In this week's episode, Jennifer, Virginia, and Keith welcome Dr. Katie Birnie to discuss advances in equitable pain management for children and youth in Canada. The conversation highlights the importance of early intervention, national standards, and collaborative research. Personal stories underscore the need for better support and awareness. The episode emphasizes the collective progress being made and encourages listeners to stay informed and engaged as Canada works toward more compassionate, effective pain care for all.

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Partnering for Pain Website - https://partneringforpain.com/

University of Calgary - https://profiles.ucalgary.ca/kathryn-birnie

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-birnie-phd/

Childkind International - https://childkindinternational.org/katie-birnie-phd/

Google Scholar - http://scholar.google.ca/citations?user=bgk559sAAAAJ&hl=en

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The Action on Pain podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Chronic Pain Network, a national research and knowledge mobilization network.

In this week's episode of Action on Pain, Keith, Jennifer and Virginia welcome guest Jenny Lorca, an advocate living with chronic pain. The discussion explores Jenny’s personal journey, the importance of community support, and the value of integrating lived and living experience into research, policy, and education. The episode highlights the power of peer connection, advocacy, and collaboration in improving pain management.

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Follow Jenny Lorca:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-lorca-bsn-0a208679/?originalSubdomain=ca

Chronic Pain Network: https://cpn-rdc.ca/people/

CPN Article - https://cpn-rdc.ca/on-validation-or-lip-service-a-conversation-with-the-experts/

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The Action on Pain podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Chronic Pain Network, a national research and knowledge mobilization network.

In today's episode of Action on Pain, Virginia, Keith, and Jennifer welcome Dr. Jaris Swidrovich, an Indigenous pharmacist and advocate, to discuss chronic pain in Canada. Dr. Swidrovich shares insights on the importance of equity, storytelling, and community engagement in pain management, highlighting the role of pharmacists as accessible healthcare partners. The conversation explores the impact of Health Canada’s Action Plan for Pain and the power of lived experience in shaping better care.

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Follow Dr. Jaris Swidrovich:

University of Toronto - https://www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/faculty-staff/jaris-swidrovich-assistant-professor

Research - https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jaris-Swidrovich

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The Action on Pain podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Chronic Pain Network, a national research and knowledge mobilization network.

In this episode of Action on Pain, Virginia, Keith, and Jennifer speak with Dr. Tania Di Renna, a leading pain medicine expert. Dr. Di Renna discusses innovative, patient-centered approaches to chronic pain care, highlighting the Toronto Academic Pain Medicine Institute (TAMPI) model and the importance of collaboration, education, and equitable access. The conversation explores how data-driven strategies and multidisciplinary teamwork are transforming pain management across Canada.

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University of Toronto: https://anesthesia.utoronto.ca/faculty/tania-di-renna

Toronto Academic Pain Medicine Institute: https://tapmipain.ca/

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The Action on Pain podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Chronic Pain Network, a national research and knowledge mobilization network.

In this episode of Action on Pain, Keith, Virginia, and Jennifer are joined by Dr. Rachael Bosma, a leading pain scientist and advocate. Dr. Bosma explores innovative approaches to chronic pain care in Canada, including patient-centred research, education, and strategies to reduce wait times. She shares insights on bridging research and clinical practice, empowering patients, and advancing equity in pain management. Emphasizing collaboration and accessible resources, this conversation offers insight and practical guidance for anyone living with chronic pain. Guided by the Action Plan for Pain in Canada, the episode highlights meaningful progress in pain care.

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LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/rachael-bosma-3959a572

Womens College Hospital - https://www.womenscollegehospital.ca/

Pain Ontartio - https://painontario.ca/

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The Action on Pain podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Chronic Pain Network, a national research and knowledge mobilization network.

In this week's episode of Action on Pain, Keith, Jennifer, and Virginia welcome retired physiotherapist and long-time pain advocate Mary Brachaniec, who shares her journey living with inflammatory arthritis and in leading national efforts to improve chronic pain care in Canada. Mary discusses her pioneering work in patient engagement, research, and advocacy—especially for seniors and those with dementia. The conversation highlights the impact of collaborative research, new national care standards, and the importance of evidence-based, compassionate pain management, as guided by Health Canada’s Action Plan for Pain.

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Follow Mary Brachaniec:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-brachaniec-519a69386/

Pain in demention patients reserch - https://www.uregina.ca/arts/psychology/directory/faculty/hadjistavropoulos-t.html

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The Action on Pain podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Chronic Pain Network, a national research and knowledge mobilization network.

This week, we are revisiting our conversation with Dr. Gabrielle Pagé.

In this week's episode of Action on Pain, Keith, Jennifer, and Virginia welcome Dr. Gabrielle Pagé to discuss advances in chronic pain care in Canada. Dr. Pagé shares insights on patient-centered research, the impact of stress on pain, and the importance of interdisciplinary care. The conversation highlights challenges in access, the role of psychological support, and the need to reduce stigma. Listeners gain hope from emerging models of care, virtual options, and the value of patient engagement in shaping a more compassionate, effective pain management system.

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Follow Gabrielle Pagé:

Université de Montréal - https://recherche.umontreal.ca/chercheur/is/in30363/

McGill University - https://www.mcgill.ca/paincentre/gabrielle-page

Google Scholar - https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=viE9V7AAAAAJ&hl=en

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The Action on Pain podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Chronic Pain Network, a national research and knowledge mobilization network.

Join us as we revisit our conversation with Dr. Norm Buckley.

In this episode, Virginia, Keith, and Jennifer chat with Dr. Norm Buckley to discuss the evolution of chronic pain management in Canada. They explore the history, challenges, and advances in pain care, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary approaches and coordinated policy. Dr. Buckley shares insights from his career and highlights the need for integrated, patient-centered care. The episode offers hope and practical information for those living with chronic pain, while underscoring ongoing efforts to improve access and outcomes across the country.

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LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/norm-buckley-7529abb

CPN - https://cpn-rdc.ca/about/coordinating-centre-contacts/

McMaster University - https://experts.mcmaster.ca/display/buckleyn

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The Action on Pain podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Chronic Pain Network, a national research and knowledge mobilization network.