{"podcast":{"title":"Migraine Heroes","slug":"migraine-heroes-chronic-migraine-hemiplegic-migraine-migraine-with-aura-vestibular-migraine-6571347","podcast_index_feed_id":6571347,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/migraine-heroes-chron/","website_url":"https://migraineheroes.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/74760d54-a6c6-4e17-9ad8-521131ac3a47/b2sF4xQCZn_YtoBrWvkKP8sR.png","author":"Diane Ducarme","episode_count":193,"summary":"Are you doing everything right - avoiding triggers, taking your medication - and still experiencing migraine episodes that steal your day? You're not alone, and you're not broken. Deep dives into the science behind migraine, from food and hormones to sleep, stress, and the unexpected triggers few people talk about. Every topic holds a tension: is ginger a trigger or a remedy? Is stress the cause or the symptom? What does perimenopause actually change? There's rarely a simple answer, so each episode looks at the knowledge and science from different angles, East and West, and turns it into practical advice rooted in context. Migraine Heroes started when Diane Ducarme began helping her sister, then friends, then increasingly more people living with migraine. That work became a method, now used by over 3,000 people, to identify your own unique patterns and find real solutions. This podcast is where that thinking happens out loud. Curious what your own starting pattern looks like? Find out with the Migraine Heroes app: migraineheroes.com/qr-download","last_synced_at":"2026-09-22T12:20:55.825952+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/migraine-heroes-chronic-migraine-hemiplegic-migraine-migraine-with-aura-vestibular-migraine-6571347"},"episode":{"title":"5 Reasons Why Fragrance & Perfume Smells Are Triggering Your Migraines & What To Do About It","slug":"5-reasons-why-fragrance-perfume-smells-are-triggering-your-migraines-what-to-do-about-it","published_at":"2026-06-01T12:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/migraine-heroes-chronic-migraine-hemiplegic-migraine-migraine-with-aura-vestibular-migraine-6571347/5-reasons-why-fragrance-perfume-smells-are-triggering-your-migraines-what-to-do-about-it","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/migraine-heroes-chronic-migraine-hemiplegic-migraine-migraine-with-aura-vestibular-migraine-6571347","url":"https://migraineheroes.com/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/64e9025c-dc91-4e61-8349-d0cb9eb5ece8.mp3","summary":"That perfume, scented candle, or cleaning spray you barely notice… could it be quietly triggering your migraines? In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast , host Diane Ducarm e explores why fragrances and strong smells can overwhelm the migraine brain and overstimulate the nervous system. From perfumes and detergents to air fresheners and beauty products, we uncover how modern fragrances may impact your brain, hormones, and migraine threshold. You’ll discover: 💡 Why your brain reacts so strongly to certain smells and what it reveals about your migraine threshold 💡 The hidden chemicals in fragrances that may overstimulate your nervous system 💡 Simple, practical ways to reduce scent-triggered migraine attacks This episode blends neuroscience and holistic wisdom to help you better understand scent sensitivity and protect your brain from unnecessary triggers. If certain smells instantly make you feel foggy, nauseous, or headachy — this episode is for you. 🎧 New episodes every Monday and Wednesday 🔗 Discover our work on migraineheroes.com References: Odorant Substances and Migraine (Silva-Néto et al., 2014): This paper identifies odorant substances that can trigger headaches in migraine patients, including perfumes and other strong smells. Read more here , Trigeminal Pathways and Migraine (Burstein, Noseda & Borsook, 2015 – related topic): This paper explains migraine pathophysiology, including activation and sensitization of the trigeminovascular pathway. Read more here. Limbic Activation in Migraine (Wilcox et al., 2016 – related topic): This study examines increased activation of limbic brain regions during emotional processing in people with migraine. Read more here Fragranced Consumer Products and Health Effects (Steinemann, 2016): This study explores health effe…","meta_description":"That perfume, scented candle, or cleaning spray you barely notice… could it be quietly triggering your migraines? 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