The Most Painful Podcast

Nov 13 2024 47 ep. 22 mins 8

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Welcome to The Most Painful Podcast! This podcast covers all aspects of chronic pain by presenting evidence-based information that provides better insight into chronic pain. Recent Government of Canada research found that Veterans are twice as likely to suffer from chronic pain compared to others in the Canadian population. We aim to investigate how this impacts Veterans and their families. We explore topics such as cannabis and psychedelics, and do they help treat chronic pain? We also investigate back surgery, military identity and what military and professional athletes have in common with identity. The evidence-based information on the show will help Veterans, clinicians, researchers, and anyone suffering from chronic pain. It is a 360-degree approach to education on chronic pain.

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The MOST PAINFUL PODCAST is produced for the Chronic Pain Center of Excellence by Story Studio Network and iContact Productions.

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Tips to Secure Health Benefits for Veterans

Nov 13 2024 25 mins

Welcome back to season five of The Most Painful Podcast!In this episode, we dive into a topic that's crucial not only for Veterans but also for clinicians, researchers, and Veteran families. Accessing health benefits for service-related injuries requires Veterans to have an approved pension condition with Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), and the process can be overwhelming. Joining T

High-Intensity Interval Training

Aug 21 2024 26 mins

Research shows exercise is the best medicine for a healthy body and longevity.In past episodes, we have had experts say “motion is lotion” as being active is important to help with pain and they have talked about the importance of strength training to allow a person to do more activities in their life. Cardio and respiratory fitness are very important for health and longevity,

Arthritis and You

Aug 07 2024 25 mins

In past episodes, we had discussed the topic of osteoarthritis. Similar to that topic is arthritis. Arthritis has an impact on a lot of people and we have had many requests from our audience for more information about arthritis and how to better manage it.On this episode, Tom Hoppe is joined by Dr. Max Sun, Professor at the University of British Colombia and a Pain Specialist. For

How Research Information is Used to Help You

Jul 24 2024 21 mins

On the podcast, we have had many experts talk on topics of pain, wellness, fitness and many other topics. Much of what they talk about comes from research.If you are looking online for information to help manage your pain, how do you know if that information is correct and how does research information get to the end users? Knowledge mobilization is a method to disseminate research

Peer Support in the Journey of Chronic Pain

Jul 10 2024 24 mins

Suffering from chronic pain can be a lonely journey that can impact our mental and emotional health. Peer support has proven to help people connect, exchange ideas, improve mental health, and establish a community.Today, Tom Hoppe is joined by Virginia McIntyre, President of People in the Pain Network to speak to us about how their peer program can help people suffering from chroni

Medical Hypnosis for Opioid Use

Jun 26 2024 25 mins

Opioids are one treatment for post-surgery pain management. As we have heard in the media, opioids may have a negative impact on a patient. That sparks the question; what other treatments are available to help manage post-surgical pain?One such treatment is the use of hypnosis. On this episode, Tom Hoppe is joined by Dr. Brittany Rosenbloom, a clinical and health psychologist and a

Well-Being and Transition for CFL Athletes

Jun 12 2024 24 mins

Purpose and identity are important in the biopsychosocialspirtitual model of chronic pain. In previous seasons, we spoke about the similarities between military Veterans and professional athletes, especially when it comes to identity, mindset and transition when leaving the service or sport. But what are some organizations doing to help their athletes transition and deal with chron

Trauma Informed Yoga

May 29 2024 21 mins

In previous seasons, we have covered the topic of yoga and how yoga can help manage pain. But what about trauma-informed yoga? How can it help people who struggle with emotional stress from past traumatic events. On this episode, Tom Hoppe is joined by Lori Taylor, a trauma informed yoga and fitness instructor. Lori Taylor - https://loritaylor.ca/For more about the Chronic Pain Cen

Solutions for Kids in Pain (SKIP) - Improving Children's Pain

May 15 2024 26 mins

In most of our previous episodes, we have had experts talk about chronic pain in adults, but what about chronic pain in children? There is a high number of children suffering from pain, but what resources are available for children? One organization is Solutions for Kids in Pain (SKIP). On today's episode Tom Hoppe is joined by Katie Birnie, an Assistant Professor at the University

The Eight Steps to Deal with Chronic Pain

May 01 2024 26 mins

On this episode of The Most Painful Podcast, Tom Hoppe speaks with Dr. Andrea Furlan, Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto and Staff Physician and Senior Scientist at Toronto Rehabilitation Institute. Dr. Furlan has a book called "The Eight Steps to Deal with Chronic Pain" which helps patients climb and conquer that mountain of chronic pain