Migraine Magic

Do 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. \r\n\r\nThe more things build up, the harder it is to get something done, and the more anxiety we feel. This week, Fiona talks about the past months of anxiety she's been feeling, and one strategy she's using to try and regain some control and squash that anxiety back into its box! We'd love to hear your tips for managing anxiety too - don't forget to get in touch on podcast@migraineawareness.com.au , or message us on Instagram or FB at MigraineXalone . Join us for this week's episode!\r\n\r\n\r\nMusic by Lyndon Wesley\r\nSupport the show (https://www.facebook.com/MigraineXalone/)\r\n

We'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 to avoid if you get migraine attacks. Exciting news too - we'll be interviewing Dr. Carolyn Dean, author of The Magnesium Miracle. So let us know if you have any questions about magnesium by messaging us on FB or Instagram at MigraineXalone, or emailing podcast@migraineawareness.com.au . Also, remember that the Migraine World Summit is on soon and you can register to listen in for free (check out the links below). And now, join us for this week's episode! Migraine World Summit: www.migraineworldsummit.com Magnesium research links: The Magnesium Miracle - Carolyn Dean, M.D., N.D. Magnesium Recommended Dietary Allowances Dr. Russell Blaylock's podcast on Magnesium Article in Neuron:  2010 Jan 28;65(2):165-77. doi: 10.1016/j.neuron.2009.12.026.  Enhancement of learning and memory by elevating brain magnesium Inna Slutsky  1 , Nashat Abumaria, Long-Jun Wu, Chao Huang, Ling Zhang, Bo Li, Xiang Zhao, Arvind Govindarajan, Ming-Gao Zhao, Min Zhuo, Susumu Tonegawa, Guosong Liu Magnesium L-threonate Prevents and Restores Memory Deficits Associated with Neuropathic Pain by Inhibition of TNF-α - Wang et. al. Neuroprotective Effects of Magnesium L-threonate in a Hypoxic Zebrafish Model -- Kim et. al. More Magnesium L-threonate research articles... Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/MigraineXalone/)

This 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 our series on magnesium! The Magnesium Miracle - Dr. Carolyn Dean Magnesium in the Central Nervous System - (Editors) Robert Vink and Mihai Nechifor, University of Adelaide The Importance of magnesium in the human body: a systematic literature review - Glasdam SM et. al.; Adv Clin Chem, vol. 73, pp. 169-193 The underestimated problem of using serum magnesium measurements to exclude magnesium deficiency in adults: a health warning is needed for 'normal' results - Ismail Y et. al.; Clin Chem Laboratory, vol. 48, no 3, pp. 323-327, 2010 Deficiency in serum ionized magnesium but not total magnesium in patients with migraines. Possible role of ICa2/IMg2 ratio - Mauskop A et. al.; Headache, vol. 33, no. 3, pp. 135-138, 1993. Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/MigraineXalone/)

Join 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 (https://www.facebook.com/MigraineXalone/)

It'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. Contact us at podcast@migraineawareness.com.au or message us on Instagram or FB at @MigraineXalone. We look forward to bringing you lots of great content in Season 2 of the Migraine Magic Podcast. Join us now! Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/MigraineXalone/)

It'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 possible. Join us now! Music by Lyndon Wesley Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/MigraineXalone/)

Susannah 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 fasting and time-restricted eating for migraine and headache, and how to manage migraine attacks and headaches triggered by low glucose. She also shares great advice on how to get your nutrients when you're too tired to chop vegetables, how to manage hunger cravings, and ways to stay healthy through chronic illness. Join us now for a fascinating chat with Susannah! Website - https://headachenutritionist.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/headachenutritionist/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/headachenutritionist/ Online conference HopeForHeadaches.com Music by Lyndon Wesley Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/MigraineXalone/)

Trigger 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 around her. She's adapting her career to allow her to focus more on her life coaching and support community for abuse survivors, and finding ways to work from home. Join us for an inspirational chat and bring a little of Isabelle's positivity and encouragement into your day! Ways to Connect with Isabelle:- Instagram: www.Instagram.com/msisabelledowlin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/isabelle.dowlin FREE IG Biz Tips Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2379054185511448/?ref=share Linktr.ee access to all my direct links: https://linktr.ee/Msisabelledowlin Still I Rise Community/Mentorship: https://stillirise.mn.co/landing?space_id=3304832 Email address: msisabelledowlin@gmail.com Schedule 1:1 Zoom Calls both business and mindset growth opportunities: https://calendly.com/msisabelledowlin The Resilient Life Of Isabelle blog: https://msisabelledowlin.wordpress.com/ Hire me for Freelancing/Virtual Assistant short/long-term projects: https://www.upwork.com/o/profiles/users/~0146f070990ceac8cb/ Music by Lyndon Wesley Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/MigraineXalone/)

Do you feel anxious? Do you get worried about the future or feel 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 choices, leading to regrets. But mindfulness keeps us grounded in the present moment, reducing our anxiety and fear. This week we discuss 10 quick tips for staying mindful, and how to best use them and remind yourself to use them to stay focused on the present moment. We discuss thought patterns, using our senses, writing reminders, task focus, belly breathing, phones detachment, mindfulness exercises, family, friends, and enjoyment. Join us now to reduce your anxiety! Music by Lyndon Wesley Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/MigraineXalone/)

This week Emily Cordes talks with us 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 gives us tips to give us the best chance of avoiding an exercise-triggered migraine attack. Join us now! Website - https://movementwithmigraine.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/movementwithmigraine/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/movementwithmigraine Music by Lyndon Wesley Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/MigraineXalone/)

Migraine 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. Want to become a member? Raphaella lets us know about the different types of membership tier and what benefits you can expect as a member. She also gives us a rundown on how MigraineAus would like to spend some of that 2021 Federal Budget allocation for migraine awareness. Join us now! Migraine Australia Website - https://www.migraine.org.au/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/migraineaus/ Instagram - @migraineaus Music by Lyndon Wesley Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/MigraineXalone/)

Have 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 for your special discount code for 15% off all Migralens glasses! Join us now! Migralens Website - https://www.migralens.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MigraLens/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/migra_lens/ Video of Migralens glasses styles - https://youtu.be/euvt6ILi-jk Music by Lyndon Wesley Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/MigraineXalone/)

This 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 music industry. Tune in now! Websites Lyndon Wesley - https://lyndonwesley.com/ Bounce Studios - https://bouncerecordingstudios.com.au/ The Guitaring Show You tube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheGuitaringShow Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theguitaringshow/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7drM3C6BIJWGTSJFhpGyBo Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-guitaring-show/id1461475164 Music by Lyndon Wesley Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/MigraineXalone/)

Imagine 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 Jemma about what her daily life is like, how she copes with and manages her schooling, and the battles she's faced so far. We also hear about her amazing achievements and plans in the advocacy space, and the latest hyperacusis research. Jemma also lets us know some great places to find support on hyperacusis and noise sensitivity. Join us now! Instagram - hyperacusis_awareness Facebook - hyperacusis awareness Website - https://hyperacusisawareness.wordpress.com/ Hyperacusis Research https://hyperacusisresearch.org/ Music by Lyndon Wesley Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/MigraineXalone/)

Are 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 very next edition out September 15th. Join us now! Amanda is the Editor in Chief of My Chronic Brain. You can contact her at:- Website - https://www.mychronicbrain.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mychronicbrain/ Facebook - https://www.instagram.com/mychronicbrain/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/mychronicbrain Music by Lyndon Wesley https://lyndonwesley.com/ Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/MigraineXalone/)

Have 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 you know what's coming up for Migraine and Headache Awareness Week. Join us now! Cephalagiaphobia as a feature of high-frequency migraine: a pilot study https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3686604/ Article - The right words matter when talking about pain https://theconversation.com/the-right-words-matter-when-talking-about-pain-50450 Migraine and Headache Awareness Week 2020 Events https://headacheaustralia.org.au/headache-week-2020/ Music by Lyndon Wesley Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/MigraineXalone/)

Have 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 will be that you 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 you know what's coming up for Migraine and Headache Awareness Week. Join us now! Cephalagiaphobia as a feature of high-frequency migraine: a pilot study https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3686604/ Article - The right words matter when talking about pain https://theconversation.com/the-right-words-matter-when-talking-about-pain-50450 Migraine and Headache Awareness Week 2020 Events https://headacheaustralia.org.au/headache-week-2020/ Music by Lyndon Wesley Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/MigraineXalone/)

Do 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.facebook.com/MigraineXalone/)

Do 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.facebook.com/MigraineXalone/)

Pacing 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/topic/pacing Music by Lyndon Wesley Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/MigraineXalone/)