

The Invisible Battle with Chronic Pain
Taking Good Care Podcast by Dr. Andrew H.C. Wong & Dr. David St. Arnault
S1 · E23
Sep 23, 2025
44:13
Episode notes
Living with chronic pain can be an isolating and overwhelming experience. In this episode, Dr. Andrew and Dr. Dave explore the psychological side of chronic pain, by drawing from their clinical experiences. They discuss how chronic pain can impact identity, mood, and daily life, and why it is essential to take time to address both the physical and emotional aspects of pain. Learn how mental health support, purposeful living, and compassionate care can make a meaningful difference. Whether you're navigating chronic pain yourself or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers valuable perspective and psychoeducation.
Keywords
Psychology
Mental health
Therapy
Self help
Science
Psychologist
Satisfaction
mindfulness
positive mental health
Compassion
Self-Compassion
Emotion
Feelings
Emotion focused therapy
social skills
Resilience
counselling
clinical psychology
workplace mental health
healthy relationships
acceptance and commitment therapy
Anxiety
Breathing
medicine
interdisciplinary team
hospital
trauma
neuroplasticity
PTSD
chronic pain
pain
depression
purpose