This week we speak with someone who has walked in the patient's shoes.
Tom Bowen is a patient advocate who shares great experience and perspective.
There is a ton to learn in this episode, as Tom shared some great points
PATIENTS ARE THE ONLY EXPERTS IN THEIR PAIN EXPERIENCE
Tom's Website - https://www.chronicpainchampions.com/
Tom's Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/322868775075097
CHAPTERS
00:00 - Start
01:39 - Tom's background
02:42 - Tom's journey with pain
04:28 - Biomedical vs biopsychosocial
09:44 - The mental or psychological journey
12:33 - Is anger a common barrier?
15:38 - How to fix our system
20:24 - Recommendations for people currently struggling
24:02 - The struggle
26:17 - Slipping back into past behaviors
28:23 - Mindset around getting off pain medications
31:00 - Shifting focus
36:20 - The good and bad with support groups
38:31 - There is hope
40:55 - Stop fighting a battle
