“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.&nbsp; The Pain Podcast is sponsored by

The Pain Podcast - S2E5: “The Unseen”

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.&nbsp; The Pain Podcast is sponsored by

The Pain Podcast - S2E6: Acceptance

Change is the act of making someone or something different, altering, modifying, and replacing. Chronic pain can alter a person. It can modify a lifestyle. It can replace what once was, making it different. But different isn't always bad. In this episode, we hear how chronic pain has changed five people's lives, for good and bad, but ultimately helping them become the person they are today.&nbsp; &nbsp; The Pain Podcast is sponsored by

The Pain Podcast - S2E7: Change & Becoming

Pain doesn’t define a person, but it can take them on a journey that can change their life over time. In this episode, we embark on our final journey of the season with guest Tom Norris, who suffers from multiple chronic pain conditions. Although Tom has lived with pain for over 30 years, he reminds us that you still have worth even with pain.&nbsp; The Pain Podcast is sponsored by

The Pain Podcast - S2E8 : The Final Journey

When we talk about pain it’s common to discuss the biological components, but what about the other factors that contribute to how a person experiences and feels pain? This season on the Pain Pod, we take a deeper look into the variances of the pain experience and attempt to understand how different cultures, societies, and micro-societies around the U.S. experience and feel pain differently. Season 3 returns on September 29th! Subscribe now. &nbsp; SHOW NOTES: &nbsp; Sponsored by  Produced by  Subscribe to  &nbsp;

The Pain Podcast S.3 Teaser

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. The Pain Podcast is sponsored by

The Pain Podcast S.2 Teaser

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. The Pain Podcast is sponsored by

The Pain Podcast - S2E1: “The Personal Side of Pain”

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.&nbsp; The Pain Podcast is sponsored by

The Pain Podcast - S2E2: “Pain Beginnings”

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.&nbsp;   The Pain Podcast is sponsored by

The Pain Podcast - S2E3: “Feeling it”

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.&nbsp; The Pain Podcast is sponsored by