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Chronically Peachy

Chronically Peachy

De : Sophia Fang + Bernadette Gorczyca
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 Welcome to Chronically Peachy, where Sophia (@peachyday.co) and Bernadette (@ChronicAccounts) keep it real and peachy about living alongside migraine. We share unfiltered stories, break down migraine hot topics, and uplift community conversations with neurologists, experts, and advocates. If you’re looking for validation, accessible info, or just two friends who genuinely get it, you’re in the right place.Sophia Fang + Bernadette Gorczyca
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  • From Red Carpets to American Love Song: Britt Middleton on Migraine, Representation, and Romance

    From Red Carpets to American Love Song: Britt Middleton on Migraine, Representation, and Romance
    Apr 15 2026
    She’s interviewed Bradley Cooper and the cast of Crazy Rich Asians, reported from sparkling red carpets, and built a powerhouse media career, all while quietly battling decades of undiagnosed migraine: she’s Britt Middleton!In this episode, Sophia and Bernadette sit down with novelist, journalist, poet, and Columbia MFA candidate Britt Middleton to talk about what it really looks like to build a fulfilling creative life alongside chronic illness.After nearly 15 years without a diagnosis and not seeing stories like hers reflected on bookshelves, Britt made the bold choice to write her debut novel, American Love Song, a country rom-com retelling of Taylor Swift's "Miss Americana & The Heartbreak Prince.”We get into:Managing migraine while interviewing major celebrities, including Britt’s very public moment at a John Cena red carpet movie premiere that inspired her bookWhat finally pushed Britt to seek a diagnosis and how it’s shaped her journeyWhy it’s more meaningful now than ever to center the stories of Black women and chronic illness and how representation in the romance genre still has a long way to goProductivity culture, chronic illness, and the unlearning that comes with choosing yourselfAmerican Love Song is available May 19th on Amazon and at BrittMiddleton.com, or for pre-orders here. Find Britt everywhere at @TheBrittMiddleton.Timestamps00:00 — A novel for people who have chronic illness, written by someone with chronic illness00:50 — Welcome & intro to Chronically Peachy01:32 — Introducing our guest, Britt Middleton: novelist, journalist, and poet03:43 — Britt's 20-year migraine journey: from undiagnosed childhood migraine to finally receiving a diagnosis in her early 30s05:43 — The moment that pushed Britt to finally seek a migraine diagnosis07:27 — How untreated migraine impacted Britt’s personal life and relationships08:02 — Balancing writing and chronic illness: blue light glasses, triggers, and not writing every day09:43 — Removing the guilt: migraine as a neurological disorder, not a personal failing10:34 — High-pressure journalism with migraine: interviews, studio lights, and pushing through the pain11:27 — The John Cena interview and movie premiere that inspired her book15:16 — Migraine representation in pop culture and why headache ≠ migraine16:14 — Writing a protagonist with migraine in her debut novel and depicting care within a relationship18:21 — Why Britt left a high-powered career to write fiction — and how migraine was the catalyst20:29 — Productivity culture, chronic illness, and the unlearning process22:23 — What Britt hopes readers will take away from American Love Song24:17 — How much of Britt's own life is in her main character Brinton's story25:20 — Intersectionality: being a Black woman in journalism and writing that truth into fiction27:01 — Writing vulnerable moments inspired by real-life experiences: having to work twice as hard to be seen and respected as a Black woman with chronic illness29:00 — Disability representation and the authors that inspired Britt: Talia Hibbert and Tia Williams30:00 — Why Britt chose to self-publish and how indie publishing is changing the game31:31 — Closing message to the Chronically Peachy community: you deserve to feel wellFollow us on social media🎙 Chronically Peachy IG: @chronicallypeachypod✨ Bernadette’s IG: @ChronicAccounts✨ Bernadette’s TikTok: @ChronicAccounts✨ Bernadette’s Threads: @ChronicAccounts 🍑 Peachy Day website: www.peachyday.co🍑 Peachy Day TikTok: @peachyday.co🍑 Peachy Day IG: @peachyday.coMusic: noon by massobeats, honey jam by massobeats
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    34 min
  • Headache on the Hill: 15 Stories of Migraine Advocacy

    Headache on the Hill: 15 Stories of Migraine Advocacy
    Apr 1 2026

    This week, co-hosts Sophia and Bernadette take you inside Sophia’s third year at Headache on the Hill, a biannual advocacy event where patients, neurologists, researchers, and headache advocates travel to Washington, D.C. to meet directly with lawmakers and push for stronger federal migraine and headache policy!

    In this episode, we share and react to powerful stories from 15 inspiring advocates that Sophia interviewed at Headache on the Hill. From a high school student fighting for the next generation facing migraine and a cluster headache patient navigating an often invisible condition, to a trigeminal neuralgia advocate and her dedicated partner, each voice highlights the strength and diversity of the headache community.

    You’ll also hear expert insights from neurologists on how to access the right diagnosis and care, plus the life-changing wisdom that helps keep our community strong, supported, and, of course, Chronically Peachy!

    Timestamps

    00:00 — Welcome & intro to Chronically Peachy

    00:43 — What is Headache on the Hill?

    01:56 — The migraine funding gap & why advocacy matters

    03:03 — This year's three legislative asks: Headache Act, Safe Step Act & Connect for Health Act

    04:10 — Advocate stories: Keely, Isabella, Heather & Sharon

    06:50 — Reflecting on hope, grief & finding purpose in pain

    09:54 — Hearing from the medical community: Dr. Baha, Dr. Barbara & Isaac

    11:35 — Reframing self-blame & the migraine threshold

    14:07 — Migraine beyond head pain: nervous system dysfunction

    16:28 — Beyond migraine: spotlight on all headache disorders

    17:29 — Advocate stories: Michael (cluster headache), Lisa & Chris (trigeminal neuralgia)

    20:01 — Caregiving, navigating the ER & intersectional barriers to care

    22:15 — No place for Pain Olympics: every story belongs

    24:26 — Life-changing advice from advocates: Alicia, Christy, Jacqueline, Mandy & Montana

    26:08 — Learning to say no without apologizing

    28:44 — Cheryl's chronically peachy secret: her "sugar honey iced tea" playlist

    30:00 — Sophia reflects on her favorite moments from the event

    31:43 — How to get involved with Headache on the Hill (in person & virtually)

    33:10 — Outro & where to find us

    Follow us on social media

    🎙 Chronically Peachy IG: @chronicallypeachypod

    ✨ Bernadette’s IG: @ChronicAccounts

    ✨ Bernadette’s TikTok: @ChronicAccounts

    ✨ Bernadette’s Threads: @ChronicAccounts

    🍑 Peachy Day website: www.peachyday.co

    🍑 Peachy Day TikTok: @peachyday.co

    🍑 Peachy Day IG: @peachyday.co

    Music: honey jam by massobeats
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    34 min
  • The Real Migraine Toolkit: Preventative, Acute & Lifestyle

    The Real Migraine Toolkit: Preventative, Acute & Lifestyle
    Mar 18 2026

    Is your migraine toolkit built for attacks, or built to support your whole life?

    In this episode of Chronically Peachy, co-hosts Bernadette and Sophia break down what it really means to build a migraine toolkit: preventative treatments, acute medications, neuromodulation devices, and everyday lifestyle habits that make the biggest difference.

    Bernadette shares her experience living with chronic refractory migraine, the trial-and-error behind finding what works, and the small but powerful tools that make daily life more manageable. From recognizing early warning signs to navigating the emotional ups and downs of living life alongside migraine symptoms, this is a layered, real-world approach to migraine care that nobody talks about.

    We also get into the emotional side of caring for migraine: self-compassion, survival mode strategies, and why it’s not about perfection. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or rethinking your approach, this episode reminds us that managing migraine isn’t just finding one-off tools, it’s about building sustainable systems to support our lives.

    Plus in this episode’s Migraine Mythbusters, we unpack a viral question: does the daith piercing actually help migraine…or is it just a myth?


    Timestamps

    00:03 - Your migraine toolkit isn’t just for attacks; it’s a preventative approach.

    01:38 - Bernadette’s approach to building a migraine toolkit.

    02:20 - Undiagnosed for years: the moment everything finally clicked.

    03:03 - Why preventative treatment is the foundation (not optional).

    04:40 - Bernadette’s approach to acute/abortive medication.

    05:29 - Understanding when to take acute/abortive medications.

    06:05 - How medication underuse can impact migraine.

    06:23 - Migraine brain fog: why it’s so hard to help yourself mid-attack.

    06:53 - Learning your warning signs before it’s too late.

    08:00 - Neuromodulation devices: a non-medication option explained.

    10:26 - The real strategy: blending meds with lifestyle tools.

    11:00 - Movement as medicine (when it helps… and when it doesn’t).

    11:39 - Other foundational lifestyle habits in Bernadette’s toolkit

    12:14 - How to stay consistent without burning out.

    14:11 - Migraine survival mode: practical tools for your worst days

    16:44 - Bernadette’s advice for building a migraine toolkit

    19:14 - Migraine mythbuster: Does the daith piercing work?


    Sources referenced

    • Literature review: Daith piercing: Revisited from the perspective of auricular acupuncture systems. A narrative review

    • Expert opinion: Daith Piercings & Migraine


    Follow us on social media

    🎙 Chronically Peachy IG: @chronicallypeachypod

    ✨ Bernadette’s IG: @ChronicAccounts

    ✨ Bernadette’s TikTok: @ChronicAccounts

    ✨ Bernadette’s Threads: @ChronicAccounts

    🍑 Peachy Day website: www.peachyday.co

    🍑 Peachy Day TikTok: @peachyday.co

    🍑 Peachy Day IG: @peachyday.co

    Music: noon by massobeats, honey jam by massobeats
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    24 min
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