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Chronically Peachy

Chronically Peachy

Written by: 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 Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • Dr. Mina: The Empathetic Headache Neurologist Behind @MigraineswithMina (Part 2)

    Dr. Mina: The Empathetic Headache Neurologist Behind @MigraineswithMina (Part 2)
    Apr 29 2026
    She's a headache specialist, a mom, a neurologist's daughter, and the TikTok creator who went viral for one simple reason: she got fed up with migraine misinformation and decided to speak up. Welcome back Dr. Mina for Part 2!In this episode, Sophia and Bernadette continue diving into Dr. Mina’s journey as a medical educator with an online following of 194,000+ and growing, the migraine myths she’s most determined to shut down, and the evidence-based advice she wishes every migraine patient could access.From the McDonald's migraine hack to scalding hot foot baths, Dr. Mina breaks down why these viral "hacks" minimize the severity of migraine disease. She also gets candid about the challenges of balancing advocacy, medicine, and motherhood, and shares what she tells patients (and her own family members!) about why early treatment matters.We get into:What finally pushed Dr. Mina to start posting on TikTok, and why a chiropractor’s video was the last strawThe migraine myths she'd eliminate with a magic wandHow online backlash almost made her step back, and what’s given her strength to keep goingHow she balances being a headache specialist, creator, wife, and momWhy tracking your headache days is one of the most powerful things you can do before seeing a neurologistThe hot water foot hack, debunked, and how sensory distractions actually workFollow Dr. Mina at @migraineswithmina on TikTok and Instagram. To get involved in migraine advocacy, check out Miles for Migraine for local races, peer community groups, and other resources.Timestamps 00:00 — Dr. Mina's key message: migraine is treatable, and get care early00:45 — Welcome & intro to Chronically Peachy01:24 — Recap of Part 1 and what's ahead in this episode01:47 — What inspired Dr. Mina to start posting on social media02:34 — red flags about health practitioners sharing medical advice about treating migraine03:13 — How misinformation goes viral, and why Dr. Mina speaks up publicly as a headache neurologist05:14— The migraine myths to eliminate first: the McDonald's hack & hot/cold water treatments06:36 — When even doctors are promoting harmful migraine hacks for clicks07:21 — Personal pushback for starting @migraineswithmina and encouraging feedback08:17 — Why she shares personal and family content alongside migraine education08:46 — Her mom the neurologist, reality TV potential, and building a broader audience09:24 — How she defines "balance" as a doctor, mom, and advocate10:44 — Advice about treatment for anyone living with migraine12:04 — The real cost of untreated migraine over time13:50 — Why tracking your symptoms is essential before seeing a specialist14:30 — Advocating for migraine with Miles for Migraine15:54 — Migraine Mythbusters: the viral scalding hot water foot hack, debunked17:17 — Sensory distractions that help without risk to your body (cold compress hats, tiger balm)17:37 — "If you're on the hack page, it's time to see a headache specialist"Follow Dr. Mina on social media✨Dr. Mina’s IG: @Migraineswithmina ✨Dr. Mina’s TikTok: @Migraineswithmina 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.coMusic: noon by massobeats, honey jam by massobeats
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    19 mins
  • 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 mins
  • 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 mins
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