21st Century Pain Solutions

Nobody is exempt from feeling pain after a surgical intervention but is it possible to reduce the chronic consequences that we could suffer because of it? Surely it is! Dr. Mona Mubarak joins us again to talk about post-surgical pain and how can we take action to prevent it from happening. She is also discussing the main factors that can increase the possibilities of being affected by it and the most effective solutions to this common, but invisible, problem. ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST - Dr. Mona Mubarak Dr. Mona Mubarak is a Consultant in Chronic Pain Management and Anaesthesia since 2016. After getting a worldwide experience of pain management in Ireland, Australia, and the UK, her enthusiasm extended to the USA where she finished the Fellowship of Interventional Pain Practice (FIPP) in 2017. Dr. Mubarak was a full-time chronic pain management consultant at Birmingham University and Dorset University Hospitals for the last three years. Prior to that, she was appointed as a substantive chronic pain and Anaesthesia consultant in the Royal National Orthopedic State of Art hospital in Birmingham, UK.

Do you know what is behind your chronic pain and what does it really implies? You are about to know it! Today, Dr. Mona Mubarak joins us to talk about everything about chronic pain diagnosis and treatment: what is the biological basis of it, its usual obstacles, and possible results. She will also talk about the consequences of the lack of correct diagnoses and the evolution of chronic pain on the integrity of the body, and her actual work developing a multidisciplinary pelvic pain clinic. ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST - Dr. Mona Mubarak Dr. Mubarak is a Consultant in Chronic Pain Management and Anesthesia since 2016. After getting a worldwide experience in pain management in Ireland, Australia, and the United Kingdom, her enthusiasm extended to the United States, where she finished the Fellowship of Interventional Pain Practice (FIPP) in 2017. She also has had private practice privileges in the most prestigious hospitals in the UK, including The Nuffield, Ramsay Health, and the BMI group.

Do you feel that you are empowered enough to overcome what is constantly causing your pain? Well, this may help you solve your problems. Today, Mihael Mamychsvili is here to talk about the three-stepped neuropath reset method, which is a pain therapy that has been recently designed by him, and describe the components that it involves in every instance. He will also discuss some of the obstacles that are involved with patients' treatment, as well as the benefits of understanding, by his own experience, the emotional component of chronic pain. ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST - Mihael Mamychsvili Mihael Mamychsvili is the Founder and Lead Therapist of Angel Hands Integrative Programs. His specialty is reconnecting the communication between mind and body. After becoming a Shiatsu Therapist in 2001, he has developed his own style of therapy and methodology that focuses on the body-mind connection. Through his treatments, which look at the complete person, he has helped clients change themselves. He is also recognized by complementary as well as conventional health agencies like VGH Cardiac Rehab Centre, PainBc, and The Cancer Society, where he is often asked to be a keynote speaker or educator.

ABOUT TODAY'S EPISODE: Are you waiting for the discovering of a new method that can end with your problems? Did you know that you can do more for yourself than anybody else? Because that is the truth! Today, Mark Pew joins us to discuss a variety of topics related to neuroplasticity, behavioral therapy, and the use of alternative methods, such as medical marijuana and cannabidiol. He is also describing the importance of finding the correct treatment according to each situation, and the change of mindset that is really necessary to truly heal from chronic pain. ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST - Mark Pew Mark Pew, Advisory Board member at BioNutraceutical Health Solutions, is a passionate educator and agitator. Mark is a recognized thought leader in workers’ compensation and award-winning speaker, blogger, author, and jurisdictional advisor. Also known as the RxProfessor, he is focused on the intersection of chronic pain and appropriate treatment, particularly as it relates to the clinical and financial implications of prescription painkillers non-pharma treatment modalities, and the evolution of medical marijuana.

ABOUT TODAY'S EPISODE: Have you ever suffered from chronic pain? Are you conscious of the multiple consequences that it has? Because it can considerably influence multiple aspects of your daily life. Today, Dr. Trevor Campbell joins us to talk about how pain can affect both individuals and society. The variety of results that it can potentially have in social, economic, and daily life, and the involvement of all the facets of the human being, such as the biological, psychological, and social ones, makes it an important aspect of health to focus on. He is also discussing the actual problem of addressing successful treatments for chronic diseases, and the challenge that it represents to the physician. ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST - Dr. Trevor Campbell Dr. Trevor Campbell is a family physician who studied medicine at the University of Cape Town, South Africa, before emigrating to Canada, where he became interested in treatments for chronic pain. He has worked in multi-disciplinary pain management and opioid reduction programs and has served as medical director for a leading pain management provider in Western Canada.

ABOUT TODAY'S EPISODE: Is there any benefit in trying cannabinoid medicine in pain treatments? We are still walking along the path of really understanding its physiology, but there are many good reasons to implement it. Dr. Sara-Ara Ahmed joins us today to talk about her trajectory in pain and cannabinoid medicine, how can both be used to benefit patients with chronic diseases, and what are the obstacles that she finds every day in her practice with this controversial methodology. She will be also talking about its possible relation with the immune system, and the impact of the actual situation of COVID-19 in patients' attention. ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST - Dr. Sana-Ara Ahmed Dr. Sana-Ara Ahmed is a practicing clinical Anesthesiologist, Interventional Pain & Cannabinoid Medicine Specialist in Canada. She holds membership with national and international cannabis research societies and is an avid advocate for dignified patient access to medical cannabis. Successfully incorporating medical cannabis in treating chronic pain with the combination of regenerative medicine has well established Dr. Ahmed as a national expert in this emerging field of medicine. As an avant-garde entrepreneur and visionary, her chronic pain holistic clinic, known as Genuvis Health, provides integrative, compassionate, and personalized pain management solutions. Her diverse practice focuses on targeted pain control for accurate pain diagnosis and opioid harm reduction for post-surgical pain patients.

ABOUT TODAY'S EPISODE: Did you know that 40-80% of chronic pain patients were given wrong diagnoses of their diseases? Yes, that is true; and what is more, it can really have a negative impact on their healing process. Today, Dr. Nelson joins us to talk about his researches referred to pain treatments' success, the great number of incorrect diagnoses in clinics, and the development of a new online questionnaire, which is based on Bayesian analysis and may truly change the paradigm of modern pain diagnosis methodology. ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST - Dr. Nelson Handler Nelson Hendler has graduated from Princeton in 1966. He has received an MD in 1972, and an MS in neurophysiology in 1974 from the University of Maryland, and did his residency training in psychiatry at Johns Hopkins Hospital from 1972 to 1975. He published four books, 34 textbook chapters, and 69 articles. He was past president of the Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Association of America and also of the American Academy of Pain Management. The Pain Validity Test that he has researched predicts with 95% accuracy which patient will have abnormal medical tests, and the Diagnostic Paradigm and Treatment Algorithm gives diagnoses with a 96% correlation with diagnoses of Johns Hopkins Hospital doctors and recommends the proper diagnostic tests to use.

Did you know that behind the decisions of legislators there are many people paying the consequences? Sometimes, laws associated with health services, which real objective is to reduce critical problems related to them, can strongly affect patients and the way they face their diseases. Juan Hincapie Castillo joins us to discuss the restriction of opioids medications and both positive and negative consequences that this legislative decision has on the general population. He will also talk about the actual problem of illicit opioid overdoses, the use of fentanyl substances and what are the trends that are happening while these laws are implemented. ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST - Juan M. Hincapie-Castillo, Pharm.D, M.S., Ph.D Juan M. Hincapie-Castillo, Pharm.D, M.S., Ph.D., joined the Department of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy as an assistant professor in 2019. He has received the degrees of Doctor of Pharmacy (2013), Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (2017), and Ph.D. with a concentration in Pharmacoepidemiology (2019) at the University of Florida College of Pharmacy. His research interests include the study of drug utilization and safety in the area of pain management, the evaluation of the effects of State and Federal laws on patient outcomes, and the assessment of patient safety and quality for inpatient pain management.

Are you aware of the many effects that pain can have on the integrity of our bodies? Because it can really affect us! Dr. Lucas MacMillan joins us to talk about how pain can disrupt not only our daily habits but the chemistry of our whole bodies. He will also describe the different consequences of it both in the psychological and biological extracts of the person; and how did he do, by his own experience, to overcome chronic pain every day of his life. ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST - Dr. Lucas MacMillan Dr. Lucas MacMillan was trained first as a Registered Nurse, then as a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine. He has written various articles covering topics such as chronic pain approaches, the professional training of naturopathic doctors, research on medicinal uses of curcumin, indications, and uses of prolotherapy and platelet-rich plasma (PRP). Lucas enjoys discussing health and treatment options with his patients and genuinely looks forward to teaching others about health, medicine, and methods to improve one’s health and wellbeing outside of the doctor’s office.

Do you really know what it is like to deal with and fight against chronic pain? You are going to discover it! Camilla Yong Bratteli joins us today to tell us about her experience dealing with pain, what does it feel like, and how it can strongly affect people in various aspects of their lives. She will also describe the process that she had gone through to finally heal from it and feel better with herself. ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST - Camilla Yong Bratteli Camilla is a thirty-nine years-old woman, mother of two children aged fifteen and three. She has bachelor's degrees in social worker, and sports and nutrition. Ms. Yong is also a certified instructor at gymnastics and her passion is to help other people to reach better health, both physically and mentally, internally and externally.

Do you want to know even more about chronic pain? Well, you are going to learn some new and useful things! Dr. Avinash Ramchandani joins us to talk about chronic pain and what are the factors that cause it. He is also reflecting on what does he take into account when he treats a patient and gives a little advice to those who are dealing with chronic pain in their daily lives. ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST - Dr. Avinash Ramchandani Dr. Avinash Ramchandani is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation and pain management. He received his B.A. Molecular in Cell Biology from UC Berkeley. After residency, he completed his fellowship in Pain Medicine at the Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Ramchandani incorporates pain procedures, nutrition, exercises, and medications to customize treatment options for patients in pain. He enjoys being on the cutting edge of proven treatments for pain management and believes in optimizing the functional being so that pain is controlled and people may live with the highest degree of dignity.

Did you know that you can have an active role in keeping yourself and others healthy? Because you surely can, and you definitely have to assume it! Today, Prof. George Grant joins us to talk about the global situation that is affecting us nowadays: COVID-19; and what can we do, generally, to keep ourselves and others safe. He also tells us that it is not all about intervention, but prevention; and we have to be responsible and conscious of this fact in order to act benefiting our health. ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST - Dr. George Grant Dr. George Grant, known as The Caring Doctor, is considered the Canadian authority in Integrative/Functional Medicine and a global wellness ambassador. He is a scientist, professor, chemist, toxicologist, nutritionist, biofeedback, stress management, and pain specialist. Dr. Grant is an expert in biofeedback, stress, anti-aging, and natural pain management. He helped clients at Sunnybrook hospital in Toronto recover from clogged arteries as well as 10,000 clients worldwide. He has also worked as a Senior Consultant for Health Canada, FDA and CDC as well as in private practice.

Did you know that although benzodiazepines are used for many conditions, they can bring undesired effects that represent a challenge for both physicians and yourself? Because, in the end, that is what really happens. Dr. Steven Wright joins us to talk about the different variants of benzodiazepines, their combination with opioids in treatments, and what truly happens in the taking period and withdrawal process. ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST - Steven Wright, MD Steven Wright, MD, is a residency-trained family physician with a 37-year clinical career. He has been active in addiction medicine for 32 years, and in medical pain management for 16 years. His interests include the neurophysiology and treatment of pain and addiction, non-opioid analgesia, opioids, benzodiazepines, cannabis, adverse consequences, and policy development. He is the medical consultant for The Schreiber Research Group and the Alliance for Benzodiazepine Best Practices.

Can chronic pain difficulties be affected by the culture in which we live and are constantly changing? They surely can. And they do! Today, Dr. Praveen Ganty joins us to talk about the different problems that modern society has when it comes to chronic pain. He includes topics such as overmedication, social stigmas, the cannabinoid system, and what can we do in our everyday life to deal with this pain and improve our quality of life. ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST - Dr. Praveen Ganty Dr.Ganty is a consultant in Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology, currently working at Allevio Pain Management, in Toronto. He trained in Anesthesiology in India and then re-trained in the United Kingdom, where he also completed a Fellowship in Chronic Pain, and was a consultant from 2010 to 2016, treating patients in chronic pain. He was also actively involved in research projects. His passion is to get patients off “the chemicals that treat pain, including opioids”, to encourage self-help, and to manage chronic pain through non-pharmacological methods.

Could you imagine yourself living with strong physical pain for many years? Brittany Quiroz did it, that's why she is definitely a warrior. Today, she joins us to talk about her experience, how it all began and changed her life forever. She is also talking about the change of mindset that was necessary to overcome this painful situation, and what were the benefits of that transformation. ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST - Brittany Quiroz Brittany Quiroz is a mother, a wife, a motivational speaker, singer, songwriter, motivational vocalist and advocate for change for younger generations who have disabilities. She was diagnosed with Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis at the age of 30, which was a fight or flight moment in her life, that would either break her entirely or turn herself into a voice. She chose to follow the second path. "By broadening our horizon for changes like this not only we do empower others fighting chronic illness, but we also break the stigma attached with what disability is supposed to look like", says proudly.

Did you believe that you already knew everything about chronic pain and its treatment? You are going to find it out! Dr. Robyn Prescott joins us today to talk about every aspect of chronic pain: what is it, how can it be cured, and what really makes the difference. She is also talking about some of the challenges that physicians face and what are the strategies they could use to help their patients overcome their pain situation. ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST - Dr. Robyn Prescott Dr. Robyn Prescott received her medical degree from the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic medicine in 2014 where she graduated with the prestigious Spirit of Boucher award acknowledging her for outstanding commitment to both the community and academics. For the past five years, Dr. Prescott has operated her own successful private practice in North Vancouver, BC before recently relocating to Kamloops, BC. Her practice focuses on pain management, personal health optimization, and hormone balancing for all individuals. She currently holds a certification in prolotherapy, neural therapy, therapeutic, and is one of the few naturopathic physicians in Canada to perform injections under ultrasound guidance.

Would you believe me if I told you that there are painless therapies that would help you with your pain? Because they really exist, and total motion release is one of them. Hannah Castro Llego joins us today to talk about how pain not only affects a determined area but the whole body and its motions. She also describes the procedures and results of this innovative therapy, which is painless and very effective in kids and adults. ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST - Hannah Castro Llego Hannah Castro Llego is a registered physical therapist with the College of Physical Therapist of British Columbia (CPTBC) since 2004. Originally from the Philippines, she obtained her bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy (BSCPT) from De LaSalle University- Health Sciences. She holds membership with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA)- Pediatric Division and she is a member of the Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia (PABC). Her training includes Total Motion Release for Tots n Teens® (TMR-TnT), Introduction to Neurodevelopmental Techniques (NDT) in Pediatrics and Kid's Yoga Teacher Training.

Have you heard about it before? Right now you are going to learn about one of the most important associations when it comes to chronic pain management. Today, Penney Cowan, founder and CEO of the American Chronic Pain Association, joins us to talk about the reasons why she decided to found it, what are its present projects, and what is really important if a person is dealing with chronic pain. ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST - PENNY COWAN Penney Cowan is the founder and CEO of the American Chronic Pain Association (ACPA), which provides peer support and education in pain management skills to people with pain and their families; and works to build awareness about chronic pain among professionals, decision-makers, and the general public. Ms. Cowan is a recognized speaker advocating a multidisciplinary approach to pain management. Most recently she is a Co-founder and Board Member of the World Patients Alliance. She has been an advocate and consumer representative for pain issues and received numerous awards from organizations, such as the Institute for Public Service, American Pain Society, and American Academy of Pain Medicine.

Do you know what can you do to effectively minimize your chronic pain? You're about to learn! Dr. Majeed joins us in this episode to talk about the experience of pain; what really happens in your body when you have it; and what can you do to fight against this problem. She also discusses the stigma of being part of the elderly population, and what can be done to optimize the quality of life of this vulnerable group of society. ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST - Dr. Yasmine Majeed Yasmine Majeed is a Consulting Pain Physician at the Calgary Chronic Pain Center, and Medical Director and Site Medical Lead for Age Care. She is currently President in the Section of Chronic Pain of the Alberta Medical Association. Dr. Majeed is also the founder and President of the Canadian Global Care Society. She feels passionate about caring for chronic pain around the spectrum.

What happens when we take a more complete approach to the problem and try to find different, but convergent, ways of solving it? You are about to know it! In this episode, Dr. Zach Cohen joins us to discuss the effectivity of using a variety of sciences and techniques to reduce the pain; and also talks about the opioid crisis era that we are living in, what are the consequences in people, and what are the health benefits of reducing those opioids to better levels. ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST - Zach Cohen Dr. Zach Cohen is double board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology in both Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine. He completed a Chronic Pain Fellowship at the University of California San Diego, which was recently rated the best chronic pain fellowship in America by the American Academy of Pain Medicine. Dr. Cohen often employs a team approach to helping patients overcome their pain issues, working alongside surgeons, neurologists, physiatrists, and psychologists. He considers himself part of the new age of interventional pain medicine and understands that many patients do not want to be on medications, especially opioids and finds ways to reduce their pain while helping them reduce the use of these medications.

Did you know that it is possible to reduce your chronic pain with just an injection? Because it truly is! On this occasion, Michael Perry joins us to talk about a technique that he has been practicing for around fifteen years, which is called 'hydro needling'; how does it work and what are the benefits of it; and also he is going to discuss some specific pathologies and how this method can sometimes be the solution for them. ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST - MICHAEL PERRY Michael Perry is a nurse anesthetist who has been in the business of helping people with their pain for over forty years. He started as a staff anesthetist and then he worked independently for many hospitals in Nebraska and Iowa. He received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing in the Mt. Marty College in Yankton, South Dakota; and his Diploma in Anesthesia in the Creighton-St. Joseph Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. Nowadays, he is a national speaker and has been also involved with many pain societies across the United States, such as the Nebraska Association Nurse Anesthetist and the American Academy of Pain Management. He has been awarded as 'Pain Practitioner of the Year 2014' by Pain Week.

Can we control our pain by only changing the way we eat? Definitely! Dr. Wayne Phimister is talking today about Dr. Steven Gundry's book 'The Plant Paradox', and his own experience after trying this new lifestyle. He also gives us helpful information about what foods should be avoided in order to accomplish our objective, which is living free of chronic pain. Are we really what we eat? We can't affirm that but, surely, what we eat affects us.

Did you know that many of the spine surgeries that are made actually they were not necessary? Because that is the reality. Dr. David Hanscom joins us today to explain a topic that is discussed in his book 'Do You Really Need Spine Surgery?: Take Control With a Surgeon's Advice'; which is that usually, the success rate of spinal surgeries is very low if patients' chronic pain has not been treated before the procedure. He also brings valuable scientific information and statistics about this problematic, which is nowadays happening without control and affects many people. ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST - Dr. David A. Hanscom Dr. David A. Hanscom is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in the surgical correction complex problems in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. A significant part of his practice was devoted to performing surgery on patients who had undergone multiple prior spine surgeries. Around 2001 he began to share his own stress management tool with his patients that were in pain but had no indications of surgery. He had spent much of his career with rehabilitation physicians learning non-operative care. Nowadays, he is focusing his efforts on bringing effective medical treatments for chronic mental and physical pain back into mainstream medicine. His last practice position was Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Swedish Neuroscience Specialists, Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, WA (retired in December 2018).

Is it possible to treat chronic pain just with little devices in your spinal cord? It truly is! Nowadays, if you are struggling with problems in your nervous system, you can temporarily receive a system in your body and see how it helps control your pain. Timothy joins us today and explains the efficacy and benefits of these little devices that can be put into our body with less invasive methods, like just a needle. ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST - Dr. Timothy Deer Dr. Deer is the president and CEO of The Spine and Nerve Centers of the Virginias and the Center for Pain Relief, Inc. He is also a Clinical Professor of Anesthesiology at the West Virginia University School of Medicine. He has held many national and international society positions including his current role as the Chairman of the American Society of Pain and Neuroscience. He has been a leader in the field of interventional techniques and neuromodulation for more than two decades. His rich career has included many pivotal studies to achieve FDA approval, and many "first in man" approved devices. Dr. Deer has provided cadaver based training to more 1.000 physicians in novel methods of pain without the need for opioids. His work has led to more than 100 peer-reviewed publications, several book chapters, and full-text books.

What if you could heal chronic pain with new cells? What if you could regenerate your cells to overcome the pain with healing instead of destructive measures like injections and surgery? This can be done by an innovative technique with stem cells. This is what Dr. Alturi joins me to discuss on the podcast. He breaks down the essence of why stem cells work to heal chronic pain, the methods, and areas to look out for to ensure you get the best treatment possible. ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST - Dr. Atluri Dr. Atluri, not only is he a pain specialist, he's an anesthesiologist in Cincinnati, Ohio. But a couple of years ago, he became the founder and the CEO of a company called StemCures, and now this is his new passion and he gains much enjoyment of helping people and seeing the benefit of this new innovative treatment that is coming across America and is a valid treatment for many these days.

What if there was a way to properly manage chronic pain with opioids? What if there were measures in place to screen patients who need opioids and others who shouldn't have them? This is what Dr. Sairam Atluri discusses me with on this podcast. He walks through the process of screening patients and understanding the physiological and psychological addictions that take place and how to best deal with them as we continue to put strategies in place to battle opioid abuse. ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST - DR. ATLURI Dr. Atluri is a pain specialist. He has a fellowship in pain and he's got a couple of passions regarding this – he's trained in anesthesia and he's gone into the world of pain management. He's certified in regenerative medicine by the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians. He's dealt with chronic pain patients for over 20 years, and he's a leader in the field not only in Cincinnati where he works but also around the country.

What if we could get off opioids and on to something else that helps the body to heal naturally? What if there was a process to do it safely? That is what Dr. Allen Miller discusses with me on this podcast. He breaks down the effectiveness of The CBD Formula, a proven process to help the body remove its dependency on opioids and kill chronic pain. ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST - Dr. Allen S. Miller, MS, DC: Dr. Miller is a writer and frequent contributor to numerous publications on the subject of Cannabis in the treatment of Chronic Pain, PTSD, Opioid Dependence, health and wellness. Dr. Miller is a recognized court forensic soft tissue injury expert, Pain Management, PTSD and Opioid Dependence. Dr. Miller is President of BioNutraceutical Health Solutions, is an expert on workers’ compensation payers and provides Cannabis products specially formulated to treat injured workers with Chronic Pain and Opioid Dependence.

What if your body was like the check engine light on a car? What if your body displayed "symptoms" that told you to check your body for a problem? The problem we face is that we don't know these are actually symptoms! Nancy Crites joins me on this podcast to discuss the symptoms that arise in our gut that affect our bodies as a whole, how to alleviate leaky gut, and the process for living a better life without inflammation. ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST - NANCY CRITES Nancy helps women reverse their inflammation and autoimmune disease so they can enjoy a life of vibrant health and freedom. Having been a professional educator in public schools for 30 years and observing how diet impacted her students’ ability to focus, learn and function effectively, she knew people needed to learn a better way. They needed to be educated on the effects of nutrition on mental, emotional and physical health.

When you feel a pain, what do you immediately think of? You probably think you need to fix the area of where that pain is. But what if you looked at the rest of your body and saw that was causing the pain? That's what Jen Esquer discusses on this podcast with me. She walks us through her methodology for addressing chronic pain down to the nervous system level, focusing on holistic recovery, and mindset techniques. ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST - Jen Esquer, PT, DPT Jen Esquer is a Top 40 Physical Therapy Influencer and has been named one of the top 50 most influential healthcare professionals. With a Doctorate in physical therapy she is ranked as one of the Best Fitness Trainers on IG by Shape Magazine and has been featured in Self Magazine, Men’s Fitness, Muscle and Fitness as well as well as a select interview guest on CBS and on the RISE podcast with Mogul CEO Rachel Hollis.

What if there were certain patterns you could follow to figure out what's affecting your body? What if your life didn't have to be limited by chronic disease? That's what Dr. Anthony G. Beck discusses with me on this podcast. His approach to a healthy life with pattern recognition, behavioral change, and lifestyle improvements through science is remarkable and makes this one a must-listen. ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST - Dr. Anthony G. Beck Dr. Anthony G. Beck is Director & Founder of Balance Protocol Institute and is dedicated to empowering individuals with knowledge that identifies and addresses the root cause of chronic illness through functional medicine. Dr. Beck doesn't merely manage disease, he helps people resolve them.

Did you now that pain isn't centralized? We don't have a center of pain. We have a process called Central Sensitization. Mariana Vera joins us today to talk about all the parts of the brain becoming more sensitive to stimuli, how acute pain transitions over time to chronic pain (Chronification), and what Hydrotherapy can do for you. ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST - Mariana Arias Avila Vera Mariana Arias Avila Vera received her Ph.D. in Physical Therapy from Federal University of São Carlos (Brazil) in 2014. She is currently Assistant Professor in the Physical Therapy Undergraduate and Graduate Program at Federal University of São Carlos, member of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) and Aquatic Physical Therapy International (APTI). Her research interests are electromyography, aquatic physical therapy, chronic pain, pain management, and electrophysical agents. Note: PT - Hydrotherapy and Pain Neuroscience Research Education Studies results not out - Dec 2018

When someone gets a diagnosis, the first thought that comes to mind is "how am I going to get through this?" This is what Janet Law asked herself when she was diagnosed with cancer. But 30 seconds later, her mind shifted to taking care of herself. Today she lives a thriving life. Janet joins me on this podcast to discuss her journey and what others can do to change the way they think about their situation while taking part in self-care. ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST - Janet Law Janet was diagnosed and given a serious cancer diagnosis in 2001. She accepted the diagnosis but not the prognosis. She brought the body back into harmony with phenomenal medical intervention, love and an enduring spirit of hope. Janet currently works in the Health Care Field and is passionate about the healing and creative arts.

There are many misconceptions with the methods that chronic pain should be handled. Sometimes, there are deep-rooted issues that lead to immense pain over long periods of time, and many of them aren't even physical. Lianne Dyche joins me on this podcast to discuss her powerful method called acceptance and commitment therapy or ACT. This process involves overcoming pain through acceptance behavior combined with mindfulness and modern science. ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST - Lianne Dyche Ms. Lianne Dyche is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker passionate about facilitating community wellness and connection through education and empowerment. She currently provides individual therapy and classes in the Adult Outpatient Program at Linn County Mental Health in Albany, OR.

We all know that chronic pain management requires immense care with proper knowledge. But did you know that there is a roadmap that health professionals can follow? If you're a health professional, what if you could follow a roadmap that allows you to take the right steps to working with your patient? Dr. Stephen Grinstead joins me to discuss the methodologies and strategies for pain management on this podcast. ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST - Dr. Stephen F. Grinstead Dr. Grinstead was the Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer of A Healing Place—A Residential and Intensive Outpatient Chronic Pain Management Program in Camarillo California. He is author of the book Freedom from Suffering: A Journey of Hope as well as author of several other pain management books including Managing Pain and Coexisting Disorders, and the Addiction-Free Pain Management® Recovery Guide.

Did you know that some patients have pain that can only be controlled with opioids? What if those patients can't receive those opioids because of regulations? This is what Red Lawhern discusses with me today. He breaks down the real issues that are happening with the opioid epidemic, the shocking truths about opioid-related deaths, and what is being done so that chronic pain patients can get the help they need. ABOUT THE GUEST - Richard A "Red" Lawhern Richard A "Red" Lawhern, PhD is a technically trained non-physician subject matter expert in online chronic pain support groups and public policy for treatment of pain, with 22 years experience in the field. His published work and commentaries have appeared in multiple medical journals and popular media. His recent editorial on STAT is titled "Stop Persecuting Doctors for Legitimately Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain".

Did you know that the body has layers of energy? And did you know that this energy can be used to heal the body? With the process of Healing Touch, chronic pain patients have been able to deal with their pain. There is a ton of science packed into this podcast where Sylva Pohanka joins me to discuss how Healing Touch works and the applications for pain patients. Sylva’s great passion is to provide a space for loving and genuine support and to empower people on their journeys towards healing and well-being on all levels: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.

Did you know that pain can be overcome with relaxation? When we reduce this stress using a variety of techniques, relaxation can be a form of medicine for the body. This is what Dr. Beth Darnall joins me on the podcast to discuss. She breaks down the effectiveness of relaxation in reducing chronic pain while introducing some techniques that can be done while listening to the podcast! ABOUT BETH DARNALL Beth Darnall, PhD is Associate Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine. She develops and investigates behavioral medicine treatments for acute pain in the hospital and after surgery, and for chronic pain. She leads national research on patient-centered opioid tapering, and has authored/co-authored 5 books for patients and clinicians on analgesic use and behavioral pain medicine.

Did you know that chronic pain is affected by emotions? Because of this, what if you could overcome pain just by engaging in actions that create positive emotions? This is what Dr. Melissa Cady joins me on this podcast episode to discuss. She breaks down how building connection increases your energy, positively affects pain reduction, and helps to pave the way for decreased opioid use. She also gives practical methods for how opioid dependency can be reduced. ABOUT DR. MELISSA CADY Melissa Cady, D.O. is an American-trained osteopathic physician who is dual board-certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine. Known as the Challenge Doctor, she addresses the root cause of pain with better education as a critical component. She released her book, PAINDEMIC, which emphasizes patient engagement, advocacy, and self-care throughout the pain journey. She also manages PainOutLoud.com which showcases stories of those who have overcome their pain.

What if what you've heard about opioids and addiction isn't what it seems to be? When you've been in the field of pain management you tend to know or a thing or two. That's what the legendary Dr. Tennant brings to today's discussion. He discusses the problem with opioid addiction, applications of high dosing opioids, and the real issues as well as the progress in pain management that we need to be paying attention to. ABOUT DR. FOREST TENNANT Forest Tennant, M.D., Dr. PH., started his pain clinic in 1975. He has authored over 300 scientific articles and books, and currently serves as Editor Emeritus of Practical Pain Management, the nation's most widely circulated pain journal for physicians. He provides guidance and hope to severe chronic pain patients and their loved ones.

Did you know that chronic pain is connected to past trauma? What if you could heal it by focusing on the signals of the heart? This is what Dirk Terpstra joins me to discuss on this insightful podcast. He talks about the signals that the heart sends out in response to pain and trauma, how our brains are affected by stress, and what he is doing to help patients overcome these issues. ABOUT DIRK TERPSTRA Dirk Terpstra is the founder of the global Coherence Hotspot. He is also a HeartMath® Certified Trainer with the scientific HeartMath® Institute in California. Since 1991, the Institute of HeartMath® has been conducting scientific research into the effects of the electromagnetic heart field on the brain and body. It is Dirk’s passion to help shift the human consciousness, which is hidden deep in each one of us.

What if you could get healed "manually" without the need for drugs? What if your pain could go away just from specific techniques? This is what Sumit Singh discusses today as he joins me on this podcast. He talks about manual osteopath therapy, a form of manual therapy which focuses on readjustment and the manipulation of the body. His insightful knowledge can help point many patients in the direction they need to overcome the pain they're experiencing. ABOUT SUMIT SINGH SUMIT SINGH has completed his manual osteopathy course from the National Academy of Osteopathy in Toronto. He has worked as a senior physiotherapist for more than 7 years back home in India, has owned various physiotherapy centres, and worked as a sports physiotherapist for the various associations of field hockey, football (soccer), cricket. He is trained in cranio-sacral therapy and visceral manipulation as well as many other areas.

Did you know that when blood enters areas in our body, the repair is accelerated? Did you know we can force blood to enter into these areas by triggering the spots? This is what Dr. Mehrtash Amini discusses on the podcast today as he breaks down the effectiveness of trigger point injection and how it can help our bodies heal. ABOUT DR. MEHRTASH AMINI Dr. Mehrtash Amini graduated from the Iran University of Medical Sciences and worked in the military as a medical officer. He later moved to Canada and worked in a family practice and emergency unit. He is an expert on the topic of trigger point injection and its usage as therapy for patients dealing with chronic pain.

Did you know that both sleep and chronic pain are affected by each other? Chronic pain can affect sleep, and as a result, sleep will affect chronic pain! Cynthia Rodriguez joins me on this podcast to discuss how to break this endless cycle so you can fix your sleep, win the battle against chronic pain, and develop good sleeping habits. ABOUT CYNTHIA RODRIGUEZ Cynthia is a family nurse practitioner and has worked in sleep medicine at the Corvallis Clinic for the last 13 years. She became interested in pain science since pain was one of the most common complaints affecting the sleep of her patients. She has worked in a wide variety of disciplines from operating rooms in NYC to the Peace Corps, to her current role in sleep medicine.

Did you know that essential oils have anti-inflammatory properties? Did you know that they have the potential to help with chronic pain? That's what Rita Bergsma discusses with me as she joins this podcast to explain the health benefits of essential oils. Listen to this podcast and see how these readily available oils can impact your chronic pain. ABOUT RITA BERGSMA Rita Bergsma is a wife, mother, grandmother, nurse, gardener, novice beekeeper, crafter, cabin owner, water enthusiast and has a passion for learning more about healing properties of Essential Oils. She graduated from Royal Columbian Hospital School of Nursing, New Westminster , British Columbia.

Did you know that just because you have pain in a spot, it doesn't mean there is damage there? Because pain and damage aren't necessarily correlated, different approaches can be taken to overcome it. Joletta Belton joins me on this podcast to discuss her experience with chronic pain that ended her career as a firefighter and caused her to dive deep into understanding what happened to her and how others can do the same. ABOUT JOLETTA BELTON Joletta Belton is a nature lover, bibliophile, and storyteller. She is cofounder of the Endless Possibilities Initiative, a nonprofit with a mission of empowering people with pain to live well. She is also the creator of MyCuppaJo.com, where she makes sense of pain and healing through science and stories. Both projects were born of her experiences living with chronic pain, pain that forced her to medically retire from her job as a firefighter paramedic, the career that had defined her. Her desire to understand her pain led her back to graduate school, where she earned her MSc in human movement and studied pain science as her research focus. Now Jo explores what she has discovered through the lens of her personal story in hopes of starting meaningful conversations about pain, healing, and being human that lead to better possible paths forward for all of us: patients, carers, clinicians, and researchers alike. It is only by coming together, sharing multiple perspectives and forms of knowledge and expertise, that we can improve the way pain is studied, understood, and treated.

Did you know that because the body is made up of water, sound sends vibrations through it? What if we could use sound vibrations to eliminate pain? This is exactly what Elizabeth Mueller discusses on this podcast episode. She focuses on sound therapy, a form of healing that relieves tension from the body. She breaks down the science behind it as well as her case studies to demonstrate it. ABOUT ELIZABETH MUELLER Elizabeth has studied many different traditions of yoga and honours them all including Kriya/Hatha Yoga, Meditation, Sound Therapy Massage with Tibetan Bowl, gongs, bells and drums. Elizabeth has her healing practice in Harrison Hot Springs. She works with elders and seniors in the community bringing healing, breathwork and movement. She offers workshops, ongoing classes and individual treatments to those who seek out alternative healing practices. Her teachings are a blend of her experiences, like the precision of the Iyengar tradition, the flow of a Vinyasa Class and the deep realization of Ancient Kriya. Since 2000 Elizabeth Mueller has been a full time teacher, offering classes and Yoga Seminars and Holidays on boats and in ancient ruins in Italy, Turkey, Germany, India, Austria and throughout British Columbia.

Did you know that a big body yawn can release muscle tension? We do it when we wake up and animals do it 42 times a day. There's a science behind what it really is, how it works, and what makes it effective. Teresa Ojinma joins me on this podcast to discuss somatic movement and how she works with patients to relieve chronic muscle pain. Teresa is a Certified Exercise Physiologist through CSEP (Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology) and a practicing Kinesiologist with BCAK (British Columbia Association of Kinesiologists). She earned her Masters of International Healthcare Management, Economics and Policy degree from Bocconi University in Milan, Italy after completing her Bachelors of Kinesiology degree at Simon Fraser University. She also holds a Certificate of Applied Human Nutrition from SFU. She is currently completing her certification in Somatic Movement Education Teacher Training and is teaching Somatic Movement classes and workshops at the Akasha Studio in South Surrey, BC. She also does in-home personal training and trains some clients at a private gym in South Surrey. For over ten years, she has been promoting healthy lifestyles through exercise and nutrition. For the past year and a half that she has been practicing, studying and applying Somatic Movement Education, it is truly a vital tool in teaching her students and clients how to move more effectively, efficiently and painlessly by improving body awareness and overall wellness. She believes in taking a holistic approach to health and wellness that includes the mind, body and spirit, as well as continual learning to fully equip herself with the knowledge, skills, and resources to successfully motivate, educate and inspire others toward healthy living.

What if the emotional fear that keeps you from interacting with people could be overcome? What if it's easier to do that than you think? That's what Karin Klein Galbraith talks about as she joins me on this podcast. She breaks down what it's like to break down your fear and blast through it so you can live an empowered life. With empathy and the insight to help you learn, Karen is ‘The magic to move your life force forward!’ Karen Klein has lived a life of truth, accountability and unstoppable achievement. As a business person, mom and TED talk speaker she has followed her heart's desires with a strategic focus: moved to a foreign country, completed a degree while working full-time and become a hospice volunteer in a pet-therapy program for those at end of life. It worthy to mention-these are all things that scared her, as in heartpounding with clammy hands type of fear. Karen knows that change can be difficult.

What if you could prevent future surgeries just by fixing your posture today? Years of bad posture can reflect misalignment and compensation for issues our bodies are experiencing. Today, I break down a formula I've been using with patients that helps them to eliminate posture issues, get back to natural alignment, and prevent chronic pain issues from arising. I give you some great tips on this podcast that you can do WHILE you're listening to it! Enjoy!

What would you do if you were stuck in a neck brace for 22 months with suicidal thoughts? This is what happened to Roy Campbell after a threatening injury that changed the trajectory of his athletic career. He was told he would never be able to run and that walking would be an extremely difficult task. On this podcast, Roy joins me to talk about how he went from that outcome to actually running in the Sahara Desert for seven days, competing in the Ironman, and the Hawaii World Championships. This truly breathtaking story will have you listening to it more than once. Roy Campbell is a powerful inspirational speaker and a Youth Worker working with at-risk youth. He was born in England, grew up in Jamaica then later returned back to England. AT 20 years old he began a playing professional rugby league career in both England and New Zealand. At the age 23 and with a promising career ahead of him but during a game he was tackled by three players, lifted into the air and driven head first into the ground, breaking his neck in 3 places. Over the course of 8 months, he underwent 2 major operations to fuse and wire C1, C2 & C3 then spending nearly 2 years in either traction, wearing a halo attached to his skull or a neck brace. Doctors said that he would NEVER be able to run again, and at best walk with a limp for the rest of his life. Over the years Roy has refused to give up and has proved the doctors wrong. He has participated in some of the world’s toughest endurance races including the legendary Marathon Des Sables, a 7 day self-sufficient run through Moroccan Sahara Desert and has also raced through the Brazilian Amazon Jungle where he was stroked by Jaguares and attacked by Giant Hornets. He went on to race in the Hawaii Ironman World Championship and continues to participate in adventures around the world.

Did you know that some of the same healing methods that are used for humans are also used on animals? Our anatomies are more similar than we think! Dr. Judy Morgan joins me on the podcast today to explain these similarities, and more importantly, what she has done to help care for animals and how we can apply it to our own lives. Dr. Morgan is a best-selling author, speaker, and certified veterinary acupuncturist, chiropractitioner, and food therapist. Based in southern New Jersey, Dr. Morgan currently operates two award-winning veterinary hospitals that offer an integrative approach combining holistic medicine with traditional Western techniques. She is a sought-after speaker at dog shows, pet expos, and veterinary conferences. In her effort to educate pet owners, she is an author of four best-selling books on holistic pet care and feeding, along with hundreds of blogs and articles reaching millions of pet owners worldwide. Her weekly Naturally Healthy Pets radio show can be heard on DreamVisions7Radio. Her Naturally Healthy Pets supplement line is available on her website drjudymorgan.com, as well as Amazon. She lives with her husband, Hue Grant, along with their six rescue spaniels, four adopted cats, eight chickens, and four horses.