10 episodes
CHRONIC PAIN RESET Podcast - with Afton Hassett Dr. Afton L. Hassett
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Chronic Pain Reset explores the science and ideas that will help people with chronic pain from arthritis, autoimmune disease, back pain or fibromyalgia and many more lead lives that feel more hopeful with less pain and greater joy. Join Dr. Afton Hassett when she sits down with fascinating people ranging from expert pain researchers to those with lived experiences for conversations that are informative, inspirational, and often funny. Each guest will share fresh ideas and actionable strategies that could be game changers.
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Episode 9 | Dr. Drew Sturgeon - PIONEERING TREATMENTS
Dr. Drew Sturgeon is a is a pain psychologist and Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Michigan. He is extensively trained in cutting-edge behavioral treatments for chronic pain including promising approaches like Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) and Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET). For some people, pain responds like a “magic trick.”If you are new to our podcast series, please consider to CONNECT with us here - aftonhassett.co...
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Episode 8 | Iuliia Mendel - THE FIGHT OF OUR LIVES
Iuliia Mendel is a Ukrainian journalist who from 2019-2021 served as press secretary and spokesperson for Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine. She is the author of the powerful book, “The Fight of Our Lives: My Time with Zelenskyy, Ukraine's Battle for Democracy, and What It Means for the World.” One of the most influential women in Ukraine, also lives with chronic pain. If you are new to our podcast series, please consider to CONNECT with us here - aftonhassett.com RESOURCES,...
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Episode 7 | Jill Miller – ALL BACK PAIN IS NOT THE SAME
Jill Miller is the Founder & CEO of LUNUM, a Human Capital Sustainability platform and a member of the Board of Directors for the Spondylitis Association of America (SAA). As the host of the Spondycast podcast, Jill shares transformative research and ideas about inflammatory back pain. If you are new to our podcast series, please consider to CONNECT with us here - aftonhassett.com RESOURCES, UPDATES & INFORMATION Download your Thriving Plan Guided Imagery Progressive Muscle R...
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Episode 6 | Dr. Kevin Boehnke - CANNABIS and PSILOCYBIN and YOGA, OH MY!
Dr. Kevin Boehnke is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Michigan and a principal investigator at the Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Center. Kevin discusses his research into "controversial compounds" for chronic pain and the need for high quality studies in this area. He also is a yoga instructor with rich insights about whole-person health.If you are new to our podcast series, please consider to CONNECT with us here - aftonhassett.com RES...
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Episode 5 | Cynthia Toussaint - TRAUMA, PAIN, and GRACE
Cynthia Toussaint is the founder of For Grace, an organization to support women with chronic pain. She is a former ballet dancer and the author of “Battle for Grace: A Memoir of Pain, Redemption and Impossible Love.” She shares her striking story of loss and resilience as she continues her fight to overcome Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and more recently, cancer.If you are new to our podcast series, please consider to CONNECT with us here - aftonhassett.com RESOURCES, UPDATES & INFORMAT...
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Episode 4 | Dr. David Williams - ROCKIN' PAIN SENSATIONS
Dr. David Williams is a clinical psychologist and a Professor of Anesthesiology at the University of Michigan. He also serves as the Associate Director of the Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Center. In this episode, we explore the power of self-management. Practical tips for improving pain and quality of life are discussed along with his side-hustle, rock band singer and guitarist! If you are new to our podcast series, please consider to CONNECT with us here - aftonhassett.com RESOURC...