Episodes

  • Tips to Secure Health Benefits for Veterans

    Tips to Secure Health Benefits for Veterans
    Nov 13 2024
    Welcome back to season five of The Most Painful Podcast!

    In this episode, we dive into a topic that's crucial not only for Veterans but also for clinicians, researchers, and Veteran families. Accessing health benefits for service-related injuries requires Veterans to have an approved pension condition with Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), and the process can be overwhelming. Joining Tom Hoppe on this show is Harold Leduc, a former member of the Veterans Affairs Review and Appeal Board. Harold has adjudicated over 5,000 cases and served as an expert witness before Parliamentary and Senate committees. He has also advised government officials on Veteran benefits and legislation. Known for his deep knowledge of Veterans' rights and policies, Harold is here to shed light on this complex process.

    Veterans Affairs Canada compensation https://www.veterans.gc.ca/en/mental-and-physical-health/mental-health-and-wellness/compensation-illness-or-injury

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

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    25 mins
  • High-Intensity Interval Training

    High-Intensity Interval Training
    Aug 21 2024
    Research shows exercise is the best medicine for a healthy body and longevity.

    In past episodes, we have had experts say “motion is lotion” as being active is important to help with pain and they have talked about the importance of strength training to allow a person to do more activities in their life. Cardio and respiratory fitness are very important for health and longevity, but what is the best way to increase your respiratory and cardio function? One method is high-intensity training or HIIT.

    On this episode, Tom Hoppe is joined by Dr Martin Gibala, Professor at the School of Kinesiology at Macmaster University in Hamilton.

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

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    27 mins
  • Arthritis and You

    Arthritis and You
    Aug 7 2024
    In past episodes, we had discussed the topic of osteoarthritis. Similar to that topic is arthritis. Arthritis has an impact on a lot of people and we have had many requests from our audience for more information about arthritis and how to better manage it.

    On this episode, Tom Hoppe is joined by Dr. Max Sun, Professor at the University of British Colombia and a Pain Specialist.

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

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    26 mins
  • How Research Information is Used to Help You

    How Research Information is Used to Help You
    Jul 24 2024
    On the podcast, we have had many experts talk on topics of pain, wellness, fitness and many other topics. Much of what they talk about comes from research.

    If you are looking online for information to help manage your pain, how do you know if that information is correct and how does research information get to the end users? Knowledge mobilization is a method to disseminate research information.

    On this episode, Tom Hoppe is joined by Deb Denman, Director of Knowledge Mobilization for the Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence.

    CPCoE Knowledge Mobilization - https://www.veteranschronicpain.ca/knowledge-mobilization

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    22 mins
  • Peer Support in the Journey of Chronic Pain

    Peer Support in the Journey of Chronic Pain
    Jul 10 2024
    Suffering from chronic pain can be a lonely journey that can impact our mental and emotional health. Peer support has proven to help people connect, exchange ideas, improve mental health, and establish a community.
    Today, Tom Hoppe is joined by Virginia McIntyre, President of People in the Pain Network to speak to us about how their peer program can help people suffering from chronic pain.

    People in Pain Network - https://www.pipain.com/

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    24 mins
  • Medical Hypnosis for Opioid Use

    Medical Hypnosis for Opioid Use
    Jun 26 2024
    Opioids are one treatment for post-surgery pain management. As we have heard in the media, opioids may have a negative impact on a patient. That sparks the question; what other treatments are available to help manage post-surgical pain?

    One such treatment is the use of hypnosis. On this episode, Tom Hoppe is joined by Dr. Brittany Rosenbloom, a clinical and health psychologist and associate scientist at the Toronto Academic Pain Medicine Institute and co-author of a research project studying the effectiveness of hypnosis to help with post-surgical pain.

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

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    25 mins
  • Well-Being and Transition for CFL Athletes

    Well-Being and Transition for CFL Athletes
    Jun 12 2024
    Purpose and identity are important in the biopsychosocialspirtitual model of chronic pain. In previous seasons, we spoke about the similarities between military Veterans and professional athletes, especially when it comes to identity, mindset and transition when leaving the service or sport.

    But what are some organizations doing to help their athletes transition and deal with chronic pain management? On this episode, Tom Hoppe is joined by Brian Ramsey, Executive Director of the Canadian Football League (CFL) Players Association (CFLPA).

    CFLPA - https://cflpa.com/

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    24 mins
  • Trauma Informed Yoga

    Trauma Informed Yoga
    May 29 2024
    In previous seasons, we have covered the topic of yoga and how yoga can help manage pain. But what about trauma-informed yoga? How can it help people who struggle with emotional stress from past traumatic events. On this episode, Tom Hoppe is joined by Lori Taylor, a trauma informed yoga and fitness instructor.

    Lori Taylor - https://loritaylor.ca/

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

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    22 mins