The "Oh Shit" Moment
What to Do When You Feel a Migraine Coming
(And How to Stop It Before It Takes Over Your Day)
You know the feeling. That subtle shift.
The yawning that won't stop. The neck tension. The brain fog creeping in.
"Oh shit. Here we go again."
That's prodrome—your body's early warning system.
And if you know what to do in that moment, you have a fighting chance.
The "Oh Shit" Migraine Toolkit gives you 5 science-backed practices to use when you feel prodrome starting.
Will it work every single time? No. I'm not going to lie to you.
But my clients report preventing or shortening attacks 30-40% of the time when they catch prodrome early and use these practices.
That's worth it.
✓ Used by 200+ migraine patients
✓ Backed by neuroscience + functional medicine
✓ Takes 2-15 minutes (depending on what you have time for)
Inside the Toolkit:
The 5-Practice Protocol
Step-by-step instructions for each practice:
• Physiological Sigh (30 sec to calm your nervous system)
• Ice + Heat Protocol (5 min for vagal nerve stimulation)
• Hydration + Electrolytes (what your brain actually needs)
• Protein/Fat/Carb Snack (stabilize blood sugar fast)
• Gentle Movement Sequence (lymphatic support)
Each practice includes:
What it is, Why it works, How to do it, When to use it.
Your Oh-Shit Kit Guide
What to keep ready so you can actually DO these practices when prodrome hits.
Checklists for:
• At your desk
• In your car
• In your purse/bag
• At home
Build your kit NOW so Future You is prepared.
This Toolkit Is For You If...
☑ You've tried "everything" and nothing sticks
☑ You know that sinking "oh shit" feeling when prodrome starts— but you don't know what to DO in that moment
☑ You're tired of feeling helpless every time a migraine hits
☑ You're ready to stop blaming yourself for "failing" at protocols
☑ You want tools that are FAST (because prodrome doesn't wait)
☑ You're willing to try again—even though you're scared of being disappointed again (that's courage, by the way)
✗ You're looking for a cure (I can't give you that—no one can)
✗ You want a magic pill that fixes everything instantly
✗ You're not willing to practice these tools when you're NOT in prodrome (you need to build the muscle memory)
✗ You want someone to tell you exactly what to eat, when to sleep, and how to live (this is about self-mastery, not rules).
I'm not here to fix you. You're not broken.
I'm here to give you tools. What you do with them is up to you.
Who Am I to Teach This?
I'm Dr. Brenna Erickson—Doctor of Chiropractic, functional medicine nerd.
I don't have chronic migraines.
I've had about 10 migraines in my life. Not chronic. Not like what you deal with.
But I've sat with about 200 migraine patients over the past decade.
And I've asked every single one: "When you catch prodrome, what do you do?"
Most people freeze. Or panic. Or don't know.
So I created this.
It's the distilled wisdom of 10 years of clinical practice, hundreds of conversations,
and a lot of trial and error.
I'm a guide, not some guru on a pedestal.
I’m the only DNFT-certified advanced practitioner in Minnesota because I wanted to understand the nervous system at the deepest level. And find a gentler way to work with your body. To give you permission to rest. So your body can do the important work.
I trained in functional medicine because I wanted to address root causes, not just manage symptoms.
And I created The Migraine Whisperer because I've seen what happens when people are given permission to tend instead of force.
This toolkit won't cure you.
But it might give you a fighting chance the next time prodrome hits.
And that's worth it.
I respect your inbox. You'll get the toolkit immediately, plus helpful
emails about migraine resilience. Unsubscribe anytime. No spam,
no selling your info, no BS.
After You Download:
HERE'S WHAT HAPPENS:
IMMEDIATELY:
The "Oh Shit" Toolkit lands in your inbox—5 practices to use when prodrome hits + a welcome message from me.
OVER THE NEXT WEEK, YOU'LL GET 4 MORE EMAILS:
🌱 Your Prodrome Patterns — How to recognize YOUR unique early warning signs
🌱 The Concrete Garden — Why you keep "failing" at protocols (and what actually works)
🌱 When You Miss Prodrome — What to do when you're already in pain (self-compassion, not shame)
🌱An Invitation — How to address root causes across all 6 body systems (if you're ready)
AFTER THAT: Occasional emails about nervous system regulation, building resilience, and learning your body's language. You can unsubscribe anytime. No hard feelings.
---But if you stick around?
You'll learn to shift from: Forcing → Tending
Protocols that fail → Practices that stick
Helpless → Agency
Not through willpower. Through small, safe practices that prove to your nervous system: "We can try new things. We don't have to stay small."
It’s not a not cure. It's self-mastery. That's the difference. 🌱
