Content Note: This episode contains open conversations about chronic pain, trauma, medication, addiction, suicidal thoughts, and medical gaslighting. These experiences are shared with honesty, hope, and the intention of helping others feel less alone. Please listen gently and take the space you need.

In this raw and inspiring episode, Lyndsay Soprano sits down with fellow CRPS warrior, executive coach, and author Alesia Briggs to share the realities of living with chronic pain—and the strength it takes to keep choosing hope.

Together, they share the realities of living with chronic pain, fighting to be believed, navigating difficult diagnoses, and learning to advocate for themselves in a healthcare system that doesn't always have the answers. Alesia opens up about her journey through CRPS, the challenges of medication, spinal cord stimulation, and the unexpected moments that changed the course of her healing.

Throughout the conversation, Lyndsay and Alesia explore the importance of finding the right medical team, protecting your energy, setting boundaries, and leaning on the people who continue to show up when life feels impossible. They remind us that healing isn't about pretending everything is okay—it's about adapting, asking questions, and refusing to let pain write the ending of your story.

This episode is raw, validating, and filled with hope for anyone navigating chronic illness, trauma, or the uncertainty of an invisible condition. Because even on the hardest days, there is always another page waiting to be written.

Episode Highlights:
(00:00) Introduction to Lyndsay and Alicia Briggs
(04:04) Alesia’s early struggles with diagnosis and medication
(07:00) The dangers of medication side effects and mental health
(09:52) Alesia’s experience with hallucinations and medication risks
(12:58) The importance of mental health support and therapy
(17:02) Managing energy and workplace communication
(20:45) Sharing health issues at work and building trust
(27:01) The journey with spinal cord stimulators
(34:01) Alesia’s story of pregnancy and nerve rewiring
(40:13) Hope, resilience, and community support
(43:07) Closing thoughts and resources

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Website: www.coachbriggs.com
Instagram: @coach.briggs
LinkedIn: Alesia Briggs
Book: Finding the Off Switch: There is Another Page

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Welcome to Season 5—and welcome to Giving Pain Purpose!!

In this deeply personal episode, Lyndsay Soprano shares the story of the podcast's evolution, why The Pain Game Podcast became Giving Pain Purpose, and the mission that now drives every conversation.

After nearly a decade of living with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and navigating the realities of chronic pain, trauma, medical gaslighting, and emotional exhaustion, Lyndsay opens up about what she's learned through her own healing journey. She reflects on the moments that nearly broke her, the people who helped her keep going, and why purpose—not pain—is the story she wants to tell moving forward.

This episode is an invitation to anyone who has ever felt unseen, unheard, or dismissed by the healthcare system, by loved ones, or even by themselves. It's a reminder that your diagnosis does not define you, your story deserves to be heard, and you don't have to carry your pain alone.

Whether you're living with chronic illness, supporting someone who is, or searching for hope after trauma, welcome. You're exactly where you're meant to be.

Episode Highlights:
(00:00) Introduction to Giving Pain Purpose and Lyndsay's Mission
(00:29) The Heart of the Show: Chronic Pain and Healing
(01:15) Lyndsay's Diagnosis: CRPS and Its Impact
(03:06) Understanding CRPS and Its Pain Scale
(04:33) Medical Gaslighting and Challenges in Healthcare
(06:01) Living on the Edge: The Emotional Cycle of Pain
(07:01) Empowerment and Community Support
(08:28) New Initiatives: Merch and The Pain Hub Community
(09:24) Invitation to Join the Pain Hub and Final Thoughts

Find Giving Pain Purpose Online Here:
Website: givingpainpurpose.com
Instagram: @givingpainpurpose
Facebook: The Giving Pain Purpose Podcast
LinkedIn: Lyndsay Soprano
YouTube: @givingpainpurpose
Shop: thegivingpainpurposeshop.com

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Some seasons change you. This one did.

Season 4 of The Pain Game Podcast — The Aftermath — was built around a question Lyndsay has been living with for a decade: what happens to the people left standing after the unimaginable? Not the headlines. The human beings behind them. The survivors, the families, the professionals who carry these stories inside their bodies long after the cameras are gone.

In this season finale, Lyndsay closes out The Aftermath with a reflection on everything this limited series uncovered — and everything it confirmed. That behind every crime, every loss, every headline is a pain that deserves purpose. That healing is not linear. And that the only way out is through.

This episode is also home to some big news. After four seasons, The Pain Game Podcast is becoming The Giving Pain Purpose Podcast — because that's exactly what this show has always been. The mission hasn't changed. The conversations haven't changed. The name finally caught up.

If you're new here, this episode is your entry point to everything Season 4 had to offer. If you've been here all along — thank you. You made this season what it was.

Season 5 of The Giving Pain Purpose Podcast is coming. Don't miss it.

Episode Highlights:
(00:00) Introduction and Lyndsay's Journey with CRPS
(00:51) Living in Trauma and Finding Resilience
(02:17) The Purpose of the Series and Human Stories Behind Trauma
(03:41) Season Highlights: True Crime and Trauma Survivors
(05:38) Stories of Sex Trafficking, Grief, and Advocacy
(07:34) Healing, Trust, and Reprogramming the Mind
(08:56) Personal Stories: Annie Lisa and the Power of Connection
(10:21) The New Name and Mission: Giving Pain Purpose
(11:48) Community, Merch, and Upcoming Initiatives

Find The Pain Game Podcast Online Here:
Website: thepaingamepodcast.com
Instagram: @thepaingamepodcast
Facebook: The Pain Game Podcast
LinkedIn: Lyndsay Soprano
YouTube: The Pain Game Podcast

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What if the pain you’ve been carrying isn’t just physical? What if your body has been trying to speak to you this whole time?

Soreya James has spent 35 years answering that question. A trauma survivor, spiritual rebel, and creator of a precise healing technology that blends ancient yogic science with modern therapeutic tools, Soreya has led over 30 global retreats, survived three near-death experiences, and sat with people at the very edge of life. What she brings to this conversation isn't theory, it's a life lived all the way through.

In this episode, Lyndsay sits down with Soreya to talk about what it really takes to transcend pain and suffering. They go into her early encounter with trauma at 19, how she found her calling in a room full of people the world had written off, and the years she spent in India studying with masters, yogis, and gurus. They also get into the harder things — sexual abuse, the cost of forgiveness, being targeted as a cult leader, and what women in midlife actually need to hear.

But at the heart of this episode is one core message: you are not broken. Your body is communicating. And healing may begin the moment you finally get still enough to hear it.

Tune in for a powerful discussion on trauma, consciousness, chronic pain, subconscious healing, and what it really means to come home to yourself.

Episode Highlights:
(00:00) Introduction to the Pain Game Podcast
(02:30) The Impact of Childhood Trauma on Chronic Pain
(10:15) Shape-Shifting Identities and Seeking Validation
(15:50) Soreya's Journey and the Turning Point Event
(22:10) The Power of Silence and Listening to the Body
(30:45) Navigating Menopause and Societal Narratives
(37:20) Authentic Intelligence vs. AI
(45:00) The Importance of Personal Responsibility in Healing
(52:30) Soreya's Interactive Book and Upcoming Podcast

Find Soreya James Online Here:
Website: soreyajames.com
Instagram: @soreyajames
LinkedIn: Soreya James
Book: Metamorphosis

Find The Pain Game Podcast Online Here:
Website: thepaingamepodcast.com
Instagram: @thepaingamepodcast
Facebook: The Pain Game Podcast
LinkedIn: Lyndsay Soprano
YouTube: The Pain Game Podcast

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Most people experience grief as an ending. Annie Lisa walked into hers and found a beginning.

After her sister, Dr. Teresa Sievers, was brutally murdered in 2015, Annie left a 20-year career in marketing. She opened her practice, Annie Lisa Life — a space rooted in the science of the subconscious mind. She sits down with Lyndsay to talk about the day the call came, the signs and messages that started arriving from her sister afterward, and PSYCH-K®, the modality she now uses to help clients rewrite the patterns running 95% of their lives.

This conversation doesn't stay in the dark. Annie and Lyndsay get into the work of Bruce Lipton and Greg Braden, the question almost no one wants to sit with: who would you actually be without your pain? And why energy medicine isn't woo, it's the physics most of us were never taught. They dig into secondary gain, epigenetics, signs from departed loved ones, and the quiet subconscious loops that keep the same chapter playing on repeat.

Who murdered Dr. Teresa Sievers? You will have to buy the book to find out the rest of her story!

Episode Highlights:
(00:00) Introduction to the Pain Game Podcast
(01:43) Personal Loss and Grief
(03:55) The Impact of Trauma on Healing
(09:52) The Subconscious Mind and Its Influence
(17:16) Changing Subconscious Programs for Healing
(24:07) Understanding Chronic Pain and Subconscious Influence
(28:53) The Fear of Letting Go of Pain
(33:54) The Power of the Subconscious Mind
(37:07) Energy Medicine: The Science Behind Healing
(40:56) Collective Responsibility for Change
(44:30) The Journey of Healing and Transformation

Find Annie Lisa Online Here:
Website: annielisalife.com
Instagram: @annielisalife
Facebook: Annielisalife
LinkedIn: Annie Lisa
TikTok: AnnieLisaLife
YouTube: Annie Lisa
Book: What My Sister Told Me After She Was Murdered

Find The Pain Game Podcast Online Here:
Website: thepaingamepodcast.com
Instagram: @thepaingamepodcast
Facebook: The Pain Game Podcast
LinkedIn: Lyndsay Soprano
YouTube: The Pain Game Podcast

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Content warning: this episode contains discussions of sex trafficking, child abuse, and trauma.

Most people choose one world. Eric Robinson chose both and then spent a career inside the darkest corners of what people do to each other.

A retired FBI agent and former pastor, Eric sits down with Lyndsay to talk about what it really takes to investigate sex trafficking and child abuse — the gap between rescuing a victim and actually helping them heal, the emotional toll it takes on the people doing the work, and the coping mechanisms that get you through when the work follows you home.

This conversation doesn't stay in the dark. Eric also talks about the cases that gave him hope and why communities have a bigger role in preventing trafficking than most people realize.

This episode is difficult, necessary, and ultimately about what it means to keep showing up for people in their worst moments.

Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

Episode Highlights:
(00:00) Introduction to Chronic Pain and Trauma
(02:51) From Pulpit to FBI: A Unique Journey
(07:06) The Dark World of Teenage Prostitution
(11:22) The Role of Manipulation in Trafficking
(16:21) Coping with Anger and Trauma
(21:11) Rescue Operations and Their Impact
(25:35) The Aftermath: Support for Victims
(30:24) Storytelling as Healing
(36:46) Hope and Recovery: Success Stories
(40:22) Looking Ahead: The Book and Future Plans

Find Eric Robinson Online Here:
Instagram: @_eric_robinson
LinkedIn:  Eric Robinson

Find The Pain Game Podcast Online Here:
Website: thepaingamepodcast.com
Instagram: @thepaingamepodcast
Facebook: The Pain Game Podcast
LinkedIn: Lyndsay Soprano
YouTube: The Pain Game Podcast

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Letting go of control is terrifying when control has been the only thing keeping you together.

That's where Beth McDonough was, using alcohol to manage what she couldn't say out loud, couldn't process, and couldn't put down. What started as a way to cope with trauma became something with a grip of its own. And working in crime reporting only made it harder to put the weight down at the end of the day.

In this episode, Lyndsay Soprano sits down with Beth McDonough for one of the most honest conversations the show has had about addiction, shame, and what recovery actually looks like when you're in the middle of it. Not the cleaned-up version. The real one.

This episode is for anyone who has ever used something — anything — to survive a version of themselves they didn't know how to face. Recovery is not a straight line. Beth's story is proof that it doesn't have to be.

Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

Episode Highlights:
(00:00) Introduction to Chronic Pain and Coping Mechanisms
(02:52) The Impact of Crime Reporting on Mental Health
(05:41) Personal Stories of Trauma and Coping
(08:12) The Journey Through Alcoholism
(11:14) The Role of Shame in Addiction
(13:57) Reconstructing Life After Addiction
(16:40) The Importance of Seeking Help
(19:44) Empowerment Through Shared Experiences
(22:30) Conclusion and Call to Action

Find Beth McDonough Online Here:
Website: bethmcdmedia.com
Instagram: @bemcdn
Facebook: Beth McDonough
YouTube: Beth McDonough
LinkedIn: Beth McDonough

Find The Pain Game Podcast Online Here:
Website: thepaingamepodcast.com
Instagram: @thepaingamepodcast
Facebook: The Pain Game Podcast
LinkedIn: Lyndsay Soprano
YouTube: The Pain Game Podcast

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Dating today isn’t just confusing; it can be dangerous if you don’t know what to look for. In this episode, Lyndsay Soprano sits down with Justin Smith to talk about the darker side of modern relationships and why so many people miss the warning signs until it’s too late.

Justin shares his personal experience with emotional abuse and how ignoring his gut led him into a toxic relationship. That experience became the catalyst for creating Cray, an app designed to help people spot red flags early and protect themselves before things escalate.

They talk about manipulation, trauma, and the long road back to trusting yourself again. But this isn’t just about what goes wrong; it’s about what you can do differently. From learning to recognize patterns to prioritizing your safety, this conversation is about taking your power back in a dating world that doesn’t always feel safe.

If you’ve ever second-guessed your instincts or stayed longer than you should have, this episode will resonate.

Tune in for a real conversation about dating, awareness, and protecting yourself in today’s world.

Episode Highlights:
(00:00) Introduction to Chronic Pain and Trauma
(02:35) Understanding Red Flags in Relationships
(05:21) The Impact of Manipulative Relationships
(08:27 )The Journey of Healing and Recovery
(11:11) Introducing the Cray Dating Safety App
(14:17) How the Cray App Works
(17:05) Target Audience and Future Plans
(19:43) Final Thoughts on Healing and Recovery

Find Justin Smith Online Here:
Website: cray.app
Instagram: @cray.app
LinkedIn: Justin Smith

Find The Pain Game Podcast Online Here:
Website: thepaingamepodcast.com
Instagram: @thepaingamepodcast
Facebook: The Pain Game Podcast
LinkedIn: Lyndsay Soprano
YouTube: The Pain Game Podcast

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Some betrayals don’t happen all at once. They unfold slowly, until one day you realize nothing was real. In this episode, Lyndsay Soprano sits down with Heather Rovet to unpack a relationship built on manipulation, deception, and a hidden criminal past.

Heather shares how love turned into confusion, control, and eventually a full unravelling of the truth. From gaslighting and emotional abuse to online deception and romance fraud, she walks through the red flags, the breaking point, and what came after.

This conversation doesn’t stop at the relationship. It goes into the aftermath, the PTSD, the self-doubt, and the frustration of navigating a system that doesn’t always protect victims. But more importantly, it’s about reclaiming your voice. Through therapy, self-care, and advocacy, Heather shows what it looks like to take your power back.

If you’ve ever questioned your reality or ignored your gut, this episode will hit home.

Tune in for a story of truth, resilience, and rebuilding after betrayal.

Episode Highlights:
(00:00) Introduction and Episode Overview
(03:08) Meeting Jason: The Beginning of Deception
(06:37) Building Trust and Falling for the Con
(11:04) Red Flags and Early Warning Signs
(14:56) Discovering the Online Deception
(18:31) The Impact of Betrayal and Isolation
(23:23) Legal Battles and Criminal Justice Challenges
(28:17) Healing, Self-Compassion, and Moving Forward
(37:41) Lessons Learned and Advice for Others
(42:14) The Power of Sharing and Advocacy

Find Heather Rovet Online Here:
Website: heatherrovet.com
Instagram: @heatherrovet
Facebook: Heather Rovet
LinkedIn: Heather Rovet
Amazon Prime Documentary: ROMCON: Who the F**k is Jason Porter?

Find The Pain Game Podcast Online Here:
Website: thepaingamepodcast.com
Instagram: @thepaingamepodcast
Facebook: The Pain Game Podcast
LinkedIn: Lyndsay Soprano
YouTube: The Pain Game Podcast

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If you’ve ever felt stuck in patterns you can’t explain, this episode will hit home. In this conversation, Lyndsay Soprano sits down with Matt Johnson to unpack how much of our lives are actually being run by the subconscious mind and how trauma quietly shapes the way we think, feel, and respond.

Matt shares how tools like NLP and hypnosis can help uncover and release emotional baggage that’s been sitting beneath the surface for years. They talk about the real reason willpower alone doesn’t work, how the body holds onto past experiences, and what it takes to actually create lasting change.

This isn’t about surface-level mindset shifts. It’s about understanding the root of your behaviors and learning how to work with your mind instead of against it. They also touch on the importance of self-care, especially for those who are constantly showing up for others, and how small shifts in awareness can start to change everything.

If you’re dealing with chronic pain, emotional overwhelm, or patterns that keep repeating, this episode offers a different way to look at healing—one that starts from the inside out.

Tune in to this bonus episode if you’re ready to stop feeling stuck and start understanding what’s really driving your life.

Episode Highlights:
(00:00) Introduction to The Pain Game Podcast
(08:25) Rethinking PTSD Beyond Just Soldiers
(11:40) What NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) Actually Is
(15:53) How the Subconscious Influences Chronic Pain
(21:02) 95% of Daily Behavior is Subconscious
(26:39) Healing Unresolved Trauma at the Root
(32:08) The Body Keeps the Score and Its Impact
(34:10) Insights from a Berkeley Study on Mental Health
(36:08) The Ongoing Work of Healing
(37:09) Transformation is Possible When You Refuse to Give Up

Find Matt Johnson Online Here:
Website: mattjohnsonnlp.com
Instagram: @mattjohnson7455
Facebook: Matt Johnson
LinkedIn: Matt Johnson
YouTube: Rewire and Rise with NLP

Find The Pain Game Podcast Online Here:
Website: thepaingamepodcast.com
Instagram: @thepaingamepodcast
Facebook: The Pain Game Podcast
LinkedIn: Lyndsay Soprano
YouTube: The Pain Game Podcast

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