Beyond What You Thought You Knew: The One Approach You Overlooked
I truly know firsthand the impact migraine pain can have on your life because I've lived it.
All the canceled plans, missed holidays, pushing through work days, and social plans ending abruptly…all due to PAIN!
The game changer for me was deciding I was finished with just slapping bandaids on my life to push through another day in pain.
I was after a real solution that could put an end to, or at least massively dial down, the pain for good.
I desperately wanted to:
- Enjoy my life more without relying on pills to dull the pain.
- Worry less about migraines and when the next one would show up.
- Avoid canceling plans with friends and family.
- Stop pouring money into the search for pain management.
In today’s blog post, I’m sharing the approach that allowed me to find freedom from migraines in hopes that it helps you do the same.
You’re Not Alone
I get you are probably feeling the struggle. You've got hope in your heart but pain that just won't quit.
You're balancing life as a mom, grandmother, or friend while contending with peri or post-menopause.
You’re trying to work or wish you could, all while life keeps going in the background.
You're teachers, nurses, authors, entrepreneurs, doctors, homemakers… trying to keep it all together, but the pain is standing in your way.
Let's face it – doing this alone is tough.
There's not enough time, and there is way too much conflicting advice. Let’s not even talk about the money you’ve poured into solutions that promise the moon and barely give you a star.
We all love the idea of a clean slate, right? Every New Year, we make resolutions, but most fizzle out before Valentine's chocolates hit the shelves.
Instead of resolutions, how about we make a lifelong pact?
To really make this stick, you've got to understand what works – and it’s not hoping for miracles. You need to cultivate solutions that are right for you, be open to new ideas, and have the patience to see things through.
Are you the kind of woman who sticks to what she starts and who'd rather ask, "Why not?" than "Why bother?"
Do you believe deep down that asking for help is actually a sign of strength, not weakness?
If you're nodding your head, then you're in the right place.
On the flip side, if you're thinking that nothing can be done, that meds, surgery, or another nerve block is your only hope, I challenge you to think again.
If you're resigned to a life overshadowed by migraines or chronic pain, I'm here to tell you there's a different way.
A Community to Help Heal the Pain
For me, this journey was more than just making surface-level changes; it was all about changing my mindset and diving deep into my health choices to get to the bottom of my pain.
Over the last decade, I've helped thousands of women transform their lives.
I’ve created a special circle of women who understand pain but refuse to let it define them. I’d love you to be part of this unique community.
For a dose of hope and inspiration, make sure you check out their heartwarming stories on my website at debbiewaidl.com, my YouTube channel, and in the Women's Migraine Freedom group on Facebook®.
I developed a Migraine Freedom™ protocol to help you achieve the same level of freedom from migraines, offering you a chance to see these remarkable changes in your life.
Why the Migraine Freedom™ Protocol Works
When promises fall flat and every solution turns into another dead end, it's tough not to feel skeptical or even hopeless.
This is why I created this space, built out this protocol, and spent the last 10 years working with thousands of clients to bring you something that will actually create the changes you are desperate for!
Maybe you're thinking, "But my case is unique – I've got injuries, nerve issues, specific kinds of head pain, or tricky genetics, and nothing's worked despite all the cash I've dropped on doctors and treatments."
I get it; however, consider the experiences of women who were once in your shoes AND have now achieved relief from migraines.
I have helped women diagnosed with, experiencing, or showing symptoms of so many conditions.
It kind of brings everything full circle, doesn't it?
Gadgets for the immediate relief, but the Protocol for the long haul.
The list is too long for our time today, but check it out here.
So many women feel their situation is unique when it really isn’t.
If you're filled with a mix of negativity, fear, and a wavering faith because of those relentless migraines-believe me, that's totally normal.
It's tough to see a light at the end of the tunnel with your migraine pain – and that's exactly why I'm here to offer the solution I know will make the difference.
So many women feel their situation is unique when it really isn’t.
If you're filled with a mix of negativity, fear, and a wavering faith because of those relentless migraines-believe me, that's totally normal.
It's tough to see a light at the end of the tunnel with your migraine pain – and that's exactly why I'm here to offer the solution I know will make the difference.
Your Next Steps to Migraine Freedom™
Imagine kicking things off in the Migraine Freedom™ Community Membership (MFC) and jumping right in with a deep dive into your health needs.
When you join, you receive a personalized Migraine Freedom™ Audit, purely focused on you, your migraines, and how to support you going forward.
This is your first step towards a transformative journey, giving you a clear understanding of your unique situation.
From there, you have access to explore our extensive range of resources. Again, it's too long of a list to go through, so check it out here.
These resources make up the foundation of the Migraine Freedom™ Protocol.
The Migraine Freedom™ Protocol offers a tailored strategy aimed at providing relief from migraine headaches by shifting inflammation from a chronic to an acute state. This is the very protocol each woman we work with uses to greatly reduce the severity, duration, and frequency of their migraines.
Understanding that inflammation is the root cause of all diseases and symptoms, this protocol emphasizes the importance of individualization for success.
By tailoring the Protocol to suit your unique body, you can reduce migraine symptoms, not just short term, but long term.
The Six Areas of the Migraine Freedom™ Protocol
The six key areas of focus within the Migraine Freedom™ Protocol all play a crucial role in building the foundation for migraine freedom:
The Migraine Freedom™ Protocol 6 Keys are:
- Electrolyte Symmetry: Fine-tuning the balance of your body's minerals to complement your lifestyle and health, ensuring optimal cellular function and hydration. This tailored balancing approach is crucial in reducing toxicity and inflammation-triggered symptoms.
- Nutrition Integration: Embracing a way of utilizing nutrition that’s uniquely suited to you, designed to improve and support gut health, giving your body exactly what it needs to thrive. This is not an elimination or a one-size-fits-all diet plan but a way to nourish your body in a way that addresses your specific needs today.
- Circadian Responsivity: The synchronizing of daily activities with the body's natural circadian rhythms to enhance sleep quality, facilitate hormone balance, ensure efficient digestion and nutrient absorption, strengthen immunity, and support vital healing and repair mechanisms.
- Mindset Modulation: A strategic approach aimed at shifting perception and interaction with stress to reduce the occurrence of migraines. This involves adapting and rewiring the brain's response mechanisms through specific techniques and strategies, facilitating cognitive remapping that mitigates psychological triggers and promotes pain-free days.
- Movement Stabilization: A daily focus personalized to an individual's fitness and capabilities, aiming to foster physical stability. This method reduces inflammation and muscle tension linked to headaches and neck pain. Regular practice boosts your endorphins and endogenous opioid receptors, aiding natural pain relief and enhancing overall health.
- Toxicity Mitigation: The process of identifying and eliminating environmental, dietary, and lifestyle toxins that contribute to increased inflammation and trigger migraines. This includes assessing medications, food, environmental factors, and personal habits to reduce toxic exposure and its impact on health.
The Migraine Freedom™ Community Membership
This foundational protocol is highly effective because it is customizable to each individual, ensuring that the treatment is not a one-size-fits-all solution but rather a tailored strategy designed to address the unique needs of each person seeking migraine freedom.
I know not everyone is ready to dive right into the full protocol in one of our Freedom From Migraines Method® Programs, so I've taken the pain-reducing strategies from our one-on-one sessions and reshaped them into something totally doable right within the Migraine Freedom™ Community Membership.
Think of it as your personal launchpad to a migraine-free life.
This membership is your go-to first step. It's super hands-on, giving you the down-to-earth basics without the big financial or time commitments you find in our other Freedom From Migraines Method® Programs.
When you join the membership, you can ease into protocol and start making strides toward a migraine-free life at your own pace, without the pressure.
We've got you covered with something that'll start you off on the right foot, helping you make moves toward waving goodbye to migraines at your own pace.
Think of it as your golden ticket to start crushing those migraine-free goals!
What’s Inside The Migraine Freedom™ Community Membership
When you join, you’ll gain immediate access to a wealth of 10x Curriculum material, LIVE training strategies, Q&A sessions for instant coaching support, and regular check-ins to monitor your progress.
You’ll have access to our essential toolkit for quick pain relief, benefit from insights shared by guest experts, and enjoy a hefty discount on our groundbreaking Kickstart to Migraine Freedom™ course, delicious recipe subscription, and handy migraine relief success trackers.
Plus, you'll have all-access FREE passes to our live Masterclasses, Challenges, and Bootcamps.
We're setting you up for a journey from managing to mastering your migraines. It's the support system you've been waiting for, designed to tackle your migraines head-on.
Let's put those doubts to the ultimate test with a safe way to begin your journey.
Proof That Migraine Freedom™ Protocol Works
Our over 90% success rate in our Upper-Level Freedom From Migraines Method® Programs isn't just a number – it's proof of how we've guided countless women to a life with significantly less pain.
Women who suffered from DAILY Chronic Migraines now report a reduction in severity, duration, and frequency, describing their pain as 'headaches' a few times each month, which respond well to over-the-counter treatments.
Those who experienced migraines 15 days or less per month now find their pain has decreased to just a few days of mild head pressure.
Women who used to struggle with migraines throughout their entire menstrual cycle have noticed significant improvements, with a reduction in both the severity, frequency, and duration of their symptoms.
Proof That Migraine Freedom™ Protocol Works
Our over 90% success rate in our Upper-Level Freedom From Migraines Method® Programs isn't just a number – it's proof of how we've guided countless women to a life with significantly less pain.
Women who suffered from DAILY Chronic Migraines now report a reduction in severity, duration, and frequency, describing their pain as 'headaches' a few times each month, which respond well to over-the-counter treatments.
Those who experienced migraines 15 days or less per month now find their pain has decreased to just a few days of mild head pressure.
Women who used to struggle with migraines throughout their entire menstrual cycle have noticed significant improvements, with a reduction in both the severity, frequency, and duration of their symptoms.
So, What’s Next?
If the thought of achieving a life with significantly less pain seems out of reach, or if you're concerned about the financial investment required for our flagship Freedom From Migraines Method® programs, consider this:
Why not explore the possibility of relief with a more manageable financial and time commitment first?
Our Migraine Freedom Community™ membership offers foundational support at a fraction of the cost, providing a valuable opportunity to witness firsthand how effective our approaches can be.
This option gives you the chance to dip your toe into coaching, support, and the reasons you are stuck with migraines and begin to learn what you can do to move forward.
While it is not the full individualized support offered in our Freedom From Migraines method ® programs, our membership provides the level of support needed to give you a great start and space to shed that skepticism and move toward hope.
A Special Discount for Joining
If you're reading this in January 2025, because we're reintroducing our enhanced membership with additional layers of support and guidance, the first 30 people to join us will have the chance to join at our special Founding Member price.
This membership is valued at over $297 with a membership fee of $97, but as a Founding Member, your membership will be just $67 monthly—securing this exclusive price for your entire duration with us. That translates to a savings of $2760 each year.
Should you decide in the first month or two that this is the solution you've been searching for and that you want even more frequent support with highly individualized coaching, you'll be able to upgrade seamlessly.
Plus, the funds you've already invested in your membership can be applied toward any of our Freedom From Migraines Method ® programs.
Are you ready to achieve migraine freedom? I can’t wait to see you inside!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Debbie Waidl is the Owner of In The Balance Health Coaching LLC, and Founder of The Freedom From Migraines Method™ & The Migraine Freedom Protocol™
She supports busy moms living with Migraines.
Debbie will uncover what is holding them back from migraine freedom so they can live their life pain and symptom free, work productively, spend the time they want with family and friends, and stop missing out on the things they enjoy.
A message from Debbie:
"I was once right where you are now. 100% believing there was NO WAY to end migraines and my only option was to learn how to live with them or find that magic pill that maybe would work for a while. If anyone told me back then that I could end my pain once and for all, I would have called BS and popped another pill!
Skeptical times 10 was my middle name for sure because when you try it all and everyone tells you they can help you and they don’t. You stop believing… you lose HOPE!
I now realize I was approaching my migraines all backward.
I was trying to cover up symptoms versus trying to end my pain."
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