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Migraine Healing Oasis
A podcast sharing information, support, and healing strategies based on the science-backed MindBody Connection and Healing approach to reversing Migraine pain for sustainable relief.
The host, Karen Ash, ACC suffered (past tense) from Chronic Migraine for 34 years before finding the work of Dr. John Sarno, Nicole Sachs, LCSW, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Alan Gordon, LCSW, the Curable App, and others educating on the role stress and emotions have in dysregulating our nervous system, sending unsafe…
Episodes
Migraine Healing OasisEp 27. You’re Invited: Chronic Pain Healing Summit Explained (FREE Online Event)
Send us Fan Mail You're invited to the Chronic Pain Healing Summit, a FREE two-day online event on November 13-14, 2026. In this episode, I share what I've…
Migraine Healing OasisEp 26. Dr. Michael Dow | How PRT Changed This Clinician's Practice — and Healed His Own Migraines
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Michael Dow on healing migraines and his work with PRT, EAET, Stress, and Relational Soothing Psychotherapist Dr. Michael Dow shares his…
Migraine Healing OasisEp 25. Dr. Howard Schubiner: The Real Cause of Migraine and How You Can Unlearn Your Pain
Send us Fan Mail If you're looking for real migraine relief, this conversation reframes everything you've been told. In this episode I talk with Dr. Howard…
Migraine Healing OasisEp 24. Complex Emotions on Mother’s Day
Send us Fan Mail Mother’s Day can bring a mix of emotions. This year, I'm navigating my first without a mother, and it's been complicated. In this episode, I…
Migraine Healing OasisEp 23. 7 Less Migraine Days Per Month! - EAET for Migraine - New Study Results
Send us Fan Mail What if expressing avoided emotions could actually reduce migraine? That's exactly what the research is starting to show — and in this…
Migraine Healing OasisEp 22. Chelsea's Healing Journey - Migraine Relief After 45 Years!!
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Chelsea Emery, shares her inspiring journey of overcoming chronic migraines and other neuroplastic symptoms through a…
Migraine Healing OasisEp 21. Are You Prepared for a Medical Emergency? 6 Lessons Learned the Hard Way
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into a personal medical emergency I experienced this past week, highlighting the importance of preparedness. From the…
Migraine Healing OasisEp 20. How Hydration Supports Brain Retraining & Chronic Pain Recovery
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore a new perspective on the often-overlooked importance of proper hydration. Going beyond the usual advice of…
Migraine Healing OasisEp 19. The Healing House Story: A Metaphor for Your Healing Journey
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we delve into a unique metaphor for healing: the Healing House. Join me to discover the 3 main 'Rooms' of the Healing House…
Migraine Healing OasisEp 18. Migraine Relief is Possible, What About Migraine Recovery?
Send us Fan Mail In honour of Chronic Illness Recovery Day, let's talk about what recovering from migraine looks like. The discussion emphasizes the fact that…
Migraine Healing OasisEp 17. Do You Have Chronic Migraine? That Depends Who You Ask — Mindbody vs. Traditional Medicine
Send us Fan Mail Are your symptoms “chronic”? What does that even mean—and why does it matter? In this video, we unpack the difference between the traditional…
Migraine Healing OasisEp 16. Anna's Healing Journey:"100% Imperfectly Recovered" from Chronic Migraine and Stepping into Visibility
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, host Karen Ash welcomes Anna Holzman—a licensed psychotherapist, certified life coach, and expert in nervous system healing…
Migraine Healing OasisEp 15. Lessons from My Extended Sick Leave: What Helped Me Heal from Burnout and Chronic Migraine
Send us Fan Mail Join me as I reflect on the five-year journey since I went on sick leave due to all of the physical and cognitive effects of burnout, and…
Migraine Healing OasisEp 14. Genetics Of Migraine: Epigenetics Tells Us - You Are Not A Prisoner Of Your Genes!
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I share how the false belief that my genetic makeup had sealed my fate deeply affected my life choices. We’re often told that…
Migraine Healing OasisEp 13. Processing Shame: A Path to Emotional Healing that Aids the Healing of Chronic Pain & Symptoms
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Series on Emotions! In this episode, I look at an often-overlooked emotion of shame and its impact on our mental and physical…
Migraine Healing OasisEp 12. Now What? 4 Tips to Begin Healing Chronic Pain & Symptoms Through the Mindbody Connection
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I take you one step further, using what you already know from the previous episodes on mindbody connection, and giving…
Migraine Healing OasisEp 11b. Understanding the Mind-Body Connection: How Thoughts & Emotions Affect Physical Health & Vice Versa (Part 2 of 2)
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Part Two! Today, we’re diving deeper into the fascinating topic of the mindbody connection. In this episode, we explore how the…
Migraine Healing OasisEp 11a. Understanding the Mind-Body Connection: How Thoughts & Emotions Affect Physical Health & Vice Versa (Part 1 of 2)
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Content Series 1! Today, I'll delve into the fascinating topic of the Mindbody Connection. In Part 1, discover how mental states…
Migraine Healing OasisEp 10. Self-Compassion: A Powerful Healing Tool for Chronic Pain Relief and Overall Wellbeing
Send us Fan Mail Join my insightful conversation with Sally Tether (a friend, and former chronic migraine sufferer) as we delve into the importance of…
Migraine Healing OasisEp 9. Managing Holiday Stress: A Mindbody (TMS) Approach to Staying Migraine & Symptom-Free this season
Send us Fan Mail Join me in this episode as we discuss the joys and challenges of the holiday season, specifically focusing on how to handle the potential…
Migraine Healing OasisEp 7. Are you worrying yourself sick? The effects of worry on the body (with tips to stop ruminating)
Send us Fan Mail This video addresses the detrimental effects of chronic worry on the nervous system, emphasizing its role in its potential to cause various…
Migraine Healing OasisEp 8. Body Scan Meditation
Send us Fan Mail **** DON'T LISTEN WHILE DRIVING!! **** Regulating your nervous system and sending signals of safety to the brain are essential steps toward…
Migraine Healing OasisEp 6. The Hidden Truth Behind MIGRAINE TRIGGERS: A New Perspective for Migraine RELIEF
Send us Fan Mail Join me as I talk to Sally Tether about our experience with Migraine Triggers and the new approach that has helped us both to radically reduce…
Migraine Healing OasisEp 5. MindBody Healing - Many Names For the Same Concept (TMS, MBS, PPD, PDP, etc.)
Send us Fan Mail Join me as I discuss the complexities of the various MindBody healing terminologies with Sally Tether. Stemming from pioneers like Dr. John…
Migraine Healing OasisEp 4. Does Time REALLY Heal All (Emotional) Wounds?
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the widely accepted notion that "time heals all wounds." I reflect on how I once believed in time's healing power…
Migraine Healing OasisEp 3. My Story – MindBody Healing Ended Chronic Migraine & Brought Me Back To Life!
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I share my personal journey from daily headaches in my teens to chronic migraines as an adult, and from their onset to…
Migraine Healing OasisEp 2. Sally’s Healing Journey – From Chronic Migraine to Enjoying Life!
Send us Fan Mail I’m joined by Sally Tether, who shares her journey of healing from chronic migraine pain through MindBody techniques. Sally takes us through…
Migraine Healing OasisEp 1. A MindBody Healing Approach to Migraine Pain Reduction
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’ll explain how migraine pain can be triggered by our current (and past) stress and emotions that create tension within our…