Migraine Magic
45 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago -Just like the ripple of water spreading out over the surface of a pond, the Migraine Magic podcast spreads a little bit of magic out into the migraine community. We introduce people living with migraine, discuss news, events, and treatment, and try to bring a little joy into your Migraine day. We know that life with Migraine Disease is tough, so we want to build a supportive community and help break down barriers that people living with migraine face. We also aim to grow awareness about Migraine DIsease in the wider community. Join us for some fun and support now!
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Struggles With Anxiety
April 08, 2021 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.04 MBDo you ever suffer from overwhelming anxiety? The kind of anxiety that weighs on you, pressing you down and taking away your motivation to get things done. Do you wake up in the night with thoughts of all the things you need to do running through your head? And let's not forget guilt - the crushing guilt we can feel about all the things that are waiting on our to-do list. The more things build up, the harder it is to get something done, and the more anxiety we feel. This week, Fiona talks ...
Magnesium Supplementation Part 2 - Types of supplement
March 01, 2021 06:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBWe're back with Part 2 of our series on Magnesium. This week we look at the different types of magnesium supplement, and ways to avoid the laxative effect. We talk about ReMag (the ionic form of magnesium supplementation), Magnesium Citrate, Magnesium Sulphate (also known as Epson Salts), Magnesium Oxide and Magnesium L-threonate. We also touch on different ways to absorb magnesium through sprays such as magnesium oil. Find out which magnesium might be best for brain health, and which ones...
Magnesium Supplementation Part 1 - Testing for deficiency
February 14, 2021 18:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBThis week we begin our 3-part series on the how and why of Magnesium supplementation for migraine. We revisit the role of magnesium in our body's enzymatic processes, and look at several different tests for magnesium deficiency. We discuss the serum magnesium test, the RBC and WBC magnesium tests, the cell smear test and the ionized magnesium test. We also mention some great research and further reading, and you can find the links to some fantastic resources below. Join us for part 1 of ou...
Summer Reading
February 07, 2021 18:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MBJoin us this week for a brief introduction to four summer reads that may help with your healing. Fiona lets you know her impressions and some of the ways each book touches upon your health and well-being. We discuss: The Magnesium Miracle - Dr. Carolyn Dean Breath - James Nestor In The Flow - Alisa Vitti Healthy Home, Healthy Family - Nicole Bijlsma Join us for an introduction to some aspects of healing that you may not yet have considered in your migraine journey. Support the show (http...
New Year Resolutions
January 31, 2021 18:00 - 10 minutes - 7.2 MBIt's the first episode back after our summer break and to kick off season 2 we're talking a little bit about New Year's Resolutions. Fiona tells you about her main goal for the year and a few changes that you might notice in the podcast because of it. She also lets you know a little bit about what's been happening in her life over the break - retirement, medication changes, family time. It's good to be back talking with you! We'd love to hear what you've been up to over the break as well. ...
Reducing Stress During the Holiday Season
November 22, 2020 18:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBIt's a wrap! We're closing our Season One of the Migraine Magic Podcast with 30 tips to get you through the holiday season. Even though it should be a time of relaxing and refreshing ourselves after the year just gone, too often the holidays cause us stress. We can experience financial stress, relationship stress, and physical and mental exhaustion. So we've put together 30 quick tips to help you get through the holiday season and emerge in 2021 feeling as refreshed and rejuvenated as possi...
Headache Nutritionist - Interview with Susannah Juteau
November 15, 2020 18:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBSusannah Juteau is a Headache Nutritionist. She has a background in neuroscience and a Masters in Nutrition. Susannah's personally experience of debilitating migraine attacks and chronic headache led her to research more into how diet and nutrition can be used to effectively manage migraine and headache disorders. Susannah shares her expertise on: how a healthy diet differs for those living with migraine, how to reduce inflammation in the body with nutrition, the benefits of therapeutic ...
Interview with Isabelle Dowlin
November 08, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 48 MBTrigger warning: Mention of childhood trauma, sexual abuse, self-harm, PTSD, abusive relationships. Isabelle lives with Intractable Migraine. She's tried everything to break the migraine cycle - from traditional medication, intravenous injections, neuromodulation devices, anti-CGRP medications and a stay at the Diamond Headache Clinic in Chicago, but nothing is effective. Despite this, Isabelle is an incredibly bubbly and positive personality, and she's full of encouragement to those aroun...
Mindfulness
November 01, 2020 18:00 - 12 minutes - 8.79 MBDo you get anxious? Do you feel worried about the future or stressed about all the things you need to do? Or maybe you find yourself regretting past choices and find it hard to let go of failures. Staying fully focused on the present moment, otherwise known as mindfulness, can help us significantly reduce our anxiety and worries. When we look to the future we are faced with uncertainty which leads us to worry. When we look at the past, our mind focuses more on the negative aspects of past c...
Movement With Migraine - Interview with Emily Cordes
October 25, 2020 18:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBEmily Cordes joins us this week to talk about all things exercise and migraine. Well-known in the migraine community for her Movement With Migraine website, blog and social media presence, Emily shares her knowledge of exercise physiology and yoga to help us get moving. We talk about the benefits of exercise and then delve into details on how to get moving and build your strength and exercise tolerance. Emily also fills us in on the latest research specific to exercise and migraine, and give...
Migraine Australia - Interview with Raphaella Crosby
October 18, 2020 18:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBMigraine Australia is a new patient advocacy organisation championing the rights of Australians living with Migraine. This week on the Migraine Magic Podcast we talk with MigraineAus co-founder, Raphaella Crosby. Raphaella shares how Migraine Australia got started, what its goals and aims are moving forward, and what the volunteer team are currently working on. She also explains the type of support MigraineAus provides to Australians living with migraine, and their families and carers. Wan...
A Carer's Perspective - Interview with Duncan
October 11, 2020 18:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBWhat does it feel like to be a migraine carer? Your life changes dramatically when your partner goes from being independent and active to living with chronic migraine. This week, guest host Maxine talks with Duncan about his experience caring for his wife Fiona. We find out how his life has changed, the extra burdens he shoulders as a carer, and how he feels about watching someone he loves go through the pain of life with migraine. Duncan also shares some easy advice on how carers and the...
Interview with Migralens - Ian Pyzer
October 04, 2020 18:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBHave you heard of Migralens glasses? They work to prevent migraine attacks and ease light sensitivity. How? By blocking blue and red light, and filtering green light to a specific wavelength. Join us as we talk with optician and Migralens founder Ian Pyzer about how Migralens glasses work and the research behind them. Ian also explains how Migralens differ to traditional blue-light blockers and FL-41 glasses, and he talks us through some of the Migralens styles. Be sure to listen to the end...
Interview with Music Producer - Lyndon Wesley
September 27, 2020 19:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBThis week on the show we chat with Lyndon Wesley, music producer and barista based in Melbourne, Australia. Lyndon opens up about what it was like growing up as a boy with migraine, and how he manages performing live and producing music with frequent migraine attacks. He also talks about the impact migraine has on his family life, and the role anxiety and depression play in migraine for him. If you're thinking of a music career, you also won't want to miss his advice for advancing in the mu...
Hyperacusis with Jemma
September 20, 2020 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBImagine if the noise of your refrigerator gave you a migraine! This week we meet Jemma, a 16 year old living with severe hyperacusis. The noise of everyday life causes Jemma extreme pain and triggers migraine attacks. But Jemma is remarkably resilient. She's advocating for law changes to ensure people living with hyperacusis are accommodated in society, and promoting awareness to help those living with hyperacusis have a more fulfilling life and access the services they need. We talk to J...
Interview with Amanda, My Chronic Brain
September 13, 2020 19:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBAre you curious about what goes on behind the covers of a magazine? This week we hear from Amanda, Editor in Chief of My Chronic Brain. My Chronic Brain is a magazine created to help people living with chronic migraine. Amanda shares how the magazine got started, explains how the team puts together each issue, and gives us an idea of what we can expect to find within the covers. She also explains how you can get involved in the project, and gives us a sneak peak into what to expect in the ...
Cephalagiaphobia and a Word Substitution Game for Pain Management
September 06, 2020 19:00 - 12 minutes - 8.94 MBHave you ever been afraid of getting a migraine attack? Do you get anxious worrying about when and where your next migraine attack will be? The more often you experience migraine attacks, the more likely it is that you will feel fearful and anxious about your next attack. There's a word for this fear - cephalagiaphobia - and today we discuss it and a simple word substitution game that you can play with your brain to help keep your fear (and migraine pain and symptoms) in check. We also let...
Interview with Migraince Coach Shelley de Jong
August 30, 2020 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBDo you know how a migraine coach might help you? This week we're talking with migraine coach Shelley de Jong. Shelley introduces us to her migraine journey, and explains how she helps others break free from the pain of migraine. Listen in for more on what a migraine coach does, how Shelley got started, and how she's been able to help people successfully resolve their pain. Instagram @Shelley.deJong Website www.themigrainecoach.co.uk Music by Lyndon Wesley Support the show (https://www.f...
Interview with Migraine Coach Shelley de Jong
August 30, 2020 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBDo you know how a migraine coach might help you? This week we're talking with migraine coach Shelley de Jong. Shelley introduces us to her migraine journey, and explains how she helps others break free from the pain of migraine. Listen in for more on what a migraine coach does, how Shelley got started, and how she's been able to help people successfully resolve their pain. Instagram @Shelley.deJong Website www.themigrainecoach.co.uk Music by Lyndon Wesley Support the show (https://www.fa...
Pacing
August 23, 2020 19:00 - 13 minutes - 9.27 MBPacing is a way to measure out activity to manage your life when you are ill. It helps you lead a more consistent lifestyle with more time for the things you enjoy. And, with consistent effort, pacing can usually help you to increase your tolerance for different activities and daily tasks. Today we talk about: - what pacing is; - how to implement a pacing plan; - how to be consistent, and - how to gradually increase your activity levels. Join us now! http://www.cfsselfhelp.org/library/...
Self-care
August 16, 2020 19:00 - 16 minutes - 11 MBWhat exactly is self-care? How can we make it part of our lifestyle? And what are the benefits of including self-care as part of our ongoing health maintenance? This week we take a quick look at the what, how and why of self-care, and give you 7 quick things to do to practice self-care this week. Join us now! Music by Lyndon Wesley The *More or Less* Definitive Guide to Self-Care - Anne Borges Quote - viii Adriane Dellorco - Yoga Migraine - www.yogamigraine.com Yoga Migraine Better Sleep...
Interview with Migraine New Zealand (Briar Hope)
August 09, 2020 19:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBThis week we meet Briar Hope! When she was diagnosed with vestibular migraine, Briar discovered there wasn't a lot of support available for New Zealand migraine patients. So she's decided to change that. Briar has started Migraine New Zealand, a patient advocacy group to provide support to New Zealanders living with migraine and develop greater community awareness about life with migraine. But Briar needs help from the migraine community both within NZ and overseas, to help get Migraine NZ...
Interview with Nicola and Cornelius of Happyr Health (Paediatric and Adolescent Migraine Part 2)
August 02, 2020 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBHave you heard about Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)? Nicola and Cornelius of Happyr Health in the UK are designing an app that uses CBT to help children with migraine. Migraine doesn't only affect a child's physical health and well-being. It also has a deep effect on their relationships, social behaviour and emotional state. Migraine is often misunderstood by those around them, which creates additional stress and anxiety for the child to manage. Happyr Health will use CBT, a talking t...
Paediatric and Adolescent Migraine (Migraine in Children - Part One)
July 26, 2020 19:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBWhat are the precursors to child and adolescent migraine? Have you heard of the links between infantile colic, cyclical vomiting syndrome, benign paroxysmal vertigo of childhood, benign torticollis of infancy and abdominal migraine with migraine in children and adolescents? Today we discuss some of the ways to help identify whether or not a child may be experiencing migraine, and what to do if they are. We discuss traditional and alternative medicine and therapies, how to discuss migraine w...
Interview with Marie Dagenais-Lewis (Hemiplegic Migraine, MHE, Ehlers-Danlos)
July 19, 2020 19:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBTrigger warning: Some of the discussion in this episode may be a trigger for some people. Please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 if you need to talk. Today we talk with Marie Dagenais-Lewis. Marie is a TV director, journalist, public speaker and chronic illness advocate. She grew up with MHE (Multiple Hereditary Exostosis) and lives with Hemiplegic Migraine and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Join us as Marie talks candidly about what it was like growing up with MHE, why communications and media can be s...
Interview with Polly (Ocular Migraine and Chronic Pain)
July 12, 2020 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBToday we talk with Polly about her Ocular Migraine attacks, the aura she experiences, and how she manages attacks at work and home. Polly also shares her difficult journey with chronic nerve pain resulting from radiation damage. Discover her strategies for managing at work and during times of high pain. She's got some great tips for managing your pain at bedtime, for staying positive, and on how to be kind and give yourself some leeway when times are rough. Join us now! Music by Lyndon Wesl...
Migraine and Headache Diaries
July 05, 2020 19:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBIf you get regular migraine attacks or headaches, chances are your doctor will recommend you complete a migraine/headache diary at some stage. Migraine and headache diaries can be very helpful in diagnosis, identifying triggers, measuring the efficacy of medications and more. But what should you include in a migraine or headache diary? Join us today as we discuss when and how migraine diaries can be helpful, the different types of migraine diary (monthly diary, attack diary and medication d...
The Spoons Theory
June 28, 2020 19:00 - 12 minutes - 8.61 MBHave you ever heard about the Spoons Theory? It's a metaphor or analogy to describe the way it feels to live with a chronic illness or disability. This week we'll be discussing a few different analogies relating to chronic pain and how these can be useful to help build understanding and awareness. We will also discuss the origins of the Spoons Theory and how you can use it to help explain the difficulties and choices you face living life with chronic illness. Spoons Theory - Christine Mis...
Migraine Disease Language and Imagery (CHAMP Headache & Migraine Language & Image Guide
June 22, 2020 00:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBHave you ever thought about the language that we use to describe migraine disease and life with migraine? Are there words and terms that are better to use than others? How about the images we use to portray migraine? And why is it important to think about the language and images we use? Lucky for us, the Coalition for Headache and Migraine Patients (CHAMP) has produced a Headache & Migraine Disease Language & Image Guide to set us on the right path and help us use language and images that ...
Yoga for Migraine with Adriane Dellorco
June 14, 2020 19:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBThis week on the Podcast we talk with Adriane Dellorco, founder of the Yoga for Migraine Facebook group and owner of www.yogamigraine.com . A former teacher and dance instructor, Adriane has been a yoga practitioner for most of her life. But it was when her migraine attacks turned chronic that she moved her career from the hectic world of dance to the more meditative and restorative world of yoga. Join us as Adriane talks about how she adapts yoga to make it suitable for those with migrain...
Imagining Your Life On Two Different Journies - Stories for Compassion and Understanding
June 07, 2020 19:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBHave you ever heard someone say "unless you've had a migraine you can't understand what it feels like"? Although it may be true, it's not the most helpful statement to build empathy for a condition that is often difficult to understand. So this week on the Migraine Magic podcast, we're addressing this with two stories to help you understand what life might be like if you were living with migraine. You'll experience two different realities, and all you have to do is sit back, open your hear...
Imagining Your Life On Two Different Journeys - Stories for Compassion and Understanding
June 07, 2020 19:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBHave you ever heard someone say "unless you've had a migraine you can't understand what it feels like"? Although it may be true, it's not the most helpful statement to build empathy for a condition that is often difficult to understand. So this week on the Migraine Magic podcast, we're addressing this with two stories to help you understand what life might be like if you were living with migraine. You'll experience two different realities, and all you have to do is sit back, open your hear...
Interview with Carl Cincinnato
May 31, 2020 19:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBJoin us today as we talk with well-known migraine advocate, Carl Cincinnato. A familiar face as co-host of the Migraine World Summit, Carl's joining us to talk about the important work that Migraine & Headache Australia is doing on behalf of patients. We discuss: Migraine & Headache Australia's advocacy work with government, including recent submissions and breakthroughs; the information they supply to patients and carers through the National Headache Register and Migraine & Headache Aw...
Mathew Brown - Living with Hydrocephalus
May 24, 2020 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBToday we talk with Mathew Brown, a former Elite Athlete and Paralympic Qualifier about his life living with Hydrocephalus. Hydrocephalus is a condition where cerebrospinal fluid builds up in the ventricle cavities in the brain. Learn how Mathew's condition is managed, and gain some joy for your day from his energy to make the most of life, even when it comes to taking some crazy risks sometimes. Did we mention skydiving....? You'll also get insight into his unique Crocisms - something to...
Hildegard Von Bingen
May 17, 2020 02:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBWhat do beer, hemp and a nun have in common? Today we are discussing the life of Hildegard von Bingen (otherwise known as Saint Hildegard) and her extraordinary visions which many have attributed to migraine. What do you think? Listen in and find out. Brooklyn Museum, Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art. “Hildegarde of Bingen.” McClory, Robert. “Hildegard of Bingen: No Ordinary Saint.” National Catholic Reporter, March 24, 2012 Meares, Hadley. “The Medieval Prophetess Who Used He...
Light Sensitivity (Photosensitivity & Photophobia) - Part Two - Light sensitivity aids
May 10, 2020 16:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBIn this episode we discuss some of the many aids that can assist with light sensitivity: - FL-41 glasses; - Avulux glasses; - Irlen glasses; - Blue light glasses; - Maui Jim sunglasses; - Computer anti-glare filters, and more! We also put out a call-out for assistance with the intro and outro the podcast, and give you a hint about what fun things we've got planned for our business launch to coincide with Migraine Awareness Month in June. Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/Migrain...
Interview with Dr Rami Burstein and Ajay Kori of the Allay Lamp company
May 03, 2020 02:00 - 46 minutes - 31.4 MBDid you know the Allay Lamp emits a very narrow band of green light that generates smaller electrical signals in the eye and brain? By calming your brain, the Allay Lamp eases the head pain experienced with migraine attacks and allows you to function even when your eyes are super sensitive to light. Join us on the #MigraineMagic Podcast as we discuss exactly what the lamp is and does with Dr. Rami Burstein and Ajay Kori, co-founders of Allay Lamp . We'll find out how it works, what types o...
Light Sensitivity (Photosensitivity & Photophobia) - Part One
April 26, 2020 18:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBHas light ever hurt your eyes? Have you felt blinded going out into bright sunlight or passing the headlights of an oncoming car? This week's podcast is all about light sensitivity. What causes photophobia and photosensitivity? And is today's modern lighting affecting our health? The short answer is, "Yes". Join us and find out why in this week's podcast! Links Anna Levin - Incandescent: We need to talk about light http://www.annalevinwriting.co.uk/ World Migraine Summit - Dr Rami Burstein...
Get your laugh on
April 19, 2020 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBFeeling anxious, lonely or down because you can't get out and live your normal life? This week's #MigraineMagic podcast has got you covered. It's all about finding ways to laugh and have fun even when times are tough. So come and join us for a laugh! And as a special bonus, we'll even have some bonus tips on how to manage wildlife when hiking. Ludwigs Steirische Gaudi https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ludwigs_Steirische_Gaudi/Full_of_Walz__Polka_1397/Rosies_Dance_Polka_ID_22 Tina Fey's Bo...
Alice in Wonderland Syndrome
April 12, 2020 18:00 - 6 minutes - 4.79 MBThis week we discuss the link between Migraine Disease and Easter - the very bizarre and disconcerting symptoms of Alice in Wonderland Syndrome. Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/MigraineXalone/)
Exercise and Migraine
April 05, 2020 18:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBThis episode we've got something for everyone. We're talking about how to gently build good exercise habits, and how to make a habit stick. We also talk about the best forms of exercise for migraine sufferers, and we introduce our new 2 Minute Exercise Facebook Group. Links Migraine World Summit 2019 - Dr Mattias Linde https://migraineworldsummit.com/talk/migraine-and-exercise-trigger-or-preventitive/ James Clear - Atomic Habits https://jamesclear.com/habits Facebook - MigraineXalone http...
Botox (Episode 3 Migraine Magic Podcast)
March 15, 2020 19:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBIn this episode we discuss botox as a preventative and non-medicinal treatment for chronic migraine. Did you hear about the female celebrity who was criticised on Valentine's Day for her looks when she's actually receiving Botox for migraine? Do you know how Botox as a treatment for migraine was discovered? How about what it feels like to get Botox injections as a treatment for migraine? We discuss all that and more! And we end with a list of celebrities past and present who suffer, or d...
Introducing fellow Migraineur Kathy (Episode 2 Migraine Magic Podcast)
March 08, 2020 19:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBIn this episode Fiona talks with her friend Kathy about Kathy's atypical migraines. Kathy discusses her first migraine experience when she thought she was having a stroke, through to hemiplegic migraine, dizziness auras and loss of speech (dysphasia). She also shares some advice to fellow migraineurs based on her years of treatment. Thank you Kathy for her honest and open sharing with our migraine community! More information on Hemiplegic Migraine and Stroke Tests can be found at: Stroke Te...
The Migraine Magic Story and Fiona's Migraine Journey (Migraine Magic Podcast One)
March 01, 2020 19:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBThe story behind the Migraine Magic name. My migraine journey. Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/MigraineXalone/)
Introduction to the Migraine Magic Podcast
February 23, 2020 01:00 - 43 seconds - 555 KBTrailer for the Migraine Magic podcast. Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/MigraineXalone/)