
The Major Pain podcast is a collection of interviews from people living with chronic illness and disability. Our goal is to spread awareness, empathy and community around experiences often lived through in isolation. Through sharing these stories important themes have become increasingly apparent, including the dangers of medical gaslighting, the importance of self-advocacy and the fact that none ... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 200 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Health & Fitness | |||

In this episode of Major Pain, we continue our talks with people dealing with hidradenitis suppurativa. Today we talk to Angel, a mother of five who has had multiple health challenges. A self described “homestead mom”, Angel loves to grow vegetable... more
Parish Armstead was only 7 years old when the first signs of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) appeared. This is a painful inflammatory skin condition that causes boil-like abscesses and scarring, which can occur anywhere that hair follicles grow. These ... more
For Tim Cummings, growing up with a brother who lived with epilepsy often felt like there was a mysterious presence in their shared childhood room. Seizures would often affect his brother Matthew in the middle of the night, a terrifying experience fo... more
In The Paper Bag Plan, the new film from writer/director Anthony Lucero, a father named Oscar (Lance Kinsey) who discovers he has cancer, decides to teach his disabled son Billy (Cole Massie) to become a grocery bagger in the hopes of landing his fir... more
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Your show means so much to me. It is at least the one place I feel seen. Please keep going it is a tremendous help. Thank you Sue
Found this podcast during a time in my life where I really need it. Jesse, you are such an incredible, relatable host - you really have a gift for connecting with people and providing a space for folks to tell their stories. A big thanks to you and all the guests for sharing your stories and helping us know we are not alone.
Please keep doing this podcast, it is so informative and as somebody with a chronic illness I so appreciate listening to all the stories, it creates awareness for supposedly invisible illness that I don’t feel ever are invisible… at least not mine. ❤️
great show. The episode with raven was especially poignant and impactful, will share with me mum
I love your show and I would more that miss it. Knowing your not the only ones going thru these problems is so helpful. Jessie you mean so much to us all thanks Sue
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A collection of heartfelt interviews aims to raise awareness and foster a sense of community among individuals living with chronic illnesses and disabilities. The central theme revolves around the often isolating experiences of these individuals, emphasizing the importance of self-advocacy, the perils of medical gaslighting, and the power of shared stories in promoting understanding and empathy. The discussions frequently highlight personal journeys while also addressing broader societal issues related to health and wellness, showcasing emotional resilience and the shared challenges faced by the chronic illness community. It's an uplifting space for listeners seeking connection and hope through the narratives of others.
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Recent guests on Major Pain include:
1. Tim Cummings
2. Anthony Lucero
3. Cole Massie
4. Michelle Massie
5. Tara Sundem
6. Brenda Snow
7. Joan of Heart
8. Angela B. Brown
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