Migraine Treatment Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All
Migraine treatment isn’t one-size-fits-all. In this episode, I talk with my friend Sara Batchelder about what we’ve both learned after decades of living with migraine and trying countless treatments. We cover treatment options, symptoms that don’t get talked about enough, and why it takes time to find what helps.
What We Carry: Migraine, Family & Grace
In this episode, Katie joins me to talk about the treatments we try, the people we lean on, and the invisible weight we carry. We talk about how cognitive symptoms affected our ability to work and the painful decision to leave careers we once loved. Through it all, we reflect on the importance of self-compassion, connection, and grace.
When Migraine Won’t Let Go: Kelly’s Story of Loss and Resilience
Kelly Amspacher shares what it’s like to live with intractable migraine. The kind of migraine that doesn’t let up. She talks about losing her nursing career, grieving the life she thought she’d have, and slowly finding her footing again. Drawing from both her medical background and her personal journey, Kelly has become a powerful advocate for others living with migraine.
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Cluster Headaches - Ainslie's Story of Finding Answers and Advocacy
Ainslie Course, CEO of Clusterbusters, shares her personal journey with cluster headaches and how it led her to advocacy leadership. She shares what it’s like to live with cluster headaches, a condition often described as the most painful disease known to medicine. We talk about the urgent need for an accurate diagnosis and what it means to work with a doctor who truly listens. Ainslie also talks about what Clusterbusters is doing to make a real difference through research, education, and support for people living with cluster headaches.
The Jenga of Migraine – A Story of Grief & Gratitude
What does it mean to rebuild your life when chronic illness topples everything you once held steady? Sara Batchelder and I share our experiences of living with chronic migraine, the grief of losing old versions of ourselves, and the surprising gratitude we’ve found along the way. With Jenga as a powerful metaphor, Sara offers insight into the daily decisions, trade-offs, and small triumphs that come with life in a body that doesn’t always cooperate.