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Explore the complex reality of chronic pain through this 56-minute podcast episode from UCLA Health's Medically Speaking series. Join Dr. Eve Glazier as she interviews psychiatrist and palliative care leader Dr. Tom Strouse to examine how chronic pain transforms lives beyond physical discomfort, affecting movement, work, sleep, relationships, and self-perception. Discover why chronic pain is often dismissed or doubted due to its invisible nature and learn about the critical importance of changing the narrative around pain management. Delve into emerging non-invasive treatments including Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), mixed Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (mPNS), and Scrambler Therapy that work to retrain pain pathways rather than simply masking symptoms. Understand the scientific foundations behind these innovative approaches while gaining insight into the compassionate care model that validates patients' experiences. Learn why language matters in pain treatment, why relief is achievable, and how the medical community is evolving to better serve those living with chronic pain conditions.
