Episode

Chronic Pain Care: Why “Not Knowing” Makes You a Better Clinician

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The Modern Pain Podcast
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Mar 8, 2026
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2898
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Summary

What if the best thing you could bring to a complex pain case… is curiosity instead of certainty?In this episode, Mark Kargela sits down with physical therapist and pelvic health specialist Faith Stokes to explore what trauma-informed, psychologically informed care actually looks like in practice. When patients present with persistent pain, grief, trauma, or complex comorbidities, rigid clinical labels and quick solutions often fail. Faith shares how clinicians can step back, regulate themsel...