{"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":"Exercise for Migraine: When It Helps and When It Backfires","slug":"exercise-for-migraine-when-it-helps-and-when-it-backfires","published_at":"2026-08-24T12:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/migraine-heroes-chronic-migraine-hemiplegic-migraine-migraine-with-aura-vestibular-migraine-6571347/exercise-for-migraine-when-it-helps-and-when-it-backfires","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/d0ca9646-c12a-4894-9286-de770908f8f7.mp3","summary":"Exercise can be one of the most helpful tools for migraine prevention, but when your body is already under strain, the wrong intensity can sometimes push you toward an attack. In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast , Diane Ducarme explores why movement can both support and challenge a migraine-sensitive nervous system, and how to find the level of exercise that works with your body rather than against it. You’ll discover: 💡 Why regular movement may help reduce migraine frequency , even if some workouts seem to trigger symptoms 💡 The signs that exercise is exceeding your current capacity and it may be time to slow down or adjust 💡 A simple migraine-friendly movement approach you can try at home without pushing your body beyond its limits The goal is not to exercise harder. It is to find the kind of movement that helps your nervous system become more resilient, without tipping it into overload. 🎧 New episodes every Monday and Wednesday 🔗 Discover our work on migraineheroes.com References: Exercise as Migraine Prophylaxis: A Randomized Study Using Relaxation and Topiramate as Controls (Varkey et al., 2011): This trial found exercise may be an effective option for migraine prevention. Read more here . The Association Between Migraine and Physical Exercise (Amin et al., 2018): This review examines exercise as both a potential migraine trigger and preventive strategy. Read more here . Provocation of Migraine With Aura Using Natural Trigger Factors (Hougaard et al., 2013): This study tested whether exercise and bright or flickering light could provoke migraine with aura. Read more here . What Is the Efficacy of Aerobic Exercise Versus Strength Training in the Treatment of Migraine? 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