Do 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. 

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“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. 

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Escaping 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. 

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How 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 

When 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. 

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What 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.

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Pain exists to keep us alive. It’s a switch that turns on and sends a signal to our brain that something isn’t quite right, but what if that switch never turned-off? What if the pain was never-ending? This season, we hear seven different stories from individuals who experience chronic pain. We dive into the deeply personal and extremely unique experience of chronic pain because pain is personal. Season 2 returns February 9th! Subscribe now.

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How did we do in Season 1?  Did we get anything wrong?  What might we cover going forward?  We hear from a couple of our experts in the Season 1 Wrap-Up of The Pain Podcast. Sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals Produced by BloodStream Media   Subscribe to The Pain Pod Special thanks to: Christie VanHorne and Dr. Daniel Lyman 

How do we help children understand and address pain?  What's one thing all of us could do today to reduce pain?  We hear from our experts on the season one finale of The Pain Podcast.    Sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals Produced by BloodStream Media   Subscribe to The Pain Pod Special thanks to all of our participants:   Dr. Jennifer Huggins Dr. Daniel Lyman Ryan Massey Dr. Tyler Buckner Val Bias Tyreak Powell Dr. Kim Smith-Whitley Dr. Ben Ozanne Nore Davis Alyssa Klein Laura Turner Christie VanHorne Dr. Ignacio Badiola

How do gender and racial biases affect people's ability to meaningfully address pain?  How are healthcare providers responding?  We hear stories and insights from patients, providers, and public health experts.   Sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals Produced by BloodStream Media   Subscribe to The Pain Pod Special thanks to our participants:   Dr. Benjamin Ozanne Dr. Kim Smith-Whitley Nore Davis Christie VanHorne Tyreak Powell