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OUCH! Talking Pain with USASP27. People Living with Pain - Mbeng Chesey TakemWelcome to our new special series, where we share personal stories from individuals living with pain. In this episode, we sit down with Mbeng Chesey Takem to hear her journey with sickle cell disease. We hope you will enjoy listening to Chesey's story!
“Ouch! Talking Pain with USASP” is a podcast by the United States Association for the Study of Pain. Our mission is to provide public-facing, educational, and entertaining content promoting the broader USASP community.
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2026-01-0928 minOUCH! Talking Pain with USASP26. Recap on USASP's 2025 Education and Professional Development EventsDid you know the USASP hosts education and professional development events throughout the year? Well if you didn't, you’re in luck, because in today's episode, Don and Tanya will be giving a recap on some these events that were held in 2025. These events span diverse subjects such as novel non-opioid approaches, preparing for an efficient trial, scientific writing and advocating for pain research.
“Ouch! Talking Pain with USASP” is a podcast by the United States Association for the Study of Pain. Our mission is to provide public-facing, educational, and entertaining content promoting the broader USASP community.
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2025-11-1442 minOUCH! Talking Pain with USASP25. Welcome the new USASP podcast teamWe are back with a new team! Listen as they introduce themselves!
“Ouch! Talking Pain with USASP” is a podcast by the United States Association for the Study of Pain. Our mission is to provide public-facing, educational, and entertaining content promoting the broader USASP community.
Want to get involved? Find out more on our website: www.usasp.org/podcasts
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2025-10-1704 min
CHRONIC PAIN RESET Podcast - with Dr. Afton HassettEpisode 42 | Dr. Burel Goodin - GRANDMA WAS RIGHT - REFLECTIONS FROM THE USASP PRESIDENTSend us a textDr. Burel Goodin is a Professor of Anesthesiology in the Washington University Pain Center. He is also the current President of the U.S. Association for the Study of Pain. Trained as a clinical health psychologist, his research focuses on cutting-edge translational pain science with a profound commitment to equity, mentorship, and community engagement.See Dr. Goodin's link below:https://pain.wustl.edu/people/burel-goodin-phd/Meet Grandma Helen:Visit https://aftonhassett.com/aboutafton to see GMH so joyfully entertaining!Support the s...
2025-09-1655 minOUCH! Talking Pain with USASP24. Dr. Adriaan Louw & Dr. Colleen Louw - Pain MisunderstoodListen to our conversation with Dr. Adriaan Louw and Dr. Colleen Louw, who co-founded the International Spine and Pain Institute, which is now the Pain Science division of Evidence In Motion. In this episode, we take a deep dive into pain and neuroscience education (PNE) and its implications for clinicians and people with lived experience of chronic pain. We also discuss about the documentary "Pain, Misunderstood" which unpacks the science, stories, and societal myths around chronic pain.
The documentary is freely available on select streaming platforms (YouTube and Vimeo) and at special community screenings nationwide.
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2025-09-1238 min
The Pain BeatThe Pain Beat (Episode 19): Migraine: More Than Just a HeadacheManager's note: Welcome to the 19th episode of The Pain Beat! Launched and supported by a generous grant from the MAYDAY Fund, with additional funding from the Rita Allen Foundation, The Pain Beat brings together the world's leading pain investigators with the purpose of sparking dialogue and debate around important ideas in pain research. Guided by Rebecca Seal, scientific director of The Pain Beat and Editor-in-Chief of Pain Research Forum, the podcasts feature open and spirited discussions about the hottest topics in pain and how the field moves forward. On this episode of The Pain Beat, Juliet Mwirigi moderates...
2025-07-1237 min
OUCH! Talking Pain with USASP23. Dr. Jelena Janjic - Nanomedicines and PainListen to our conversation with Dr. Jelena Janjic, an associate professor of pharmaceutics and founder-codirector of Chronic Pain Research Consortium at Duquesne University. Dr. Janjic specializes in the development and testing of nanomedicines to treat pain. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the field of nanotherapeutics, exploring how it has evolved and what labs like Dr. Janjic’s are doing to bring nanomedicines from bench to clinic.
Find out more about Dr. Janjic and her research here: https://www.duq.edu/faculty-and-staff/jelena-m-janjic.php
“Ouch! Talking Pain with USASP” is a podcast by the United States Association for th...
2025-06-1338 minCHRONIC PAIN RESET Podcast - with Dr. Afton HassettEpisode 35 | Roger B. Fillingim, PhD – A MOSAIC OF INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCESSend us a textRoger B. Fillingim, PhD is a Distinguished Professor and Associate Dean of Planning & Institutional Effectiveness in the University of Florida College of Dentistry. He is also the Director of the University of Florida Pain Research & Intervention Center of Excellence. His research investigates biological and psychosocial contributions to individual differences in pain and its treatment. Dr. Fillingim’s research has been continuously funded by the National Institutes of Health since 1994, including a current MERIT award from the National Institute on Aging. Dr. Fillingim served as President of the Amer...
2025-06-1044 minOUCH! Talking Pain with USASP22. Recap on the 2025 USASP Annual MeetingListen to members of the USASP Communications Committee recap on the 2025 USASP Annual Meeting which took place from April 29 to May 2, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
“Ouch! Talking Pain with USASP” is a podcast by the United States Association for the Study of Pain. Our mission is to provide public-facing, educational, and entertaining content promoting the broader USASP community.
Want to get involved? Find out more on our website: www.usasp.org/podcast
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2025-05-2331 min
OUCH! Talking Pain with USASP21. Dr. Rajesh Khanna: 2025 E-Board SpotlightListen for a conversation with the new USASP Basic Science seat, Dr. Rajesh Khanna.
“Ouch! Talking Pain with USASP” is a podcast by the United States Association for the Study of Pain. Our mission is to provide public-facing, educational, and entertaining content promoting the broader USASP community.
Want to get involved? Find out more on our website: www.usasp.org/podcast
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2025-04-2921 minOUCH! Talking Pain with USASP20. Dr. Emily Wakefield: 2025 E-Board SpotlightListen for a conversation with the new USASP Clinical Care / Patient Advocacy seat, Dr. Emily Wakefield.
“Ouch! Talking Pain with USASP” is a podcast by the United States Association for the Study of Pain. Our mission is to provide public-facing, educational, and entertaining content promoting the broader USASP community.
Want to get involved? Find out more on our website: www.usasp.org/podcasts
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2025-04-2916 minOUCH! Talking Pain with USASP19. Dr. Samantha Meints: 2025 E-Board SpotlightListen for a conversation with the new USASP Behavioral and Social Sciences / Population Health and Health Services seat, Dr. Samantha Meints.
“Ouch! Talking Pain with USASP” is a podcast by the United States Association for the Study of Pain. Our mission is to provide public-facing, educational, and entertaining content promoting the broader USASP community.
Want to get involved? Find out more on our website: www.usasp.org/podcasts
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2025-04-2915 minOUCH! Talking Pain with USASP18. People Living with Pain (Special Episode 2) - Alice WagenaarWelcome back to our special series where we share personal stories from individuals living with pain. In this episode, we sit down with Alice Wagenaar to hear her journey. We hope you will enjoy listening to Alice's story!
“Ouch! Talking Pain with USASP” is a podcast by the United States Association for the Study of Pain. Our mission is to provide public-facing, educational, and entertaining content promoting the broader USASP community.
Want to get involved? Find out more on our website: www.usasp.org/podcasts
Like and follow us on social media for more USASP news: @us_asp
2025-04-1143 minOUCH! Talking Pain with USASP17. Special Episode: Endometriosis-Associated PainDon't miss our special episode focusing on Endometriosis-Associated Pain!
Listen for an interview with Dr. Michael S. Rogers, an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Rogers' laboratory uses animal models to develop and test new therapies for endometriosis. We will also hear from Cameryn Eickstead, a graduate student at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, who will share her personal experience of living with endometriosis.
“Ouch! Talking Pain with USASP” is a podcast by the United States Association for the Study of Pain. Our mission is to provide public-facing, educational, and entertaining content promoting the...
2025-03-101h 09
OUCH! Talking Pain with USASP0. Welcome & MissionWelcome to a new podcast by USASP! Listen to learn more about our mission and how to get involved.
“Ouch! Talking Pain with USASP” is a podcast by the United States Association for the Study of Pain. Our mission is to provide public-facing, educational, and entertaining content promoting the broader USASP community.
Want to get involved? Find out more on our website: www.usasp.org/podcasts
Like and follow us on social media for more USASP news: @us_asp
2025-03-0202 min
OUCH! Talking Pain with USASP16. Conversation with Dr. Alessandra Anzolin + Dr. Arvina Grahl - The Patient-Clinician RelationshipListen to our conversation with Dr. Alessandra Anzolin and Dr. Arvina Grahl, from the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital affiliated with Harvard Medical School. In this episode, in line with Valentine's Day, we take a deep dive into the role of the patient-clinician relationship in pain.
“Ouch! Talking Pain with USASP” is a podcast by the United States Association for the Study of Pain. Our mission is to provide public-facing, educational, and entertaining content promoting the broader USASP community.
Want to get involved? Find out more on our website: www.usasp.org/podcasts
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2025-02-1238 minOUCH! Talking Pain with USASP15. 2024 Year in ReviewSo long, 2024 - and welcome, 2025! Listen to reflect on the first year of 'Ouch!' and join us in planning for the year to come.
“Ouch! Talking Pain with USASP” is a podcast by the United States Association for the Study of Pain. Our mission is to provide public-facing, educational, and entertaining content promoting the broader USASP community.
Want to get involved? Find out more on our website: www.usasp.org/podcasts
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2025-01-2403 minOUCH! Talking Pain with USASP14. 2024 Pain Podcaster PanelWe conclude our 2024 programming with a panel discussion on the whys and hows of pain science podcasting! Panelists include:
- Dr. Matthew Sherrer, "The Fresh Flow Podcast"
- Dr. Rebecca Seal, "The Pain Beat"
- Jamie Moffa, MD/PhD Candidate, "In Plain English Podcast"
- Facilitated by Dr. Victor Schneider II, "Ouch! Talking Pain with USASP"
“Ouch! Talking Pain with USASP” is a podcast by the United States Association for the Study of Pain. Our mission is to provide public-facing, educational, and entertaining content promoting the broader USASP community.
Want to get involved? Find out more on our website: www.usas...
2024-12-1330 minOUCH! Talking Pain with USASP13. Recap on USASP's 2024 Education and Professional Development EventsDid you know the USASP hosts education and professional development events throughout the year? Well if you didn't, you’re in luck, because in today's episode, Don will be giving a recap on some these events that were held this year. These events span diverse subjects such as the intersection between pain and trauma, or between pain and substance use disorder, the engagement of underrepresented communities in research, and weaving pain research into the clinic.
“Ouch! Talking Pain with USASP” is a podcast by the United States Association for the Study of Pain. Our mission is to provide public-facing, educational, and en...
2024-11-0721 min
OUCH! Talking Pain with USASP12. People Living with Pain (Special Episode 1) - Laurent DupuisWelcome to our new special series, where we share personal stories from individuals living with pain. In this first episode, we sit down with Laurent Dupuis to hear his journey. We hope you will enjoy listening to Laurent's story!
“Ouch! Talking Pain with USASP” is a podcast by the United States Association for the Study of Pain. Our mission is to provide public-facing, educational, and entertaining content promoting the broader USASP community.
Want to get involved? Find out more on our website: www.usasp.org/podcasts
Like and follow us on social media for more USASP news: @us_asp
2024-10-2558 min
OUCH! Talking Pain with USASP11. World Congress on Pain 2024 Poster ExcerptsListen to live excerpts of poster talks from the 2024 World Congress on Pain in Amsterdam!
In this episode, we hear from:
2:27 Eunice Lua - National University of Singapore
4:07 Matheus Bartholazzi Lugão de Carvalho - Instituto Federal do Rio de Janeiro
6:59 Adam Dourson - Washington University
12:15 Talia Adi - University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
16:38 Lakeisha Lewter - The University of Texas at Dallas
26:12 Denisse Marginean - Painomics research group, Pain and Rehabilitation Center, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Linköping University, Sweden
30:51 Jeannette Delva-Wiley - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
“Ouch! Talking Pain with USASP” is a podc...
2024-10-0437 minOUCH! Talking Pain with USASP10. Recap on the World Congress on Pain 2024Listen to the most recent advances in pain research presented at the World Congress of Pain 2024 held in Amsterdam, Netherlands from August 4-9, 2024.
Don and Anastasiia give a recap on different topics discussed during the World Congress on Pain, such as the beginnings of the International Association for the Study of Pain, machine learning and artificial intelligence, neuronal and inflammatory targets, and extended reality in pain research.
“Ouch! Talking Pain with USASP” is a podcast by the United States Association for the Study of Pain. Our mission is to provide public-facing, educational, and entertaining content promoting the broader USASP community.
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2024-09-2740 minOUCH! Talking Pain with USASP9. Conversation with Dr. Hadas Nahman-AverbuchListen for a conversation with Dr. Hadas Nahman-Averbuch, Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at Washington University in St. Louis where she studies individual differences in pain across the lifespan. She asked that we share her lab is always interested in new students and postdocs!
“Ouch! Talking Pain with USASP” is a podcast by the United States Association for the Study of Pain. Our mission is to provide public-facing, educational, and entertaining content promoting the broader USASP community.
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2024-09-2029 min
OUCH! Talking Pain with USASP8. Conversation with Dr. Rob SorgeListen for a conversation with Dr. Rob Sorge, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology, director of the INSPIRE lab, and Co-director of the undergraduate Neuroscience program at the University of Alabama Birmingham.
“Ouch! Talking Pain with USASP” is a podcast by the United States Association for the Study of Pain. Our mission is to provide public-facing, educational, and entertaining content promoting the broader USASP community.
Want to get involved? Find out more on our website: www.usasp.org/podcasts
Like and follow us on social media for more USASP news: @us_asp
2024-09-1124 min
In Plain English: Science Made SimpleInterviews in Pain Research, Part 6In April 2024, I attended the conference for the United States Association for the Study of Pain (USASP) in Seattle, Washington. This episode is the sixth in a series of interviews I conducted there, and features research on endogenous opioids - opioids that your brain makes - and the connection between pain and alcohol use disorder.
View the posters here: https://inplainenglishpod.org/2024/07/16/season-3-episode-23-interviews-in-pain-research-part-6/
Interview 1: Kathryn Braden, a postdoctoral fellow at Washington University, on how brainstem opioids affect pain sensation.
Interview 2: Yolanda Campos Jurado, a postdoctoral fellow at Washington University, on the...
2024-07-1618 min
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2024-06-281h 27In Plain English: Science Made SimpleInterviews in Pain Research, Part 5In April 2024, I attended the conference for the United States Association for the Study of Pain (USASP) in Seattle, Washington. This episode is the fifth in a series of interviews I conducted there, and features novel animal models for studying back pain, innovative research into diabetic nerve pain using human tissue, and early studies into the link between facial pain and nervous system dysregulation.
View the posters: https://inplainenglishpod.org/2024/06/18/season-3-episode-21-interviews-in-pain-research-part-5/
Interview 1: Aleyah Goins, a PhD student at the University of New Mexico, on a new mouse model for studying the role of...
2024-06-1826 minIn Plain English: Science Made SimpleInterviews in Pain Research, Part 4In April 2024, I attended the conference for the United States Association for the Study of Pain (USASP) in Seattle, Washington. This episode is the fourth in a series of interviews I conducted there, and features research on the role of gene regulation in chronic pain, the intersection of HIV, sleep, and pain, and rates of opioid use disorder treatment among veterans.
Link to RSVP to the In Plain English Live Show tomorrow: https://bit.ly/3WDmdbd?r=qr
See the posters on the website: https://inplainenglishpod.org/2024/06/11/season-3-episode-20-interviews-in-pain-research-part-4/
Interview 1: Nathaniel Hernandez...
2024-06-1120 minOUCH! Talking Pain with USASP7. 2024 Annual Meeting: Poster Excerpts, Part 3Listen to live excerpts of poster talks from the 2024 Annual Meeting in Seattle, WA!
In this episode, we hear from:
1:25 Adewale Fadaka
10:40 Kourtney Sprague
12:52 Paramita Basu
18:23 Rui Li
22:45 Jeremy M. Thompson
“Ouch! Talking Pain with USASP” is a podcast by the United States Association for the Study of Pain. Our mission is to provide public-facing, educational, and entertaining content promoting the broader USASP community.
Want to get involved? Find out more on our website: www.usasp.org/podcasts
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2024-06-0728 minOUCH! Talking Pain with USASP6. 2024 Annual Meeting: Poster Excerpts, Part 2Listen to live excerpts of poster talks from the 2024 Annual Meeting in Seattle, WA!
In this episode, we hear from:
1:25 Angel Rose Villegas
4:07 Apoorva Ojha
7:29 Allen Vaytser & Petter Sells
9:24 Kevin Riggs
11:51 Nathaniel Hernandez
16:59 Thea Singer-Carpenter
“Ouch! Talking Pain with USASP” is a podcast by the United States Association for the Study of Pain. Our mission is to provide public-facing, educational, and entertaining content promoting the broader USASP community.
Want to get involved? Find out more on our website: www.usasp.org/podcasts
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2024-06-0721 minOUCH! Talking Pain with USASP5. 2024 Annual Meeting: Poster Excerpts, Part 1Listen to live excerpts of poster talks from the 2024 Annual Meeting in Seattle, WA!
In this episode, we hear from:
1:25 Kiley Christopher
6:04 Indonesia Jordan
10:02 Deziree Coleman
16:30 Aliki Argiropoulos
20:19 Alynna Summit
23:17 Natassja Pal
“Ouch! Talking Pain with USASP” is a podcast by the United States Association for the Study of Pain. Our mission is to provide public-facing, educational, and entertaining content promoting the broader USASP community.
Want to get involved? Find out more on our website: www.usasp.org/podcasts
Like and follow us on social media for more USASP news: @us_asp
2024-06-0728 min
In Plain English: Science Made SimpleInterviews in Pain Research, Part 3In April 2024, I attended the conference for the United States Association for the Study of Pain (USASP) in Seattle, Washington. This episode is the third in a series of interviews I conducted there, and features research on Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, understanding arthritis using an "organ-on-a-chip", and how autoimmune diseases cause chronic pain.
See the posters here: inplainenglishpod.org/2024/05/21/season-3-episode-18-interviews-in-pain-research-part-3/
Interview 1: Amy Nippert, a researcher at Stanford, on the role of non-neuronal brain cells called astrocytes in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.
Interview 2: Matias Preisegger, a postdoctoral fellow at the University of...
2024-05-2223 min
In Plain English: Science Made SimpleInterviews in Pain Research, Part 2In April 2024, I attended the conference for the United States Association for the Study of Pain (USASP) in Seattle, Washington. This episode is the second in a series of interviews I conducted there, and features research on pain and sleep disturbances, muscle pain in Long COVID, and chronic pelvic pain.
Interview 1: Ashley Bocanegra, a graduate student at Indiana University, on the relationship between injustice and sleep disturbance in people experiencing pain.
Interview 2: Tracy Anastas, a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Washington, on gender and racial disparities in pain associated with Long COVID.
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2024-05-1417 min
In Plain English: Science Made SimpleInterviews in Pain Research, Part 1In April 2024, I attended the conference for the United States Association for the Study of Pain (USASP) in Seattle, Washington. This episode is the first in a series of interviews I conducted there, and features research on the role of skin cells in sickle cell and nerve pain, as well as risk and resilience factors that could contribute to prescription opioid misuse.
See the posters here: https://inplainenglishpod.org/2024/05/07/season-3-episode-16-interviews-in-pain-research-part-1/
Interview 1: Dianise Rodriguez Garica, a graduate student at the Medical College of Wisconsin, on the role of skin cells in sickle cell disease...
2024-05-0727 minOUCH! Talking Pain with USASP2. Dr. Edgar Alfonso Romero-Sandoval: 2024 E-Board SpotlightListen for a conversation with the new USASP Executive Board Basic Research - Preclinical seat, Dr. Edgar Alfonso Romero-Sandoval.
“Ouch! Talking Pain with USASP” is a podcast by the United States Association for the Study of Pain. Our mission is to provide public-facing, educational, and entertaining content promoting the broader USASP community.
Want to get involved? Find out more on our website: www.usasp.org/podcasts
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2024-04-1516 minOUCH! Talking Pain with USASP4. Dr. Claudia Campbell: 2024 E-Board SpotlightListen for a conversation with the new USASP Executive Board Secretary, Dr. Claudia Campbell.
“Ouch! Talking Pain with USASP” is a podcast by the United States Association for the Study of Pain. Our mission is to provide public-facing, educational, and entertaining content promoting the broader USASP community.
Want to get involved? Find out more on our website: www.usasp.org/podcasts
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2024-04-1412 minOUCH! Talking Pain with USASP3. Dr. Janiece Taylor: 2024 E-Board SpotlightListen for a conversation with the new USASP Executive Board Behavior and Social Sciences or Population Health and Health Services seat, Dr. Janiece Taylor.
“Ouch! Talking Pain with USASP” is a podcast by the United States Association for the Study of Pain. Our mission is to provide public-facing, educational, and entertaining content promoting the broader USASP community.
Want to get involved? Find out more on our website: www.usasp.org/podcasts
Like and follow us on social media for more USASP news: @us_asp
2024-04-1415 minOUCH! Talking Pain with USASP1. Dr. Burel Goodin: 2024 E-Board SpotlightListen for a conversation with the new USASP President-Elect, Dr. Burel Goodin.
“Ouch! Talking Pain with USASP” is a podcast by the United States Association for the Study of Pain. Our mission is to provide public-facing, educational, and entertaining content promoting the broader USASP community.
Want to get involved? Find out more on our website: www.usasp.org/podcasts
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2024-04-1422 min
IASP Pain Research Forum PodcastsFrom the Pipette to the Public: A Podcast with Staja "Star" BookerEditor's note: For the past 21 years, September has been declared Pain Awareness Month in the United States. During this time, we reflect on the global burden of pain and assess ways to increase engagement, awareness, and advocacy regarding this issue. While September has concluded, we should continue to engage in these vital practices! For a unique perspective on the challenges of raising pain awareness, PRF spoke with Staja "Star" Booker, PhD, RN. Star is an Assistant Professor in the Pain Research and Intervention Center of Excellence (PRICE Center) at the University of Florida, USA, and her recent...
2022-10-0730 min