BOTOX® prevents headaches in adults with Chronic Migraine, 15 or more headache days a month, each lasting 4 or more hours. BOTOX® is not approved for 14 or fewer headache days a month. Prescription only.

BOTOX® prevents headaches in adults with Chronic Migraine, 15 or more headache days a month, each lasting 4 or more hours.

BOTOX® is not approved for 14 or fewer headache days a month. Prescription only.

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Season 3

Season 3 – Episode 4

Chronic Migraine Through My Sister’s Eyes: a Conversation With Meghan McInerny

We all carry more than we show—juggling roles... Read More

We all carry more than we show—juggling roles, responsibilities, and realities that often go unseen, even by those closest to us. In this episode, Nora sits down with her big sister, Meghan, for an honest and vulnerable conversation about the reality of living with Chronic Migraine—a reality woven into their family history. Together, they reflect on how this shared thread has shaped their relationships with each other and with their father. Meghan shares how her symptoms have shifted over time, and the quiet resilience it takes to adapt, especially when those around her may not fully see or understand what she’s navigating.

Season 3 – Episode 3

Strength Behind the Scenes: a Conversation With Lilly Singh

Living in the public eye brings constant pressure, making it even more... Read More

Living in the public eye brings constant pressure, making it even more important for actress and host Lilly Singh to approach life with intentionality while managing her Chronic Migraine. In this episode, Nora sits down with Lilly to explore the daily routines, open communication, and wellbeing-first mindset that have helped her manage both personally and professionally. She shares strategies for setting boundaries, prioritizing wellness, and staying grounded—all tools that help her stay authentic while navigating a very public life. 

Season 3 – Episode 2

Intimacy and Chronic Migraine: a Conversation With Tom Picerno

Talking about intimacy can be difficult, even with your partner. It's nuanced. It's... Read More

Talking about intimacy can be difficult, even with your partner. It’s nuanced. It’s often avoided. But it’s still very important. In this episode, Nora and guest Tom Picerno explore how he’s navigated these delicate conversations while living with Chronic Migraine. They’re joined by Tom’s wife, Cheryl, who adds an extra layer of perspective to how they’ve relied heavily on open communication, reframing what intimacy means to them while respecting each other’s boundaries. 

Season 3 – Episode 1

Sweat and Resilience: Balancing Chronic Migraine with Fitness Goals

The healing power of fitness goes far beyond physical benefit—for today's quest, it's... Read More

The healing power of fitness goes far beyond physical benefits—for today’s guest, it’s a form of self-expression and a celebration of what the body can do. In this episode, host Nora McInerny sits down with fitness personality Ivylis Rivera, who shares her deeply personal journey of navigating life with Chronic Migraine while holding onto her passion for movement. Ivylis opens up about the struggle of staying active while facing the fear of triggering a headache or migraine attack and the resilience it takes to keep pushing forward—a resilience that carried her through the challenging journey of finding a Chronic Migraine treatment plan that worked for her. 

Season 2

Season 2 - Episode 6    

Two Generations, One Shared Disease: a Conversation With Mother and Adult Son

It’s one thing to deal with Chronic Migraine on your own. But... Read More

It’s one thing to deal with Chronic Migraine on your own. But watching your child go through it can be doubly painful. In this episode, you’ll hear the inspiring story of Angel and Xavier, a mother and adult son who each live with migraine attacks, and how they support each other through their journey.

Season 2 - Episode 5

Acting the Part Amidst Adversity: a
Conversation With Aaron Matthew Atkisson

Need to take care of your children? Your parents? Your home? ... Read More

Need to take care of your children? Your parents? Your home? Yourself? Chronic Migraine doesn’t care. In this episode, you’ll hear from Aaron Matthew Atkisson, an unsung hero. Aaron is a Chronic Migraine patient who is also a single parent and a caregiver to his mother. This makes him part of an undervalued society that’s essential yet strangely under-recognized.

Season 2 - Episode 4

Teaching Through the Struggle: a Conversation With Danielle Mandoza

Even when you don’t have Chronic Migraine, interacting with... Read More

Even when you don’t have Chronic Migraine, interacting with children can be a challenge. In this episode, we talk with Danielle Mandoza, a teacher who spends her days fostering a love of teaching preschool children. She then goes home and pulls the second shift mothering her own kids. All while living with Chronic Migraine.

Season 2 - Episode 3

Healthcare Access & Affordability: a Conversation With Jaime Sanders

It’s a simple word, “just.” But when you're a person... Read More

It’s a simple word, “just.” But when you're a person experiencing a migraine attack, hearing it minimizes what you’re going through and destroys any empathy you may have with the person who said it. Today’s episode features writer and advocate Jaime Sanders. Jaime Sanders has made it her life's work to bring more appropriate language and awareness to talking about Chronic Migraine.

Season 2 - Episode 2

The Silent Struggle Behind the Veteran Mindset: a Conversation With Ivan Perry

You’ve probably heard it: "Suck it up. It's not that bad. Get over... Read More

You’ve probably heard it: "Suck it up. It's not that bad. Get over it." Today's guest is Ivan Perry, a US Air Force veteran living with Chronic Migraine who is pushing back. We’ll learn how Ivan is fighting the culture that defines strength as “toughing it out,” and denies the validity of the struggle with Chronic Migraine.

Season 2 - Episode 1

Living with Chronic Migraine in the Grind Culture: a Conversation With Lauren Browning

The struggle with Chronic Migraine can be invisible. To the... Read More

The struggle with Chronic Migraine can be invisible. To the world you may look like you're doing just fine. In this podcast, we’ll be talking to swimwear entrepreneur Lauren Browning. Lauren shares her insights on entrepreneurship, support systems, and the importance of speaking openly and honestly about living with Chronic Migraine.

Season 1

Season 1 - Episode 8

Being Real About Chronic Migraine: a Conversation With Paula Dumas

Sometimes, one person who understands can make all... Read More

Sometimes, one person who understands can make all the difference. In this episode, we’ll be hearing from Paula Dumas, a producer and co-host of the Migraine World Summit. Paula has seen firsthand the powerful impact that sharing stories and making connections can have on people living with Chronic Migraine—and what that has meant to members of the migraine community.

Season 1 - Episode 7

Finding Support Along Your Chronic Migraine Journey: a Conversation With Meg Donnelly

We all need support. But it can be hard to be honest with... Read More

We all need support. But it can be hard to be honest with ourselves and the people around us. In today’s episode, cinematographer Meg Donnelly will tell us about her support system and how it helped keep her ambition and drive from colliding with her Chronic Migraine. It’s a beautiful and powerful journey.

Season 1 - Episode 6

Searching for Work-Life Balance With Chronic Migraine: a Conversation With Winnielyn Bautista

Balancing work and life is hard for everyone. But if you are... Read More

Balancing work and life is hard for everyone. But if you are living with Chronic Migraine, it can be uniquely complicated. In this episode, Winnielyn Bautista talks about her experience as a physical therapy assistant while living and working with Chronic Migraine and struggling to navigate the blurry line between the personal and the professional.

Season 1 - Episode 5

Parenting Marked by Chronic Migraine: a Conversation With Marina Medved-Lentini

Parenting is the toughest job of all. And it is even tougher for... Read More

Parenting is the toughest job of all. And it is even tougher for people living with Chronic Migraine. In this episode, blogger and migraine-parent Marina Medved-Lentini shares her experience balancing parenting, work, life, and her own Chronic Migraine.

Season 1 - Episode 4

Making Space for Creativity: a
Conversation With Artist Priya Rama

Living with Chronic Migraine can be an art in itself. In today's... Read More

Living with Chronic Migraine can be an art in itself. In today's episode, we are going to be talking to Priya Rama, an artist who uses painting to express her experiences with migraine attacks. Her experience can help you better understand how creative outlets can let you express your struggles, communicate your feelings, and even help you deal with it.

Season 1 - Episode 3

Migraine Attacks Triggered by the Food You Eat: a Conversation With Alicia Wolf

For people who are living with Chronic Migraine, food can be a... Read More

For people who are living with Chronic Migraine, food can be a friend or a foe. It can provide us with pleasure or potentially trigger a migraine attack. In this episode, we are going to talk to cookbook author and recipe developer Alicia Wolfe about the secret of creating menus that are tasty, nutritious, and migraine-friendly.

Season 1 - Episode 2

Between Advocacy & Awareness: a Conversation With Qasim Amin Nathari

Living with Chronic Migraine can sometimes mean living with pain and... Read More

Living with Chronic Migraine can sometimes mean living with pain and vulnerability. And that can carry a stigma, especially for men. Today we are going to be talking with Qasim Amin Nathari, an author who's been diagnosed with Chronic Migraine, about feeling free not to be okay in a culture that tries to suppress vulnerability.