As they review studies on this topic, Dr.Leroux and Maya Carvalho will give some helpful advice to build thriving relationships despite what migraines may imply in daily life.

Nb. If you’re looking for information regarding children and teens experiencing migraines, check episode n.11. Mental health is more thoroughly discussed in episode n.8.

Dr. Faber shares her lifestyle advice to parents caring for a child who has migraines and demystifies the use of medication to manage attacks. She also gives a few tips to build a supportive school environment, which is crucial for children to overcome the stigma that often comes with migraines.

Nb. For further information, check the Migraine Tree on our website. Parents caring for children who have migraines will also find resources such as letter templates for schools, or summaries of recommended medication.

As they share ways to improve migraineurs’ well-being in the workplace, from managing common triggers to diversifying insurance plans, they also discuss the uttermost importance of education and awareness among employers and coworkers.

Nb. If you need resources to better communicate with your colleagues about migraines, check our website migrainecanada.org.

Beyond a review of the benefits or side effects of these options, Dr. Leroux gives an accessible explanation on how each of them work, why they can help, and how accessible they are through health insurance.

Nb. For further information on preventive treatments, have a look at our Migraine Tree! You will also find a template for a migraine diary on our website migrainecanada.org.

LINK: https://migrainecanada.org/the-migraine-tree/preventive-treatments/

We’ll explore the challenges of communication within clinical settings and their many ramifications, especially when lesser-known symptoms such as vestibular symptoms are experienced.

Nb. If you’d like to hear more on vestibular migraine or other kinds of lesser-known headache categories, let us know in the comments.

LINK: https://migrainecanada.org/posts/the-migraine-tree/roots/migraine-categories/vestibular-migraine/

LINK: https://migrainecanada.org/posts/the-migraine-tree/branches/self-care-lifestyle/relaxation-why-should-people-with-migraine-use-it/

LINK: https://migrainecanada.org/posts/the-migraine-tree/branches/self-care-lifestyle/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-is-it-a-good-option-to-improve-migraine/

Listening to this analysis, rooted in real-life, gives hope for many of us living with migraines- a podcast healthcare professionals and politicians alike could definitely benefit from!

Nb. If you live in Canada, you can find the “Chronic Migraine Support Group Canada” on Facebook.

We’ll go over some basic eating habits before addressing elimination diets, nutritional deficiencies, hydration, and some specific foods. The episode is also an opportunity to dive into Nadine Khoury’s general approach.

Nb. When it comes to food, there is so much to talk about, and we’re already working on future podcasts on the topic. Stay tuned and feel free to tell us in the comments what diets you would be interested to hear more about!

LINK: https://migrainecanada.org/posts/the-migraine-tree/branches/self-care-lifestyle/migraine-triggers/

From medication to behavioral approaches, daily routines, and lifestyle habits, we’ll go through what Kelly found helpful to cope with her condition. Knowledge is power: her work with the Migraine World Summit helped her to be empowered and resilient.

Nb. For further information regarding the Migraine World Summit which Kelly engages in, check www.migraineworldsummit.com

A good line of communication with health care providers is key… so physicians might learn as well from this podcast! 

Nb. If you’re interested in advocacy regarding the improvement of migraine-related healthcare, listen to episode n.7. You can also find educational resources on our website migrainecanada.org.

LINK: https://migrainecanada.org/petition/

Sharing her personal story on this topic, Dr. Leroux offers some tips to demystify exercise, get started, stay motivated and even enjoy it! We’ll discuss some popular sports, main triggers, and how preventive treatment can impact physical activity.

Nb. For further information, have a look at our Migraine Tree; and feel free to tell us in the comments what you would be interested to hear more about regarding physical activity!

LINK: https://migrainecanada.org/posts/the-migraine-tree/branches/self-care-lifestyle/how-to-exercise-if-you-live-with-migraine/

LINK: https://migrainecanada.org/posts/the-migraine-tree/branches/self-care-lifestyle/can-physiotherapy-improve-migraine/

Sometimes, going to the emergency room is the only thing to do: we’ll talk about how it usually goes, and how to prepare yourself. Last but not least, a word on the use of opioids.

Nb. If you’re looking for information regarding less severe attacks, check episode n.1. Refractory migraines are addressed in episode n.5. For non-medication options, stay tuned for our other episodes and have a look at our Migraine Tree!

LINK: https://migrainecanada.org/the-migraine-tree/acute-treatments/

Dr. Leroux clarifies the six main classes of medication and how they work. We will go over some basic and essential tips to deal with migraine attacks. When to treat them, what medications to combine and how often you can use them to avoid the ever-present risk of medication overuse? Find the answers in this podcast!

Nb. If you’re looking for information regarding severe attacks, check episode n.2. Refractory migraines are addressed in episode n.5. For non-medication options, stay tuned for our other episodes and have a look at our Migraine Tree!

LINK: https://migrainecanada.org/the-migraine-tree/acute-treatments/