Welcome to the One Thing podcast. In this episode, we hear from eight guests about what really matters to people with lived experience of pain:

Keith Meldrum, who encourages clinicians and researchers to embrace the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit in pain management.

Niki Jones, who strongly believes including lived experience throughout the research process leads to stronger, more relevant studies, and calls for collaboration over traditional "research on people" models.

Michael and Carla Yeo, parents who faced the frustration of standardized care when seeking help for their child's chronic pain. They urge clinicians to truly understand each patient's unique experience and tailor treatment accordingly.

Virginia McIntyre, who highlights the transformative power of peer support for those with chronic pain and the need to integrate it into patient care.

Alex Haagaard, who calls for clinicians and researchers to recognize that healthcare systems often perpetuate injustice and inequality.

Trudy Flynn, who challenges clinicians and researchers to consider whether using broad terms impacts progress and suggests specific studies focused on fibromyalgia may lead to better outcomes.

Pat Dennis, who discusses how pain isn’t just about intensity, it’s about how it affects everyday life.

One Thing is powered by the Australian Pain Society. We’d like to thank the Global Alliance of Partners for Pain Advocacy and the World Patients Alliance for their support and involvement in this season. For more information about One Thing, all the videos and podcasts, or to nominate a speaker for next season, check out onething.painsci.org, or search ‘One Thing’ on social media platforms.

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