Welcome to Season Six of The Most Painful Podcast!

This season, we’re diving deeper into the science and stories behind chronic pain with evidence-based insights to help improve your health and quality of life. Topics this season include inflammatory burden and how to reduce it, the intersection of sex and chronic pain, supplements for muscle loss, and much more—so be sure to subscribe!In this episode, host Tom Hoppe speaks with Dr. Jeffrey Mogil, Professor of Psychology at McGill University, about the importance of pre-clinical pain research and how it plays a crucial role in advancing our understanding of chronic pain and developing new treatments.

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Back by popular demand, Dr. Max Sun—Professor at UBC and Pain Specialist—returns to the podcast to dive deeper into a topic that affects millions: inflammatory arthritis. In Season 4, Dr. Sun gave us a broad overview of arthritis, and since then, we've heard from many listeners wanting to learn more. 

In this episode, Tom Hoppe explores the different types of inflammatory arthritis, how they’re diagnosed, and the latest treatments available. Whether you're newly diagnosed, supporting someone with arthritis, or just looking to understand it better, this episode is packed with expert insight to help you take informed steps toward managing pain and improving quality of life.


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In this episode, Tom Hoppe explores how chronic pain research translates into real-world impact. This episode's guest is Cam Kowalski, the Director of Operations at the CPCoE. Cam shares how the CPCoE supports cutting-edge research and what that means for people living with chronic pain. 

Whether you're a clinician, caregiver, or someone living with pain, this conversation will give you insight into how research drives better care—and how you can use that knowledge to advocate for yourself and improve your quality of life.

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Today, Tom Hoppe is joined by Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur to discuss a topic that was requested by the audience, postmenopausal symptoms.

This episode will cover what postmenopause symptoms are, how to manage them and some helpful tips.

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In this episode, Tom Hoppe speaks to Dr. Pavlos Bobos, an Assistant Professor in musculoskeletal health and a clinical epidemiologist who received education in physiotherapy. Dr. Bobos has just completed the latest research on regenerative procedures for Osteoarthritis.

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In today’s episode, we dive into how brain health plays a crucial role in chronic pain management. Tom Hoppe is joined by Dr. Brenda Lau, the Medical Director and renowned pain specialist at ChangePain in Vancouver, B.C.

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Accessing healthcare can be challenging for Canadians without a family doctor, and Veterans are no exception. For Veterans, having a family doctor is often essential to navigate Veterans Affairs Canada benefits, as assessments, referrals, and documentation require a physician’s involvement. Unfortunately, many Veterans leaving the Canadian Armed Forces face additional hurdles when they find themselves without primary care.In this episode, retired Lieutenant-General Jean-Marc Lanthier joins us to shed light on the release process from the Canadian Armed Forces and discuss a key service designed to support Veterans without family doctors. Tune in to learn how Veterans can access the care they need during this critical transition.

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Welcome back to The Most Painful Podcast! We’re wrapping up our Live from Invictus series, bringing you one last inspiring conversation from the 2025 Invictus Games in Vancouver, BC. Today, I have the great opportunity to speak with Oleksandr Androschuk, an athlete competing with the Ukrainian team. He shares his journey of resilience, the challenges of preparing for the Games, and what it means to represent his country on the international stage. From training to competition, Oleksandr’s story is one of determination, strength, and the unbreakable Invictus spirit.

Thank you for joining us for this special series. Stay tuned for more episodes of The Most Painful Podcast!

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Welcome back to The Most Painful Podcast! We're continuing our Live from Invictus series, bringing you exclusive conversations straight from the 2025 Invictus Games in Vancouver, BC. In this episode, I had the chance to sit down with Marie-Cécile Boeuf, a French athlete with an incredible story to tell. Competing in Skeleton, one of the most extreme winter sports, she shares a hair-raising account of what it’s like to race headfirst down an icy bobsled track at breakneck speeds. From the adrenaline rush to the mental and physical challenges, Marie takes us inside this thrilling event and what it means to compete on the Invictus stage.Stay tuned for more powerful stories from Live from Invictus!

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Welcome back to The Most Painful Podcast! We're continuing our Live from Invictus series, bringing you exclusive conversations straight from the 2025 Invictus Games in Vancouver, BC. In this episode, I had an unexpected but incredible reunion with Bruce Thompson—we discovered that we had served together in the same unit years ago. Bruce is now dedicating his time to supporting fellow Veterans through his work with Veterans Connect, an Edmonton-based organization focused on mental health and peer support. We discuss the challenges Veterans face, the importance of staying connected, and the work being done to ensure no Veteran struggles alone.Stay tuned for more powerful stories from Live from Invictus!

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