The Most Painful Podcast
Welcome to The Most Painful Podcast! This podcast covers all aspects of chronic pain by presenting evidence-based information that provides better insight into chronic pain.
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- Sep 9, 2026
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- Jul 15, 2026
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Menstrual Pain: Why It Matters More Than We Think (opens the original)
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In this episode of The Most Painful Podcast, host Tom Hoppe is joined by Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur, a physician based in Ottawa, for an important and often overlooked conversation on menstrual pain and its impact on daily life. Building on her previous appearances discussing postmenopausal symptoms and the role of muscle mass in longevity, Dr. Vadeboncoeur brings clinical insight and clarity to a topic that affects many but is too often misunderstood or minimized.Together, they explore how menstrua
Identity, Service, and Pain: Navigating Life Beyond the Uniform (opens the original)
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In this episode of The Most Painful Podcast, host Tom Hoppe is joined by Dr. Umair Majid for a thoughtful discussion on the complex relationship between identity, the military mindset, and chronic pain. Drawing on research and lived experience, the conversation explores how identity—shaped by service, purpose, and structure—can be deeply impacted by injury and the transition out of military life. Dr. Majid shares insights into how identity loss and shifting roles can influence the experience of
Sleepless Nights and Silent Struggles Insomnia, Chronic Pain, and Parenting Challenges (opens the original)
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In this episode of The Most Painful Podcast, host Tom Hoppe is joined by Dr. Christine Korol, a registered psychologist at drchristinekorol.ca , for an in‑depth discussion on the complex relationship between insomnia and chronic pain. The conversation also explores the unique and often overlooked challenges of parenting a child who lives with chronic pain. Drawing on research, clinical insight, and compassion, this episode sheds light on how disrupted sleep and caregiving demands affect both phy
Making Change That Sticks Identity, Healing, and Lasting Behaviour Change (opens the original)
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In this episode of The Most Painful Podcast, host Tom Hoppe is joined by Dr. Kim Foster, a former family physician turned author and identity‑based transformation expert. Together, they explore what it truly takes to create meaningful, long‑lasting behaviour change—moving beyond quick fixes to shifts that endure. Dr. Foster shares her journey from clinical medicine to helping people transform how they see themselves, and how identity plays a critical role in building healthier habits, especially
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