{"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 Signs Summer Heat Is Triggering Your Migraines & How to Stay Ahead of It","slug":"5-signs-summer-heat-is-triggering-your-migraines-how-to-stay-ahead-of-it","published_at":"2026-07-08T12:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/migraine-heroes-chronic-migraine-hemiplegic-migraine-migraine-with-aura-vestibular-migraine-6571347/5-signs-summer-heat-is-triggering-your-migraines-how-to-stay-ahead-of-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/a719db0c-9ca2-46d3-b2ff-9b226c913bb9.mp3","summary":"Do your migraines seem to flare up as temperatures rise? Summer heat can place unique stress on the migraine brain, often triggering symptoms long before the pain begins. In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast , host Diane Ducarme explains how heat, dehydration, and sudden temperature shifts can impact migraine sufferers differently—and what you can do to stay one step ahead. You’ll discover: ☀️ Five early clues that summer heat may be contributing to your migraine attacks ☀️ Why hot weather, fluid loss, and temperature fluctuations can affect the migraine brain so strongly ☀️ Simple ways to protect yourself from heat-related migraines and enjoy the season with greater confidence Understanding your body's early signals can help you take action before a migraine fully develops. This episode offers practical insights to help you navigate warmer months with fewer disruptions and more peace of mind. 🎧 New episodes every Monday and Wednesday 🔗 Discover our work on migraineheroes.com References: Weather and Air Pollution as Triggers of Severe Headaches (Mukamal et al., 2009): This study examined emergency visits for headache and found that higher temperature and some air pollution exposures may increase severe headache risk. Read more here . Advances in Understanding the Mechanisms of Migraine-Type Photophobia (Noseda & Burstein, 2011): This review explains how light can worsen migraine through connections between visual pathways and pain-processing brain networks. Read more here The Triggers or Precipitants of the Acute Migraine Attack (Kelman, 2007): This study reviews common migraine triggers, including stress, hormones, weather, sleep disruption, diet, and sensory factors. Read more here . 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