Episode
Why Migraine Sufferers Become Hyper-Aware of Everything
- Podcast
- Migraine Heroes | Chronic Migraine, Hemiplegic Migraine, Migraine with aura, Vestibular Migraine
- Published
- Jun 29, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1002
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- https://migraineheroes.com/
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Summary
Do you feel like your brain notices everything — every noise, smell, emotion, light, or tiny body sensation — since living with migraines? In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast , host Diane Ducarme explores why chronic migraine sufferers often become hyper-aware and constantly “on alert.” Through a blend of neuroscience and holistic healing insights, this episode unpacks how repeated overstimulation can reshape the nervous system over time. You’ll discover: 💡 Why living with chronic migraines can keep your brain stuck in a heightened state of alertness 💡 How overstimulation may increase sensitivity to noise, stress, smells, emotions, and physical sensations 💡 Simple ways to calm hyper-vigilance and help your nervous system feel safer and more regulated again If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the world around you — or frustrated that your brain seems unable to “switch off” — this episode will help you better understand the protective patterns behind migraine sensitivity. 🎧 New episodes every Monday and Wednesday 🔗 Discover our work on migraineheroes.com References: Migraine Pathophysiology: Lessons from Mouse Models and Human Genetics (Ferrari et al., 2015): This review links human migraine genetics with mouse models, showing how inherited mutations can increase brain excitability, glutamatergic signaling, and susceptibility to cortical spreading depression. Read more here . Pathophysiology of Migraine: A Disorder of Sensory Processing (Goadsby et al., 2017): This major review explains migraine as a disorder of sensory processing involving trigeminovascular pathways, altered brain excitability, brainstem mechanisms, neuropeptides, and pain modulation. Read more here . Migraine: A Chronic Sympathetic Nervous System Disorder (Peroutka, 2004): This paper argues that…