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The Head Start: Embracing the Journey

We’ve all had a moment where we arrived at the grocery store and can’t remember passing any of the stoplights along the way. We’re halfway down an aisle and scrambling to remember what we even needed. Our mind is in overdrive trying to sort through our ever-growing to-do list. We’ve been there when just making it through the next task is hard. But the normal stresses of life aren’t the only thing YOU have to deal with.

Nora McInerny hosts The Head Start: Embracing the Journey, a new podcast from iHeartRadio and AbbVie, a space to share open and honest conversations acknowledging the struggles we all face, while leaning into the hope and optimism we all share. We’ll hear from doctors, experts, and everyday people who will be sharing their experiences, migraine coping strategies, and major wins, all while building a community of support around an invisible disease that makes every day uncertain: Chronic Migraine.

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Latest Episodes:

When Life Rewrites the Story: A Conversation with Britt Middleton Sep 29, 2026

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We all have a story we’re trying to tell, even when life has other plans. In this episode, Nora McInerny sits down with romance novelist and journalist Britt Middleton to explore how creativity can become both an escape and a source of resilience while living with Chronic Migraine. Together, they reflect on Britt’s fifteen-year journey to diagnosis, the realities of navigating high-pressure careers with a seemingly invisible disease, and why seeing characters with Chronic Migraine at the center of a love story can help others feel seen in their own lives.

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Redefining What It Means to Show Up: Muneera Page on Living with Chronic Migraine Sep 17, 2026

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As a working mother, author, and speaker, Muneera knows what it means to juggle competing priorities. But living with Chronic Migraine has forced her to reconsider the pressure to always keep going. In this episode, Nora sits down with Muneera to explore the realities of managing family, career, and a very public life while navigating a seemingly invisible disease. She reflects on the guilt that can come with slowing down, the importance of listening to her body, and how redefining strength has helped her show up in meaningful ways.

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Quiet Thoughts on Living with Chronic Migraine from Michelle Douglas and Caitlyn Eiffert Sep 01, 2026

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There’s something different about a voice note. It’s not polished. It’s not rehearsed. It’s just one person trying to put words around something that’s hard to explain. In this special episode, Nora McInerny steps away from the traditional interview format to hear directly from Michelle Douglas and Caitlyn Eiffert through personal voice notes. Together, they reflect on the long road to diagnosis, the challenge of living with a seemingly invisible disease, and what it means to finally feel believed. Along the way, Dr. Christopher Rhyne offers insight into the common threads in their stories and why validation, self-advocacy, and finding the right care can change the course of a Chronic Migraine journey.

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Where Are They Now? Checking in with Priya Rama and Qasim Amin Nathari on their Chronic Migraine journeys Aug 04, 2026

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Living with Chronic Migraine is rarely a straight line. Life keeps moving, responsibilities pile up, and the journey continues long after the moment of diagnosis. In the Season 4 premiere, Nora reconnects with two familiar voices from earlier seasons: Priya Rama and Qasim Amin Nathari. Together, they reflect on what has changed, what has stayed the same, and what it looks like to keep moving forward while living with Chronic Migraine. Along the way, Nora and Dr. Christopher Rhyne explore the importance of staying connected, checking in, and building a supportive community that reminds us we don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone.

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The Head Start: Embracing the Journey Season 4 is Here Jul 21, 2026

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Chronic Migraine Through My Sister’s Eyes: A Conversation with Meghan McInerny Jul 01, 2025

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We all carry more than we show—juggling roles, responsibilities, and realities that often go unseen, even by those closest to us. In this episode, Nora sits down with her big sister, Meghan, for an honest and vulnerable conversation about the reality of living with Chronic Migraine—a reality woven into their family history. Together, they reflect on how this shared thread has shaped their relationships with each other and with their father. Meghan shares how her symptoms have shifted over time, and the quiet resilience it takes to adapt, especially when those around her may not fully see or understand what she’s navigating.

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Strength Behind the Scenes: A Conversation with Lilly Singh Jun 17, 2025

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Living in the public eye brings constant pressure, making it even more important for actress and host Lilly Singh to approach life with intentionality while managing her Chronic Migraine. In this episode, Nora sits down with Lilly to explore the daily routines, open communication, and wellbeing-first mindset that have helped her manage both personally and professionally. She shares strategies for setting boundaries, prioritizing wellness, and staying grounded - all tools that help her stay authentic while navigating a very public life.

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Intimacy and Chronic Migraine: A Conversation with Tom Picerno Jun 03, 2025

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Talking about intimacy can be difficult, even with your partner. It’s nuanced. It’s often avoided. But it’s still very important. In this episode, Nora and guest Tom Picerno explore how he’s navigated these delicate conversations while living with Chronic Migraine. They’re joined by Tom’s wife, Cheryl, who adds an extra layer of perspective to how they’ve relied heavily on open communication, reframing what intimacy means to them while respecting each other’s boundaries.

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Sweat and Resilience: Balancing Chronic Migraine with Fitness Goals May 20, 2025

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The healing power of fitness goes far beyond physical benefits—for today’s guest, it’s a form of self-expression and a celebration of what the body can do. In this episode, host Nora McInerny sits down with fitness personality Ivylis Rivera, who shares her deeply personal journey of navigating life with Chronic Migraine while holding onto her passion for movement. Ivylis opens up about the struggle of staying active while facing the fear of triggering a headache or migraine attack and the resilience it takes to keep pushing forward—a resilience that carried her through the challenging journey of finding a Chronic Migraine treatment plan that worked for her.

Join Nora and Ivylis as they explore the concept of “soft living,” a philosophy Ivylis embraces—staying active, listening to your body, and building trust in oneself.

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The Head Start: Embracing the Journey Season 3 is Here May 06, 2025

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