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The Pain Podcast

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Every episode of The Pain Podcast features interviews with world-leading pain experts, delivering practical solutions for your toughest clinical challenges. You’ll get cutting-edge insights, evidence-based strategies, and actionable advice to revolutionise your approach to pain treatment and transform patient outcomes.

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Episode 75: When Everything Hurts: Exploring...

The Pain Podcast ·

2026/03/11

What happens when we try to apply predictive processing models to fibromyalgia? In this exploratory conversation, Tim Beames and Bart Van Buckem work through the clinical implications of understanding fibromyalgia through the lens of prediction, uncertainty, and sensitivity to difference.They discuss why unpredictability is so costly in fibromyalgia, why "healthy activity" can backfire, and how systems become sensitized to even tiny changes. The conversation explores concepts like entropy,

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36:05

Episode 74: When Assessment Becomes Treatment: Why...

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2026/02/11

In this episode of The Pain Podcast, Tim Beames and Bart van Buchem explore a deceptively simple question: can assessment itself be therapeutic?Drawing on clinical experience from both in-person and online practice, they unpack how physical examinations are never neutral acts. Every question asked, every movement explored, and every test performed can shape expectations, build trust, reduce threat — or sometimes unintentionally increase it. Rather than viewing assessment as a box-ticking exercise,

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37:07

Episode 73: The Healing Nervous System:...

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2026/01/14

In this episode of The Pain Podcast, Tim Beames and Bart van Buchem take on a big, often buzzword-y topic: neuroplasticity in pain recovery.Starting from a real patient encounter (“I think this is about my neuroplasticity…”), they explore what this term actually means, where it comes from, and how to use it in a way that supports – rather than scares or blames – people living with persistent pain. You’ll hear them discuss: Neuroplasticity as ongoing adaptation and change, not just “brain

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29:06

Episode 72: Year in Review 2025: Connections,...

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2025/12/17

In this Christmas special, Tim Beames and Bart van Buchem look back at 2025 with Le Pub Scientifique and The Pain Podcast.This episode is part gratitude, part reflection, and part behind-the-scenes tour of what’s been happening in the Le Pub universe – and how it all connects to real clinical work. They talk about: Meeting listeners and members at EPIC in Lyon and in Melbourne, and the sense that there is now a recognisable, values-driven global pain rehab community. The growth of Le Pub Free

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36:04

Episode 71: Pain & Identity - Practical Ways to...

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2025/11/19

Pain can steal roles, confidence, and connection. Tim and Bart explore how to spot identity loss and how to guide patients toward a values-led, reconstructed sense of self using language, movement, small wins, and co-created experiments.Why identity matters: chronic pain often causes biographical disruption—a break in the story of “who I am.” Neuro/psycho frame: predictive processing and the “model of me”—how ongoing threat can dominate self-inference. Clinician toolkit: Narrative reframing

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38:10

Episode 70: Sleep, Sensitisation & Relief: Beyond...

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2025/10/22

Up to three-quarters of people with persistent pain report sleep problems. Tim and Bart dig into why sleep disruption boosts sensitivity (inflammation, circadian shifts, cortical filtering) and how targeted, realistic strategies can help—far beyond “no screens after 9.” Hear how to triage insomnia type, coach stimulus control and sleep-window tweaks, handle neuropathic night pain (yes, sometimes get up and move), and track progress weekly.

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37:04

Episode 69: Catastrophising Isn’t a Character Flaw

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2025/09/17

In this episode, Bart and Tim explore one of the most misunderstood terms in pain care: catastrophising. More than just negative thinking, this cognitive-emotional process is deeply rooted in attentional networks, threat prediction, and prior experiences.We cover: The neuroscience of why catastrophic thinking increases pain The trap of premature reassurance or cognitive correction How to work with rumination, not against it Clinical tools that validate, reframe, and gently open space for

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35:26

Episode 68: When Pain Persists: Reframing Success...

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2025/08/13

In this episode of the Pain Podcast, Tim Beames and Bart Van Buchem tackle one of the most pressing challenges in pain care: how do we define success when pain doesn't go away?They explore why the traditional pain scale often fails people with chronic conditions, and how clinicians can shift the narrative toward life expansion, not just pain elimination. From functional goals to emotional resilience, discover what meaningful progress really looks like — and why celebrating small wins can be

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40:48

Episode 67: Navigating Difficult Conversations: When...

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2025/07/16

How do we respond when patients want immediate solutions to complex pain problems? In this reflective episode, Tim Beames and Bart Van Buchem explore one of the most common—and most challenging—clinical scenarios: the search for a quick fix.Expect insights into: The psychology of urgency and fear in persistent pain Strategies for building rapport and redirecting unrealistic expectations Tools and metaphors (like “green vs red glasses”) to reframe pain experiences Real-life clinical stories

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37:55

Episode 66: Beyond Exercises: Creating Meaningful...

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2025/06/18

What happens when prescribed exercises don’t land—or even backfire? In this conversation, Bart Van Buchem and Tim Beames explore how rigid prescriptions can often disconnect people from their recovery and how a more collaborative, curious approach can unlock movement confidence.They discuss: Why traditional exercise programs often fall short The role of exploration, variability, and context in pain care How to co-create meaningful movement that adapts to real life Expect practical tips,

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36:20

Episode 65: From Frustration to Flourishing: Helping...

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2025/05/21

In this episode of Le Pub Scientifique: The Pain Podcast, Tim Beames and Bart van Buchem unpack one of the most common—and misunderstood—parts of recovery: the pain setback. Together, they explore why flare-ups feel so derailing, how language shapes recovery narratives, and how to support patients when things go off track.You’ll learn: Why the word "setback" may be doing more harm than good How to prepare patients for flare-ups using a proactive “toolbox” approach How to reframe pain as a

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35:05

Episode 64: Pain, Acceptance and Empowerment:...

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2025/04/16

What does it really mean to “accept” chronic pain? Is it passive? Defeatist? Or could it be one of the most powerful tools in the pain recovery process?In this thought-provoking episode of the Le Pub Scientifique Pain Podcast, Tim Beames joins host Bart van Buchem to explore how acceptance—far from meaning surrender—can provide a path toward self-understanding, reduced suffering, and renewed agency. Drawing on clinical experience, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and lived narratives, Tim

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31:44

The Hidden Connection Between Movement & Pain (CRPS &...

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2025/03/12

🎙️ Hosts: Tim Beames & Bart Van BuchemWhat if pain isn’t just about injury—but about how we predict movement? In this episode, Tim Beames and Bart Van Buchem unravel the deep connections between Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and Functional Neurological Disorders (FND), exploring how pain and movement disorders often overlap and what that means for recovery. 🔍 What you'll learn: ✅ Why pain and movement disorders frequently co-exist ✅ The predictive nature of movement—how our brain

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40:42

Functional Neurological Disorder: Clinical Insights &...

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2025/02/12

💡 What is Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), and how can healthcare professionals improve patient care and treatment outcomes?In this episode, Bart Van Buchem explores the evolution of FND, from being historically misclassified as hysteria to its recognition as a complex neurological movement disorder. We dive into the latest treatment approaches, physiotherapy strategies, and multidisciplinary care models that are improving recovery outcomes for patients. 🔎 Key Topics Covered: ✅ The

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38:29

Episode 61: Why patients struggle to make lasting...

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2025/01/15

SummaryIn this conversation, Tim Beames and Bart Van Buchem explore the themes of unlocking lasting change in pain recovery, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection, journaling, and setting meaningful goals. They discuss how creating conditions for well-being and the role of disruption can facilitate change in patients. The dialogue highlights the need for clinicians to support patients in their journey towards empowerment and recovery, focusing on the significance of noticing positives and

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32:36

Episode 60: Unpacking nociplastic pain: Beyond...

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2024/12/11

SummaryIn this episode, Bart Van Buchem and Tim Beames discuss the complexities of nociplastic pain, a relatively new classification of pain that arises from altered nociception without clear evidence of tissue damage. They explore the implications of this classification for clinical practice, the importance of understanding patient perspectives, and the cultural considerations that influence pain terminology. The conversation highlights the challenges of diagnosing nociplastic pain and emphasizes

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31:39

Episode 59: Debunking Pain Myths: How to Counter...

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2024/11/20

SummaryIn this episode, Tim Beames and Bart discuss the pervasive issue of misinformation in pain management. They explore how unhelpful messaging affects patients' understanding of their pain and the role clinicians play in addressing these misconceptions. The conversation emphasizes the importance of replacing misinformation with accurate knowledge, navigating uncertainty in patient care, and the need for clinicians to adapt their approaches based on individual patient experiences and beliefs

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35:07

Episode 58 - Why Quick Fixes Make Chronic Pain WORSE

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2024/10/23

SummaryIn this episode of the Pain Podcast, Bart Van Buchem and Tim Beames delve into the complexities of the quick fix mentality in pain management. They explore the implications of relying on immediate solutions versus the importance of long-term strategies for managing persistent pain. The conversation emphasizes the need for a mindset shift towards active participation in treatment, the balance between passive and active therapies, and the significance of building trusting relationships with

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36:34

Episode 57: The Myth of Bad Posture and Pain

The Pain Podcast ·

2024/09/18

Tim Beames and Bart Van Buchem discuss the myth around posture and pain. They explore the societal belief that bad posture causes pain and how this belief is often ingrained from childhood. They also discuss the influence of social media and marketing on the perception of posture. The conversation highlights the importance of exploring different postures and movements to find what feels comfortable and beneficial for each individual. They emphasise the need for positive language and experiential

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26:13

Episode 56: The Healing Power of Hitting Pause: Why...

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2024/07/24

In this episode, Bart and Tim discuss the importance of taking a break from therapy and how it can benefit patients. They share a story of a patient who experienced positive changes after giving themselves permission to have a break. They explore the concept of embodiment and how being in a different environment can change the way we experience our bodies. They also discuss the therapeutic approach to breaks and the importance of empowering patients to take control of their own recovery. Overall,

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