Why Chronic Pain Patients feel Ignored by Doctors (and what needs to change)

Why Chronic Pain Patients feel Ignored by Doctors (and what needs to change)

Author: G-PACT non profit February 18, 2026 Duration: 46:28

Chronic pain isn’t just physical; it affects your mental health, emotions, and daily life. In this powerful conversation, Sam and Alec break down what chronic pain management really looks like when empathy, trust, and communication are at the center of care.

Alec, a primary care provider, shares the personal experience that led him into medicine and shaped his approach to patient-centered care. Sam brings the lived patient perspective, opening up about the frustration and harm that can happen when pain is dismissed or misunderstood by healthcare providers.

Together, they explore why communication breakdowns are so common in healthcare, how validation impacts patient outcomes, and what both patients and providers can do to build stronger, more compassionate relationships, especially when navigating chronic illness and chronic pain.

Whether you’re living with chronic pain, supporting someone who is, or working in healthcare, this conversation offers insight, validation, and practical takeaways.



Hosted by two people navigating life with gastroparesis, Surviving out of Spite is a raw and real conversation from the G-PACT non-profit. This isn't a clinical lecture; it's the sound of two friends unpacking the daily reality of a chronic condition, finding humor in the absurd moments and solidarity in the shared struggles. You'll hear candid personal stories that range from frustrating to triumphant, alongside practical tips forged from lived experience. The dialogue covers everything from managing health and relationships to simply preserving your identity beyond a diagnosis. Tuning into this podcast feels like pulling up a chair to a kitchen table conversation where no topic is off-limits and laughter is considered essential medicine. It builds a community through audio, reminding anyone facing a similar journey that they are understood. Each episode explores the complex patient experience with honesty, aiming to inform, connect, and affirm that navigating life with gastroparesis is a story of resilience, often fueled by a bit of defiant spirit.
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