The Truth About Headaches: Surprising Science & Groundbreaking Treatments | Tom Zeller Jr.
The Truth About Headaches: Surprising Science & Groundbreaking Treatments | Tom Zeller Jr.  
Podcast: Good Life Project
Published On: Thu Aug 14 2025
Description: 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 TranscriptIf 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: Join My New Writing Project: Awake at the WheelVisit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount CodesCheck out our offerings & partners: Beam Dream Powder: Visit https://shopbeam.com/GOODLIFE and use code GOODLIFE to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.