Migraine & Headache Disease Voices: A Literary Gathering

Migraine & Headache Disease Voices: A Literary Gathering

Hear from five authors of recent books on migraine and headache disease. Learn more about what inspired each of these unique perspectives.

By Miles for Migraine

Date and time

Location

Online

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Agenda

7:30 PM - 7:35 AM (+1 day)

Welcome


Miles for Migraine will kick off the event.

7:35 PM - 7:43 PM

Dr. Joanna Kempner speaks about Psychedelic Outlaws


Award-winning sociologist Joanna Kempner unearths how a group of ordinary people debilitated by excruciating pain developed their own medicine from home-grown psilocybin mushrooms—crafting near-clini...

7:45 PM - 7:53 PM

Lisa Benson speaks about Dear Migraine


Dear Migraine Migraine and headache inspired essays, poems and art by 64 contributors - Is a compilation of works that illustrate pain and struggle, but also laughter, insights, and inspiration. The ...

7:55 PM - 8:03 PM

Tom Zeller Jr speaks about The HEADACHE


The HEADACHE - The Science of a Most Confounding Affliction—and a Search for Relief is a nuanced and deeply engaging exploration of headaches and the profound impact they have on individuals’ lives. ...

8:05 PM - 8:13 PM

Jaime Sanders speaks about More Than Migraine


More Than Migraine: A Journey Through Pain, Advocacy, and Hope Chronic migraine is more than just a painful condition—it’s an all-encompassing challenge that affects every aspect of life. In More Tha...

8:15 PM - 8:23 PM

Dr. Egilius L.H. Spierings speaks about HEADACHES


Headaches: why you have them – what you can do about them is a book primarily for those afflicted by headaches, particularly intense headaches like migraine. However, it also deals with other headach...

8:25 PM - 8:45 PM

Q&A with the Authors

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour 15 minutes

Migraine & Headache Disease Voices: A Literary Gathering

Welcome to our online literary event, Migraine & Headache Disease Voices! Join us for a unique gathering where five authors share their experiences with migraine and cluster headache disease through their published book. Discover the diverse voices and perspectives of those who navigate life with migraine. This event is a safe space for sharing, learning, and connecting with others who understand the challenges of living with migraine and headache disorders. Come be a part of this supportive community and celebrate the power of the written word in raising awareness about migraine.

This session will include brief talks and a Q&A discussion with:

  • Tom Zeller - The HEADACHE - The Science of a Most Confounding Affliction -- and a Search for Relief
  • Lisa Benson - Dear Migraine
  • Jaime Sanders - More Than Migraine: A Journey Through Pain, Advocacy, and Hope
  • Egilius L.H. Spierings, MD, PhD - Headaches: why you have them – what you can do about them
  • Joanna Kempner, PhD - Psychedelic Outlaws: The Movement Revolutionizing Modern Medicine

Attendees will be entered into a raffle with one signed copy of each of these books.

Free
Sep 4 · 4:30 PM PDT