Do you struggle with migraine headaches?
Welcome! I am the Migraine Whisperer.
And while you’ve been struggling for years, I’m here to share some great news.
You're Not Broken. You're Stuck.
And your brain’s threat detector is keeping you there.
I'm Dr. Brenna Erickson, and I teach people with chronic migraines how to retrain their nervous systems—so they can stop living small and start reclaiming their lives.
Through The Migraine Resilience Academy—a 6-week live group program—you'll learn to see YOUR unique migraine patterns and trust yourself to respond.
Not ready yet? Start with the free Nervous System Reset guide →
IF THIS IS YOU:
Your Life Is Getting Smaller.
✓ You've stopped making plans more than a day in advance
✓ You apologize to your kids (again) for missing another event
✓ You've tried 10, 15, 20 things that "should work" but didn't
✓ You're exhausted from everyone telling you what to do with YOUR body
✓ You're terrified to try one more thing because disappointment hurts more than the migraines
And here's the part you don't say out loud:
You've stopped believing anything will actually help.
If that's you—you're in the right place.
Because I'm about to show you exactly why you're stuck, and how to get unstuck.
So. If this is you, keep reading↓
WHY YOUR BRAIN WON'T LET YOU HEAL
Your Amygdala Thinks Trying = Danger
Here's what's actually happening:
Your amygdala—your brain's fear center—has learned that trying new things leads to disappointment, wasted money, and pain.
So it keeps you safe by keeping you stuck.
Every time you think about trying something new:
Your chest gets tight
Your brain says "this won't work"
You talk yourself out of it before you even start
That's not weakness. That's not pessimism.
That's your threat detector doing its job TOO well.
But Here's the Part You Don't Say Out Loud:
You don't just think "this won't work."
You think:
"Everyone else can heal, but I can't."
"There's something wrong with ME."
"If I was stronger, I wouldn't have migraines."
"I must be doing something wrong because nothing helps."
That's not fear. That's shame.
And shame tells you:
You're the only one who's this broken
You deserve to suffer
You're not trying hard enough (even though you're exhausted from trying)
Other people can heal but you're uniquely unfixable
Shame is a liar.
You're not uniquely broken.
You're not doing anything wrong.
You don't deserve to suffer.
Your body isn't punishing you. It's protecting you.
This is called learned helplessness. And it's fixable.
But here's what changes everything:
Your fear center can be retrained.
Not through positive thinking. Not through willpower.
Through small, safe practices that prove to your nervous system: "We can try new things. We don't have to stay this small."
And Here's What You Need to Know:
Trying will feel vulnerable.
Not because you're doing it wrong.
Because vulnerability is part of healing.
Every time you try a practice your fear says won't work, you're practicing courage.
Every time you notice shame showing up—"I'm not doing this right," "This is stupid," "I knew I couldn't do this"—and you keep going anyway, you're building new neural pathways.
This isn't about being fearless.
It's about being brave enough to try even when you're terrified.
Sarah did it. Jessica did it. Maria did it.
Not because they were stronger than you.
Because they learned to recognize when shame was talking—and practice anyway.
I'm Dr. Brenna Erickson - Doctor of Chiropractic, Functional Medicine Practitioner, and the only DNFT-certified practitioner in Minnesota.
For the past decade, I've specialized in gentle, trauma-informed care for people whose bodies have been through enough.
I've helped hundreds of people with chronic migraines reclaim their lives—not by managing symptoms, but by retraining their nervous systems.
I don't just treat migraines. I teach people to understand what their bodies are trying to say—and trust themselves to respond.
What Becomes Possible When
You Re-train Your Threat Detector
Sarah, 38, parent of three
"I'd had chronic migraines for 8 years. I tried Botox, three elimination diets, four different neurologists. Nothing worked. I was the mom who always said 'maybe'—maybe I can come to the school play, maybe we can go to the park. Within 6 months of The Migraine Resilience Academy, I went from 20 migraine days per month to 2-3. But the real shift? I stopped being the 'maybe mom.' I took my daughter to Disneyland—something I thought I'd never be able to do. I got my life back, and my kids got their mom back."
Jessica, 44, marketing director
"I was missing work 2-3 days per week. I'd been labeled 'unreliable' even though I was desperately trying. My boss stopped giving me important projects. I'd tried everything—medications, acupuncture, therapy, meditation apps. The Migraine Resilience Academy was different because it taught me to see MY unique pattern, not follow someone else's protocol. Now I'm back full-time, leading projects again, and I can make plans without that constant fear of 'what if I have a migraine.' I stopped apologizing for existing."
Maria, 51, teacher
"For 12 years, I couldn't commit to anything—no vacations, no weekend trips, no promises to my family. I'd become someone who just survived, not someone who lived. The identity shift happened slowly—first I could commit to 3 days of practices. Then a week. Then a month. Now? I planned and took a family vacation to the coast. The migraines are better (down from 18 days/month to 4-5), but the real transformation is this: I trust myself again. I'm not broken. I'm someone who's learning to show up for her life."
Ready to Write Your Own Transformation Story?
Sarah, Jessica, and Maria aren't special.
They didn't have more willpower than you. They weren't "less broken."
They joined The Migraine Resilience Academy—a 6-week live group program where you learn to retrain your threat detector alongside 10-12 others who understand exactly what you're going through.
And there are 7 spots left in the next cohort.
Not ready yet? Get the free guide first →
Most migraine treatment approaches your body like a broken machine:
Find the broken part
Suppress the symptom
Force it to behave
But what if your migraines aren't a malfunction?
What if they're your body's way of saying: "Something here needs tending"?
For the past decade, I've helped people with chronic migraines learn to tend their bodies like gardens:
🌱 Observe YOUR Unique Patterns
Not random triggers—YOUR constellation of sleep + stress + hormones + food
This is how Sarah went from 8 migraines/month to 2. By seeing HER pattern, not following someone else's protocol.
🌸 Build Trust, Not Dependence
I don't give you MY plan. I teach you to know what YOUR body needs.
This is how Maria planned a family vacation. She learned to trust herself again.
Your Body is a Garden.
Not a Machine to Fix. A Garden to Tend.
🌿 Create Safety First
Your nervous system has to feel safe before it can heal. We start there.
This is how Jessica stopped missing work. Her threat detector learned: "Not everything is dangerous."
🌾 Practice Courage in Small Doses
Every tiny experiment your fear doesn't shut down = new neural pathway forming.
This is how all of them got unstuck. Not through one big leap. Through dozens of small brave steps.
This is what you'll learn in The Migraine Resilience Academy.
Not MY plan for your body. YOUR plan.
↓ Keep reading to see how it works ↓
You Don't Have to Impress Me
You don't have to be the perfect patient who does everything right.
You don't have to prove to me that you're worthy of help.
You don't have to be "sick enough" to deserve a spot.
You don't have to earn your place here.
You don't have to prove you've tried hard enough already.
Those are shame narratives. And shame is a liar.
The point is this: You have to live your own life.
Not the small, shrunken life your fear has been keeping you in.
Not the life where you apologize to your kids for missing things.
YOUR life.
The one where you take your kids to the zoo.
The one where you make plans and actually keep them.
The one where you answer "What does my body need today?" and you trust yourself to know.
Nobody can give you that life. Not me. Not a pill. Not a diet.
You have to choose it.
And I know choosing feels impossible right now.
Your shame says you don't deserve to choose yourself.
Your fear says choosing will lead to more disappointment.
But the only way out is through.
Not by being perfect.
Not by being fearless.
By showing up for yourself—even when shame says you're not worthy and fear says it won't work.
Here's what makes it terrifying:
Not just that it might not work.
But that it might work for everyone else—and not for you.
And that would prove what you've always feared: that there's something uniquely wrong with YOU.
There isn't.
You're not uniquely broken.
You're not the exception to healing.
You're not too far gone.
You're just stuck. And stuck is fixable.
That's the identity shift:
FROM: "I'm someone who can't"
TO: "I'm someone who's learning to"
FROM: "I'm broken"
TO: "I'm practicing"
FROM: "I need someone to fix me"
TO: "I'm reclaiming my life, one small brave step at a time"
FROM: "I don't deserve to heal"
TO: "I'm worthy of showing up for myself"
FROM: "Everyone else can heal but I'm too broken"
TO: "I'm not uniquely unfixable"
FROM: "I'm wasting everyone's time"
TO: "I deserve to take up space"
Like Sarah, who used to be the "maybe mom" and is now someone who makes plans and keeps them.
Like Jessica, who used to apologize for existing and is now someone who leads projects with confidence.
Like Maria, who used to just survive and is now someone who plans family vacations.
They weren't less ashamed than you.
They weren't more deserving.
They just practiced showing up even when shame said they weren't worthy.
The Migraine Resilience Academy is the container for that shift.
I can give you the framework. The practices. The community. The support.
But YOU have to show up.
Not perfectly. Not without fear.
But consistently.
For yourself. For your kids. For your life.
The Migraine Resilience Academy
A systematic program to retrain your threat detector and reclaim your life.
This isn't about finding THE trigger or THE cure.
This is about teaching you to see YOUR unique migraine constellation—and trust yourself to respond.
🧠 Body-Based, Not Brain-Based
Somatic practices
Nervous system regulation
Listening to body wisdom
🌿 Individualized, Not One-Size
Learn YOUR body's signals
Personalized tending practices
No generic protocols
💚 Sustainable, Not Pushing
Built for your capacity
Tools you can use forever
Long-term transformation
What's Included:
✓ 6 weekly 75-minute live teaching sessions
✓ 4 monthly integration calls (Weeks 7-10)
✓ Complete Migraine Resilience Academy Workbook + 12 guided practices
✓ Private community access (9 months)
✓ Lifetime access to all recordings + future updates (exclusive to the first cohort)
Here's How It Works:
WEEKS 1-6: INTENSIVE TEACHING
Week 1: Welcome Home - Understanding Your Baseline
From "I'm broken and need someone to fix me" → To "I'm learning to tend my body like a garden"
You'll learn body awareness practices, tell your illness story without shame, and establish YOUR capacity baseline—not someone else's idea of "normal."
Week 2: The Roots - Nervous System & Shame Resilience
From "I can't try new things without fear shutting me down" → To "I'm practicing courage even when shame shows up"
You'll learn to recognize your nervous system states (fight/flight/freeze), practice 4 co-regulation techniques, and work with the shame that surfaces during healing.
Week 3: The Soil - Nutrition, Gut & Mood Hormones
From "Food is scary and confusing" → To "I'm curious about what nourishes MY body"
You'll learn the gut-brain connection, how blood sugar affects your migraine threshold, and why insulin resistance matters—without diet perfectionism.
Week 4: Gentle Cultivation - Movement, Rest, Pacing & Sleep
From "I push through until I crash, then collapse for days" → To "I'm learning my sustainable rhythm"
You'll learn to break the boom-bust cycle, practice strategic rest before you need it, and understand how sleep quality (and the glymphatic system) impacts healing.
Week 5: Removing Weeds - Inflammation, Detox & Hormonal Cycles
From "Everything is a threat" → To "I understand my patterns and can plan for them"
You'll learn gentle detox practices, lymphatic drainage support, and how to map your hormonal cycle (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone) to predict high-risk migraine days.
Week 6: Integration - Your Personal TENDing Plan
From "I need someone to tell me what to do" → To "I trust myself to know"
You'll build YOUR personalized daily practice: your 3 non-negotiables, your early warning signs, your response toolkit—not my plan, YOURS.
WEEKS 7-10: INTEGRATION PHASE
Monthly check-in calls where you practice with support.
Because information doesn't change lives—integration does.
Choose Your Payment Option:
Best Value - Save $40
One payment today • Immediate full access • Save $40
— OR —
Flexible Payment Plan
$279 today, then 2 payments • Immediate full access • $837 total
Both options include:
✓ Full refund guarantee
✓ Lifetime access to all updates
✓ Same program, same support, same results
Regular Price: $2,997 (after founding cohort fills)
Founding Cohort Closes: February 2nd, 2026
7 of 10 Spots Remaining
After January 31:
→ Price increases to $1,297 for Cohort 2 (April 2026)
→ Founding members get lifetime access to all updates
→ Co-creation perks end with Beta cohort
This is your only chance to join at $797 and help shape the program.
My Promise to You:
Show up to the first session. Do the practices. Track your patterns.
If you don't feel a shift in how you relate to your body—if this approach isn't helping—I'll refund you in full.
I'm that confident in this method.
Because it works. Not because of magic. Because of neuroscience + small brave steps.
— OR —
OPTION 1: If You're Ready
— OR —
7 spots left at founding price
Both options: Full refund + Lifetime access
OPTION 2: If You Have Questions
20 minutes - no pressure, just clarity
OPTION 3: If You Want to Try First
This Program Is For You If:
✓ You tried the free practices and felt something shift
✓ You're ready to do the work (even though it's scary)
✓ You can commit to 6 weeks of showing up, then 4 monthly check-ins
✓ You want to trust yourself—not stay dependent on another expert
✓ You're willing to try small experiments even when fear says "don't"
This Program Is NOT For You If:
✗ You want me to promise it won't feel vulnerable (I can't)
✗ You want a magic bullet with no participation required
✗ You're not willing to observe, track, and experiment
✗ You need emergency medical care (this is education, not treatment)
Payment Plan FAQs:
Q: When are payments charged?
A: First payment of $279 at enrollment. Second payment 30 days later. Third payment 60 days later.
Q: Can I pay off the balance early?
A: Yes! Email us anytime to pay the remaining balance and save on future payments.
Q: What if I need to cancel mid-payment plan?
A: Our refund guarantee applies to payment plans too. If you complete the first 3 sessions and don't feel a shift, full refund—no matter which payment option you chose.
Q: Do I get full access with the payment plan?
A: Yes! You get immediate full access to everything, regardless of payment option.
Hi, I'm Dr. Brenna Erickson.
I became a doctor because I wanted to teach.
I'm Dr. Brenna Erickson—Doctor of Chiropractic, with advanced training in functional medicine, craniosacral therapy, functional neurology, and trauma-informed care.
I'm the only DNFT-certified practitioner in Minnesota (a gentle, non-force technique for people whose bodies have been through enough).
But here's what my credentials don't tell you.
In my clinic, I have 20-30 minutes with each patient. Just enough time to assess, adjust, answer urgent questions.
What I can't do in 20 minutes is TEACH.
I can't teach you to:
Read your body's early warning signals
See the patterns between your sleep, stress, hormones, and migraines
Trust yourself to make changes without needing me
That takes time.
So I built The Migraine Resilience Academy—a 6-week program, plus 4 monthly integration sessions where we finally have time to teach you to become your own expert.
Not because I have all the answers.
Because you do. You just need help learning to listen.
Why I Do This Work:
I've watched too many intelligent, capable people shrink their lives because they've been told their bodies are broken.
I've seen parents miss their kids' childhoods because no one taught them that their nervous system can be retrained.
I've worked with people who've spent thousands of dollars on treatments that never addressed the root cause: a threat detector that won't let them heal.
This work is personal to me.
Because I know what it's like to be told you're "too sensitive" or "it's all in your head" or "just try harder."
Your body isn't broken. It's speaking.
I'm here to help you learn its language.
Ready to reclaim your life?
Reserve your spot in The Migraine Resilience Academy →
Or book a free clarity call to talk about your specific patterns →
My Credentials:
Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)
DNFT© Advanced (Directional Non Force Technique)
Functional Medicine Practitioner
Cranio-Sacral
Trauma-Informed Care Specialist
10+ years specializing in chronic complex conditions
Where I Practice:
Online programs serving migraine sufferers everywhere
I Meant What I Said Earlier. Let Me Say It Again:
You don't have to impress me.
You don't have to be the perfect patient who does everything right.
You don't have to prove to me that you're worthy of help.
And honestly? You don't even have to choose this program.
You don't have to be "sick enough."
You don't have to earn your place.
You don't have to prove you've suffered long enough to deserve help.
Those are shame narratives. And shame is a liar.
That's the identity shift:
FROM: "I'm someone who can't"
TO: "I'm someone who's learning to"
FROM: "I'm broken"
TO: "I'm practicing"
FROM: "I need someone to fix me"
TO: "I'm reclaiming my life, one small brave step at a time"
FROM: "I don't deserve to heal"
TO: "I'm worthy of showing up for myself"
FROM: "Everyone else can heal but I'm too broken"
TO: "I'm not uniquely unfixable"
FROM: "I'm wasting everyone's time"
TO: "I deserve to take up space"
The Migraine Resilience Academy is just the container for that shift.
I can give you the framework. The practices. The community. The support.
But YOU have to show up.
Not perfectly. Not without fear. Not without shame.
But consistently.
For yourself. For your life. For your kids.
Because you deserve to live, not just survive.
Your life is waiting.
7 Spots Left at Founding Price | Closes February 2nd
YOUR NEXT STEP
Choose Your Life. Choose Yourself.
Your fear will always have reasons to wait.
"Not today. Not yet. Maybe after the holidays. Maybe when I'm less busy. Maybe when I'm sure it'll work."
But here's the truth: The right time is when you decide it's time.
Not when you're fearless. Not when you're "ready."
When you're willing to try anyway.
Here's How to Start:
IF YOU'RE READY
Reserve Your Spot in The TEND Method
6-week live program
Founding cohort: 10 spots, 7 remaining
Closes: February 2nd, 2026
You know this is for you. You're ready to practice showing up for your life.
Both options: Full refund guarantee + lifetime access
You don't have to be perfect.
You just have to show up.
For yourself. For your life. For your kids.