Chronic pain affects more than physical health. Psychiatrist Dr. Ravi Shah joins Dr. Jason Siefferman to explore how persistent pain can reshape identity, relationships, and daily life. They discuss medical trauma, anxiety, and how psychiatric care and practical coping strategies can help people regain confidence, a sense of control, and quality of life.

Learn more about Dr. Ravi Shah at Arc Psychiatry: https://www.arcpsychiatry.org/ 

Dr. Jason Siefferman sits down with neurologist Dr. Joshua Weaver to explore why pain does not always show up clearly on imaging or diagnostic testing. They discuss peripheral neuropathy, nervous system sensitization, fibromyalgia, and diagnostic uncertainty, as well as why listening, examination, continuity of care, and an iterative approach can be essential when the answer is not immediately clear.

Guest: Dr. Joshua Weaver, Weill Cornell Medicine
https://weillcornell.org/jweaver

Dr. Jason Siefferman introduces Care Beyond the Pain and the three phases of the chronic pain journey: Discovery, Treatment, and Maintenance. He explores why understanding how and why pain persists is essential, how treatment can help refine a diagnosis, and why progress is rarely a straight line. 

The episode establishes the framework for future conversations with providers, patients, caregivers, and others involved in navigating chronic pain.