Every year teaches me something different, but this holiday season felt especially profound.

It reminded me how deeply migraines impact women during moments that are supposed to feel magical - warm meals, twinkling lights, family gathering, children waking up early with excitement.

For so many women, this week isn't joyful… it's something they have to survive.

This is a message of grounded hope for anyone whose pain feels front and center right now. If you're listening during one of the busiest weeks of the year, it tells me one thing: you're ready for real change.

In this episode, I'm featuring the stories of nine women who once lived in chronic migraine cycles and are now experiencing the freedom they never thought possible.

Their stories are the message you need this Christmas.

Tune in to hear:

• What the holidays really feel like when you live with migraines: the pressure to show up, the guilt of missing moments, and the exhaustion of pushing through pain when you're supposed to be celebrating.
• Why so many women feel hopeless this time of year: how chronic pain steals presence, joy, and energy - and how that emotional weight is often overlooked.
• Real holiday messages from nine women who transformed their migraine patterns: women who once had 15–20 migraines a month, lived on triptans, preventatives, Botox, and daily medications… and now wake up pain-free, steady, and no longer reliant on rescue meds.
• The power of treating migraines at the root: why these results aren't flukes, but what happens when the inflammation network calms and the body finally gets what it needs.
• A vision for what next Christmas could look like for you: fully present with your family, not bracing for pain, not medicating your way through the morning, and not missing the moments that matter.
• An invitation for 2026: how Migraine Breakthrough® Assessment Calls can help you understand what your body is telling you, identify what's keeping you stuck, and finally get clarity on the path forward.

Resources & Links

🔗 Schedule your Migraine Breakthrough® Assessment → https://pages.debbiewaidlcoach.com/calendar-1

Connect with Debbie:

Instagram: https://urlgeni.us/instagram/migrainefree

Women's Migraine Freedom™ Facebook Group: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/Womensmigrainefreedom

LinkedIn: https://urlgeni.us/linkedin/debbiewaidl

Website: https://debbiewaidl.com/

Disclaimer:

The Migraine Freedom™ Your Way Podcast and information provided by Debbie Waidl and guests in this podcast is presented solely to provide helpful information, education, and entertainment on the subjects discussed. The use of information or resources mentioned on or linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk and discretion. This podcast is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition. For diagnosis or treatment of any medical problem, consult your own physician. Debbie Waidl and In The Balance Health Coaching LLC are not responsible for any medical conditions or liable for any damages or negative consequences from any treatment, action, application, or preparation to any person reading or following the information presented on this podcast. References are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement of any websites or other sources.

Every year teaches me something different, but 2025 felt especially powerful.

It reminded me of the emotional side of migraines that often gets overlooked, and helped me reconnect with what women are truly carrying beneath the surface.

These are the lessons that shaped me this year. I hope they help you feel seen, understood, and supported.

In this episode, I break down the deeper patterns I saw again and again in the women I serve - the fears they hold, the burdens they carry, the gaps in their education, and the transformations that happen when they finally receive the guidance and support they deserve.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• Why fear is one of the heaviest parts of the migraine experience: fear of failing again, of being disappointed, of trusting the wrong person, of believing this is "as good as life gets."
• How daily migraine pain affects women far more than people realize: making basic tasks like cooking, working, and being present for their families feel overwhelming.
• Why so many women still think medication is the complete answer: how messaging, marketing, and quick medical visits have left them without real education about their bodies.
• The results that continue to move me every single year: women reducing migraine days dramatically, reclaiming their lives, and gaining back their confidence, identity, and long-term health.
• The bigger truth 2025 revealed: migraine work is not just symptom work. It's a whole-body, whole-life transformation.

Resources & Links

🔗 Schedule your Migraine Breakthrough Assessment → https://debbiewaidl.com/booking-page/schedule-your-call

Connect with Debbie:

Instagram: https://urlgeni.us/instagram/migrainefree

Women's Migraine Freedom™ Facebook Group: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/Womensmigrainefreedom

LinkedIn: https://urlgeni.us/linkedin/debbiewaidl

Website: https://debbiewaidl.com/

Disclaimer:

The Migraine Freedom™ Your Way Podcast and information provided by Debbie Waidl and guests in this podcast is presented solely to provide helpful information, education, and entertainment on the subjects discussed. The use of information or resources mentioned on or linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk and discretion. This podcast is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition. For diagnosis or treatment of any medical problem, consult your own physician. Debbie Waidl and In The Balance Health Coaching LLC are not responsible for any medical conditions or liable for any damages or negative consequences from any treatment, action, application, or preparation to any person reading or following the information presented on this podcast. References are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement of any websites or other sources.

Most women don't realize how powerful one honest story can be until someone shares theirs at exactly the right moment.

That's how Sue's journey began.

She had been searching for answers, bouncing between doctors, and trying to make sense of symptoms that left her anxious, isolated, and afraid. Nothing was clear. Nothing was consistent. And the question that haunted her was simple:

"Why can't anyone tell me what's actually happening to me?"

Her world was getting smaller until one woman's courage opened a new door.

In this episode, you'll hear how Cheryl, a Freedom From Migraine Method® graduate, recognized herself in Sue's struggle and offered something life-changing: truth, hope, and a path forward.

Their connection became the catalyst for Sue's transformation, and a reminder that healing often begins with one honest conversation.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• Why Sue couldn't get answers despite years of symptoms, research, and conflicting medical opinions
• How fear and uncertainty were affecting her mental and physical health
• The moment Cheryl shared her story, and why it instantly changed everything for Sue
• Why community support accelerates healing more effectively than trying to figure it out alone
• The major shifts that happened once Sue addressed her 6 Key Inducers
• How one woman's freedom can create a ripple effect for someone else - including you!

Resources & Links

🔗 Schedule your Migraine Breakthrough® Assessment → https://debbiewaidl.com/booking-page/schedule-your-call

Connect with Debbie:

Instagram: https://urlgeni.us/instagram/migrainefree

Women's Migraine Freedom™ Facebook Group: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/Womensmigrainefreedom

LinkedIn: https://urlgeni.us/linkedin/debbiewaidl

Website: https://debbiewaidl.com/

Disclaimer:

The Migraine Freedom™ Your Way Podcast and information provided by Debbie Waidl and guests in this podcast is presented solely to provide helpful information, education, and entertainment on the subjects discussed. The use of information or resources mentioned on or linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk and discretion. This podcast is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition. For diagnosis or treatment of any medical problem, consult your own physician. Debbie Waidl and In The Balance Health Coaching LLC are not responsible for any medical conditions or liable for any damages or negative consequences from any treatment, action, application, or preparation to any person reading or following the information presented on this podcast. References are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement of any websites or other sources.