Action On Pain

Jennifer Daly-Cyr, Keith Meldrum, and Virginia McIntyre
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The Action On Pain podcast takes a closer look at the implementation of An Action Plan for Pain in Canada. Launched by Health Canada to address the needs of people living with pain, the plan set out clear goals for improving prevention, care, education, and research. We review the progress made to date, identify key challenges, and hear from voices across the pain community on what still needs to happen. Action on Pain is hosted by Jennifer Daly-Cyr, Keith Meldrum, and Virginia McIntyre

  1. 5d ago

    Rethinking Pediatric Pain Care With Dr. Deepa Kattail

    What if the way we manage a child’s pain today could shape their health for years to come? This week, we welcome Dr. Deepa Kattail, a pediatric anesthesiologist and pain physician at The Hospital for Sick Children, known as SickKids. SickKids is a leading Canadian pediatric hospital dedicated to improving children’s health through specialized care, research, and education. Dr. Kattail explores latest research and highlights the gap between what we know and what happens in clinical practice. There is a huge challenge of implementing effective pain management strategies across all healthcare settings, and the long-term impact of childhood pain reflects in everything from families to education. Discover how better pain management can help prevent acute pain in children from developing into chronic pain, while reducing medical trauma through simple strategies that make hospital visits and procedures less frightening. Transcription française ici: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19G4ADR0E_0wLWaK1i1MFTxJYGtcbGxIm-flnpbn8n28/edit?usp=sharing – Links for this episode: Follow Dr. Deepa Kattail: Sick Kids - https://www.sickkids.ca/en/staff/k/deepa-kattail/ University of Toronto - https://anesthesia.utoronto.ca/faculty/deepa-kattail Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/deepakattail/ LinkedIn - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/deepakattail Follow Action On Pain: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/action-on-pain/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/actiononpain/ Follow Virginia: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginia-mcintyre-8867a247/ Website - www.pipain.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/virginia_mci/ Follow Jennifer: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferdalycyr/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jen_dalycyr/#  Follow Keith: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-meldrum-03701734/   https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-path-forward-pain Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/meldrum_keith/ Website - https://www.facebook.com/APathFWD Follow Chronic Pain Network LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cpn-rdc/posts/?feedView=all Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cpn.rdc The Action on Pain podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Chronic Pain Network, a national research and knowledge mobilization network.

  2. Oct 20

    Recognizing Pain in Older Adults Living with Dementia, with Mary Brachaniec & Thomas Hadjistavropoulos

    What if changes in behaviour are actually signs of pain that aren't being recognized? On this episode of Action on Pain, we welcome Dr. Thomas Hadjistavropoulos and Mary Brohanitz to explore the challenges of identifying and managing pain in older adults living with dementia or cognitive decline. From recognizing non-verbal signs of pain to using assessment tools like PACSLAC-II, the conversation highlights how caregivers and healthcare professionals can better identify pain, improve treatment, and avoid misinterpreting distress as behavioural or psychiatric issues. They also discuss the importance of regular pain assessments, collaboration between care teams, and the need for better pain management policies and resources in long-term care. By combining research expertise with lived experience, this episode explores practical ways to ensure older adults receive the compassionate, appropriate pain care they deserve. Transcription française ici: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lqUcH4Kg-4fZ3vrx-N8njqBQTEaoX-5dmrmxNYplrk0/edit?usp=sharing – Links for this episode: Follow Mary Brachanied LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-brachaniec-519a69386/ Follow Dr. Thomas Hadjistavropoulos https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomashadjistavropoulos/ Pain in demention patients reserch: https://www.uregina.ca/arts/psychology/directory/faculty/hadjistavropoulos-t.html Follow Action On Pain: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/action-on-pain/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/actiononpain/ Follow Virginia: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginia-mcintyre-8867a247/ Website - www.pipain.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/virginia_mci/ Follow Jennifer: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferdalycyr/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jen_dalycyr/#  Follow Keith: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-meldrum-03701734/   https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-path-forward-pain Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/meldrum_keith/ Website - https://www.facebook.com/APathFWD Follow Chronic Pain Network LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cpn-rdc/posts/?feedView=all Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cpn.rdc The Action on Pain podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Chronic Pain Network, a national research and knowledge mobilization network.

  3. Oct 13

    What Patient Partners Bring to the Research Table with Dr. Dawn Richards

    Dr. Dawn Richards came to patient engagement by an unexpected route: she was an analytical chemist before rheumatoid arthritis reshaped her perspective on research. Now she draws on both her scientific training and lived experience to help researchers work meaningfully with patient partners. In this episode of Action on Pain, Virginia, Keith, and Jennifer chat with Dawn about why patient partners’ contributions should be recognized through fair compensation and authorship—and why researchers may need practical support to involve them. She also challenges the idea that people with lived experience bring only their diagnosis to the table, highlighting the skills and perspectives they carry from across their lives. Transcription française ici: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r-9e3Dpo5oqk_ICkbZXIE1EYSlky4fXxxmKxuoH3RVQ/edit?usp=sharing – Links for this episode: Follow Dr. Dawn Richards: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-richards-4250641/ Follow Action On Pain: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/action-on-pain/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/actiononpain/ Follow Virginia: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginia-mcintyre-8867a247/ Website - www.pipain.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/virginia_mci/ Follow Jennifer: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferdalycyr/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jen_dalycyr/#  Follow Keith: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-meldrum-03701734/   https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-path-forward-pain Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/meldrum_keith/ Website - https://www.facebook.com/APathFWD Follow Chronic Pain Network LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cpn-rdc/posts/?feedView=all Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cpn.rdc The Action on Pain podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Chronic Pain Network, a national research and knowledge mobilization network.

  4. Oct 6

    Exploring the Intersection of Physiotherapy, Pain Science, and Yoga Therapy with Neil Pearson

    In this week's episode of Action On Pain, hosts Jennifer, Virginia, and Keith speak with Neil Pearson — physiotherapist, UBC clinical assistant professor, and pain management yoga therapist. Neil shares his journey from questioning outdated pain models to integrating yoga therapy with modern pain science. He discusses his current work supporting veterans with complex chronic pain through interdisciplinary care, the importance of early intervention, and why truly believing patients' experiences is fundamental to effective treatment. A thoughtful and inspiring conversation for anyone navigating chronic pain. Transcription française ici: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oWShkziqzuPDj6MSA-pFkb48CeXOZvBRvyNK_rVoDMc/edit?usp=sharing – Links for this episode: Follow Neal Pearson: LinkedIn - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/neilpearson-paincareu Research - https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Neil-Pearson-4 Follow Action On Pain: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/action-on-pain/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/actiononpain/ Follow Virginia: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginia-mcintyre-8867a247/ Website - www.pipain.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/virginia_mci/ Follow Jennifer: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferdalycyr/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jen_dalycyr/#  Follow Keith: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-meldrum-03701734/     https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-path-forward-pain Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/meldrum_keith/ Website - https://www.facebook.com/APathFWD Follow Chronic Pain Network LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cpn-rdc/posts/?feedView=all Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cpn.rdc The Action on Pain podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Chronic Pain Network, a national research and knowledge mobilization network.

  5. Sep 29

    Exploring the Intersection of Childhood Pain, Trauma, and Chronic Pain Management in Canada with Dr. Melanie Noel

    In this episode of the Action On Pain podcast, Virginia, Keith, and Jennifer welcome Dr. Melanie Noel, a pediatric pain scientist and clinical psychologist from the University of Calgary. Dr. Noel shares her research on how childhood pain experiences and trauma shape chronic pain in adulthood. The conversation explores trauma-informed care, the power of language, and the importance of empathy in healthcare settings. Dr. Noel also connects her work to Health Canada's Action Plan for Pain, emphasizing that meaningful change requires compassion from clinicians, families, and communities alike. Transcription française ici: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_JW_DHymewqPFu0toG5oPVyyRvtB_auDT3o37dyYRy8/edit?usp=sharing – Links for this episode: Follow Dr. Melanie Noel: University of Calgary - https://profiles.ucalgary.ca/melanie-noel Research - https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Melanie-Noel/2 LinkedIn - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/melanie-noel-phd-rpsych-b145b894 X - https://x.com/MelanieNoel Follow Action On Pain: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/action-on-pain/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/actiononpain/ Follow Virginia: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginia-mcintyre-8867a247/ Website - www.pipain.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/virginia_mci/ Follow Jennifer: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferdalycyr/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jen_dalycyr/#  Follow Keith: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-meldrum-03701734/   https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-path-forward-pain Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/meldrum_keith/ Website - https://www.facebook.com/APathFWD Follow Chronic Pain Network LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cpn-rdc/posts/?feedView=all Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cpn.rdc The Action on Pain podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Chronic Pain Network, a national research and knowledge mobilization network.

  6. Sep 22

    From Research to Practice: The Chronic Pain Network’s Impact

    Season two of the Action On Pain podcast kicks off with an insightful conversation featuring Brandon Van Dam and Dr. Norm Buckley from the Chronic Pain Network (CPN). They discuss CPN's strategic priorities, including patient engagement, multi-site clinical trials, community-based pain care, and knowledge mobilization for policymakers. A highlight is Pain Connect, a platform linking researchers with people living with chronic pain to support meaningful collaboration. Throughout the episode, the importance of authentically centering lived experience in research is emphasized. This episode offers valuable insight into Canada's coordinated efforts to improve pain research, education, and care. – Links for this episode: Follow Chronic Pain Network: Website - https://cpn-rdc.ca/ LinkedIn - https://ca.linkedin.com/company/cpn-rdc Follow Action On Pain: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/action-on-pain/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/actiononpain/ Follow Virginia: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginia-mcintyre-8867a247/ Website - www.pipain.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/virginia_mci/ Follow Jennifer: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferdalycyr/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jen_dalycyr/#  Follow Keith: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-meldrum-03701734/   https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-path-forward-pain Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/meldrum_keith/ Website - https://www.facebook.com/APathFWD Follow Chronic Pain Network LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cpn-rdc/posts/?feedView=all Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cpn.rdc The Action on Pain podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Chronic Pain Network, a national research and knowledge mobilization network.

  7. Sep 8

    Repost: From Research to Reality with Dr. Hance Clarke and Dr. Tania Di Renna

    In this week's episode of Action on Pain, we revisit our conversation with Dr. Hance Clarke and Dr. Tania Di Renna to discuss the Canadian Pain Society’s (CPS) new strategic plan and its alignment with Health Canada’s An Action Plan for Pain in Canada. They highlight CPS’s commitment to improving pain management, advancing research, and fostering education and engagement with people living with pain. The conversation explores CPS’s inclusive approach, measurable goals, and vision for global leadership in pain care. Listeners gain insight into upcoming initiatives, including the 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting, and are encouraged to stay connected for updates and resources. Please note that there were a number of acronyms used during the course of this interview and we thought it would be helpful to the listeners include an explanation for each of these: CPS: Canadian Pain Society PWLE: People with Lived Experience CPN: Chronic Pain Network CPCoE: Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence for Canadian Veterans SKIP: Solutions for Kids in Pain CIHR: Canadian Institutes of Health Research TAPMI: Toronto Academic Pain Medicine Institute Transcription française ici: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oxUe5V011IvEvukwoHcOoE1o6Gd17BW1H2WbROHHbDg/edit?usp=sharing – Links for this episode: Follow Dr. Hance Clarke: Website - https://www.drhanceclarke.com/about LinkedIn - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/hance-clarke-b4368890 UofT - https://anesthesia.utoronto.ca/faculty/hance-clarke Google Scholar - https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=VvzqlXoAAAAJ&hl=en Follow Dr. Tania Di Renna: LinkedIn - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/tania-di-renna-a980402a5 UofT - https://anesthesia.utoronto.ca/faculty/tania-di-renna ResearchGate - https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/Tania-Di-Renna-2150144451 Follow Action On Pain: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/action-on-pain/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actiononpain/ Follow Virginia: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginia-mcintyre-8867a247/ Website - www.pipain.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/virginia_mci/ Follow Jennifer: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferdalycyr/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jen_dalycyr/#  Follow Keith: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-meldrum-03701734/   https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-path-forward-pain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meldrum_keith/ Website: https://www.facebook.com/APathFWD Follow Chronic Pain Network LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cpn-rdc/posts/?feedView=all Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cpn.rdc The Action on Pain podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Chronic Pain Network, a national research and knowledge mobilization network.

  8. Sep 1

    Repost: A Physiotherapist’s Holistic Approach to Pain with Tori Etheridge

    In this week's episode, Virginia, Jennifer, and Keith revisit their conversation with physiotherapist Tori Etheridge about advancing chronic pain care in Canada. The discussion explores gaps in pain education, the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, and the development of new core competencies for clinicians. Tori emphasizes patient-centred care and the need for shared knowledge among healthcare professionals. The episode highlights ongoing efforts to reduce stigma, improve teamwork, and involve people with lived experience, offering hope for more compassionate and effective pain management nationwide. Transcription française ici: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eYeNf6MDm5TLQBICvAKCknZhPKiZcBWIQmnaAXhz6Ts/edit?usp=sharing – Links for this episode: Follow Tori Etheridge: Canadian Physiotherapy Association: ttps://physiotherapy.ca/divisions/pain-science/pain-science-executive/ LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/tori-etheridge-a45449133 Follow Action On Pain: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/action-on-pain/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actiononpain/ Follow Virginia: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginia-mcintyre-8867a247/ Website - www.pipain.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/virginia_mci/ Follow Jennifer: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferdalycyr/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jen_dalycyr/#  Follow Keith: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-meldrum-03701734/    https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-path-forward-pain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meldrum_keith/ Website: https://www.facebook.com/APathFWD Follow Chronic Pain Network LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cpn-rdc/posts/?feedView=all Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cpn.rdc The Action on Pain podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Chronic Pain Network, a national research and knowledge mobilization network.

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The Action On Pain podcast takes a closer look at the implementation of An Action Plan for Pain in Canada. Launched by Health Canada to address the needs of people living with pain, the plan set out clear goals for improving prevention, care, education, and research. We review the progress made to date, identify key challenges, and hear from voices across the pain community on what still needs to happen. Action on Pain is hosted by Jennifer Daly-Cyr, Keith Meldrum, and Virginia McIntyre

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  • Creator
    Jennifer Daly-Cyr, Keith Meldrum, and Virginia McIntyre
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    59
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