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Migraines in midlife can feel unpredictable—but they may not be as random as they first appear.
Hormonal fluctuations, stress, disrupted sleep, skipped meals, dehydration, food sensitivities, and weather changes can overlap until the body crosses its individual migraine threshold.
In this deeply personal episode of Tea & Truth, Lynne shares what it was like to live with almost-daily, debilitating migraines. Her attacks frequently forced her to leave work, pull over while driving to be sick, and visit her doctor for injections when her usual medication couldn’t control the pain.
Her turning point came when she attended a headache clinic while studying at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Together, those experiences helped her combine appropriate migraine care with a more holistic understanding of her triggers, eating habits, stress, hydration, sleep, and overall lifestyle.
Today, Lynne’s migraines are far less frequent and are usually associated with weather and barometric-pressure changes.
In This Episode:
You’ll learn:
✨Why migraine is much more than a bad headache
✨How estrogen fluctuations may affect migraines in perimenopause
✨Why migraines may change before and after menopause
✨The difference between an underlying migraine condition and an individual trigger
✨How food, skipped meals, blood-sugar swings, and dehydration may contribute
✨Why cravings can sometimes be an early migraine symptom
✨How stress and disrupted sleep may lower your migraine threshold
✨Why storms and barometric-pressure changes can trigger attacks
✨How to track patterns without becoming fearful or overly restrictive
✨Practical ways to reduce your overall trigger load
✨When a new, severe, or changing headache needs prompt medical attention
You may not be able to control every trigger—especially the weather—but understanding your personal patterns may help you feel more prepared, informed, and empowered.
Explore Lynne’s Migraine Book:
Lynne is also the author of Conquering Migraines: Your Guide to a Life Without Pain, an educational resource inspired by her own journey with debilitating migraines. The book explores possible migraine triggers and practical food and lifestyle strategies that may help readers become more informed participants in their care.
Find Conquering Migraines on Amazon
Gentle Disclaimer:
The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and isn’t intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or replace individualized medical advice. Surgical menopause, hormone therapy, and nonhormonal treatments require personalized medical guidance. Always consult an appropriately qualified healthcare provider regarding your symptoms, medical history, medications, and treatment options.
✨ Join the Community
If you’re tired of living in “before” mode and want community while you heal your relationship with food, body, and hormones, join Lynne’s free Facebook community:
👉 Energized Healthy Women’s Club
A safe, encouraging space for women in midlife navigating hormones, energy, eating, and self-worth — together.
If you want connection, compassion, and REAL conversation with women walking the same midlife path… join us in the Energized Healthy Women’s Club on Facebook.
👉 Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/energized.healthy.women
📩 Stay Connected With Lynne:
💛 Visit Lynne’s Website: https://holistic-healthandwellness.com
🎧 Watch or listen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lynne-wadsworth
📩 Email: lynne@holistic-healthandwellness.com
🛜 Join Lynne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnewadsworth
🛜 Join Lynne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynnewadsworth
👉 Grab your free copy of 5 Essential Steps to Flourishing in Midlife and start thriving today. This is YOUR time to shine.
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