Part 2 of 2: We continue the foundational conversation that provides an overview for this first season. Goodpain’s first season explores the complex landscape of trauma, grief, and healing through deeply personal conversations between two friends who have experienced profound loss. The central thesis challenges Western perceptions of trauma and suffering, proposing that pain can...

Part 1 of 2: This foundational conversation challenges Western perceptions of trauma by arguing that all pain is valid regardless of scale. The speakers explore how trauma creates unexpected clarity by forcing rapid prioritization, while emphasizing that healing cannot be rushed or standardized. The discussion introduces the concept that even “micro-traumas” like insurance battles contribute...

Goodpain is an invitation to reclaim  the space for honest, candid conversations about our struggles, about not knowing, about the wisdom found simply in enduring.. Like the ancient tribes, gathering around a fire to share hard-won wisdom, we’ll talk about life’s true intensities: the raw realities of parenting, the relentless demands of careers, the shattering...