Trying Neurofeedback for Chronic Headaches

44min | 01/30/2026

Description

In episode 2 of This Headache Journey, Adam Flaherty dives into his experiences trying neurofeedback to help manage years of chronic daily headaches. Joining him is Pam Blodgett, founder and clinical director of Brain Training of New England, who brings decades of expertise in working with neurological conditions, head injuries, and brain training.

Adam shares candidly about his experience across multiple neurofeedback sessions with Pam, and Pam provides some fascinating education about the brain and its relationship to chronic pain.

Topics include:

· What exactly is neurofeedback and how does it differ from biofeedback?

· The important role of brain mapping

· A description of a typical neurofeedback session

· Why traditional medical scans sometimes miss the root causes of chronic headaches and migraine

· The science-backed improvements seen with neurofeedback

· Neurofeedback myths and misconceptions vs reality

Who else do you know who suffers from chronic headaches or migraine? Do them a favor by sharing this episode with them. It could literally change their life!

Learn more about Brain Training of New England at braintrainingofnewengland.org

Season 1 of This Headache Journey in sponsored by gammaCore™ Non-Invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulator

The content of this episode does not constitute medical advice and should be discussed with your own healthcare provider before acting on it.

#headache #migraine #chronicheadaches #chronicmigraine #tensionheadaches #clusterheadaches #headacherelief #neurofeedback

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About This Headache Journey

This Headache Journey is a podcast for those who suffer from chronic headache and migraine, and who’ve reached their limit of bouncing from provider to provider, investing ample time and money in each new intervention suggested to them, hoping the next one will finally be the one that works.

Hosted by chronic headache patient Adam Flaherty, the podcast takes a refreshingly honest look at many of the treatments and modalities used to treat chronic headaches and migraine. In each episode, Adam breaks down a different intervention, candidly sharing his firsthand experience with it, and bringing in top experts to unpack why that intervention works for some, who it's best suited for, and how it fits into the bigger picture of managing chronic headaches and migraine.

No hype. No miracle cures. Just real experiences, real science, and practical insight to help you advocate for your own wellbeing.

If chronic headaches or migraine have been controlling your life for far too long, This Headache Journey is about taking your power back—one informed step at a time.

The content of this podcast does not constitute medical advice and should be discussed with your own healthcare provider before acting on it.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About This Headache Journey

This Headache Journey is a podcast for those who suffer from chronic headache and migraine, and who’ve reached their limit of bouncing from provider to provider, investing ample time and money in each new intervention suggested to them, hoping the next one will finally be the one that works.

Hosted by chronic headache patient Adam Flaherty, the podcast takes a refreshingly honest look at many of the treatments and modalities used to treat chronic headaches and migraine. In each episode, Adam breaks down a different intervention, candidly sharing his firsthand experience with it, and bringing in top experts to unpack why that intervention works for some, who it's best suited for, and how it fits into the bigger picture of managing chronic headaches and migraine.

No hype. No miracle cures. Just real experiences, real science, and practical insight to help you advocate for your own wellbeing.

If chronic headaches or migraine have been controlling your life for far too long, This Headache Journey is about taking your power back—one informed step at a time.

The content of this podcast does not constitute medical advice and should be discussed with your own healthcare provider before acting on it.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Description

In episode 2 of This Headache Journey, Adam Flaherty dives into his experiences trying neurofeedback to help manage years of chronic daily headaches. Joining him is Pam Blodgett, founder and clinical director of Brain Training of New England, who brings decades of expertise in working with neurological conditions, head injuries, and brain training.

Adam shares candidly about his experience across multiple neurofeedback sessions with Pam, and Pam provides some fascinating education about the brain and its relationship to chronic pain.

Topics include:

· What exactly is neurofeedback and how does it differ from biofeedback?

· The important role of brain mapping

· A description of a typical neurofeedback session

· Why traditional medical scans sometimes miss the root causes of chronic headaches and migraine

· The science-backed improvements seen with neurofeedback

· Neurofeedback myths and misconceptions vs reality

Who else do you know who suffers from chronic headaches or migraine? Do them a favor by sharing this episode with them. It could literally change their life!

Learn more about Brain Training of New England at braintrainingofnewengland.org

Season 1 of This Headache Journey in sponsored by gammaCore™ Non-Invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulator

The content of this episode does not constitute medical advice and should be discussed with your own healthcare provider before acting on it.

#headache #migraine #chronicheadaches #chronicmigraine #tensionheadaches #clusterheadaches #headacherelief #neurofeedback

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About This Headache Journey

This Headache Journey is a podcast for those who suffer from chronic headache and migraine, and who’ve reached their limit of bouncing from provider to provider, investing ample time and money in each new intervention suggested to them, hoping the next one will finally be the one that works.

Hosted by chronic headache patient Adam Flaherty, the podcast takes a refreshingly honest look at many of the treatments and modalities used to treat chronic headaches and migraine. In each episode, Adam breaks down a different intervention, candidly sharing his firsthand experience with it, and bringing in top experts to unpack why that intervention works for some, who it's best suited for, and how it fits into the bigger picture of managing chronic headaches and migraine.

No hype. No miracle cures. Just real experiences, real science, and practical insight to help you advocate for your own wellbeing.

If chronic headaches or migraine have been controlling your life for far too long, This Headache Journey is about taking your power back—one informed step at a time.

The content of this podcast does not constitute medical advice and should be discussed with your own healthcare provider before acting on it.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About This Headache Journey

This Headache Journey is a podcast for those who suffer from chronic headache and migraine, and who’ve reached their limit of bouncing from provider to provider, investing ample time and money in each new intervention suggested to them, hoping the next one will finally be the one that works.

Hosted by chronic headache patient Adam Flaherty, the podcast takes a refreshingly honest look at many of the treatments and modalities used to treat chronic headaches and migraine. In each episode, Adam breaks down a different intervention, candidly sharing his firsthand experience with it, and bringing in top experts to unpack why that intervention works for some, who it's best suited for, and how it fits into the bigger picture of managing chronic headaches and migraine.

No hype. No miracle cures. Just real experiences, real science, and practical insight to help you advocate for your own wellbeing.

If chronic headaches or migraine have been controlling your life for far too long, This Headache Journey is about taking your power back—one informed step at a time.

The content of this podcast does not constitute medical advice and should be discussed with your own healthcare provider before acting on it.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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