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The Pain Podcast
93 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsAcute pain. Chronic pain. Physical pain. Emotional pain. Psychological pain. Spiritual pain. Pain is a part of life, it’s everywhere, and it can be devastating. There are many tools, techniques, and resources for managing it, but what do we actually understand about pain? The Pain Podcast explores this and other pain-related questions. Subscribe now, and tell a friend about us! Produced by BloodStream Media. Presenting Sponsor: Tremeau Pharmaceuticals.
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Episodes
Keep Going
June 08, 2022 07:00 - 20 minutes - 47.3 MBIt’s no secret that chronic pain can be debilitating, disabling, and isolating, and it can feel like a marathon that never ends. So, in our final episode of the season, we discover what continues to drive advancements within pain management and what keeps those with pain moving forward. Show Notes: Sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals Produced by BloodStream Media Subscribe to The Pain Pod Special thanks to our participants: Marcia Meldrum, PhD Aidan Sullivan
The Future of Chronic Pain
June 01, 2022 07:00 - 22 minutes - 51.9 MBPeople get older, and aging with pain is a reality, but it doesn’t have to be so dismal. In this episode, we confront the realities of aging with chronic pain while discussing some of the emerging therapies, like virtual reality, that can keep us moving forward and hopefully change the future of chronic pain. Show Notes: Sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals Produced by BloodStream Media Subscribe to The Pain Pod Special thanks to our participant: Tyler Buckner,...
We’re Gonna Talk About It
May 25, 2022 07:00 - 23 minutes - 53.5 MBIn this episode, we talk with two pelvic floor physical therapists and discuss stigmas surrounding pelvic pain and when a person should seek help. That’s right; we’re talkin’ about it! Show Notes: Sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals Produced by BloodStream Media Subscribe to The Pain Pod Special thanks to our participants: Stephanie Prendergast, MPT Rachel Daof
Pain in the Past- Part II
May 18, 2022 07:00 - 22 minutes - 51.2 MBImagine yourself in a time before adequate pain management. In this episode, we continue our journey throughout history and discuss the events and people that helped push forward the advancement in pain management that we still see today. Show Notes: Sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals Produced by BloodStream Media Subscribe to The Pain Pod Special thanks to our participants: Marcia Meldrum, PhD
After Hours
May 11, 2022 07:00 - 21 minutes - 49 MBPain is unpredictable and can appear anytime, and yes, even during intimate moments. But there are still ways to advance connection, uplift intimacy, and move forward in relationships. In this episode, we talk with a professional and discuss ways to grow personal and intimate relationships, even with chronic pain. Show Notes: Sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals Produced by BloodStream Media Subscribe to The Pain Pod Special thanks to our participant: Sarah Watson, LPC, CST
Growing Pains 2
May 04, 2022 07:00 - 20 minutes - 45.8 MBIn this episode, we discuss pediatric pain and hear stories from young adults about their own experiences with chronic childhood pain. Listen as they share the ups and downs of growing up with pain and the things that keep them moving forward. Show Notes: Sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals Produced by BloodStream Media Subscribe to The Pain Pod Special thanks to our participants: Michaela Sullivan Laura Cavanagh Additional Resources: Creative Healing For Youth in P...
Back to Basics
April 27, 2022 07:00 - 17 minutes - 40.9 MBWelcome to Back to Basics: An Introduction to Pain Management. This introductory episode will discuss the basics of chronic pain for those just beginning their journey. However, this episode is open to all levels and provides something for everyone, no matter where you’re at on your journey with chronic pain. Show Notes: Sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals Produced by BloodStream Media Subscribe to The Pain Pod Special thanks to our participants: Dr. Jennifer Huggins Ma...
Pain in the Past
April 20, 2022 07:00 - 21 minutes - 49.4 MBThroughout history, people have endured pain for a myriad of reasons, but as the world evolved, so did people's attitudes toward pain. In this episode, we explore the history of pain management within the U.S. and attempt to understand how we move forward. Show Notes: Sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals Produced by BloodStream Media Subscribe to The Pain Pod Special thanks to our participants: Marcia Meldrum, PhD
Season 4 Teaser
April 13, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 9.34 MBIn Season 4 of The Pain Podcast, we are learning from the past and providing our listeners with resources to help them keep moving forward in their own experience of chronic pain. Show Notes: Sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals Produced by BloodStream Media
The Intersection
November 17, 2021 08:00 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBThe pandemic has seen a shift in the way we approach illness in the workplace but are those with chronic pain awarded the same benefits? In our final episode of Season 3, we talk with assistant professor Duygu Biricik Gulseren about chronic pain in the workplace. We discuss how work environments and culture contribute to the social side of pain and expand upon the ways employees and employers can work together to better understand each other's needs. Show Notes: Sponsored by Tremeau Pharm...
S3E8: “The Intersection”
November 17, 2021 08:00 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBThe pandemic has seen a shift in the way we approach illness in the workplace but are those with chronic pain awarded the same benefits? In our final episode of Season 3, we talk with assistant professor Duygu Biricik Gulseren about chronic pain in the workplace. We discuss how work environments and culture contribute to the social side of pain and expand upon the ways employees and employers can work together to better understand each other's needs. Show Notes: Sponsored by Tremeau Pha...
Quality of Life
November 10, 2021 08:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBWhat do we mean when we talk about the quality of life? In this episode, we speak with a former hospice nurse, Pat Wisniewski, about what constitutes quality of life and expand upon the palliative care techniques and comprehensive pain treatments used to improve a person's final days. Show Notes: Sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals Produced by BloodStream Media Subscribe to The Pain Pod Special thanks to our participants: Pat Wisniewski About The Pain Podcast: The Pain...
S3E7: “Quality of Life”
November 10, 2021 08:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBWhat do we mean when we talk about the quality of life? In this episode, we speak with a former hospice nurse, Pat Wisniewski, about what constitutes quality of life and expand upon the palliative care techniques and comprehensive pain treatments used to improve a person's final days. Show Notes: Sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals Produced by BloodStream Media Subscribe to The Pain Pod Special thanks to our participants: Pat Wisniewski About The Pain Podcast: The Pa...
Pain Bias
November 03, 2021 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBImplicit bias can affect a person's pain experience. Lauren Kornegay shares her journey with endometriosis and how bias, in its many forms, has affected the way she experiences and approaches pain. Show Notes: Sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals Produced by BloodStream Media Subscribe to The Pain Pod Special thanks to our participants: Lauren Kornegay Resources: Endo Black, Inc. Black Women’s Health Coalition About The Pain Podcast: The Pain Podcast is pr...
S3E6: “Pain Bias”
November 03, 2021 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBImplicit bias can affect a person's pain experience. Lauren Kornegay shares her journey with endometriosis and how bias, in its many forms, has affected the way she experiences and approaches pain. Show Notes: Sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals Produced by BloodStream Media Subscribe to The Pain Pod Special thanks to our participants: Lauren Kornegay Resources: Endo Black, Inc. Black Women’s Health Coalition About The Pain Podcast: The Pain Podcast is ...
Pushing Through the Pain
October 27, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBIn our lives, we set goals that motivate us and our behaviors. These goal-oriented behaviors can positively affect our lives, but sometimes they can have long-lasting effects on our pain experience. In this episode, we talk with a former high-level college athlete and a military veteran about the environments that encourage and even celebrate pushing through the pain. Show Notes: Sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals Produced by BloodStream Media Subscribe to The Pain Pod Special ...
S3E5: “Pushing Through the Pain”
October 27, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBIn our lives, we set goals that motivate us and our behaviors. These goal-oriented behaviors can positively affect our lives, but sometimes they can have long-lasting effects on our pain experience. In this episode, we talk with a former high-level college athlete and a military veteran about the environments that encourage and even celebrate pushing through the pain. Show Notes: Sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals Produced by BloodStream Media Subscribe to The Pain Pod Specia...
The Middle
October 20, 2021 07:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBSociety often favors evolving technology and scientific advancements for acute and terminal illnesses. Still, long-lasting conditions like chronic illness and chronic pain can often get overlooked, leaving people feeling like they are stuck in the middle. In this episode, we take a closer look at the pain experience through the lens of chronic illness. Show Notes: Sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals Produced by BloodStream Media Subscribe to The Pain Pod Special thanks to our parti...
S3E4: “The Middle”
October 20, 2021 07:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBSociety often favors evolving technology and scientific advancements for acute and terminal illnesses. Still, long-lasting conditions like chronic illness and chronic pain can often get overlooked, leaving people feeling like they are stuck in the middle. In this episode, we take a closer look at the pain experience through the lens of chronic illness. Show Notes: Sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals Produced by BloodStream Media Subscribe to The Pain Pod Special thanks to our par...
S3E3: “Bridging the Gap Between Patient and Research”
October 13, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBDoes a patient's experience influence or inform research? In this episode, we talk with pain expert Susan G. Dorsey, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, about advancements in chronic pain research and the steps taken towards a more comprehensive understanding in hopes of bridging the gap between patient and researcher. Show Notes: Sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals Produced by BloodStream Media Subscribe to The Pain Pod Special thanks to our participant: Susan G. Dorsey, PhD, RN, FAAN ...
Bridging the Gap Between Patient and Research
October 13, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBDoes a patient's experience influence or inform research? In this episode, we talk with pain expert Susan G. Dorsey, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, about advancements in chronic pain research and the steps taken towards a more comprehensive understanding in hopes of bridging the gap between patient and researcher. Show Notes: Sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals Produced by BloodStream Media Subscribe to The Pain Pod Special thanks to our participant: Susan G. Dorsey, PhD, RN, FAAN ...
Growing Pains
October 06, 2021 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBInfants to young adults have such varying and evolving ways to communicate and express themselves, and it's no different when it comes to pain. In this episode, we will talk with Donna Sullivan, a parent and pediatric pain advocate, and Dr. Lonnie Zeltzer, a Pediatric Pain expert, about why chronic pain in infants, children, and adolescents often goes untreated. Show Notes: Sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals Produced by BloodStream Media Subscribe to The Pain Pod Special t...
S3E2: “Growing Pains”
October 06, 2021 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBInfants to young adults have such varying and evolving ways to communicate and express themselves, and it's no different when it comes to pain. In this episode, we will talk with Donna Sullivan, a parent and pediatric pain advocate, and Dr. Lonnie Zeltzer, a Pediatric Pain expert, about why chronic pain in infants, children, and adolescents often goes untreated. Show Notes: Sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals Produced by BloodStream Media Subscribe to The Pain Pod Special...
What Makes Pain So Personal?
September 29, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MBWhat actually makes pain so personal? In this episode we talk with Dr. Ahmar Zaidi and Dr. Janelle Letzen about the social side of pain. Show Notes: Sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals Produced by BloodStream Media Subscribe to The Pain Pod Special Thanks to our participants: Dr. Ahmar Zaidi Dr. Janelle Letzen About The Pain Podcast: The Pain Podcast is produced by BloodStream Media and made possible thanks to our sponsor, Tremeau Pharmaceuticals. Tremeau was ...
S3E1: “What Makes Pain So Personal?”
September 29, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MBWhat actually makes pain so personal? In this episode we talk with Dr. Ahmar Zaidi and Dr. Janelle Letzen about the social side of pain. Show Notes: Sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals Produced by BloodStream Media Subscribe to The Pain Pod Special Thanks to our participants: Dr. Ahmar Zaidi Dr. Janelle Letzen About The Pain Podcast: The Pain Podcast is produced by BloodStream Media and made possible thanks to our sponsor, Tremeau Pharmaceuticals. Tremeau wa...
The Pain Podcast Season 3 Teaser
September 01, 2021 10:00 - 4 minutes - 3.85 MBWhen we talk about pain it’s common to discuss the biological components, but what about the other factors that contribute to how a person experiences and feels pain? This season on the Pain Pod, we take a deeper look into the variances of the pain experience and attempt to understand how different cultures, societies, and micro-societies around the U.S. experience and feel pain differently. Season 3 returns on September 29th! Subscribe now. SHOW NOTES: Sponsored by Tremeau Pharma...
The Pain Podcast S.3 Teaser
September 01, 2021 10:00 - 4 minutes - 3.85 MBWhen we talk about pain it’s common to discuss the biological components, but what about the other factors that contribute to how a person experiences and feels pain? This season on the Pain Pod, we take a deeper look into the variances of the pain experience and attempt to understand how different cultures, societies, and micro-societies around the U.S. experience and feel pain differently. Season 3 returns on September 29th! Subscribe now. SHOW NOTES: Sponsored by Tremeau Phar...
S2E8 : The Final Journey
March 30, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MBPain doesn’t define a person, but it can take them on a journey that can change their life over time. In this episode, we embark on our final journey of the season with guest Tom Norris, who suffers from multiple chronic pain conditions. Although Tom has lived with pain for over 30 years, he reminds us that you still have worth even with pain. The Pain Podcast is sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals
The Pain Podcast - S2E8 : The Final Journey
March 30, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MBPain doesn’t define a person, but it can take them on a journey that can change their life over time. In this episode, we embark on our final journey of the season with guest Tom Norris, who suffers from multiple chronic pain conditions. Although Tom has lived with pain for over 30 years, he reminds us that you still have worth even with pain. The Pain Podcast is sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals
The Final Journey
March 30, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MBPain doesn’t define a person, but it can take them on a journey that can change their life over time. In this episode, we embark on our final journey of the season with guest Tom Norris, who suffers from multiple chronic pain conditions. Although Tom has lived with pain for over 30 years, he reminds us that you still have worth even with pain. The Pain Podcast is sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals
The Pain Podcast - S2E7: Change & Becoming
March 23, 2021 10:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBChange is the act of making someone or something different, altering, modifying, and replacing. Chronic pain can alter a person. It can modify a lifestyle. It can replace what once was, making it different. But different isn't always bad. In this episode, we hear how chronic pain has changed five people's lives, for good and bad, but ultimately helping them become the person they are today. The Pain Podcast is sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals
S2E7: Change & Becoming
March 23, 2021 10:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBChange is the act of making someone or something different, altering, modifying, and replacing. Chronic pain can alter a person. It can modify a lifestyle. It can replace what once was, making it different. But different isn't always bad. In this episode, we hear how chronic pain has changed five people's lives, for good and bad, but ultimately helping them become the person they are today. The Pain Podcast is sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals
Change & Becoming
March 23, 2021 10:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBChange is the act of making someone or something different, altering, modifying, and replacing. Chronic pain can alter a person. It can modify a lifestyle. It can replace what once was, making it different. But different isn't always bad. In this episode, we hear how chronic pain has changed five people's lives, for good and bad, but ultimately helping them become the person they are today. The Pain Podcast is sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals
The Pain Podcast - S2E6: Acceptance
March 16, 2021 10:00 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBDo you ever have one of those days, weeks, or even years where you feel like you are in a turbulent storm at sea just trying to keep your head above water? For those with chronic pain, this can be a reoccurring feeling. So in this episode, we discuss how acceptance, in its many forms, can help a person with chronic pain cope and move forward to sunnier days. The Pain Podcast is sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals
Acceptance
March 16, 2021 10:00 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBDo you ever have one of those days, weeks, or even years where you feel like you are in a turbulent storm at sea just trying to keep your head above water? For those with chronic pain, this can be a reoccurring feeling. So in this episode, we discuss how acceptance, in its many forms, can help a person with chronic pain cope and move forward to sunnier days. The Pain Podcast is sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals
S2E6: Acceptance
March 16, 2021 10:00 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBDo you ever have one of those days, weeks, or even years where you feel like you are in a turbulent storm at sea just trying to keep your head above water? For those with chronic pain, this can be a reoccurring feeling. So in this episode, we discuss how acceptance, in its many forms, can help a person with chronic pain cope and move forward to sunnier days. The Pain Podcast is sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals
The Pain Podcast - S2E5: “The Unseen”
March 09, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB“If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?” This old philosophical thought experiment raises questions about observations and perception. In this episode, we discuss the invisible illness that is chronic pain and how it affects not just the physical well-being of a person but also the emotional and mental well-being. Just because you can’t see it doesn’t mean it’s not there. The Pain Podcast is sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals
S2E5: “The Unseen”
March 09, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB“If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?” This old philosophical thought experiment raises questions about observations and perception. In this episode, we discuss the invisible illness that is chronic pain and how it affects not just the physical well-being of a person but also the emotional and mental well-being. Just because you can’t see it doesn’t mean it’s not there. The Pain Podcast is sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals
The Unseen
March 09, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB“If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?” This old philosophical thought experiment raises questions about observations and perception. In this episode, we discuss the invisible illness that is chronic pain and how it affects not just the physical well-being of a person but also the emotional and mental well-being. Just because you can’t see it doesn’t mean it’s not there. The Pain Podcast is sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals
The Pain Podcast - S2E4: “The New Normal”
March 02, 2021 11:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBEscaping from the daily routine can provide a person with a much-needed reset, but this isn't always an option for those who experience chronic pain. Chronic pain rarely takes a day off, and sometimes it can feel like it's working overtime. In this episode, we discuss daily routines, pain management, and the "new normal" of living with chronic pain. The Pain Podcast is sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals
The New Normal
March 02, 2021 11:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBEscaping from the daily routine can provide a person with a much-needed reset, but this isn't always an option for those who experience chronic pain. Chronic pain rarely takes a day off, and sometimes it can feel like it's working overtime. In this episode, we discuss daily routines, pain management, and the "new normal" of living with chronic pain. The Pain Podcast is sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals
S2E4: “The New Normal”
March 02, 2021 11:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBEscaping from the daily routine can provide a person with a much-needed reset, but this isn't always an option for those who experience chronic pain. Chronic pain rarely takes a day off, and sometimes it can feel like it's working overtime. In this episode, we discuss daily routines, pain management, and the "new normal" of living with chronic pain. The Pain Podcast is sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals
S2E3: “Feeling it”
February 23, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBHow would you describe something that others couldn’t see? Putting words to a feeling, like pain, is challenging and often asked of those who experience chronic pain. The feeling can be ever-present and at times all-consuming. In this episode, five individuals use their own words to describe the feeling of chronic pain. The Pain Podcast is sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals
Feeling it
February 23, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBHow would you describe something that others couldn’t see? Putting words to a feeling, like pain, is challenging and often asked of those who experience chronic pain. The feeling can be ever-present and at times all-consuming. In this episode, five individuals use their own words to describe the feeling of chronic pain. The Pain Podcast is sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals
The Pain Podcast - S2E3: “Feeling it”
February 23, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBHow would you describe something that others couldn’t see? Putting words to a feeling, like pain, is challenging and often asked of those who experience chronic pain. The feeling can be ever-present and at times all-consuming. In this episode, five individuals use their own words to describe the feeling of chronic pain. The Pain Podcast is sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals
Pain Beginnings
February 16, 2021 11:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBWhen you read a book, you often start at the beginning. If you didn’t, you’d probably be pretty lost and wouldn’t get the full story. Chronic pain, like a story, has many parts. Knowing these parts helps us understand the journey of chronic pain and its many dimensions. We will hear from five people who experience chronic pain, and what better place to start than at the beginning. The Pain Podcast is sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals
S2E2: “Pain Beginnings”
February 16, 2021 11:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBWhen you read a book, you often start at the beginning. If you didn’t, you’d probably be pretty lost and wouldn’t get the full story. Chronic pain, like a story, has many parts. Knowing these parts helps us understand the journey of chronic pain and its many dimensions. We will hear from five people who experience chronic pain, and what better place to start than at the beginning. The Pain Podcast is sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals
The Pain Podcast - S2E2: “Pain Beginnings”
February 16, 2021 11:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBWhen you read a book, you often start at the beginning. If you didn’t, you’d probably be pretty lost and wouldn’t get the full story. Chronic pain, like a story, has many parts. Knowing these parts helps us understand the journey of chronic pain and its many dimensions. We will hear from five people who experience chronic pain, and what better place to start than at the beginning. The Pain Podcast is sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals
S2E1: “The Personal Side of Pain”
February 09, 2021 11:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBWhat does chronic pain feel like? When did it begin? How does it affect the overall quality of life? We open the season with a story from Patrick Gaines, a Colorado native with chronic regional pain syndrome. By asking him these questions, we dive deeper into the personal side of pain and unpack its influence on a person's life. The Pain Podcast is sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals
The Pain Podcast - S2E1: “The Personal Side of Pain”
February 09, 2021 11:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBWhat does chronic pain feel like? When did it begin? How does it affect the overall quality of life? We open the season with a story from Patrick Gaines, a Colorado native with chronic regional pain syndrome. By asking him these questions, we dive deeper into the personal side of pain and unpack its influence on a person's life. The Pain Podcast is sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals