Recipes for Freedom

What 2025 Taught Me About Supporting  Women With Migraines Every year teaches me something different, but 2025 felt especially powerful. It reminded me of the emotional side of migraines that often gets overlooked, and helped me reconnect with what women are truly carrying. These are the lessons that shaped me this year. I hope they…

Her Life Was Shrinking… Until One Woman Spoke Up Most women don’t realize how powerful one honest story can be – until it happens to them. That’s exactly how Sue’s journey began. A year ago, Sue didn’t even know for sure what was wrong with her. She was piecing together symptoms, researching through pain, and…

When You Can’t Tell If It’s Depression or Migraine… Here’s What’s Really Happening There’s a moment so many women quietly wrestle with-the moment you’re not sure whether you’re dealing with depression… or another migraine. And the truth most women never hear? It’s usually both. But not because you’re “broken.” Not because you’re “too emotional.” And…

How to Calm Inflammation During the Holidays —  Without Changing What’s on Your Plate 🧠 How to Calm Inflammation During the Holidays  Without Changing What’s on Your Plate The holidays are here — and if you live with migraines, you’ve probably noticed how much talk there is about food. What to eat. What to avoid.…

How to Have a Migraine-Free Holiday Season  (Without Missing the Moments That Matter) Picture This: A Holiday Without Pain It’s Thanksgiving morning. The smells are incredible, the laughter fills the house, and the table’s overflowing with food — but behind your smile, that familiar pressure is already building behind your eyes. You tell yourself, “Not…

The Day Christine Realized It Wasn’t Allergies  —  It Was Inflamation For years, Christine woke up every morning with pressure — in her head, her ears, her sinuses — and a feeling she just couldn’t shake: something wasn’t right. She tried everything. Allergy medications. Neti pots. Air purifiers. She even banished her dog from the…

You’re Not Missing Out —  You’re Healing In If you live with migraines, you know the fear. The fear of saying yes to something you might have to cancel. The guilt when you disappoint someone again. The frustration of watching your life shrink to fit your pain. That fear doesn’t just live in your head—it…

When the Pain Isn’t the Worst Part When the Pain Isn’t the Worst Part Is this you? You wake up already scanning your body, wondering if today is going to be one of those days. You analyze every twinge, every ache, trying to predict if a migraine is coming. You research each symptom you are…

How to Stop a Migraine Fast and the Real Reason Relief Doesn’t Last Have you ever found yourself asking, “How can I stop a migraine fast?” If so, you’re not alone. This is one of the most common questions women ask me — and I completely understand why. When the pain hits, all you can…

Why Doing All the “Right Things” Still Didn’t Work for Marie So many women I talk to share the same frustration: They feel like they’re doing everything right — eating healthy, exercising, following advice from therapists, doctors, and online “experts.” And yet, the migraines keep coming. The problem isn’t that you’re doing things “wrong.” The…