The Truth About Headaches: Surprising Science & Groundbreaking Treatments | Tom Zeller Jr.

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Until 2018, we had no medications specifically designed to prevent migraines or cluster headaches - a startling fact given that headaches affect billions worldwide.


In this revealing conversation, former New York Times journalist Tom Zeller Jr., author of The Headache: The Science of a Most Confounding Affliction—and a Search for Relief, weaves together cutting-edge neuroscience, cultural history, and his personal battle with cluster headaches to explore why this common condition remains so misunderstood and what emerging treatments - from AI prediction to psychedelics - might finally offer real hope.


You can find Tom at: Website | Episode Transcript


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Until 2018, we had no medications specifically designed to prevent migraines or cluster headaches - a startling fact given that headaches affect billions worldwide.


In this revealing conversation, former New York Times journalist Tom Zeller Jr., author of The Headache: The Science of a Most Confounding Affliction—and a Search for Relief, weaves together cutting-edge neuroscience, cultural history, and his personal battle with cluster headaches to explore why this common condition remains so misunderstood and what emerging treatments - from AI prediction to psychedelics - might finally offer real hope.


You can find Tom at: Website | Episode Transcript


If you LOVED this episode, you’ll also love the conversations we had with Dr. Jennifer Heisz about how movement eases the mind by reshaping your brain.


Check out our offerings & partners: 


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025-08-14 58 min
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