The Action On Pain podcast takes a closer look at the implementation of An Action Plan for Pain in Canada.
Launched by Health Canada to address the needs of people living with pain, the plan set out clear goals for improving prevention, care, education, and research. We review the progress made to date, identify key challenges, and hear from voices across the pain community on what still needs to happen.
Action on Pain is hosted by Jennifer Daly-Cyr, Keith Meldrum, and Virginia McIntyre
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Jennifer Daly-Cyr, Keith Meldrum, and Virginia McIntyre
Exploring the Intersection of Physiotherapy, Pain Science, and Yoga Therapy with Neil Pearson
In this week's episode of Action On Pain, hosts Jennifer, Virginia, and Keith speak with Neil Pearson — physiotherapist, UBC clinical assistant professor, and pain management yoga therapist. Neil shares his journey from questioning outdated pain models to integrating yoga therapy with modern pain science. He discusses his current work supporting veterans with complex chronic pain through interdisciplinary care, the importance of early intervention, and why truly believing patients' experiences is fundamental to effective treatment. A thoughtful and inspiring conversation for anyone navigating chronic pain.
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Research - https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Neil-Pearson-4 (https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Neil-Pearson-4)
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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/meldrum_keith/ (https://www.instagram.com/meldrum_keith/)
Website - https://www.facebook.com/APathFWD (https://www.facebook.com/APathFWD)
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The Action on Pain podcast is made possible by the generous support of the (https://cpn-rdc.ca/)Chronic Pain Network (https://cpn-rdc.ca/), a national research and knowledge mobilization network.
29 Sept 2026
Exploring the Intersection of Childhood Pain, Trauma, and Chronic Pain Management in Canada with Dr. Melanie Noel
In this episode of the Action On Pain podcast, Virginia, Keith, and Jennifer welcome Dr. Melanie Noel, a pediatric pain scientist and clinical psychologist from the University of Calgary. Dr. Noel shares her research on how childhood pain experiences and trauma shape chronic pain in adulthood. The conversation explores trauma-informed care, the power of language, and the importance of empathy in healthcare settings. Dr. Noel also connects her work to Health Canada's Action Plan for Pain, emphasizing that meaningful change requires compassion from clinicians, families, and communities alike.
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Research - https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Melanie-Noel/2 (https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Melanie-Noel/2)
LinkedIn - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/melanie-noel-phd-rpsych-b145b894 (https://ca.linkedin.com/in/melanie-noel-phd-rpsych-b145b894)
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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/meldrum_keith/ (https://www.instagram.com/meldrum_keith/)
Website - https://www.facebook.com/APathFWD (https://www.facebook.com/APathFWD)
Follow Chronic Pain Network
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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cpn.rdc (https://www.facebook.com/cpn.rdc)
The Action on Pain podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Chronic Pain Network (https://cpn-rdc.ca/), a national research and knowledge mobilization network.
22 Sept 2026
From Research to Practice: The Chronic Pain Network’s Impact
Season two of the Action On Pain podcast kicks off with an insightful conversation featuring Brandon Van Dam and Dr. Norm Buckley from the Chronic Pain Network (CPN). They discuss CPN's strategic priorities, including patient engagement, multi-site clinical trials, community-based pain care, and knowledge mobilization for policymakers. A highlight is Pain Connect, a platform linking researchers with people living with chronic pain to support meaningful collaboration. Throughout the episode, the importance of authentically centering lived experience in research is emphasized. This episode offers valuable insight into Canada's coordinated efforts to improve pain research, education, and care.
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Follow Virginia:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginia-mcintyre-8867a247/
Website - www.pipain.com (http://www.pipain.com)
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Follow Keith:
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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/meldrum_keith/ (https://www.instagram.com/meldrum_keith/)
Website - https://www.facebook.com/APathFWD (https://www.facebook.com/APathFWD)
Follow Chronic Pain Network
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cpn-rdc/posts/?feedView=all (https://www.linkedin.com/company/cpn-rdc/posts/?feedView=all)
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cpn.rdc (https://www.facebook.com/cpn.rdc)
The Action on Pain podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Chronic Pain Network (https://cpn-rdc.ca/), a national research and knowledge mobilization network.
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