Summary: On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, I welcome Dr. Beth Darnall to discuss the role of psychology in pain treatment. In this episode, we discuss: -How both sensation and emotions influence someone’s pain experience -Do clinicians receive training in pain? -The importance of behavioral medicine and pain modulation strategies to reduce pain suffering -The success of opioid tapering in the outpatient setting -Why physical therapists should collaborate with pain psychologists
