 The biggest sleep shift estrogen optimization as a life changing lever after 35

😴 And many more


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Dr. Donald (DC, MS, CSCS) works with high-output leaders and pros who want steady energy, sound sleep, and clear decision-making under pressure. Trained as a scientist and former decathlete, he runs a diagnostics-first process: measure first (labs, sleep architecture, HRV, cognitive speed, recovery), act second (light and rhythm, training, sleep, nutrition, travel), then track the deltas in plain numbers. He blends East + West methodologies - nature’s tools before prescriptions - and aligns each client’s MD, trainer, and nutrition so the plan runs as one roadmap. His practice is referral-led and confidentiality is standard. Current work includes select 1:1 advisories and a small, invite-only cohort for leaders who want a clear, sustainable system for health and performance.

As a fruit of his labor, CORE Performance Labs is on the way - an evidence-led program built from his vast experience. If you’d like an early look, follow Dr. Donald on LinkedIn to stay in the loop.

SHOWNOTES:

😴 How circadian biology determines when your body is actually ready for sleep

😴 Why sleep timing matters more than sleep duration

😴 How chronotypes explain night owls, early birds, and persistent sleep struggles

😴 How elite performers protect sleep while competing late at night

😴 When sleep tracking helps—and when it creates anxiety

😴 Why the sleep environment often matters more than supplements

😴 How cortisol & melatonin and blood sugar disruptions ruin sleep quality

😴 Why glucose spikes at night trigger middle-of-the-night wake-ups

😴 How light exposure and body temperature control sleep depth

😴 Why sleep routines borrowed from others can backfire

😴 How morning routines quietly shape nighttime melatonin release

😴 Why personalized sleep strategies outperform one-size-fits-all advice

😴 And many more

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Dr. Ryan Gober, Medical Science Liaison at Electromedical Products International (EPI). Dr. Gober shares his insights on the science behind Alpha-Stim, its clinical applications for anxiety, insomnia, and pain, and the role of non-invasive brain stimulation in mental health treatment.

Electromedical Products International (EPI) is a medical device company specializing in developing neuromodulation technologies including its flagship product, Alpha-Stim. Alpha-Stim is a FDA cleared medical device which utilizes a form of non-invasive electrical stimulation to treat symptoms of anxiety, insomnia, and pain. Ryan Gober is a Medical Science Liaison with EPI's Medical Affairs team responsible for sharing scientific and clinical information related to the Alpha-Stim device. Prior to joining EPI, Ryan completed an NIH research fellowship followed by a PhD in translational neuroscience where he performed research on behavioral health conditions and developed an interest in non-pharmacological options for treating mental health conditions, leading him to join Alpha-Stim.

SHOWNOTES:

😴 What is Alpha-stim, and how does brain stimulation support sleep?

😴 Why are anxiety and insomnia so deeply interconnected?

😴 How can drug-free tools help when medications fall short?

😴 How does alpha-stim work through cranial nerves and brain networks?

😴 Why is reducing rumination key for calming a racing mind at night?

😴 How does the default mode network keep people awake?

😴 What does clinical research show about insomnia outcomes?

😴 How long does it take to see sleep quality improvements?

😴 Why is consistency more important than instant results for insomnia?

😴 Can daytime use still improve nighttime sleep?

😴 What makes alpha-stim different from vagus nerve stimulators?

😴 Why might nervous system regulation outperform “knock-you-out” solutions?

😴 And many more

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Mark Dini is a decentralized health consultant specializing in quantum and circadian biology, functional medicine, comprehensive blood testing, tissue-specific bioregulator peptides, signaling peptide therapy, and longevity and healthspan optimization. His career is dedicated to advancing holistic and scientific methods to improve health and well-being on a global scale.

As a business partner at an innovative health tracker startup in Singapore, Mark is contributing to the development of the world’s first preventive health tracking ring, now in the third stage of seed funding. The initiative aims to revolutionize health monitoring and management by enabling early detection and personalized prevention.

In addition, Mark is involved in the development of an AI-driven app in partnership with a longevity clinic in South Africa. This collaboration seeks to enhance the precision of laboratory diagnostics, enabling more accurate analysis and personalized treatment protocols.

SHOWNOTES:

😴 How a personal health journey reshaped the way we think about sleep

😴 Why western medicine alone often misses the root cause of poor sleep

😴 How type a habits can quietly sabotage deep sleep and recovery

😴 Why understanding the mind-body connection matters more than routines

😴 How nervous system safety unlocks true sleep recovery

😴 Why “if you’re not testing, you’re guessing” applies to sleep optimization

😴 How to use wearables as tools for awareness, not competition

😴 What recovery actually requires beyond workouts and biohacks

😴 How light exposure trains your circadian rhythm from morning to night

😴 The biggest sleep breakthrough: why getting thoughts onto paper changes everything

😴 And many more

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