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The Most Painful Podcast

The Most Painful Podcast

By: Chronic Pain Center of Excellence Story Studio Network
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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.

https://www.veteranschronicpain.ca/

The MOST PAINFUL PODCAST is produced for the Chronic Pain Center of Excellence by Story Studio Network and iContact Productions.Chronic Pain Center of Excellence Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease
Episodes
  • From Parents to Kids: Understanding Chronic Pain in Veteran Families

    From Parents to Kids: Understanding Chronic Pain in Veteran Families
    Oct 15 2025
    In Season One, we explored how chronic pain can affect children—and how parental pain may increase the risk of chronic pain in the next generation.

    In this episode, host Tom Hoppe welcomes back Dr. Melanie Noel, Principal Investigator of the original study, to discuss her latest research examining the unique needs of Veteran families living with chronic pain. Together, they explore how chronic pain impacts not just individuals, but entire families—and what can be done to support better outcomes across generations.

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    For more about the Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence visit https://www.veteranschronicpain.ca/

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    28 mins
  • Mindset, Identity & Recovery: Rethinking Chronic Pain Treatment

    Mindset, Identity & Recovery: Rethinking Chronic Pain Treatment
    Oct 1 2025
    How does mindset influence chronic pain, recovery, and treatment outcomes? And what role does identity play in the healing process?

    In this episode, host Tom Hoppe is joined by Nicholas Held, Interim Scientific Director of the Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research (CIMVHR). Nicholas shares insights from his recent research exploring mindset, identity, and transition during physical rehabilitation and recovery. Together, they discuss how these psychosocial factors affect chronic pain management—and what clinicians and patients alike can take from this evolving understanding.

    Links

    CIMVHR     - https://cimvhr.ca/

    For more about the Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence visit     https://www.veteranschronicpain.ca/

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    28 mins
  • Pain, PTSD & the Mind: Exploring Flashbacks, Mindfulness, and New Frontiers

    Pain, PTSD & the Mind: Exploring Flashbacks, Mindfulness, and New Frontiers
    Sep 17 2025
    Many of you may be familiar with the biopsychosocial model of pain, which recognizes that chronic pain isn’t just physical—it also has psychological and social dimensions.In this episode, host Tom Hoppe is joined by Dr. Tim Salomons, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Queen’s University. They explore the phenomenon of pain flashbacks, treatment options including mindfulness and ketamine, and the complex challenges of treating chronic pain when it overlaps with PTSD.Tune in for a deep dive into the intersection of trauma, memory, and pain—and how research is shaping more holistic approaches to care.


    For more about the Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence visit https://www.veteranschronicpain.ca/
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    24 mins
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