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In this episode of the Chronic Pain Experience Podcast, host and Chronic Pain Recovery Coach, Deana Tsiapalis, delves into the complexities of chronic pain recovery and the systemic barriers faced by patients. Following the tragic death of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Deana explores the frustrations many feel toward the healthcare system, particularly issues like outdated treatment models, high rates of claim denials, and prolonged wait times for coverage approvals. Deana also discusses the importance of patient education and self-advocacy, unveiling the top five challenges chronic pain warriors face in securing insurance coverage and offering resources and strategies for navigating these hurdles.

00:00 Introduction to the Chronic Pain Experience

00:43 The Impact of Insurance on Chronic Pain

02:15 Top Challenges in Securing Coverage

02:40 Outdated Insurance Models and Their Consequences

07:50 High Rates of Claim Denials

12:58 Prolonged Wait Times for Approvals

16:54 Limited Coverage for Non-Pharmacological Treatments

19:46 The Financial Toll on Patients and Families

21:59 Empowering Yourself Through Education

22:56 Conclusion and Call to Action

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In the relentless pursuit of relief from chronic pain, fascia—a vast, connective tissue network—often goes unnoticed. Yet, symptoms like deep aches, stiffness, and tender, sensitive areas may all stem from fascial dysfunction. By understanding how pain works and how our biology responds to it, we can uncover strategies to shift pain patterns and foster healing. In this episode, we explore the profound connection between fascia and chronic pain, while sharing practical techniques to improve fascial health at home. Tune in to learn how understanding your body can be the first step toward reclaiming your life from pain.

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Living with the invisible reality of chronic pain is a challenge many struggle to articulate. Janna Kimel and her team at The Chronic Pain Project are amplifying these voices, using art and storytelling to bring the hidden stories of chronic pain to light. This powerful journey offers deep insights, not just for those enduring the pain, but also for those who wish to understand it on a more profound level. For more information, visit www.chronicpainproject.org.

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Living with chronic pain is hard enough but add insomnia and you have a recipe for sleepless nights, increased pain, anxiety and/or depression and the list goes on. If we’re not sleeping, we’re not healing. Join me in this episode as we explore the deep overlap between chronic pain and insomnia.

In this episode I discuss how our current model of chronic pain care is struggling to keep up with the new science of pain. Where chronic pain warriors are stuck in a model of care that is outdated and ineffective for chronic pain specifically (but great for acute care). From the lack of mandatory chronic pain curriculum for our physicians to insurance policies locked on the old science of pain, we have some work to do.

Opioid induced constipation coupled with chronic pain can make life both unbearable and unpredictable. Join me as I sit down with Nicole Hemmenway from the Us Pain Foundation and Megan Filloramo to talk about opioid induced constipation, the stigma and the solutions as a part of the International Opioid Constipation Awareness Day.

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In this episode I sit down with the esteemed Dr. Harvey Chochinov to discuss dignity and person centered care for both end of life and for the lived experience with pain. Join us as we explore the human experience, the importance of perception, purpose, meaning, and hope in maintaining dignity in care.

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A decline in our executive functioning (aka getting stuff done) is a direct result of where and how our pain is processed. In this episode Carrie Bonnett and I explore some of the tips and tools to help you get things done even when your brain and the pain are suggesting otherwise.

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During our annual Willow Tree Summit, our chronic pain warriors sit down with me in ‘Conversations from the couch’ to talk about the information shared inside the summit. Our Summits aim to hear from a variety of experts…those who live with pain and those that serve them.