The Most Painful Podcast

Personalizing Pain Care: How Pharmacogenetics Can Improve Chronic Pain Treatment

In this episode of The Most Painful Podcast, host Tom Hoppe is joined by Dr. Ashwin Juneja to explore the growing field of pharmacogenetics and its role in chronic pain management. Following up on our recent discussion about High‑Intensity Interval Training, this conversation shifts to how genetics can influence the way individuals respond to medications. Dr. Juneja explains what pharmacogenetics is, why medications work differently for different people, and how this science can help ensure patients receive the right medication at the right dose to better manage chronic pain symptoms. For more about the Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence visit https://www.veteranschronicpain.ca/ [https://www.veteranschronicpain.ca/] Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/chronicpainCOE [https://www.facebook.com/chronicpainCOE] X  https://x.com/chronicpainCOE [https://x.com/chronicpainCOE] Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/chronicpain_coe/ [https://www.instagram.com/chronicpain_coe/]

HIIT Revisited What's New in High‑Intensity Interval Training

Dr. Martin Gibala returns to The Most Painful Podcast after his popular Season 6 appearance on High‑Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). In this episode, Tom Hoppe dives into new and emerging research on HIIT, exploring what’s changed, what we’re learning, and how these insights can help you train smarter and improve health outcomes. Whether you’re new to HIIT or already using it in your routine, this conversation brings the latest evidence‑based updates you won’t want to miss. Website: www.realexercisescience.com [http://www.realexercisescience.com/] FB, TT, IG, YT, Threads handle: @realexercisescience X and BlueSky: @realexscience For more about the Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence visit https://www.veteranschronicpain.ca/ [https://www.veteranschronicpain.ca/] Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/chronicpainCOE [https://www.facebook.com/chronicpainCOE] X  https://x.com/chronicpainCOE [https://x.com/chronicpainCOE] Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/chronicpain_coe/ [https://www.instagram.com/chronicpain_coe/]

Understanding Tinnitus and Its Impact on Quality of Life

Welcome to Season 7 of The Most Painful Podcast. We want to kick off the new season by thanking listeners from Canada, the U.S., the UK, and Europe for their continued support and feedback, which helps shape the topics that matter most to you. In this premiere episode, Tom Hoppe is joined by Dr. Philippe Fournier to explore the latest research on tinnitus—a condition that affects millions and can significantly impact quality of life. Drawing from both science and lived experience, we discuss what tinnitus is, what causes it, and why it’s often misunderstood. Season 7 continues the show’s mission of delivering evidence‑based, practical insights to help you better manage your health, with upcoming episodes covering topics like high-intensity interval training, behaviour change, and sustainable lifestyle improvements. -- Subscribe now to stay up to date—and as always, stay safe and keep the hope alive. All Ears Audiology - https://www.youtube.com/@LEXA-lab For more about the Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence visit https://www.veteranschronicpain.ca/ [https://www.veteranschronicpain.ca/] Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/chronicpainCOE [https://www.facebook.com/chronicpainCOE] X  https://x.com/chronicpainCOE [https://x.com/chronicpainCOE] Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/chronicpain_coe/ [https://www.instagram.com/chronicpain_coe/]

Rewriting Women’s Health and Chronic Pain: Why It Matters for Everyone

In this encore episode of The Most Painful Podcast, host Tom Hoppe welcomes back Dr. Brenda Lau, a renowned pain specialist from Vancouver, BC. Together, they unpack how reframing women’s health and chronic pain leads to better outcomes not only for women, but for all genders. Dr. Lau shares insights on the gaps in current approaches, the importance of inclusive research, and how broadening our understanding of pain can improve health for everyone. For more about the Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence visit https://www.veteranschronicpain.ca/ [https://www.veteranschronicpain.ca/] Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/chronicpainCOE [https://www.facebook.com/chronicpainCOE] X  https://x.com/chronicpainCOE [https://x.com/chronicpainCOE] Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/chronicpain_coe/ [https://www.instagram.com/chronicpain_coe/] For more about the Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence visit https://www.veteranschronicpain.ca/ [https://www.veteranschronicpain.ca/] Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/chronicpainCOE [https://www.facebook.com/chronicpainCOE] X  https://x.com/chronicpainCOE [https://x.com/chronicpainCOE] Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/chronicpain_coe/ [https://www.instagram.com/chronicpain_coe/]

Writing Through Pain: How Journaling Supports Healing

In this encore episode of The Most Painful Podcast, host Tom Hoppe speaks with Dr. Andrea Furlan, a pain specialist from Toronto, Ontario. Together, they explore how journaling can be a powerful tool for managing chronic pain—helping individuals process their experiences, reduce stress, and support overall well-being. Dr. Andrea Furlan - https://www.doctorandreafurlan.com/ For more about the Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence visit https://www.veteranschronicpain.ca/ [https://www.veteranschronicpain.ca/] Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/chronicpainCOE [https://www.facebook.com/chronicpainCOE] X  https://x.com/chronicpainCOE [https://x.com/chronicpainCOE] Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/chronicpain_coe/ [https://www.instagram.com/chronicpain_coe/] For more about the Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence visit https://www.veteranschronicpain.ca/ [https://www.veteranschronicpain.ca/] Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/chronicpainCOE [https://www.facebook.com/chronicpainCOE] X  https://x.com/chronicpainCOE [https://x.com/chronicpainCOE] Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/chronicpain_coe/ [https://www.instagram.com/chronicpain_coe/]