Send us a message with any of your thoughts, questions and feedback This episode of I'm Fine is proudly sponsored by the Medical Research Foundation. The Medical Research Foundation is at the forefront of tackling often-overlooked health challenges, from chronic pain to areas of medical health that don’t receive the attention they deserve. Your support can help fund groundbreaking medical research to transform lives.In today’s episode, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Lauren Heathcote, a senior lecturer in Health Psychology at King’s College London. Funded by the Medical Research Foundation, Dr. Heathcote and her team are leading one of the first-ever behavioral interventions aimed at reducing the impact of chronic pain in childhood cancer survivors.Dr. Heathcote delves into the science of pain, explaining how it’s both a sensory and emotional experience shaped by our bodies and minds. She also shares insights on her cutting-edge work developing digital tools to reshape young survivors’ beliefs about their bodies, fostering resilience and empowering them to live fuller lives despite chronic pain.00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:19 Sponsor Message: Medical Research Foundation00:59 Meet Dr. Lauren Heathcote02:03 Understanding Pain in Cancer Survivors05:37 Biopsychosocial Model of Pain06:32 Cancer Treatment Success Stories08:30 Chronic Pain in Cancer Survivors10:12 Psychological Impact of Cancer11:41 Core Beliefs About the Body20:27 Digital Health Interventions28:39 Influence of Medical Language29:38 The Psychological Impact of Post-Cancer Monitoring30:48 Research on Doctor-Patient Communication31:36 Mindset and Cancer Recovery32:44 Exploring Body Resilience34:15 Positive Psychology and Flow State35:41 Balancing Positivity and Realism37:14 Mind-Body Connection in Pain Management47:03 Interoception and Pain Perception48:09 A Scientist's Journey51:51 Supporting Cancer Pain Research52:42 Final Thoughts and AdviceGet Involved: Join us in supporting the Medical Research Foundation to help fund research like Dr. Heathcote's. Visit https://www.medicalresearchfoundation.org.uk/ to learn more. --- Sponsored by: Medical Research FoundationHost: Jean CampbellGuest: Dr. Lauren Heathcote Executive Producer: Jean CampbellProducer: Wicked Child Studio, Hailey Rovner MalachComposer: Eduoardo Vella

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