In the final episode of our three-part Talking Head Pain mini-series, host Erik Stone sits down with Dr. Alicia Duyvejonck, a nurse practitioner and nationally recognized leader in headache care, to explore the real-world challenges of treating acute migraine attacks in clinical settings. They unpack common barriers, including systemic constraints, insurance hurdles, and comorbidities that complicate treatment selection. From newer medication classes like gepants to optimizing care through urgent and aggressive early intervention, this episode offers insights that can help healthcare providers tailor treatment strategies for patients in the middle of an attack.

For more information about the program, and to access the UP-END Migraine initiative—including podcast episodes, video modules, quizzes, and survey insights—visit: ghlf.org/upendmigraine-education.

Meet the Team

Host: Erik Stone, Director of Data, Learning, and Evaluation at GHLF.

A podcast episode produced by Ben Blanc, Director of Digital Production and Engagement at GHLF.

This podcast was made possible with support from Pfizer.

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In this second episode of Talking Head Pain: For the Healthcare Professional, our host Erik Stone speaks with Dr. Nina Riggins, a neurologist and leading headache specialist, about the critical role of preventive treatment in migraine care. They unpack common misconceptions among healthcare providers, explore when to start preventive therapies, and discuss how to avoid medication-overuse headache. With a focus on individualized care, health equity, and the latest advances in migraine prevention—such as CGRP-targeted therapies—this episode offers actionable insights to help providers intervene earlier and more effectively.

For more information about the program, and to access the UP-END Migraine initiative—including podcast episodes, video modules, quizzes, and survey insights—visit: ghlf.org/upendmigraine-education.

Meet the Team

Host: Erik Stone, Director of Data, Learning, and Evaluation at GHLF.

A podcast episode produced by Ben Blanc, Director of Digital Production and Engagement at GHLF.

This podcast was made possible with support from Pfizer.

We want to hear what you think. Send your comments in the form of an email, video, or audio clip of yourself to podcasts@ghlf.org

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special episode of Talking Head Pain: For the Healthcare Professional, our host Zoe Rothblatt sits down with Erik Stone, Director of Data, Learning, and Evaluation at GHLF, and a migraine patient advocate, to explore why getting a migraine diagnosis can feel like a battle—and what health care providers can do about it. Drawing on survey data from healthcare professionals and patients, Erik reveals key disconnects in how migraine is diagnosed and treated. They discuss disparities by race, gender, and socioeconomic status, and why many patients wait far too long for preventive treatment. If you treat patients with migraine, this episode offers insights to help close the gap between diagnosis and care.

For more information about the program, and to access the UP-END Migraine initiative—including podcast episodes, video modules, quizzes, and survey insights—visit: ghlf.org/upendmigraine-education.

Meet the Team

Host: Erik Stone, Director of Data, Learning, and Evaluation at GHLF.

A podcast episode produced by Ben Blanc, Director of Digital Production and Engagement at GHLF.

This podcast was made possible with support from Pfizer.

We want to hear what you think. Send your comments in the form of an email, video, or audio clip of yourself to podcasts@ghlf.org

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.