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College is tough enough, but for Ben Estes, migraine, daily pain and his transition process made it even tougher. This is a raw and candid glimpse into his daily challenges and victories.

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What does it mean to decide to have children when you live with migraine? Kelly Amspacher and her daughter, Shelby Amspacher, bring both sides of the migraine-and-motherhood experience to the mic. With honesty and humor, they share what they’ve learned about empathy, flexibility, and making the most of good days. It’s a testament to how openness and adaptability can carry families through any challenge.

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What does it mean to rebuild your life when chronic illness topples everything you once held steady? Sara Batchelder and I share our experiences of living with chronic migraine, the grief of losing old versions of ourselves, and the surprising gratitude we’ve found along the way. With Jenga as a powerful metaphor, Sara offers insight into the daily decisions, trade-offs, and small triumphs that come with life in a body that doesn’t always cooperate.

In this episode:

• The Jenga of chronic illness: what falls, what stays
• Living with loss while still finding peace
• Letting go of expectations (and why that’s not giving up)
• The mental and emotional weight of invisible illness
• The power of community
• Creating a life that works with migraine

Resources mentioned:

• Headache on the Hill https://allianceforheadacheadvocacy.org/headache-on-the-hill/
• Miles for Migraine https://www.milesformigraine.org/
• Headache Centers of Excellence https://www.va.gov/minneapolis-health-care/programs/headaches/
• Clusterbusters https://clusterbusters.org/