The Pain Podcast by Leva Clinic Leva Clinic

Zoha and Chris invite John O'Sullivan to this month's episode to talk about all things mental health.

Zoha and Chris invite Dr Callie Seaman to this month's episode to talk about the varying compounds within cannabis. Dr Callie Seaman is a leading cannabis scientist and veteran of the hydroponic industry with over 20 years experience in the field. An honorary researcher at Sheffield Hallam University, Dr Seaman is Director of Aqualabs and Hempire, specialising in cannabis cultivation and secondary metabolite production.

Zoha & Chris speak to Steff Di Pardo (@totallyfunkless) about her journey with ankylosing spondylitis and the online community that she has created for others with invisible disabilities.

In this episode, Zoha and Chris talk to Lucy Stafford from PLEA - the Patient-Led Engagement for Access. PLEA is a non-profit organisation that advocates for people across the country to gain access to medical cannabis. Find out more about their work at https://www.pleacommunity.org.uk/

Zoha and Chris listen to James Hollens' (@jameshollens) story in this episode. James received a diagnosis of Ankylosing Spondylitis whilst working in China and had to rush back to the UK, only to end up self-isolating for 18 months. He now advocates for young men with chronic pain and has worked with various charities, as well as being featured in The Guardian.

Zoha & Chris speak to Jackie Walumbe, a physiotherapist specialising in complex pain. Jackie is currently undertaking a PhD in the self-management of pain through an individual, allied healthcare and governmental lens. You can follow Jackie on Twitter @nabualaw

 Clinic is CQC-registered and the UK's first online clinic for persistent pain. For more information, visit Leva Clinic's website.