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This Headache Journey

Adam Flaherty

This Headache Journey is a podcast for those who suffer from chronic headache and migraine, and who’ve reached their limit of bouncing from provider to provider, investing ample time and money in each new intervention suggested to them, hoping the next one will finally be the one that works.

Hosted by chronic headache patient Adam Flaherty, the podcast takes a refreshingly honest look at many of the treatments and modalities used to treat chronic headaches and migraine. In each episode, Adam breaks down a different intervention, candidly sharing his firsthand experience with it, and bringing in top experts to unpack why that intervention works for some, who it's best suited for, and how it fits into the bigger picture of managing chronic headaches and migraine.

No hype. No miracle cures. Just real experiences, real science, and practical insight to help you advocate for your own wellbeing.

If chronic headaches or migraine have been controlling your life for far too long, This Headache Journey is about taking your power back—one informed step at a time.

The content of this podcast does not constitute medical advice and should be discussed with your own healthcare provider before acting on it.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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  • 12 episodes
  • fortnightly
  • Avg 28 min
  • English

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  • S1 · E11
    August 28 · 23 min

    Trying Medications for Chronic Headaches

    For those of us who have had chronic headaches and migraines for years, we’ve likely tried a number of different medications in hopes of reducing the frequency and intensity of our pain. And when multiple medications don’t seem to work, it can be incr...

  • S1 · E10
    July 24 · 38 min

    Trying Sleep Treatment for Chronic Headaches

    Ever wondered if your headaches could have something to do with how well (or poorly) you sleep? In this episode, host Adam Flaherty shares his experience being diagnosed with moderate obstructive sleep apnea, being prescribed a CPAP, and how it's impa...

  • S1 · E9
    July 10 · 35 min

    Trying a Nutrition Reset for Chronic Headaches

    In this episode of This Headache Journey, host Adam Flaherty shares candidly about his experiences trying the Standard Process 21 Day Purification program in an attempt to reduce the frequency and intensity of his chronic daily headaches. His review o...

  • S1 · E8
    May 1 · 29 min

    Trying EMDR Therapy for Chronic Headaches

    In this episode of This Headache Journey, host Adam Flaherty sits down with the insightful Elizabeth Bardwell, LCPC, NCC, MS, a Clinical Professional Counselor from Tide Meadow Counseling in York, Maine. Elizabeth specializes in EMDR (Eye Movement Des...

  • S1 · E7
    April 10 · 19 min

    Trying Acupuncture for Chronic Headaches

    Anyone up for a "needle nap?" In episode 7 of This Headache Journey, we explore acupuncture for headache and migraine relief. Adam Flaherty shares his personal experiences with acupuncture which span many years. He describes the sensation and the re...

  • S1 · E6
    March 27 · 28 min

    Trying Botox Injections for Chronic Headaches

    Are your headaches or migraines so frequent and so intense that you'd consider being injected in the head and neck more than two dozen times in the course of just a few minutes? In this episode of This Headache Journey, Adam Flaherty shares his pers...

  • S1 · E5
    March 13 · 31 min

    Trying Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Chronic Headaches

    In episode 5 of This Headache Journey, we dive into the world of vagus nerve stimulation for headache and migraine relief. Host Adam Flaherty sits down with Dr. Peter Staats, co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of electroCore—the innovative company b...

  • S1 · E4
    February 27 · 29 min

    Trying Visual Training for Chronic Headaches

    In Episode 4 of This Headache Journey, host Adam Flaherty shares his personal experience navigating chronic headaches, sharing a story about how a routine eye exam discovered that his eyes work harder than most peoples' eyes to refocus between objects...

  • S1 · E3
    February 13 · 25 min

    Trying Sphenocath for Chronic Headaches

    In Episode 3 of This Headache Journey, host Adam Flaherty explores sphenocath, a targeted procedure aimed at reducing chronic headache and migraine pain. Joining him is Dr. Demetrio Aguila, a peripheral nerve surgeon and pain specialist from Total Pai...

  • S1 · E2
    January 30 · 44 min

    Trying Neurofeedback for Chronic Headaches

    In episode 2 of This Headache Journey, Adam Flaherty dives into his experiences trying neurofeedback to help manage years of chronic daily headaches. Joining him is Pam Blodgett, founder and clinical director of Brain Training of New England, who brin...

  • S1 · E1
    January 16 · 37 min

    Trying Chiropractic Care for Chronic Headaches

    In this inaugural episode of This Headache Journey, host Adam Flaherty kicks things off by sharing his own long, complex journey with chronic daily headaches—and then dives into a candid conversation with Dr. Brett Racine, chiropractor and owner of Bo...

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