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Invisible Pain, Hidden Battles Navigating Chronic Pain and Mental Health

Jul 1, 2026 · 27 min

About this episode

In this episode of The Most Painful Podcast, host Tom Hoppe is joined by Jessi Beyer to explore the often unseen world of invisible pain and its deep connection to mental health. Jessi brings a unique perspective as a crisis mental health clinician working with law enforcement, fire services, and a regional SWAT negotiation team. Together, they discuss the challenges of living with chronic pain that others can’t see, the intersection of pain and mental health, and what it means to navigate this invisible world both personally and professionally. For more about the Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence visit https://www.veteranschronicpain.ca/ Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/chronicpainCOE X  https://x.com/chronicpainCOE Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/chronicpain_coe/