Living Proof: Experience as Evidence in Pain Research

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🎧 Welcome to Living Proof: Experience as Evidence in Pain Research PEPR (Partnership for the Engagement of People in Pain Research) is proud to share the official trailer for our new podcast exploring connections and opportunities to integrate lived experience as research evidence in the world of chronic pain. Hosted by a team committed to equity, collaboration, and change, Living Proof brings together researchers, partners, and people with lived experience to ask: What counts as evidence, and how is it shared?

Episodes

  1. FEB 11

    Episode 3, Part 1: Cultural Pathways to Meaningful Engagement

    Co-hosts Desmond Williams and Emerald Asuncion welcome Dr. Vanessa Ambtman-Smith to the PEPR podcast. This episode delves into Vanessa's work connecting Indigenous communities with healthcare systems and her pursuit to incorporate Indigenous knowledge into pain research. Highlighting her research on 'Weaving Indigenous Knowledge into Pain Research: Cultural Pathways to Meaningful Engagement,' Vanessa shares her personal healing journey and the importance of creating culturally safe spaces within healthcare institutions. The conversation emphasizes the power of traditional medicine, relationality, and the need for reciprocal approaches in pain research. This insightful discussion offers valuable perspectives on integrating cultural wisdom into modern research and healthcare practices. PEPR (Partnership for the Engagement of People in Pain Research) is funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.

    1h 12m

  2. 11/21/2025

    Episode 2, Part 2: Why Do We Need an EDID Lens in Pain Research?

    Inclusive Language, Structural Violence, and the Power of Community. In this engaging episode of 'Living Proof: Experience as Evidence in Pain Research,' co-hosts Desmond Williams and Emerald Asuncion continue a rich conversation with guests Mehmoona Moosa-Mitha and Jenny Lorca. They discuss the importance of inclusive language, the impact of structural violence related to colonialism and racism, and the significance of community-based participatory action research. Through personal anecdotes and detailed discussions, the panel explores the evolution of terms like BIPOC and the challenges faced by minority communities in academic and healthcare settings. This episode provides an insightful look into the complexities of inclusivity and the power of collective knowledge. PEPR (Partnership for the Engagement of People in Pain Research) is funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.

    44 min

  3. 11/04/2025

    Episode 2, Part 1: Why Do We Need and EDID Lens in Pain Research?

    Co-hosts Desmond Williams and Emerald Asuncion welcome Jenny Lorca and Dr. Mehmoona Moosa-Mitha to the PEPR podcast. Together they delve into the critical need for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Decolonization (EDID) in pain research. Our guests share their expertise and lived experiences, highlighting the intersection of chronic pain with social inequities and structural violence. Join us as we explore the systemic failures in healthcare, the importance of decolonizing pain research, and the role of unconscious bias in perpetuating inequities. This enriching conversation is a call to recognize pain as not just a biomedical issue, but a profound social justice challenge. PEPR (Partnership for the Engagement of People in Pain Research) is funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.

    47 min

  4. 09/09/2025

    Episode 1: Exploring Meaningful Engagement with Fiona Webster, Kate Rice, and Laura Connoy

    Co-hosts Desmond Williams and Emerald Asuncion welcome Dr. Fiona Webster, Dr. Kathleen Rice, and Dr. Laura Connoy to the PEPR podcast. Together they introduce their work on meaningful engagement of people in pain research and how the PEPR Partnership came to exist.PEPR (Partnership for the Engagement of People in Pain Research) is funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.

    53 min

  5. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    [TRAILER] Living Proof: Experience as Evidence in Pain Research

    🎧 Welcome to Living Proof: Experience as Evidence in Pain ResearchThis is the official trailer for PEPR's new podcast exploring connections and opportunities to integrate lived experience as research evidence in the world of chronic pain. Hosted by a team committed to equity, collaboration, and change, Living Proof brings together researchers, partners, and people with lived experience to ask: What counts as evidence, and how is it shared?From personal stories to research insights, this podcast challenges the status quo and reimagines what knowledge can look like in pain research.👉 Subscribe now and hit the notification bell so you don’t miss our first episode—coming soon!PEPR is funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. #LivingProofPodcast #PeprPartnership #ChronicPain #PainResearch #ChronicPainResearch #PatientVoices #LivedExperience #KnowledgeMobilization

    1 min

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🎧 Welcome to Living Proof: Experience as Evidence in Pain Research PEPR (Partnership for the Engagement of People in Pain Research) is proud to share the official trailer for our new podcast exploring connections and opportunities to integrate lived experience as research evidence in the world of chronic pain. Hosted by a team committed to equity, collaboration, and change, Living Proof brings together researchers, partners, and people with lived experience to ask: What counts as evidence, and how is it shared?

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