The Headache Doctor Podcast

Daily Headaches: Why They Start, Why They Stick Around & How to Break the Cycle

Do you have a headache every day that never seems to fully go away? It may feel like it started out of nowhere—but there may have been signs building long before your hea

Occipital or Trigeminal Neuralgia: Nerve Problem or Neck Problem?

Sharp, burning, stabbing, or electrical pain in the back of your head, scalp, or behind your eye may lead to a diagnosis of occipital neuralgia or trigeminal neuralgia. B

Vestibular Migraine: Why the Real Cause Is Often Missed

If you’ve been diagnosed with vestibular migraine—or you live with ongoing dizziness, vertigo, or that constant “on a ship” feeling—there may be an important part of the

Chronic Pain? 4 Root Causes You May Be Missing

What if chronic pain isn't simply something to silence—but a message your body is trying to send? In this episode of the Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves sits dow

Migraine With Aura vs. Without Aura: Are You Focusing on the Wrong Thing?

What does it actually mean if you have migraine with aura vs. migraine without aura—and should that distinction determine how you approach treatment? In this episode of

Was Your Migraine Misdiagnosed? 5 Clues Your Doctor Got Your Headache Wrong

What if your migraine diagnosis isn't necessarily wrong—but it isn't telling you the whole story? In this episode of the Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves sha

Could Your Gut Be Lowering Your Migraine Threshold?

Could what’s happening in your gut be affecting how vulnerable you are to migraines? In this episode of the Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves sits down with functional

Is Your “Tension Headache” Just Tension… or a Hidden Migraine Unlock in Your Neck?

Do your headaches build throughout the day—then sometimes turn into a migraine? In this episode of the Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves explains why tension headaches

The Real Root Cause of Migraines: Why Your Neck Might Be the Missing Piece

Is migraine really a neurological disease—or could your neck be the missing piece? In this episode of the Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves challenges one of the most c

Dizziness, Vertigo, or Vestibular Migraine? The 3 Drivers Doctors Treat—and the One They Miss

Is your dizziness coming from your inner ear… your eyes… or something almost everyone overlooks? In this episode of the Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves explains why d

Cervicogenic Headache Explained: The Neck Diagnosis That Could Change Your Life

What exactly is a cervicogenic headache, and could it be the diagnosis that's been missing all along? In this episode of the Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves expl

Not All Stress Is Bad: How Good Stress Can Help Headaches

Most people think all stress is bad—but what if avoiding every stressor is actually making your body less resilient? In Part 2 of this two-part series, Dr. Taves explore

How Stress Affects Headaches (And What You Can Do About It)

Everyone says stress causes headaches—but what does that actually mean? In Part 1 of this two-part series, Dr. Taves explains what stress is, how it affects your body, a

Periods, Pregnancy & Menopause: Why Migraines Change Over Time

Do your migraines change around your period, during pregnancy, postpartum, or through menopause? In this episode of the Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves and Dr. Sarah

What Is a Chiari Malformation? (And Is It Really Causing Your Headaches?)

You got an MRI. It showed a Chiari malformation. Now what? In this episode of the Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves breaks down what a Chiari malformation is, why it sh

What Is an Ocular Migraine? (And Why It Affects Your Vision)

Seeing flashing lights, zigzags, blind spots, or visual disturbances before a migraine? In this episode of the Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves is joined by Novera hea

What Is a Cervicogenic Headache? (And Why It’s Often Misdiagnosed)

What if your headaches are actually coming from your neck? In this episode of the Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves breaks down one of the most overlooked—and most impo

Celebrities Who Struggle With Migraines (And What We Can Learn From Them)

Migraines can feel isolating—but you’re not alone. In this episode of the Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves and Dr. Sarah Thomas break down the stories of celebrities,

What Medication Can—and Can’t—Do for Migraines

If you take medication for headaches or migraines, it’s important to understand what it can help with—and what it was never designed to fix. In this episode of the Heada

Waking Up With Headaches? It Might Be Your Pillow

Waking up with headaches? Your pillow—and your sleep—might be the problem. In this episode of the Headache Doctor Podcast, we break down one of the most overlooked drive