The Pain Game Podcast with Lyndsay Soprano
Join Lyndsay Soprano and her guests weekly on The Pain Game Podcast about the game of living in and with chronic pain and trauma getting to the heart of how to heal with you by her side.
Episodes
August 5, 2025 • 34 mins
A diagnosis doesn’t mean you have to hit pause on your purpose. In this episode, Lyndsay Soprano sits down with Deb Krier—a powerhouse entrepreneur, stage four breast cancer survivor, and proof that you can still show up and lead, even when life throws its worst.
They talk about what it really takes to keep moving forward while living with chronic pain, illness, and the emotional weight of it all. Deb shares how she built her “battl...
They talk about what it really takes to keep moving forward while living with chronic pain, illness, and the emotional weight of it all. Deb shares how she built her “battl...
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July 29, 2025 • 44 mins
Some stories crack you open—in the best possible way. In this moving episode, Lyndsay Soprano sits down with Julie Barth to talk about what it really takes to keep going when life keeps hitting hard. From surviving domestic violence to caring for her special needs daughter and losing her husband to cancer, Julie’s story is one of pain, yes—but also one of grit, grace, and quiet strength.
Together, she and Lyndsay talk about the laye...
Together, she and Lyndsay talk about the laye...
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July 22, 2025 • 51 mins
⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of institutional abuse, medical neglect, and trauma experienced by survivors of the troubled teen industry. Please listen with care.
This one’s heavy—but necessary. In this gripping episode, Lyndsay Soprano sits down with Meg Appelgate to expose the disturbing realities of the troubled teen industry—a multi-billion-dollar machine built on silence, shame, and survival.
Meg shares he...
This one’s heavy—but necessary. In this gripping episode, Lyndsay Soprano sits down with Meg Appelgate to expose the disturbing realities of the troubled teen industry—a multi-billion-dollar machine built on silence, shame, and survival.
Meg shares he...
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July 15, 2025 • 40 mins
What if your pain wasn’t the end of your story, but the beginning of something bigger? In this episode, Lyndsay Soprano sits down with Rob Rene for a conversation that weaves together faith, frequency medicine, and the deeply personal path of healing outside the mainstream.
Rob shares how his own health crisis became the catalyst for transformation—one that led him away from dependency on Big Pharma and toward a more holistic, spiri...
Rob shares how his own health crisis became the catalyst for transformation—one that led him away from dependency on Big Pharma and toward a more holistic, spiri...
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July 8, 2025 • 27 mins
Anxiety doesn’t always scream—it simmers. It steals focus, hijacks your body, and leaves you wired and worn out. In this episode, Lyndsay Soprano sits down with Jeff Patterson to talk about what it means to actually live with stress—and how you can meet it differently, without burning out.
Jeff shares his own path into meditation and Tai Chi, a journey that led him to create the Yielding Method: a practice that invites you to stop b...
Jeff shares his own path into meditation and Tai Chi, a journey that led him to create the Yielding Method: a practice that invites you to stop b...
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July 1, 2025 • 40 mins
⚠️ Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of childhood sexual abuse, trauma, and the legal challenges survivors face. Please listen with care.
There are conversations that shake you—and this is one of them. In this raw and deeply human episode, Lyndsay Soprano sits down with Kath Essing to talk about the kind of trauma that often lives in silence: childhood sexual abuse, the long road to justice, and what it really takes ...
There are conversations that shake you—and this is one of them. In this raw and deeply human episode, Lyndsay Soprano sits down with Kath Essing to talk about the kind of trauma that often lives in silence: childhood sexual abuse, the long road to justice, and what it really takes ...
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June 24, 2025 • 19 mins
What happens when you’re already drowning in chronic pain—and then life throws drywall, sawdust, and emotional chaos on top of it? In this episode, Lyndsay Soprano gets real about the mess behind the scenes: home renovation hell, relentless exhaustion, and the kind of stress that clings to your skin.
This isn’t a glamorized version of pushing through. It’s about those moments when everything feels too loud, too heavy, too much. Lynd...
This isn’t a glamorized version of pushing through. It’s about those moments when everything feels too loud, too heavy, too much. Lynd...
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June 20, 2025 • 6 mins
Welcome to Pain-Bytes, a bite-sized extension of The Pain Game Podcast! Hosted by our wild and crazy, Lyndsay Soprano, these drop every Friday and serve up small but mighty dose of real talk. Whether it’s chronic pain, emotional chaos, unexpected wins, or everything in between—this is the space to say it out loud and be heard.
Each Pain-Byte lets you in on a moment (or meltdown) from your week—because pain “bytes” but also…life bit...
Each Pain-Byte lets you in on a moment (or meltdown) from your week—because pain “bytes” but also…life bit...
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June 17, 2025 • 46 mins
Ever felt powerless in front of the pantry, like you’re watching someone else control the snacks? That creeping shame after a binge is rough. In this candid talk, Lyndsay Soprano sits down with Amber Abila—a woman who’s been there, who’s been through it, and who found herself on the other side.
Amber opens up about her binge-eating journey, peeling back the layers to reveal how dieting, stress, and outdated habits rewired her brain ...
Amber opens up about her binge-eating journey, peeling back the layers to reveal how dieting, stress, and outdated habits rewired her brain ...
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June 10, 2025 • 32 mins
If you’re tired, wired, and in pain—this one’s for you. Insomnia, stress, and chronic discomfort often show up together, and we tend to treat them like separate problems. But what if they all stem from something simple… and fixable?
Lyndsay Soprano talks with Natalie Jurado, founder of Rooted In, about the quiet power of magnesium. Not the kind in chalky pills or powders that mess with your gut—but in a cream your body can actually ...
Lyndsay Soprano talks with Natalie Jurado, founder of Rooted In, about the quiet power of magnesium. Not the kind in chalky pills or powders that mess with your gut—but in a cream your body can actually ...
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June 6, 2025 • 5 mins
Welcome to Pain-Bytes, a bite-sized extension of The Pain Game Podcast! Hosted by our wild and crazy, Lyndsay Soprano, these drop every Friday and serve up small but mighty dose of real talk. Whether it’s chronic pain, emotional chaos, unexpected wins, or everything in between—this is the space to say it out loud and be heard.
Each Pain-Byte lets you in on a moment (or meltdown) from your week—because pain “bytes” but also…life bit...
Each Pain-Byte lets you in on a moment (or meltdown) from your week—because pain “bytes” but also…life bit...
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June 3, 2025 • 50 mins
Routine checkups aren’t supposed to flip your world upside down. But for Korrie Medina, they did. In this episode, Lyndsay Soprano sits down with Korrie to talk about what it means to keep living your life while battling cancer.
Korrie opens up about the shock of her diagnosis, the rollercoaster of treatments—chemo, radiation, brachytherapy—and the way cancer doesn’t just touch your body, but everything: your mind, your relationship...
Korrie opens up about the shock of her diagnosis, the rollercoaster of treatments—chemo, radiation, brachytherapy—and the way cancer doesn’t just touch your body, but everything: your mind, your relationship...
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May 27, 2025 • 47 mins
⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains a discussion around suicidal thoughts. Please take care while listening and seek support if you need it.
Living with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) isn’t just painful—it’s punishing. It hijacks your body, messes with your mind, and turns everyday tasks into uphill battles. In this episode, Lyndsay Soprano sits down with Jeannette Tashjian for a brutally honest conversation about what ...
Living with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) isn’t just painful—it’s punishing. It hijacks your body, messes with your mind, and turns everyday tasks into uphill battles. In this episode, Lyndsay Soprano sits down with Jeannette Tashjian for a brutally honest conversation about what ...
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May 20, 2025 • 36 mins
Grief isn’t just sadness—it’s exhaustion, energy that never returns, and stress that hides in your muscles. For Lyndsay Soprano, grief has been a thief, stealing her vitality and sense of self. In this episode, she sits down with Lauren Fonvielle, an expert in Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), to talk about how grief doesn’t just exist in your mind—it makes a home in your body.
Lyndsay and Lauren talk about the quiet weight women c...
Lyndsay and Lauren talk about the quiet weight women c...
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May 16, 2025 • 5 mins
Welcome to Pain-Bytes, a bite-sized extension of The Pain Game Podcast! Hosted by our wild and crazy, Lyndsay Soprano, these drop every Friday and serve up small but mighty dose of real talk. Whether it’s chronic pain, emotional chaos, unexpected wins, or everything in between—this is the space to say it out loud and be heard.
Each Pain-Byte lets you in on a moment (or meltdown) from your week—because pain “bytes” but also…life bit...
Each Pain-Byte lets you in on a moment (or meltdown) from your week—because pain “bytes” but also…life bit...
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May 13, 2025 • 40 mins
Getting a diagnosis should feel like the beginning of healing—but for many living with chronic illness, it's just the start of a much longer, messier road.
In this episode, Lyndsay Soprano sits down with Angel Parker from the Netflix documentary Diagnosis, for a raw, honest conversation about what it really means to live with chronic pain and illness. From the emotional exhaustion of being dismissed by doctors to the quiet heartbrea...
In this episode, Lyndsay Soprano sits down with Angel Parker from the Netflix documentary Diagnosis, for a raw, honest conversation about what it really means to live with chronic pain and illness. From the emotional exhaustion of being dismissed by doctors to the quiet heartbrea...
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May 6, 2025 • 37 mins
What do you do when your pain becomes so intense, so overwhelming, that the only place left to turn is the emergency room—and even that doesn't feel safe?
In this raw and revealing episode, Lyndsay Soprano opens up about her own lived experience with chronic pain, including CRPS and Lyme disease, and the harsh reality of seeking help in an emergency medical system that often doesn’t know what to do with people like her. The ER isn’t...
In this raw and revealing episode, Lyndsay Soprano opens up about her own lived experience with chronic pain, including CRPS and Lyme disease, and the harsh reality of seeking help in an emergency medical system that often doesn’t know what to do with people like her. The ER isn’t...
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May 2, 2025 • 3 mins
Welcome to Pain-Bytes, a bite-sized extension of The Pain Game Podcast! Hosted by our wild and crazy, Lyndsay Soprano, these drop every Friday and serve up small but mighty dose of real talk. Whether it’s chronic pain, emotional chaos, unexpected wins, or everything in between—this is the space to say it out loud and be heard.
Each Pain-Byte lets you in on a moment (or meltdown) from your week—because pain “bytes” but also…life bit...
Each Pain-Byte lets you in on a moment (or meltdown) from your week—because pain “bytes” but also…life bit...
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April 29, 2025 • 13 mins
Let’s be real—grief doesn’t clock out, healing isn’t linear, and sometimes life punches you in the gut when you’re already down. In this raw return to The Pain Game Podcast, Lyndsay Soprano opens up about the time she's spent off the mic—where she’s been emotionally, mentally, spiritually—and why the silence was necessary.
From the heartbreak of loss to the messiness of personal growth, Lyndsay doesn’t hold back. This isn’t about pr...
From the heartbreak of loss to the messiness of personal growth, Lyndsay doesn’t hold back. This isn’t about pr...
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November 19, 2024 • 51 mins
What does it take to confront addiction and reclaim your identity? Lyndsay Soprano and Lauren Fay unravel their deeply personal journeys of healing, touching on the complex roles of alcohol, childhood trauma, and the challenge of rebuilding trust with oneself. Their conversation sheds light on the seductive allure of alcohol as a coping mechanism and the double lives many lead while struggling in silence.
Lauren shares insights into...
Lauren shares insights into...
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