Rewriting Women’s Health and Chronic Pain: Why It Matters for Everyone

Mar 18, 2026 · 29 min

About this episode

In this encore episode of The Most Painful Podcast, host Tom Hoppe welcomes back Dr. Brenda Lau, a renowned pain specialist from Vancouver, BC. Together, they unpack how reframing women’s health and chronic pain leads to better outcomes not only for women, but for all genders. Dr. Lau shares insights on the gaps in current approaches, the importance of inclusive research, and how broadening our understanding of pain can improve health for everyone. 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/ 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/