Episodios

  • Redefining Healthcare for People with Disabilities

    Redefining Healthcare for People with Disabilities
    Nov 25 2025
    Living with a disability shouldn’t mean fighting for basic care—but for far too many, it does. In this episode, Lyndsay Soprano sits down with Chanda Hinton for a raw and powerful conversation about chronic pain, systemic gaps in healthcare, and what it really takes to advocate for change when the system isn’t built for you.

    Chanda shares her journey of living with a spinal cord injury, navigating a healthcare world that often overlooks those with complex needs, and turning her personal pain into public advocacy. Together, she and Lyndsay dig into the emotional weight of being your own best (and sometimes only) advocate, the role of integrative therapies in real healing, and the urgent need for accessibility—not just in buildings, but in policy, mindset, and care.

    This conversation is a call to action. It's about moving beyond survival, demanding better, and building community-powered support for those who live with disabilities every single day.

    Tune in if you’re tired of waiting for the system to change—and ready to help change it yourself.

    Find Chanda Hinton Online Here:
    Website: www.chandacenter.org
    Instagram: @chandacenterforhealth
    Facebook: Chanda Center for Health
    LinkedIn: Chanda Center for Health
    YouTube: Chanda Center for Health

    Find The Pain Game Podcast Online Here:
    Website: thepaingamepodcast.com
    Instagram: @thepaingamepodcast
    Facebook: The Pain Game Podcast
    LinkedIn: Lyndsay Soprano
    YouTube: The Pain Game Podcast

    Episode Highlights:
    (00:00) Introduction to Chronic Pain and Trauma
    (02:09) Personal Experiences with Chronic Pain
    (06:14) The Journey of Advocacy and Healthcare Reform
    (16:58) The Chanda Center for Health and Its Mission
    (26:43) Challenges in the Healthcare System
    (37:38) The Importance of Advocacy and Community Support

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    Unfiltered convos. Dark humor. Real healing.
    This is where pain meets purpose — and you’re not doing it alone.
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    44 m
  • Getting Healthy in a Toxic World

    Getting Healthy in a Toxic World
    Nov 18 2025
    What happens when your body starts screaming louder than your schedule? In this episode, Lyndsay Soprano sits down with clinical herbalist Bonnie D’Arcangelo to talk about trading burnout for balance, and why the answers might be growing in the ground, not sitting on a pharmacy shelf.

    Bonnie shares her journey from a high-stress corporate life to a deep-rooted holistic healing practice, and how she now bridges the gap between science and herbal medicine to help others reclaim their health. They delve into everything from gut health and water quality to why many supplements fail to work and how, when approached with intention, nature can offer genuine solutions.

    This isn’t about ditching Western medicine—it’s about complementing it. Bonnie introduces cutting-edge tools like silicon plasma technology, while also breaking down the basics: better food, cleaner water, and tuning in to what your body’s been trying to tell you all along.

    Tune in if you’re ready to stop chasing quick fixes and start working with your body, not against it.

    Find Bonnie D'Arcangelo Online Here:
    Website: www.aetherbal.com
    Instagram: @aetherbal_topicals
    Facebook: AEtherbal
    YouTube: AEtherbal

    Find The Pain Game Podcast Online Here:
    Website: thepaingamepodcast.com
    Instagram: @thepaingamepodcast
    Facebook: The Pain Game Podcast
    LinkedIn: Lyndsay Soprano
    YouTube: The Pain Game Podcast

    Episode Highlights:
    (00:00) Introduction to Blending Science and Herbal Medicine
    (02:30) Bonnie's Journey from Fashion Design to Herbalism
    (10:15) The Importance of Gut Health in Healing
    (18:45) Understanding the Role of Water in Our Bodies
    (25:00) Overview of Plasma-Based Products
    (33:10) The Power of Herbal Oxymels and How to Make One
    (42:00) Final Thoughts on Personalized Healing and Wellness

    Subscribe on YouTube | Merch is Coming (Finally) | This Is More Than a Podcast

    Unfiltered convos. Dark humor. Real healing.
    This is where pain meets purpose — and you’re not doing it alone.
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    50 m
  • Living Unapologetically

    Living Unapologetically
    Nov 11 2025
    High-achieving women are often praised for doing it all, but at what cost? In this episode, Lyndsay Soprano sits down with Patty Durell to unpack what strength really looks like when you're burning out behind the scenes. From fitness to failure to finally asking for help, this conversation dives into the pressure to keep pushing, and the permission to start pausing.

    Patty shares her insights as a fitness expert who takes a trauma-informed approach to health, reminding us that wellness isn’t about punishing your body—it’s about understanding it. Together, she and Lyndsay challenge the hustle mentality, explore what it means to redefine strength, and offer a science-backed take on how efficient workouts (just 25 minutes, twice a week!) can actually be more effective than the grind.

    They talk about stress as a full-body experience, the myth of balance, and the healing power of water—physically and metaphorically. This episode is about rewriting the rules, giving yourself grace, and embracing the version of strength that doesn't require burnout as a badge of honor.

    Tune in if you’re ready to stop proving your worth through exhaustion and start honoring it through self-care.

    Find Patty Durell Online Here:
    Website: www.rocksolidfitnessfl.com
    Instagram: @rocksolidfitnessfl
    Facebook: Rock Solid Fitness FL
    LinkedIn: Rock Solid Fitness FL

    Find The Pain Game Podcast Online Here:
    Website: thepaingamepodcast.com
    Instagram: @thepaingamepodcast
    Facebook: The Pain Game Podcast
    LinkedIn: Lyndsay Soprano
    YouTube: The Pain Game Podcast

    Episode Highlights:
    (00:00) Introduction to Chronic Pain and Trauma
    (02:08) Redefining Strength and Self-Care
    (03:27) The Role of Struggle in Building Strength
    (07:34) Trauma-Informed Approaches to Healthcare
    (09:20) Efficient Strength Training Techniques
    (12:13) Understanding Exercise vs. Activity
    (15:52) The Mindset Shift: Embracing Failure
    (21:23) The Importance of Asking for Help
    (26:52) Managing Stress and Recovery
    (32:28) The Journey of Healing and Growth
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    41 m
  • Start Wherever You’re At

    Start Wherever You’re At
    Nov 4 2025
    When you're living with chronic illness or pain, stress isn’t just a side effect, it becomes part of the fabric of your everyday life. In this episode, Lyndsay Soprano is joined by Jason Ott for a powerful conversation about the deeper layers of stress, the emotional toll of being chronically unwell, and the importance of a truly holistic approach to healing.

    Jason introduces the Being Triad—a framework that connects mind, body, and spirit as equal partners in the healing process. Together, he and Lyndsay unpack how emotional trauma, unresolved stress, and poor boundaries can quietly fuel disease, and how mapping your personal timeline can reveal more than any lab test ever could.This episode isn’t just about coping—it’s about reclaiming agency.

    They talk about what it means to advocate for yourself in a broken system, to prioritize self-care like your life depends on it (because it does), and to get curious about new ways of looking at old patterns.

    Tune in if you’re done treating your body like a problem to solve—and ready to start listening to what it’s been trying to say all along.

    Find Jason Ott Online Here:
    Website: empoweredprevention.com
    Instagram: @empoweredprevention
    Facebook: Empowered Prevention
    LinkedIn: Jason Ott
    YouTube: Empowered Prevention
    Book: No Cure, No Problem: The Art of Healing

    Find The Pain Game Podcast Online Here:
    Website: thepaingamepodcast.com
    Instagram: @thepaingamepodcast
    Facebook: The Pain Game Podcast
    LinkedIn: Lyndsay Soprano
    YouTube: The Pain Game Podcast

    Episode Highlights:
    (00:00) Introduction to Chronic Pain and Stress Management
    (02:37) Understanding Stress and Its Impact on Health
    (05:48) The Connection Between Emotional Trauma and Physical Health
    (11:02) Setting Boundaries for Stress Management
    (16:52 )The Being Triad Framework: Mind, Body, and Spirit
    (24:47) Navigating Healthcare and Finding the Right Support
    (31:35) The Importance of Self-Advocacy in Health
    (46:18) Healing Stories and the Power of Acceptance
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    54 m
  • Bliss Not Burnout

    Bliss Not Burnout
    Oct 28 2025
    Burnout doesn’t show up overnight, it creeps in slowly, masked as productivity, people-pleasing, and pretending you're fine. In this episode, Lyndsay Soprano is joined by Dr. Roberta Garceau for a grounded conversation about the realities of stress, the importance of self-advocacy, and why wellness doesn’t need to be overwhelming to be effective.

    Dr. Garceau introduces the concept of Elemental Wellness—a blend of Western medicine and time-honored traditional practices that bring healing back to basics. Together, she and Lyndsay explore how small, consistent shifts in daily habits can have a big impact on physical and emotional resilience.

    They talk about the importance of tuning into your needs, practicing self-compassion, and letting go of the pressure to “do wellness” perfectly. Because sometimes the most powerful thing you can do for your health is also the simplest.

    Tune in if you’re craving a more realistic, sustainable way to take care of yourself, without burning out trying to get there.

    Find Dr. Roberta Garceau Online Here:
    Website: drrobertagarceau.com
    Instagram: @myyogajoy
    Facebook: My Yoga Joy
    LinkedIn: Roberta Garceau
    Book: Bliss Not Burnout

    Find The Pain Game Podcast Online Here:
    Website: thepaingamepodcast.com
    Instagram: @thepaingamepodcast
    Facebook: The Pain Game Podcast
    LinkedIn: Lyndsay Soprano
    YouTube: The Pain Game Podcast

    Episode Highlights:
    (00:00) Introduction to Chronic Pain and Wellness Advocacy
    (01:49) The Importance of Self-Advocacy in Healthcare
    (06:48) Elemental Wellness: A Holistic Approach
    (11:48) Integrating Western Medicine with Traditional Wisdom
    (19:14) Mindfulness and Self-Care Practices
    (27:38) Simplicity in Health: Small Steps to Wellness
    (35:00) Final Thoughts on Self-Awareness and Healing
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    39 m
  • Triumph From Trauma

    Triumph From Trauma
    Oct 21 2025
    ⚠️ Content Warning. This episode contains discussions of childhood abuse, molestation, and suicidal ideation. Please take care of yourself while listening.

    So many women are living with trauma that no one ever sees. In this powerful episode, Lyndsay Soprano sits down with Alreen Haeggquist for a deeply honest conversation about what it means to carry the weight of abuse, and what it takes to finally set it down.

    Alreen shares her personal journey of surviving childhood sexual abuse and the complex path she’s walked through relationships, anger, and healing. Together, she and Lyndsay talk about the role silence plays as both a shield and a cage, the rawness of vulnerability, and the life-changing power of speaking your truth—when you’re ready.

    This isn’t about perfection or tidy timelines. It’s about learning to listen to your own story with compassion. They discuss the power of journaling, the importance of understanding triggers, and how practices like gratitude and connection can open doors you thought were permanently closed.

    Tune in if you’ve ever felt alone in your pain—or if you’re ready to turn that pain into something stronger than silence.

    Find Alreen Haeggquist Online Here:
    Website: alreen.com
    Instagram: @alreen
    Facebook: Alreen Haeggquist
    LinkedIn: Alreen Haeggquist

    Find The Pain Game Podcast Online Here:
    Website: thepaingamepodcast.com
    Instagram: @thepaingamepodcast
    Facebook: The Pain Game Podcast
    LinkedIn: Lyndsay Soprano
    YouTube: The Pain Game Podcast

    Episode Highlights:
    (00:00) Introduction to Chronic Pain and Trauma
    (00:34) The Impact of Anger and Trauma
    (03:41) Breaking the Silence: Personal Stories of Abuse
    (09:40) The Role of Culture in Abuse and Silence
    (13:36) Empowerment Through the Me Too Movement
    (19:08) The Healing Power of Writing and Journaling
    (26:28) Finding Gratitude Amidst Pain
    (30:10) Understanding Triggers and Emotional Responses
    (37:14) Building Supportive Relationships
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    41 m
  • Sleep: No More Bed Dread

    Sleep: No More Bed Dread
    Oct 14 2025
    If counting sheep worked, you wouldn’t still be awake at 3 a.m. In this episode, Lyndsay Soprano is joined by Michael Byrne for a deep dive into why so many of us struggle to sleep and how it’s not just about noise machines, blackout curtains, or melatonin gummies.

    Michael shares the story behind his smart sleep mask, a device that uses neurofeedback and personalized audio to help the brain unlearn the patterns that keep it stuck in stress and sleeplessness. But this conversation goes way beyond tech. Lyndsay and Michael explore how emotional trauma, daily stress, and an overactive mind all contribute to restless nights, and why traditional “one-size-fits-all” sleep solutions often fall short.

    They break down how sleep isn't just a biological need—it’s a deeply emotional one, too. From power naps to personalized sleep routines, this episode is about reclaiming rest as a critical part of healing, recovery, and functioning like a human being.

    Tune in if your mind races the second your head hits the pillow—and you’re ready to finally get some real sleep.

    Find Michael Byrne Online Here:
    Website: getbia.com/
    Instagram: @bianeuroscience
    Facebook: Bia Neuroscience
    LinkedIn: Michael Byrne
    YouTube: Bia Neuroscience

    Find The Pain Game Podcast Online Here:
    Website: thepaingamepodcast.com
    Instagram: @thepaingamepodcast
    Facebook: The Pain Game Podcast
    LinkedIn: Lyndsay Soprano
    YouTube: The Pain Game Podcast

    Episode Highlights:
    (00:00) Introduction to Chronic Pain and Sleep Challenges
    (02:07) The Impact of Sleep on Chronic Pain
    (09:46) Understanding Neurofeedback and Sleep
    (18:42) Innovative Sleep Technology: The Smart Sleep Mask
    (28:15) The Science of Napping and Sleep Architecture
    (34:55) Conclusion and Resources for Better Sleep
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    39 m
  • Eliminating the Alcohol Brain Hijack

    Eliminating the Alcohol Brain Hijack
    Oct 7 2025
    Addiction doesn’t always look like rock bottom—and recovery doesn’t have to mean all or nothing. In this episode, Lyndsay Soprano sits down with Katie Lain for a powerful conversation about alcohol, family patterns, and the complicated truth about what healing from addiction can actually look like.

    They dive into the neuroscience of alcohol use and the way it hijacks the brain’s reward system, challenging the outdated narrative that addiction is simply a lack of willpower. Katie shares her personal experience and introduces the Sinclair Method, a treatment approach that uses naltrexone to gradually reduce alcohol cravings—without requiring total abstinence from day one.

    Lyndsay and Katie also talk about the emotional layers of drinking: early exposure, social pressure, generational trauma, and the quiet shame that keeps so many people stuck. This episode is about choice, compassion, and giving yourself permission to explore recovery in a way that feels honest and sustainable.

    Tune in if you’ve ever questioned your relationship with alcohol—or if you’re ready to let go of the idea that healing only counts if it looks a certain way.

    Find Katie Lain Online Here:
    Website: thrivealcoholrecovery.com
    Instagram: @thrivealcoholrecovery
    Facebook: Thrive Alcohol Recovery
    LinkedIn: Katie Lain
    YouTube: Thrive Alcohol Recovery
    Podcast: Thrive Alcohol Recovery

    Find The Pain Game Podcast Online Here:
    Website: thepaingamepodcast.com
    Instagram: @thepaingamepodcast
    Facebook: The Pain Game Podcast
    LinkedIn: Lyndsay Soprano
    YouTube: The Pain Game Podcast

    Episode Highlights:
    (00:00) Introduction to Chronic Pain and Alcoholism
    (02:06) Personal Stories of Alcohol and Family Influence
    (06:12) Understanding Alcohol Addiction and the Brain
    (10:16) The Sinclair Method Explained
    (15:17) The Journey to Recovery and Finding Freedom
    (20:08) The Challenges of Alcohol Consumption and Social Norms
    (24:42) Advocacy and Awareness for the Sinclair Method
    (28:39) Low Dose Naltrexone and Pain Management
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    33 m