The Pain Podcast
Episodes
Episode 75: When Everything Hurts: Exploring Predictive Processing in Fibromyalgia
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when we try to apply predictive processing models to fibromyalgia? In this exploratory conversation, Tim Beames and Bart Van Buckem work ...
Episode 74: When Assessment Becomes Treatment: Why the First Session Matters More Than You Think
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Pain Podcast, Tim Beames and Bart van Buchem explore a deceptively simple question: can assessment itself be therapeutic? Drawi...
Episode 73: The Healing Nervous System: Neuroplasticity, Bioplasticity and Pain Recovery
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 72: Year in Review 2025: Connections, Coaching and a Growing Pain Community
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 gratit...
Episode 71: Pain & Identity - Practical Ways to Rebuild the Self
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, recons...
Episode 70: Sleep, Sensitisation & Relief: Beyond Basic Sleep Hygiene
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Up to three-quarters of people with persistent pain report sleep problems. Tim and Bart dig into why sleep disruption boosts sensitivity (inflammation...
Episode 69: Catastrophising Isn’t a Character Flaw
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bart and Tim explore one of the most misunderstood terms in pain care: catastrophising. More than just negative thinking, this cognit...
Episode 68: When Pain Persists: Reframing Success Beyond Pain Reduction
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 67: Navigating Difficult Conversations: When Patients Want Quick Fixes
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do we respond when patients want immediate solutions to complex pain problems? In this reflective episode, Tim Beames and Bart Van Buchem explore ...
Episode 66: Beyond Exercises: Creating Meaningful Movement Experiences in Pain Care
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when prescribed exercises don’t land—or even backfire? In this conversation, Bart Van Buchem and Tim Beames explore how rigid prescri...
Episode 65: From Frustration to Flourishing: Helping Patients Navigate Pain Setbacks
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 64: Pain, Acceptance and Empowerment: Rethinking the Chronic Pain Journey
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 pr...
Episode 63: The Hidden Connection Between Movement & Pain (CRPS & FND Explored)
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Hosts: Tim Beames & Bart Van Buchem What if pain isn’t just about injury—but about how we predict movement? In this episode, Tim Beame...
Episode 62: Functional Neurological Disorder: What You Weren't Taught
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
💡 What is Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), and how can healthcare professionals improve patient care and treatment outcomes? In this episode...
Episode 61: Why patients struggle to make lasting change (And how to fix it)
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this conversation, Tim Beames and Bart Van Buchem explore the themes of unlocking lasting change in pain recovery, emphasizing the importan...
Episode 60: Unpacking nociplastic pain: Beyond damage, into perception
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Bart Van Buchem and Tim Beames discuss the complexities of nociplastic pain, a relatively new classification of pain that ari...
Episode 59: Debunking Pain Myths: How to Counter Harmful Misinformation
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Tim Beames and Bart discuss the pervasive issue of misinformation in pain management. They explore how unhelpful messaging af...
Episode 58 - Why Quick Fixes Make Chronic Pain WORSE
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of the Pain Podcast, Bart Van Buchem and Tim Beames delve into the complexities of the quick fix mentality in pain management....
Episode 57: Busted! Common myths about posture and pain
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 be...
Episode 56: Why taking a break can boost recovery from chronic pain.
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Episode 55: Time pressure in the clinic: how to do more in less time.
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tim and Bart dive into the challenge of working under time constraints in both public health systems and private practice. They share strategies for s...
Episode 54: Marketing V misinformation in pain management with Prof Cormac Ryan
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Cormac Ryan delves into the transformative power of the Flippin' Pain campaign, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to revolutionising the...
Episode 53: Is surgery for pain a panacea or placebo? Things every clinician needs to know.
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Beames and Bart discuss the debate surrounding surgery for pain. They explore whether surgery is a panacea or a placebo, and share their thoughts...
Episode 52: Preventing Chronic Pain after Injury with Alison Sim
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tim talks to the acclaimed osteopath and PhD candidate, Alison Sim about her research on preventing chronic pain after injury, partic...
Episode 51: ‘You Can't Go Wrong Getting Strong’ Why this advice might be hindering patients’ progress with Tim Beames & Bart van Buchem
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tim and Bart dive into the world of pain science and uncover the truth behind common misconceptions in their brand-new podcast series, The Painful Tru...
Episode 50: Is uncertainty the missing key to pain relief? Mike Stewart
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Internationally acclaimed educator & specialist pain physiotherapist Mike Stewart (KnowPain Mike) sits down with Tim Beames to explore the intrica...
Episode 49: The Mindset Shift: A new ecosystem for treating pain with Dr. Deepak Ravindran
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to "Le Pub Scientifique: The Pain Podcast," 'Every consultation is seen as an opportunity for micro changes, hope, and a shift in perspective....
Episode 48: Fear and Pain: An Inside Look
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fear and Pain: An Inside Look with Professor Jonas Zaman Discover how fear transforms our experience of pain and movement on this week's episode of th...
Episode 47: Organising the the greatest Pain conference in the world
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Le Pub Scientifique's The Pain Podcast! In this episode, our host Tim Beames engages in a compelling conversation with Rajam Roose, the vis...
Episode 46: Context, diversity and culture in pain treatment with Professor Romy parker
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Romy Parker is the director of the Pain Management Unit at the University of Cape Town. She is an active physiotherapist and researcher focu...
Episode 45: Luke Bongiorno - Athletes and pain
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Pain Podcast episode podcast physiotherapist Luke Bongiorno delves deep into the world of sports health, sharing his 25 years of experience wo...
Episode 44: Dr Felicity Braithwaite - Learning from architects to shape successful treatment for pain
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pain Podcast by Le Pub Scientifique with Dr Felicity Braithwaite In this episode, Le Pub Scientifique dives into the fascinating world of pain resear...
Episode 43: Karl Monahan - Male Pelvic Pain
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Male pelvic health specialist, Karl Monahan talks about the, often misunderstood conditions of Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CPPS) and Prostatitis. Sh...
Episode 42: Lessons learnt in 2023 with Tim and Bart
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tim and Bart eagerly reminisce about the fantastic year of Le Pub Scientifique in 2023, where curiosity, energy, and insights were at the forefront of...
Episode 41: Ben Cormack - Pain and Exercise
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Exercise and movement specialist Ben Cormack (Cor Kinetic and Better Clinician Project) discusses a variety of pain related topics, including whether ...
Episode 40: Prof James McAuley - Did we find a cure for chronic low back pain?
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Psychologist and senior researcher in the field of low back pain research, Professor James McAuley discusses the historical development of psychologic...
Episode 39: A/Prof. Melanie Noel - Early childhood pain experiences in the clinic
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A/Professor Melanie Noel discusses the profound connection between early childhood experiences and the way pain is experienced in adulthood. Melani...
Episode 38: Prof. Steven Kamper - Science for Clinicians
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Kamper shares his expertise on how researchers can bridge the gap to assist clinicians in comprehending scientific findings effectively, whi...
Episode 37 - Dr Jane Chalmers - Pelvic Pain
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jane Chalmers, a leading expert in pelvic pain, shares her expert knowledge about the multifaceted aspects of pelvic pain, exploring its societal ...
Episode 36 - A/Prof. Tasha Stanton - Illusions and context in pain
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Associate Professor Tasha Stanton delves into the realm of pain perception, context, and illusion. Prepare to embark on a journey of intellectual expl...
Episode 35 - Sheren Gaulbert - Cognitive Hypnotherapy in Pain Treatment
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding the Impact of Quest Cognitive Hypnotherapy in Pain Treatment - Sheren Gaulbert in Conversation with Tim Beames Introduction: In this ins...
Episode 34 - Ass. Prof. Alessandro Chiarotto - Prognosis and treatment of chronic low back pain
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pain researcher and pain specialist Dr. Alessandro Chiarotto discusses the mechanisms behind chronic low back pain and designing effective interventio...
Episode 33 - James Close - Pain and psychedelics
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Close discusses the potential role that psychedelics may play in the future for people suffering with persistent pain. He gives a brief history ...
Episode 32 - Bart van Buchem - Pain eduction and learning to learn
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We explore what pain clinician and educator (and host of this podcast!) Bart thinks about his ongoing educational journey in pain. Including, the deli...
Episode 31 - Prof. Lorimer Moseley - The challenge and complexity of chronic pain
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lorimer's excitement in both work and life stems from a profound interest in the challenge of chronic pain. The more he learns about the workings of p...
Episode 30 - Dr Adam Weir - Groin pain
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Specialist sports physician and researcher Dr Adam Weir's shares his expert knowledge on diagnosing and treating groin and related pain in adults and ...
Episode 29 - Roland Reezigt - What should clinicians learn about pain?
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Roland Reezigt discusses the existing discrepancy between what is taught to physiotherapy students at university and the actual skills and knowledge n...
Episode 28 - Bernhard Taxer - Advances in migraine research and treatment
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bernhard Taxer discusses all things relating to migraine, including how we screen and assess people with migraine and the best treatment options avail...
Episode 27 - Dr. Ebonie Rio - Contemporary approaches to tendon pain
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ebonie Rio, a renowned tendon pain specialist, shares her insights on integrating her extensive knowledge of tendon pain and her cutting-edge res...
Episode 26 - Dr. Lauren Heathcote - Applying the BPS model to cancer pain
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Experimental psychologist Dr Lauren Heathcote shares her expert knowledge about applying a BPS model to cancer pain and other chronic diseases. She ta...
Episode 25 - A/Prof Nathan Hutting - Occupational health, pain and person centred care
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A/Prof Nathan Hutting discusses his research and asks pertinent questions around the right skillset for clinicians working in occupational health and...
Episode 24 - Tim Beames - Graded Motor Imagery for pain
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Beames is the co-founder of Le Pub Scientifique and also co-author of the Graded Motor Imagery (GMI) Handbook alongside Lorimer Moseley and David ...
Episode 23 - Leanne Rath - Elite sport and philosophy of pain
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Specialist Sports Physiotherapist, Leanne Rath discusses how she uses philosophy, phenomenology and anthropology to inform her clinical practice. He...
Episode 22 - Professor Jo Nijs - Epigenetics and pain
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Jo Nijs discusses how lifestyle factors can influence a persons epigenetic and what this means to pain and the expression of pain for someon...
Episode 21 - Professor Jon Stone - Functional Neurological Disorder and Pain
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Jon Stone discusses the features of Functional Neurological Disorder that help with a current understanding of the mechanisms associated wit...
Episode 20 - Dr. Albere Koke - Improving access to pain management programmes
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Albere Koke shares his expert knowledge of multidisciplinary pain management programmes and their settings and how a biopsychosocial approach to u...
Episode 19 - Lissanthea Taylor - Narrative medicine and pain
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lissanthea Taylor discusses the role of narrative medicine in pain. She tells us what narrative medicine is and how we should welcome more involvement...
Episode 18 - Tim Beames & Bart Van Buchem - Pain lessons from Le Pub Scientifique
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this special edition, we discuss some of the past speakers and how what we've heard has resonated with us, influenced our practices as clinicians a...
Episode 17 - Dr Matt Bagg - the RESOLVE trial and chronic low back pain
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Matt Bagg discusses an important research trial, the RESOLVE trial for chronic low back pain, the first large trial of its kind targeting the brai...
Episode 16 - A/Prof Melanie Noel - Intergenerational influences on pain
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A/Professor Melanie Noel discusses how pain and trauma in a parent can infer either risk or resilience in their children through epigenetics and behav...
Episode 15 - Laura Rathbone - Pain and ethics
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Rathbone talks about the types of difficulties that clinicians encounter day-to-day and constraints of the systems that we work in. Also, how we...
Episode 14 - Dr. Dan Harvie - Pain and perception
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Dan Harvie talks about how the #painrevolution and the brain bus opened the door to a new way of thinking about pain for people suffering pain. In...
Episode 13 - Professor Steve Kamper - Evidence in practice and pain
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Steve Kamper discusses how to make evidence more accessible for clinicians. What makes a paper useful? What should you look out for if you'r...
Episode 12 - Dr. Saurab Sharma - Culture and Pain
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Saurab Sharma discusses the influence of culture on pain. He talks about the pain experience, the way people report pain and when and what would l...
Episode 11 - Dr. Jane Chalmers - Pelvic Pain
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jane Chalmers talks about what excites her in pelvic pain research, including the concepts of safety and danger and how we begin a discussion arou...
Episode 10 - A/Prof Tasha Stanton - Perception and pain
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A/Prof Tasha Stanton discusses her work on perceptual illusions and how this can help in the clinical context. She also introduces where predictive pr...
Episode 9 - Dr. Sarah Wallwork - Childhood pain and neuroscience
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listening to Dr. Sarah Wallwork discuss her PhD work about the peripersonal space and her current post-doctoral research on childhood pain and conside...
Episode 8 - Luke Bongiorno - sport and pain
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Host Bart van Buchem interviews physiotherapist and director of noigroup, Luke Bongiorno. In this episode they explore pain in athletes and profession...
Episode 7 - Sheren Gaulbert - cognitive hypnotherapy and pain
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sheren Gaulbert talks to host Tim Beames about quest cognitive hypnotherapy and its role in the treatment of pain. In particular, we discuss the roles...
Episode 6 - Dr. Hayley Leake - Teenagers and pain
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Host Bart van Buchem talks to Physiotherapist and pain researcher (and Sole Survivor on Australian Survivor: Brain vs Brawn 2021) Dr. Hayley Leake abo...
Episode 5 - Professor Beth Darnall - Opioids and pain
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Beth Darnall is one of the world's learning researchers on the use of opioids for pain and tapering from opioids. Want to know more? I...
Episode 4 - Ben Cormack, movement, exercise and pain
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Le Pub host, Tim Beames, discusses a range of movement and exercise-related topics with Ben Cormack (Cor Kinetic and Better Clinician Project), includ...
Episode 3 - Dr. Josh Pate: childhood pain, evidence-based pain education for kids
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Josh Pate discusses the evidence for pain education in children. If you'd like to see the video and many more 11 minute-sessions with world-lea...
Episode 2 - Dr. Josh Pate: childhood pain, educating kids with pain
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bart talks to Dr. Josh Pate about his research and clinical findings of educating children about pain. What did they find and what are the messages th...