Mulling over Migraines with Photographer Bill Wadman

In this episode, Brain & Life Podcast co-host Dr. Katy Peters interviews Bill Wadman, a photographer who has been living and working with migraines since he was a teenager. He discusses his medication journey, ways he relieves the pain in his daily life, and what he has learned about himself by working through migraines. Then, Dr. Peters discusses the science behind migraines with Bill’s personal headache specialist, Dr. Susan Broner. Dr. Broner is Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology at Weill Cornell Medical College and Medical Director of the Weill Cornell Medicine Headache Program. She explains risk factors, unique symptoms, and how to begin the migraine treatment journey.   Additional Resources Headaches: Diagnosis and Treatments Exploring New Treatments for Migraine The Misadventures of Living with Chronic Daily Migraine 7 Ways to Reduce Migraine Attacks Self-Care May Help Reduce Migraine Attacks   Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These Topics Julia Easterlin on Being a Performer with Migraine We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast? ·       Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206 ·       Email us at [email protected]   Social Media:   Guests: Bill Wadman @billwadman; Dr. Susan Broner @weillcornell Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD