Major Pain
Jesse MercuryThe Major Pain podcast is a collection of interviews from people living with chronic illness and disability. Our goal is to spread awareness, empathy and community around experiences often lived through in isolation. Through sharing these stories important themes have become increasingly apparent, including the dangers of medical gaslighting, the importance of self-advocacy and the fact that none ... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 203 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Health & Fitness | |||
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Today we kick off the sixth season of Major Pain by catching up with previous guests Danni, Courtney, Joan and Kaitlyn.
Danni is a baker who was risking extreme pain every time she would eat, and doctors had no idea why. She returns to the show wit... more
Justin Goodman is on a mission with his organization Project 55: to educate, equip and empower the 55% of adults with mental health struggles that aren’t getting the care they need. His journey to this mission was a tumultuous one, in which he has ov... more
As a baby, Sarah didn’t know that her diagnosis with asthma would be the first in a long list of diagnoses that would eventually grow to over twenty. Today she manages these conditions with the help of her husband Dan and cat Daisy. She juggles her... more
Several years ago, Janene was at a golf tournament when something terrifying happened. Out of nowhere her feet began to burn, as if she were walking on hot coals. She discovered that blisters were spreading across her feet at an alarming rate, as if ... more
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Your show means so much to me. It is at least the one place I feel seen. Please keep going it is a tremendous help. Thank you Sue
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United States2 years ago - Enjoying this so much
Found this podcast during a time in my life where I really need it. Jesse, you are such an incredible, relatable host - you really have a gift for connecting with people and providing a space for folks to tell their stories. A big thanks to you and all the guests for sharing your stories and helping us know we are not alone.
Apple Podcasts5Emma EileenUnited States2 years ago - I love your podcast!
Please keep doing this podcast, it is so informative and as somebody with a chronic illness I so appreciate listening to all the stories, it creates awareness for supposedly invisible illness that I don’t feel ever are invisible… at least not mine. ❤️
Apple Podcasts5jjulius2008United States2 years ago - v important
great show. The episode with raven was especially poignant and impactful, will share with me mum
Apple Podcasts5Zac 2077United States3 years ago - Please continue
I love your show and I would more that miss it. Knowing your not the only ones going thru these problems is so helpful. Jessie you mean so much to us all thanks Sue
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Apple Podcasts | #206 |  Brazil/Health & Fitness |
Apple Podcasts | #223 |  India/Health & Fitness |
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What is Major Pain about and what kind of topics does it cover?
- This show centers on lived experiences of people with chronic illness and disability, highlighting medical gaslighting, self-advocacy, and community support. Episodes feature intimate conversations with patients, caregivers, and advocates across a broad range of conditions, with a strong emphasis on personal resilience, accessible resources, and authentic representation in media and healthcare.
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Major Pain launched 5 years ago and published 203 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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What guests have appeared on Major Pain?
Recent guests on Major Pain include:
1. Justin Goodman
2. Tim Cummings
3. Anthony Lucero
4. Cole Massie
5. Michelle Massie
6. Tara Sundem
7. Brenda Snow
8. Joan of Heart
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