In this episode of Talking Head Pain, Joe is joined by Nicky Smith, a migraine and dizziness advocate who was recently featured as a contestant on the hit trivia show Jeopardy. Nicky shares their experience about having chronic migraine and dizziness as well as why it was important to discuss the conditions on the national stage. They also talk about the importance of building a strong community of migraine superheroes.

Among the highlights in this episode:

2:01 : Nicky talks about the experience of being a contestant on Jeopardy

4:44 : Joe and Nicky play “Category Is” and talk about their worst migraine experiences and navigating the health care system as a queer person

11:46 : Nicky talks about their interest in the X-Men and the idea that people with migraine were the original superheroes

19:35 : Joe asks Nicky about the messages they’ve received from migraine patients around the world after their appearance on Jeopardy

24:16 : Joe closes the show by asking Nicky about behind-the-scenes drama from the set of Jeopardy

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Joe Coe, Director, Education and Digital Strategy at GHLF: jcoe@ghlf.org

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