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Overview:
(Episode 220) In this episode of HeadWise, Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, is joined by headache specialist Lauren Natbony, MD, for an in-depth conversation on the complex relationship between sleep and migraine. They explore questions many people living with migraine ask: Can melatonin help? Are over-the-counter or prescription sleep aids effective, or potentially harmful? How does sleep stage quality impact migraine? And what can we do if we’re lying awake for hours despite being exhausted? From sleep routines to pillow choice, this episode offers practical insights to help you sleep better and reduce migraine frequency.