Giving Pain Purpose (formerly The Pain Game Podcast) is about the game of living with chronic pain and trauma, as we get to the heart of how to heal. From her intimate studio in California, join Lyndsay Soprano and her guests weekly.
Lyndsay Soprano
Lyndsay Soprano is a bold, unfiltered voice in the chronic pain and trauma recovery space—transforming unimaginable suffering into unstoppable advocacy, as she dives into the realities of living in—and rising from—chronic pain, trauma, and invisible illness.
Diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) in 2017, one of the most painful conditions on the McGill Pain Scale—higher than natural childbirth.
She’s walked through hell more than once—and set up a mic right in the middle of it.
When she’s not fighting Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), belting out an aria, chillaxin’ with her weenies, Isabella (Izzy) and Tommie, or smooching her sweetie, you can find her at her new start-up The Pain Hub.
Sometimes raspy but always sexy, behind the mic you can catch her throwin’ witty vibes and singing some soul.
Rachel Kalmar
Rachel Kalmar is our Director of Marketing + Partnerships. She is responsible for social marketing, promotions, advertising, and partnerships. All the way from the land of maple syrup and endless winters, Toronto’s very own Canuck.
Despite facing chronic disease, she brings resilience and determination to ensure our guests feel not just welcomed, but cherished. She is the community builder and the leader of our marketing team. During her downtime, catch Rachel strolling the city with her Bernedoodle sidekick, Norman, and a cup of coffee in hand.
Steve Koch
Steve Koch is the person ensuring The Giving Pain Purpose Podcast sounds as good as it makes you feel.
Before stepping into podcasting, he spent years producing unscripted TV like The Bachelor and The Biggest Loser, learning how to turn real moments into conversations that connect.
Now, as the founder of Vandalpop Media, he partners with Lyndsay to bring her vision to life each week, ensuring that every episode feels as honest, heartfelt, and human as the conversations themselves.
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