Breaking the Silence on Chronic Pain in the Trades with Melanie McDonald and James Boseley from Pain BC

Repost: Breaking Barriers in Rural Pain Management with Julie Sullivan

In this week's episode of Action on Pain, Keith, Virginia and Jennifer spotlight innovative efforts to improve chronic pain care in Newfoundland and Labrador. Guest Julie Sullivan, the Director of the Strategic Health Network for Complex Pain discusses the province’s new hub and spoke model, designed to bring pain services closer to rural communities and reduce barriers to care. The conversation highlights the importance of patient involvement, cross-provincial collaboration, and data-driven approaches. Listeners gain insight into how Health Canada’s Action Plan for Pain is shaping better, more accessible pain management across Canada, offering hope and practical solutions for those living with chronic pain. – Links for this episode: Follow Julie Sullivan: LinkedIn - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/julie-sullivan-4881392ab [https://ca.linkedin.com/in/julie-sullivan-4881392ab] Follow Action On Pain: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/action-on-pain/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/action-on-pain/] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/actiononpain/ [https://www.instagram.com/actiononpain/] Follow Virginia: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginia-mcintyre-8867a247/ Website - www.pipain.com [http://www.pipain.com] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/virginia_mci/ [https://www.instagram.com/virginia_mci/] Follow Jennifer: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferdalycyr/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferdalycyr/] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jen_dalycyr/# [https://www.instagram.com/jen_dalycyr/]  Follow Keith: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-meldrum-03701734/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-meldrum-03701734/]     https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-path-forward-pain [https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-path-forward-pain] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/meldrum_keith/ [https://www.instagram.com/meldrum_keith/] Website - https://www.facebook.com/APathFWD [https://www.facebook.com/APathFWD] Follow Chronic Pain Network LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cpn-rdc/posts/?feedView=all [https://www.linkedin.com/company/cpn-rdc/posts/?feedView=all] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cpn.rdc [https://www.facebook.com/cpn.rdc] The Action on Pain podcast is made possible by the generous support of the https://cpn-rdc.ca/Chronic Pain Network [https://cpn-rdc.ca/], a national research and knowledge mobilization network.

Repost: Enhancing Pain Education Through Lived Experience with Lesley Singer

In this episode, we revisit Keith and Virginia's conversation with physiotherapist, educator, researcher, and lived-experience advocate Lesley Singer. Lesley shares how some outdated beliefs about work-related injuries shaped her early career until her own journey with chronic neuropathic pain transformed everything. Together, they explore some of the challenges within physiotherapy education, some misconceptions that may still exisit, and the powerful impact of bringing real patient stories directly into the classroom. This conversation shines a light on how meaningful change happens: one perspective, one conversation, and one future clinician at a time. – Links for this episode: Follow Lesley Singer: LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/lesley-singer-3513a444 [https://ca.linkedin.com/in/lesley-singer-3513a444] PhysioConnection - https://www.physioconnection.ca/lesley-singer [https://www.physioconnection.ca/lesley-singer] McGill University - https://www.mcgill.ca/spot/lesley-singer-norris [https://www.mcgill.ca/spot/lesley-singer-norris] Follow Action On Pain: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/action-on-pain/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/action-on-pain/] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/actiononpain/ [https://www.instagram.com/actiononpain/] Follow Virginia: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginia-mcintyre-8867a247/ Website - www.pipain.com [http://www.pipain.com] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/virginia_mci/ [https://www.instagram.com/virginia_mci/] Follow Jennifer: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferdalycyr/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferdalycyr/] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jen_dalycyr/# [https://www.instagram.com/jen_dalycyr/]  Follow Keith: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-meldrum-03701734/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-meldrum-03701734/]     https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-path-forward-pain [https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-path-forward-pain] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/meldrum_keith/ [https://www.instagram.com/meldrum_keith/] Website - https://www.facebook.com/APathFWD [https://www.facebook.com/APathFWD] Follow Chronic Pain Network LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cpn-rdc/posts/?feedView=all [https://www.linkedin.com/company/cpn-rdc/posts/?feedView=all] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cpn.rdc [https://www.facebook.com/cpn.rdc] The Action on Pain podcast is made possible by the generous support of the https://cpn-rdc.ca/Chronic Pain Network [https://cpn-rdc.ca/], a national research and knowledge mobilization network.

Repost: The Role of Education in Chronic Pain Care with Dr. Andrea Furlan

In this week's episode, we are revisiting our conversation with with Dr. Andrea Furlan, a leading physician scientist and educator in chronic pain management. Dr. Furlan discusses her work developing clinical guidelines, supporting clinicians through Project ECHO, and creating accessible educational resources for people living with pain. The conversation highlights the importance of patient-centred care, knowledge sharing, and innovative approaches to education. The episode closes with heartfelt appreciation for Dr. Furlan's contributions and encourages listeners to stay engaged with ongoing efforts to improve chronic pain care in Canada. – Links for this episode: Follow Dr. Andrea Furlan: Website - https://www.doctorandreafurlan.com/ [https://www.doctorandreafurlan.com/] Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DrAndreaFurlan [https://www.youtube.com/c/DrAndreaFurlan] Research - https://www.uhnresearch.ca/researcher/andrea-furlan [https://www.uhnresearch.ca/researcher/andrea-furlan] Follow Action On Pain: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/action-on-pain/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/action-on-pain/] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/actiononpain/ [https://www.instagram.com/actiononpain/] Follow Virginia: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginia-mcintyre-8867a247/ Website - www.pipain.com [http://www.pipain.com] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/virginia_mci/ [https://www.instagram.com/virginia_mci/] Follow Jennifer: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferdalycyr/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferdalycyr/] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jen_dalycyr/# [https://www.instagram.com/jen_dalycyr/]  Follow Keith: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-meldrum-03701734/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-meldrum-03701734/]     https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-path-forward-pain [https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-path-forward-pain] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/meldrum_keith/ [https://www.instagram.com/meldrum_keith/] Website - https://www.facebook.com/APathFWD [https://www.facebook.com/APathFWD] Follow Chronic Pain Network LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cpn-rdc/posts/?feedView=all [https://www.linkedin.com/company/cpn-rdc/posts/?feedView=all] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cpn.rdc [https://www.facebook.com/cpn.rdc] The Action on Pain podcast is made possible by the generous support of the https://cpn-rdc.ca/Chronic Pain Network [https://cpn-rdc.ca/], a national research and knowledge mobilization network.

Breaking the Silence on Chronic Pain in the Trades with Melanie McDonald and James Boseley from Pain BC

In this episode of Action On Pain, Virginia, Keith, and Jennifer speak with Melanie McDonald and James Boseley from Pain BC about the Trades and Pain [https://painbc.ca/trades-and-pain-program] campaign — a BC government-funded initiative tackling chronic pain among construction and trades workers. With over 50% of trades workers living with chronic pain, the campaign challenges workplace stigma through direct messaging, education, and accessible support like a text-based counseling service. Featuring toolbox talks and peer support development, the initiative aims to shift workplace culture from "pushing through pain" to seeking help — with plans for national expansion following its BC rollout. – Links for this episode: Pain BC Trades and Pain Program - https://painbc.ca/trades-and-pain-program [https://painbc.ca/trades-and-pain-program] Follow Pain BC: Website - https://painbc.ca/ [https://painbc.ca/] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PainBc/ [https://www.facebook.com/PainBc/] Follow Melanie McDonald: LinkedIn - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/melanie-mcdonald-b14795172 [https://ca.linkedin.com/in/melanie-mcdonald-b14795172] UBC - https://socialwork.ubc.ca/profile/melanie-mcdonald/ [https://socialwork.ubc.ca/profile/melanie-mcdonald/] Pacific Pain Forum - https://pacificpainforum.ca/team-members/melanie-mcdonald/ [https://pacificpainforum.ca/team-members/melanie-mcdonald/] Follow James Boseley: Canadian Men’s Health Foundation Article - https://menshealthfoundation.ca/mental-health/trades-workers-chronic-pain-health/ [https://menshealthfoundation.ca/mental-health/trades-workers-chronic-pain-health/] ICBA Article - https://icba.ca/bc-blog/training-thursday-the-pain-no-one-talks-about-on-the-job-site?province=BC [https://icba.ca/bc-blog/training-thursday-the-pain-no-one-talks-about-on-the-job-site?province=BC] Follow Action On Pain: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/action-on-pain/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/action-on-pain/] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/actiononpain/ [https://www.instagram.com/actiononpain/] Follow Virginia: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginia-mcintyre-8867a247/ Website - www.pipain.com [http://www.pipain.com] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/virginia_mci/ [https://www.instagram.com/virginia_mci/] Follow Jennifer: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferdalycyr/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferdalycyr/] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jen_dalycyr/# [https://www.instagram.com/jen_dalycyr/]  Follow Keith: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-meldrum-03701734/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-meldrum-03701734/]   https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-path-forward-pain [https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-path-forward-pain] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/meldrum_keith/ [https://www.instagram.com/meldrum_keith/] Website - https://www.facebook.com/APathFWD [https://www.facebook.com/APathFWD] Follow Chronic Pain Network LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cpn-rdc/posts/?feedView=all [https://www.linkedin.com/company/cpn-rdc/posts/?feedView=all] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cpn.rdc [https://www.facebook.com/cpn.rdc] The Action on Pain podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Chronic Pain Network [https://cpn-rdc.ca/], a national research and knowledge mobilization network.

Turning the Tide with Canada’s First Pain Portal - Dr. Patricia Poulin and Dr. Yaadwinder Shergil

In this episode of Action On Pain, Virginia, Keith, and Jennifer welcome Doctors Patricia Poulin and Yaadwinder Shergill, co-leads behind Canada's first comprehensive chronic pain management portal — "Power Over Pain". The guests share how the portal was developed, from identifying gaps in pain care access to securing funding through Health Canada. Built on a stepped care model, the portal offers free, evidence-based resources including workshops, self-management tools, and peer support — helping Canadians navigate chronic pain while reducing wait times for specialized care. – Links for this episode: Follow Dr. Patricia Poulin: Ottawa Hospital Research Institute - https://ohri.ca/en/find-researcher/patricia-poulin [https://ohri.ca/en/find-researcher/patricia-poulin] University of Ottawa - https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/directory/dr-patricia-poulin [https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/directory/dr-patricia-poulin] Follow Dr. Yaadwinder Shergil: Canadian Chiropractic Research Foundation - https://canadianchiropracticresearchfoundation.ca/members/dr-yaad-shergill/ [https://canadianchiropracticresearchfoundation.ca/members/dr-yaad-shergill/] LinkedIn - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/yaad-shergill-37a2b842 [https://ca.linkedin.com/in/yaad-shergill-37a2b842] Follow Action On Pain: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/action-on-pain/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/action-on-pain/] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/actiononpain/ [https://www.instagram.com/actiononpain/] Follow Virginia: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginia-mcintyre-8867a247/ Website - www.pipain.com [http://www.pipain.com] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/virginia_mci/ [https://www.instagram.com/virginia_mci/] Follow Jennifer: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferdalycyr/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferdalycyr/] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jen_dalycyr/# [https://www.instagram.com/jen_dalycyr/]  Follow Keith: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-meldrum-03701734/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-meldrum-03701734/]     https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-path-forward-pain [https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-path-forward-pain] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/meldrum_keith/ [https://www.instagram.com/meldrum_keith/] Website - https://www.facebook.com/APathFWD [https://www.facebook.com/APathFWD] Follow Chronic Pain Network LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cpn-rdc/posts/?feedView=all [https://www.linkedin.com/company/cpn-rdc/posts/?feedView=all] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cpn.rdc [https://www.facebook.com/cpn.rdc] The Action on Pain podcast is made possible by the generous support of the https://cpn-rdc.ca/Chronic Pain Network [https://cpn-rdc.ca/], a national research and knowledge mobilization network.