In this episode of Talking Head Pain, Sarah is joined by Kellie, a staunch advocate for migraine and traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Kellie walks us through her journey of living with a TBI from when she was in college to now with the critical work she is doing to provide migraine educational resources to employers and employees via Migraine at Work.
Listen in as Kellie bravely opens up about her struggles with depression and migraine and her battle of overcoming the stigma attached to seeking help for mental health issues. Kellie also shares the significance of having a supportive network and the role of education and advocacy in reshaping the narrative about migraine attacks.
Among the highlights in this episode:
01:58: Kellie recounts her worst migraine experience, highlighting the challenges of emergency care for migraine patients
03:28: Sarah and Kellie discuss the importance of having support from loved ones and their role in health care advocacy
04:24: Kellie describes her traumatic brain injury (TBI) and its impact, including her prior health history and the onset of her condition
07:03: Sarah addresses the reality of chronic illness and the need for accommodations to enable patients to achieve their goals
09:33: Kellie discusses the stigma associated with invisible illnesses and how it affects perceptions and treatment in society
10:10: Kellie shares about her involvement with the Migraine World Summit and Migraine at Work
12:56: Sarah relates her own migraine experiences at work and the commonality and benefits of openly discussing migraine issue
15:32: Kellie opens up about her struggle with depression after TBI, her resistance to acknowledging it, and the acceptance of treatment
18:54: Sarah and Kellie discuss the difficulty of seeking help for mental health, the stigma associated with it, and the importance of being gentle with oneself
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