• Behind the Music: Shelby's Life with Migraine and Dysautonomia

  • Aug 14 2024
  • Length: 18 mins
  • Podcast

Behind the Music: Shelby's Life with Migraine and Dysautonomia

  • Summary

  • In this episode of Talking Head Pain, Sarah is joined by Shelby, a singer-songwriter navigating life with migraine and dysautonomia. Together, they delve into how chronic pain influences both personal and artistic endeavors. Shelby shares insights on how her condition has shaped her music career and the comfort she finds in her creative expression, offering listeners a window into the everyday triumphs and struggles faced by those living with chronic conditions.

    Among the highlights in this episode:

    01:09: Shelby discusses how migraine has been both a destructive and constructive force in her life, emphasizing the dual nature of her experiences

    02:47: The discussion turns to how migraine influenced Shelby's early life and how music became a therapeutic outlet for her

    06:13: Shelby describes how she manages sound sensitivity around her performances, highlighting adjustments she makes to cope with migraine

    09:30: Shelby speaks on the frustrations of navigating health insurance, expressing the challenges of securing treatment for chronic migraine

    12:07: Sarah and Shelby discuss the importance of community support and understanding, particularly in managing chronic illness

    14:15: Sarah and Shelby talk about the broader impact of migraine on public perception and personal identity

    16:03: Shelby shares her approach to self-care, including therapy and maintaining social connections despite her chronic conditions

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    Joe Coe, Chief Value, Growth, and Therapeutic Solutions Officer, Country Manager, Canada at GHLF: jcoe@ghlf.org

    Sarah Shaw, Associate Director, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at GHLF: sshaw@ghlf.org

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

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