How pain is felt: identity, intimacy and self-expression A Fluorescent Feeling

Content warning: This episode contains medically and sexually explicit content and may not be appropriate for young audiences. Listen with care.

How important is it for us to be ourselves in clinical settings? And how closely is pain linked to our sexuality? In this final episode, we talk to Sean who has Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia about navigating the medical system at a young age; hear from disabled writer Sonya Huber about the connection between chronic pain and intimacy; and listen to an audio work about pain and sexuality from artist Nunzie Madden.

Please note: this podcast touches on some heavy themes, if you or someone you know require assistance, contact one of the following 24/7 crisis support services: Lifeline (13 11 14), beyondblue (1300 22 4636), Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800), eheadspace (1800 650 890), or QLIFE (1800 184 527). If you would like to read more about pain science visit Tame The Beast and Pain Australia.

Producers: Georgia Mill, Michelle Macklem and Beth Atkinson-Quinton
Intro Theme: Michelle Macklem
Guests in this episode: Sean Galway, Sonya Huber and Nunzie Madden

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A Fluorescent Feeling is supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria.