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Unpacking: How Social Factors Shape Chronic Pain Journeys

Why do two people with the same injury have completely different pain journeys - and what does a zip code have to do with it? Today we dig into the often-overlooked social side of persistent pain: the way income, work conditions, food access, relationships, and even cultural expectations can ramp pain up or help dial it down. Dr. Megan and Holly explore how: Socioeconomic status and access to care change the way pain shows up and sticks around Food deserts, chronic stress, and unstable housing contribute to inflammation and nervous system sensitization Social support, community, and a sense of belonging act as real “medicine” for the brain Work satisfaction, toxic bosses, and job insecurity influence chronic low back pain and recovery Simple practices - like visualization, “spoon” or gas-tank metaphors, and clearer communication with friends, partners, and coworkers - can make it easier to live your life while living with pain You’ll come away with language to explain your limits to others, new ways to think about your own pain story, and practical, low-cost tools for building more safety, connection, and support into your everyday life. Links to interesting things from this episode: Dr. Megan’s Instagram 👉   / painscienceprof   “Integrating multidimensional data analytics for precision diagnosis of chronic low back pain” 👉 https://www.nature.com/articles/s4159... “Navigating the biopsychosocial landscape: A systematic review on the association between social support and chronic pain” 👉 https://journals.plos.org/plosone/art... “Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life With the Heart of a Buddha” by Tara Brach 👉 https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Accept... Étoile 👉 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27613329/ Chapters: 00:18 - Introduction 06:02 - Understanding the Social Factors in Chronic Pain 13:12 - The Impact of Socioeconomic Factors on Chronic Pain 14:04 - Understanding Chronic Pain and Socioeconomic Challenges 23:03 - The Importance of Social Support in Chronic Pain Management 31:31 - Navigating Relationships While Living with Chronic Pain 38:16 - Understanding the Spoon Theory and Communication in Chronic Pain 43:18 - Navigating Work and Chronic Pain 51:47 - Understanding Pain and Work: The Cost of Masking Suffering 56:21 - Exploring the Power of Visualization in Managing Chronic Pain