Action On Pain

Jennifer Daly-Cyr, Keith Meldrum, and Virginia McIntyre

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. 4D AGO

    Integrating Patient Voices in Pain Education with Dr. Tim Wideman

    In this episode of Action on Pain, the hosts welcome Dr. Timothy Wideman, a physiotherapist and McGill University associate professor, to discuss innovative approaches to pain education in Canada. Guided by Health Canada’s Action Plan for Pain, the conversation explores how involving people living with chronic pain in healthcare training improves provider empathy and competency. Dr. Wideman shares his research findings showing that direct patient engagement in education leads to better outcomes for future clinicians. The episode highlights the importance of holistic, patient-centred care and ongoing efforts to enhance pain management nationwide. – Links for this episode: Follow Dr. Tim Wideman: McGill University - https://www.mcgill.ca/spot/timothy-h-wideman Google Scholar - https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=cNwRcp4AAAAJ&hl=en 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.

    25 min
  2. APR 7

    Repost: Bridging Lived Experience and Chronic Pain Research with Delane Linkiewich

    This week, we are revisiting our conversation with Delane Linkiewich, a passionate advocate and researcher living with chronic pain. Delane shares her personal journey and discusses her work developing peer support programs for youth with chronic pain. The conversation highlights the importance of integrating patient voices into research and care, reflecting Health Canada’s Action Plan for Pain. Listeners are encouraged to engage with the podcast community and upcoming events. – Links for this episode: Follow Delane Linkiewich: Research - https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Delane-Linkiewich X - https://x.com/delanelinkie 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.

    22 min
  3. MAR 31

    Repost: How Lived Experiences Shaped The Canadian Pain Task Force with Jacques Laliberté and Linda Wilhelm

    This week, we are revisiting our conversation with Jacques Laliberté and Linda Wilhelm, discussing the progress and ongoing challenges of Canada’s Action Plan for Pain. The guests share insights from their work with the Canadian Pain Task Force, highlighting the importance of collaboration, patient-centered care, and equitable access to pain management. The conversation explores the economic impact of chronic pain, the need for greater awareness and education, and the achievements of initiatives like Pain Canada. Listeners are encouraged to stay informed and engaged as Canada continues working toward improved support for those living with chronic pain. – Links for this episode: Follow Jacques Laliberté: QPRN - https://qprn.ca/en/investigator/jacques-laliberte/ Governor General of Canada Award - https://www.gg.ca/en/honours/recipients/342-52043 Follow Linda Wilhelm: LinkedIn - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/linda-wilhelm-a59555a Canadian Arthritis Pain Alliance - https://sporevidencealliance.ca/member/linda-wilhelm/ 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.

    30 min
  4. MAR 24

    Repost: Advances in Pain Research with Dr. Mike Hildebrand

    This week, we are revisiting our conversation with Dr. Mike Hildebrand, a leading pain researcher at Carleton University, about innovative approaches to understanding and treating chronic pain in Canada. Dr. Hildebrand discusses his lab’s groundbreaking work with human spinal tissue, collaborative research with patient partners, and creative animal models. The episode highlights the importance of mentorship, community, and interdisciplinary collaboration in advancing pain science, while emphasizing the ongoing need for support and knowledge sharing to improve outcomes for those living with chronic pain. – Links for this episode: Follow Dr. Mike Hildebrand: Carleton University - https://carleton.ca/neuroscience/cu-people/michael-hildebrand/ Google Scholar - https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=bR_JmTYAAAAJ&hl=en LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-hildebrand-080b382b/ 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.

    25 min
  5. MAR 17

    Repost: Bridging Science and Patient Experience in Pain Research with Dr. Nader Ghasemlou

    This week, we are revisiting our conversation with Dr. Nader Ghasemlou from Queen’s University about the future of chronic pain research in Canada. Dr. Ghasemlou shares how patient experiences are shaping his lab’s innovative approach, bridging basic science and clinical care. The discussion highlights the importance of collaboration, patient involvement, and increased investment to advance pain management. Listeners gain insight into how research is evolving to better meet the needs of those living with chronic pain. – Links for this episode: Follow Dr. Nader Ghasemlou: Queen's University - https://dbms.queensu.ca/faculty/nader-ghasemlou Google Scholar - https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=buGLyLEAAAAJ&hl=en X - https://x.com/ghasemloulab LinkedIn - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/naderghasemlou 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.

    32 min
  6. MAR 10

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

    In this week's episode of Action on Pain, the hosts sit down 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 – 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.

    26 min
  7. MAR 3

    A Physiotherapist’s Holistic Approach to Pain with Tori Etheridge

    In this week's episode, Virginia, Jennifer, and Keith speak 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. – 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.

    25 min
  8. FEB 24

    Inside the Pediatric Pain Management Revolution with Dr. Christine Chambers

    In today's episode of Action on Pain, Jennifer, Keith, and Virginia welcome Dr. Christine Chambers, a leader in pediatric pain research. Together, they discuss the evolution of children’s pain care in Canada, the creation of the Solutions for Kids in Pain (SKIP) network, and the importance of translating research into real-world solutions. The episode highlights the power of collaboration and knowledge sharing to improve pain management for children and families. – Links for this episode: Follow Dr. Christine Chambers: Website - https://www.drcchambers.ca/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcchambers Solutions for Kids In Pain (SKIP) - https://kidsinpain.ca/ It Doesn't Have to Hurt - https://itdoesnthavetohurt.ca/ Dalhousie University - https://www.dal.ca/faculty/science/psychology_neuroscience/faculty-staff/our-faculty/christine-chambers.html Twitter - https://twitter.com/DrCChambers 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.

    24 min

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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