251: Diane Ducarme, Founder of Migraine Heroes: Why Migraines Keep Stealing Your Sleep

251: Diane Ducarme, Founder of Migraine Heroes: Why Migraines Keep Stealing Your Sleep

Author: Mollie McGlocklin, Mollie Eastman February 4, 2026 Duration: 38:39

Diane Ducarme, Founder & CEO of Migraine Heroes is a leading figure in migraine investigation, blending the wisdom of Eastern Medicine with Western science and advanced technology to uncover the true roots of migraine disease. With an MBA from Harvard Business School, a background in science and engineering, and fluency in seven languages—including Mandarin—Diane brings a rich perspective to the complex world of migraine care. Her journey has taken her from engineering to Traditional Chinese Medicine studies in China and, more recently, neuroscience research at Harvard X.

Diane’s approach uniquely emphasizes adding functional foods instead of eliminating them, shifting away from restrictive practices to focus on nourishing the body. As the host of the Migraine Heroes podcast, she shares insights and stories that resonate deeply with migraine sufferers worldwide. Through Migraine Heroes, Diane’s dedication continues to transform lives, offering a holistic path to relief, resilience, and wellness for those navigating migraine disease.


SHOWNOTES:

😴  Migraines are not random, mysterious, or permanent

😴  How painkillers can silence symptoms while the real cause grows louder

😴 How functional foods can heal more than eliminating everything

😴  What waking at 1–3 a.m. reveals about your liver, brain, and sleep cycles

😴  How medication overuse can quietly create daily migraines

😴  Why solving migraines often improves sleep health, hormones, and energy together

😴  How deep sleep returns when the brain finally feels safe to rest

😴  What symptom timing can reveal about your nervous system health

😴  How gentle tracking restores trust in your body without obsession

😴  What true healing looks like after decades of pain

😴   And many more
 

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