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Heads Up
by National Migraine Centre
Headache Specialists from the UK charity National Migraine Centre discuss everything migraine and headache related. This podcast is set up to help give support and advice to those suffering with this largely misunderstood condition.Throughout this podcast you will hear from guest speakers and experts in the medical field, as well as from migraineurs themselves sharing their experiences.Send us your questions or any comments to [email protected]. The Heads Up podcast is provided for general information only. It is not intended to amount to medical advice on which you should rely or to advocate or recommend the purchase of any product or to endorse or guarantee the credentials or appropriateness of any health care provider. The National Migraine Centre is not responsible for the views of those featured on this podcast and does not endorse, approve, or certify their recommendations or opinions, and information from this podcast should not be refere
Episodes
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Ep 5. Chronic pain at midlife: A world menopause day special
What does chronic pain really mean, and why can it feel harder to manage in midlife? For World Menopause Day, our host Headache Specialist Dr Katy Munro is joined by Dr Barbara Phipps, a GP working with people living with persistent pain, to explore chronic pain at midlife. Together, they discuss...
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Ep 4. Menstrual Migraine: The hidden hormone link?
In this episode of Heads Up, host Dr Katy Munro, headache specialist at the National Migraine Centre, is joined by Dr Rebecca Walker, a GP with an extended role in headache medicine and menopause care. Together they unpack menstrual migraine and the powerful role of hormones. They explain how...
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Ep 3 Heard, not dismissed: Making the most of your migraine or headache appointment
Getting the right support for migraine or headache can sometimes feel difficult. How can you prepare for an appointment, make sure your concerns are heard, and get the most out of the time you have with your healthcare professional? In this episode of Heads Up podcast, our host Dr Katy Munro is...
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Ep 2. Chronic migraine: recovery through pain reprocessing therapy
In this inspiring episode of Heads Up podcast, our host Dr Katy Munro is joined by Amy Mowbray and Lily Earle, two women who transformed their lives after years of living with chronic migraine and debilitating symptoms. Together, they share their personal recovery journeys and discuss how brain...
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Ep 1. Chronic migraine - facing challenges together Nicola and Dominic Gribbin
What does it take to kayak the entire British coastline solo while your partner manages chronic migraine from a motorhome on shore? In this first episode of series eight of Heads Up, Dr Katy Munro sits down with Nicola and Dominic Gribbin for an honest and inspiring conversation that covers far...
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Ep 7. Pregnancy and Parenthood
Spotlight Series | Heads Up Podcast What happens when cluster headache and pregnancy collide? In this episode, Daisy joins our host Dr Katy Munro to talk honestly about managing attacks during pregnancy and with a toddler, navigating medication decisions, and the importance of specialist support...
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Ep 6. When pain meets the Law
Spotlight Series | Heads Up Podcast Cluster headache can affect every part of a person's life, including their rights at work. In this episode, our host Dr Katy Munro is joined by Mike Smalley who has had Cluster Headache since the age of 14. Drawing on his experience as a former union...
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Ep 5. Searching for Answers
Spotlight Series | Heads Up Podcast Isobel West has lived with cluster headache since the age of fifteen. Misdiagnosed for years and left to advocate for herself, she eventually found her way to the correct diagnosis at twenty-one. Now she is channeling that experience into a PhD at Kings College...
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Ep 4. What's Going on in the Brain?
Spotlight Series | Heads Up Podcast What happens in the brain during a cluster headache attack? In this episode, our host Dr Katy Munro is joined by Dr Phil Holland, a leading headache neuroscientist and previous guest expert on the podcast, to dig into the science behind one of the most extreme...
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Ep 3. Navigating Adolescence
Spotlight Series | Heads Up Podcast Frederick was eleven when diagnosed with cluster headache. Now seventeen and heading to university, they join our host Dr Katy Munro alongside their mum Rachael, OUCH's Officer for Children and Young People, to talk about growing up with one of the most painful...
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Ep 2. The Youngest Patients
Spotlight Series | Heads Up Podcast Alexander was two and a half years old when the attacks began. In this episode, he and his mum, Mel, join our host and a headache specialist, Dr Katy Munro, to share what it is like to be a child with cluster headache, from the experience of the excruciating...
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Ep 1. Cluster Headache, Chris Addison shares his story
Spotlight Series | Heads Up Podcast Cluster headache has been called the most painful condition known to medicine. Comedian and actor Chris Addison, known for The Thick of It and In the Loop, knows that firsthand. In this episode, he joins our host Dr Katy Munro, Senior GP Headache Specialist at...
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Mast cell activation syndrome and migraine
*:first-child]:mt-0"> In our final Heads Up episode of the year, our host Dr Katy Munro is joined by GP headache specialist Dr Cyriac Athappilly and Dr Tina Peers, an expert in mast cell activation syndrome, to explore the fascinating and often under‑recognised connection between MCAS and…
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Endometriosis and migraine- a personal story (Part2)
*:first-child]:mt-0"> Join headache specialist Dr Katy Munro for part two of this discussion exploring the connections between endometriosis, adenomyosis, and migraine. In this episode, Dr Munro speaks with patient advocate and campaigner Victoria Hardy, who shares her personal journey of living...
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Endometriosis, Adenomyosis & Migraine - exploring the links. Part 1
Join headache specialist Dr Katy Munro as she hosts a lively conversation with Dr Aziza Sesay from Talks with Dr. Sesay. This episode unpacks the complex connections that migraine has with endometriosis and adenomyosis, conditions that affect women and which are widely misunderstood and…
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Neuromodulation for migraine treatment: Latest update
Join Dr Katy Munro, senior GP headache specialist and host of Heads Up, as she welcomes Dr Salwa Kamourieh, consultant neurologist at University College London Hospitals. In this episode, they review the latest advances in neuromodulation treatments for migraine, both non-invasive and invasive...
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Aura, visual snow and light sensitivity: making sense of migraine symptoms
In this episode, host headache specialist Dr Katy Munro is joined by Dr Francesca Puledda, consultant neurologist and researcher with a special interest in migraine and complex visual symptoms. Together, they explore what happens in the brain during aura, how to recognise and understand visual…
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Nutrition, Gut Health and Migraine: What's the Link?
In this first episode of series six of Heads Up podcast, our host Dr Katy Munro is joined by nutritionist Emma Ellice-Flint, a qualified nutritionist with a special interest in migraine and women's health. Together, they explore the complex relationship between migraine, gut health, and...
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Bonus episode: Celebrating six years of Heads Up
In this special bonus episode, host Dr Katy Munro is joined by National Migraine Centre's operations director Charlotte Burr, chief executive Dan Tickle, and clinical & communications director Swati Raina, the producer of Heads Up. Together, we reflect on the podcast's six-year journey and the...
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Ep 12. Migraine and the role of pharmacists
Heads Up – Series 5 Finale Episode In this extended and festive final episode, Dr Katy Munro, GP and Headache Specialist, explores the crucial role pharmacists play in the migraine and headache treatment journey. First Half: Our host Dr Katy Munro is joined by experienced prescribing pharmacists...
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Ep 11. Understanding ADHD in people with migraine – Part Two
In part two of our ADHD and migraine series, Dr Katy Munro speaks with Dr Gilly Kahn, a clinical psychologist and ADHD advocate, who shares her personal journey and professional insights. As a therapist, writer, and mother, Dr Kahn brings a unique perspective on navigating life with ADHD, both…
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Ep 10. Understanding ADHD in people with migraine – Part One
In this episode, Headache Specialist Dr Katy Munro speaks with Dr Helen Read, a former NHS Consultant Psychiatrist and ADHD specialist with over 30 years of experience. Dr Read shares her professional insights from years in the NHS and her recent journey with her own ADHD diagnosis. As a mother…
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Ep 9. CSF Leak - Symptoms, diagnosis & treatment
New podcast episode is out now! Our host and headache specialist Dr Katy Munro speaks with Dr Deborah Kerr, a GP and fellow headache specialist, and Dr Bernadette Hard, to explore their personal experiences with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks. Dr Hard, a GP and trustee of the CSF Leak…
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Ep 8. Cluster Headache Awareness and Treatment with Dr Nick Silver
It's the Cluster Headache Awareness Day, and Heads Up Podacst is back with a new episode. Tune in to this latest episode where our host Headache Specialist Dr Katy Munro, sits down with consultant neurologist and headache expert Dr Nick Silver from the Walton Centre UK. In this informative...
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Cluster Headache Awareness Day Bonus Track: Becky's Story
Heads Up Podcast brings to you Becky's story: Listen to the raw and unfiltered experience of someone living with cluster headaches.They share the daily challenges and profound impact this condition has on their life. Join us for a brief yet powerful insight into the reality of living with cluster...
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Ep 7. Migraine Science: What's happening in the brain?
Delve into the intricate world of migraine science with Dr Katy Munro, Headache Specialist, and her esteemed guest, Dr Phil Holland, Reader in Neuroscience at King's College London. In this episode 'Migraine Science: What's Happening in the Brain? they embark on a fascinating journey through the...
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Ep 6. Migraine and Facial Pain: Should I see the Dentist?
In this episode of Heads Up podcast, we unravel the connection between migraine and facial pain, where migraine can often manifest as debilitating facial discomfort. Join our host, Dr Katy Munro, a leading Headache Specialist, as she engages in a captivating conversation with the renowned…
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Ep 5. Migraine Voices
Join us on this special episode of the Heads Up Podcast as we mark Migraine Awareness Week. In a heartfelt tribute to those who battle migraines, we spotlight three remarkable women and their journeys of resilience. Tune in and lend your support to #MigraineVoices, because together, we can shed...
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Ep 4. Exploring New Anti-CGRP Treatments for Migraine
This episode features two renowned experts in the field of headache medicine, Dr Katy Munro, and Dr Rebecca Walker, as they delve into the fascinating world of anti-CGRP treatments for migraine. They explore the science behind anti-CGRP and its role in migraine pathophysiology, shedding light on...
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Ep 3. Migraine and Hypnotherapy
Welcome to another episode of Heads Up podcast, where we explore the latest insights and techniques to help you achieve optimal health and wellness. In today's episode, we'll be discussing hypnotherapy for migraine and primary headaches with our host, Headache Specialist Dr. Katy Munro, and our...
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5 minute relaxation session with Ann Williamson
Take a moment to unwind and de-stress with our 5-minute relaxation teaser. Led by retired GP Ann Williamson, a certified hypnotherapist and expert in mind-body wellness, this session is designed to help you relax and find inner calm. you'll be guided through a series of techniques to release...
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Ep 2. Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) with Dr Alex Sinclair and Dr Susan Mollan
Series 5 new episode is out now! Our host, leading Headache Specialist Dr Katy Munro discusses Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) with Professor Alex Sinclair and Dr Susan Mollan. Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), also known as benign intracranial hypertension or Pseudotumor...
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Ep 1. Managing Brain Fog with Dr Sabina Brennan
Heads Up podcast is back with Series 5 Our host, leading Headache Specialist Dr Katy Munro discusses managing brain fog experienced by people with migraine and other primary headaches with Dr Sabina Brennan, a neuroscientist, psychologist, and author of the book 'Beating Brain Fog: Your 30- Day...
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Festive Edition: Chronic Migraine and Us
The last episode of Heads Up Podcast Series 4 is a festive edition featuring Headache Specialist and host Dr Katy Munro and four migraine warriors Lily, Amy, Jessica, and Abi discussing living life with chronic pain, and some tips on managing the condition during this festive time. Follow the...
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Migraine & Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) is a condition that impacts children and adults. In this episode featuring our guest, Dr Bethan Myers, Consultant Haematologist at University Hospitals, Leicester, and host Headache Specialist Dr Katy Munro discusses the impact of MCAS on people with migraine....
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Ponytail Headaches, Sex Headaches and other primary headaches
Have you ever got a headache after eating a large scoop of ice cream? There are a number of other primary headaches and this episode is all about these different headaches. Our hosts Headache Specialists Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe discuss cough headaches, sex headaches, ponytail...
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Perimenopause and Menopause Migraine
This Migraine Awareness week, we have our host Headache Specialist GP Dr Katy Munro with GP & Menopause Specialist Dr Louise Newson discussing migraine during perimenopause and menopause. This episode features discussions on hormonal changes and its impact and use of HRT for women with migraine....
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Special Episode: Managing your Migraine
This special episode features Headache Specialist Dr. Katy Munro and Lydia Yadi, Senior Commissioning Editor, Penguin Business discussing the book Managing your Migraine, as part of the Penguin Life Expert Series, the motivations behind this comprehensive guide for people with migraine. Know more...
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Chronic Pain and Migraine
This episode features our host Headache Specialist Dr Katy Munro and guests from Flippin' Pain Team, Prof Cormac Ryan, Professor of Clinical Rehabilitation at Teesside University, and physiotherapist, Felicity Thow discussing chronic pain, its impact, and management. Did you know? 30-50% of…
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Migraine and Acupuncture Part 2
This is part two of our Migraine and Acupuncture episode featuring headache specialist Dr Katy Munro and special guest Dr Mike Cummings, Medical Director of the British Medical Acupuncture Society. For more information on acupuncture for migraine see the links:...
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Migraine and Acupuncture Part 1
This is the first part of this two-part episode. Part two will be out next week featuring Dr Katy Munro and special guest Dr Mike Cummings, Medical Director of the British Medical Acupuncture Society. Our hosts Headache Specialist Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe discuss various…
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Vestibular Migraine, Ménière's disease & dizziness with Dr Shin Beh
This episode features our host Headache Specialist Dr Katy Munro and guest Dr Shin Beh, the founding Director of UT Southwestern's Vestibular Neurology and Neuro-Visual Disorders Clinic (Dallas, Texas, US). Together they discuss: different features of Vestibular Migraine in both children and…
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Headaches during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
We are back with Season 4! This episode features our host Headache Specialist Dr Katy Munro and guest Dr Pooja Dassan, a Consultant Neurologist at Imperial College Healthcare Trust with expertise in obstetric neurology, discussing different types of primary and secondary headaches and their...
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Teaser- Season 4
Heads Up Podcast Season 4 Teaser is here. Our hosts Headache Specialists Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe are back with an educational and exciting season 4. Send us your questions or any comments to [email protected]. WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST Subscribe! Spread the word via...
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Festive Season Special 2020
This is the Festive Special Episode of our Heads Up Podcast. Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe are joined by Dr Nazeli Manukyan and Emeritus Professor Paul Booton looking back at 2020 and how it's been for the migraine community. This is the last episode of Series 3. We will be back next year...
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Migraine, Exercise and Posture
Headache Specialists Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe discuss the importance of exercise for migraine. The episode also features Beth Francis and Andy Clark discussing sharing their experience of cold water swimming for migraine. Here are some of the helpful links mentioned in the podcast…
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Migraine and Work
Nearly 86 million equivalent work days are lost due to migraine related presenteeism and absenteeism. This episode hosted by headache specialist Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe featuring Gemma Jolly (Information and Support Services Manager) and Helen Balami (Advocacy Officer) from Migraine...
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Men and Migraine
It's 'MOVEMBER' time to raise awareness and discuss Men's Health. Dr Katy Munro, Dr Richard Wood and Emeritus Professor Paul Booton discuss 'Men and Migraine' in the latest episode of our Heads Up podcast. For more information on mental health: https://uk.movember.com/mens-health/mental-health...
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Migraine and Self Management Strategies
Dr Katy Munro discusses 'Migraine and Self Management Strategies' in the latest episode of our Heads Up podcast, with special guests Dr Sophie Mitchell, Clinical Psychologist at The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square London and Anne-Marie Logan, Consultant...
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Taking Your Migraine To University
Dr Jessica Briscoe and Emeritus Professor Paul Booton discuss 'Taking your Migraine to University' in the latest episode of our Heads Up podcast. Know more about: What can trigger your migraine? Various prodromal symptoms to look out for Ways to manage your migraine during the course as well…
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Headache Specialists from the UK charity National Migraine Centre discuss everything migraine and headache related. This podcast is set up to help give support and advice to those suffering with this largely misunderstood condition.Throughout this podcast you will hear from guest speakers and experts in the medical field, as well as from migraineurs themselves sharing their experiences.Send us your questions or any comments to [email protected]. The Heads Up podcast is provided for general information only. It is not intended to amount to medical advice on which you should rely or to advocate or recommend the purchase of any product or to endorse or guarantee the credentials or appropriateness of any health care provider. The National Migraine Centre is not responsible for the views of those featured on this podcast and does not endorse, approve, or certify their recommendations or opinions, and information from this podcast should not be refere
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