Many people living with migraine know ice and heat can offer relief, but why do these simple tools help? In this episode of Spotlight on Migraine, host Molly O'Brien speaks with Alicia Duyvejonck, DNP, AGNP-C, AQH, about the science behind temperature therapy and shares best practices for safely using ice and heat to manage migraine pain.

Read the transcript at: https://www.migrainedisorders.org/podcast/s7ep9-ice-and-heat-for-migraine-how-temperature-therapy-works

*The contents of this video are intended for general informational purposes only and do not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. AMD does not recommend or endorse any treatment, products, or procedures mentioned. Reliance on any information provided by this content is solely at your own risk.

Do you always seem to get a migraine attack on the weekend or vacation? In this episode of Spotlight on Migraine, host Molly O'Brien talks with neurologist Dr. Hope O'Brien about the let-down effect. This common but lesser-known migraine phenomenon can occur when the body shifts from high stress to relaxation. Dr. O'Brien discusses why so many people with migraine experience let-down headaches and what you can do about it. If you've ever wondered why a migraine attack hits right when you slow down, this episode has answers, validation, and guidance.

Read the transcript at: https://www.migrainedisorders.org/podcast/s7ep8-the-let-down-effect

*The contents of this video are intended for general informational purposes only and do not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. AMD does not recommend or endorse any treatment, products, or procedures mentioned. Reliance on any information provided by this content is solely at your own risk.

Living with migraine can affect every part of your professional life — from productivity and job performance to long-term career goals. In this episode of Spotlight on Migraine, host Molly O'Brien speaks with clinical psychologist and researcher Dr. Dawn Buse to explore how migraine can impact work, identity, and ambition.

Together, they discuss when and how to disclose migraine in the workplace, what accommodations may help you keep your job, and how to navigate the complex emotions that arise when migraine forces a change in your career path. This conversation goes beyond managing attacks and focuses on communication, self-advocacy, emotional resilience, and redefining success while living with migraine.

Read the transcript at migrainedisorders.org/podcast/s7ep7-migraine-and-work/

*The contents of this video are intended for general informational purposes only and do not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. AMD does not recommend or endorse any treatment, products, or procedures mentioned. Reliance on any information provided by this content is solely at your own risk.