In episode 20, we speak to Dr. Anita Chakravarti who is a physician and anesthesiologist with lived experience of chronic pain. As we wrap up Season 1, this powerful episode has Anita providing listeners an incredible overview on how mindfulness and self compassion can assist in someone's pain journey, understanding the experience of collective pain, and how to start to incorporate "kindfulness" as a pain management strategy in your own life. This one you don't want to miss!

For episode 19, we are speaking with Dr. Michelle Gagnon about the Family Health Lab based at USask. Michelle is a clinical psychologist and pain researcher who tells us all about pain as it's embedded in the family system, the social experience of pain, and about menstrual pain for teens (and how to get involved in some exciting studies)!

In episode eighteen, Alexandria speaks to massage therapist, Donelda Gowan. Listeners learn all about the Center for Integrative Medicine at USask, and the low-risk modality of massage therapy in assisting with chronic pain management, and how to find a qualified RMT in Saskatchewan.

In episode seventeen, Alexandria speaks to social worker, Jennifer King. Listeners learn all about the Mac iOPs/Chronic Pain Clinic at USask, the importance of addressing trauma when living with pain, the intricacies of the nervous system, and mind strategies and somatic therapies that can help with pain management.

In episode 16, we speak to Jessica Jack about the importance of recognizing the intimate connection between emotional, mental, and physical health, as well as the normalization of pain experiences.

In episode fifteen, the tables turn as Jessica interviews long-time host, Alexandria, about her lived experience of pain. The two discuss the issue with imaging, the process of receiving multiple pain diagnoses, and what to do when - as a patient - you want to resist the treatment options being offered to you.

In episode fourteen, Jessica speaks to chronic pain pharmacist, Kelly Kizlyk. Listeners learn about the importance of client-centered care in decision making around medication use, and a variety of other insights regarding working alongside a pharmacist whilst on a pain journey.

In episode thirteen, Jessica speaks to Jennifer Pond about her experiences in living with spondylolisthesis. Jennifer explains how sharing your feelings to healing and dealing is a necessary part of one pain's journey.

In episode twelve, we speak to yoga therapist Sarah Garden about how yoga can be a tool to manage or treat chronic pain. Sarah discusses how yoga can make a difference in dealing with chronic pain due to your brain’s neuroplasticity, how the ARMS model can be helpful, and what it’s like working as a yoga therapist in Saskatchewan. Join us and learn about the importance of paying attention to what’s going on in your body and how you might be able to change your relationship with your pain.

In episode eleven, we speak to social worker and person living with pain Erin Beckwell about identity and how who you are can impact your pain experiences. Erin discusses her identity as a fat person and a queer person, and the importance of labels, self-advocacy, self-awareness, and holistic pain care.

In episode ten, we speak to Endometriosis warrior Tiara Jackle all about “endo.” She provides a thorough education on the condition which can cause immense levels of pelvic pain, and the techniques that have helped her manage living with the disease.

In episode nine, we speak to physiotherapist Juliet Sarjeant all about the different types of pain in the body, and she provides us a thorough education on “pelvic pain” – her area of specialization.

In episode eight, we speak to Dayna Fesciuc about her experience living with multiple diagnoses, and the overlap that can occur when having mental health and chronic pain. Dayna’s powerful story speaks to the importance of trying alternative therapies for feeling well, provides great feedback for care providers, and the importance of a patient using their voice and speaking their truth while seeking health care.

In episode seven, we speak to researcher Dr. Robert Laprairie who provides an educational overview on cannabis, and the role cannabis has a medicine for pain care and management. A must-listen for care providers and patients alike!

In episode six, we speak to university student, Andrew Hartman, about their experiences being diagnosed and living with Ankylosing Spondylitis. Andrew shares how this incredible life change led to opening a business focused on supporting those on pain journeys, as well giving us an overview on the excellent “Spoon Theory” in chronic pain management.

In episode five, we speak to registered nurse Tracy Fichtner about her experiences with chronic pain, the "Partners in Pain" virtual webinar series available for Saskatchewan residents living with chronic pain, and the pain cycle.

In episode four, we speak to Ross McCreery all about living with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), and how one's life transitions when dealing with and learning to manage one's own chronic pain.

In episode three, we speak to Jessica Jack all about the "Improving Pain in Saskatchewan" research project and the suggested directions and implications it may have for pain patients, care, and treatment in our province.

Today we speak with Nikki Cooke who is a complex and chronic patient advocate, and a current student who is living with psoriatic arthritis.

For the launch of our "Your Partners in Pain" podcast, we are speaking with Dr. Susan Tupper who is the co-chair of the SaskPain Society, and a chronic pain advocate heavily involved in pain research in Saskatchewan.