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Giving Pain Purpose (formerly known as The Pain Game Podcast) is where raw truth, real trauma, and relentless healing collide. Hosted by Lyndsay Soprano, the show dives deep into the lived experience of chronic pain, trauma, disability, and the messy, beautiful process of rebuilding your life when everything hurts.Each week, Lyndsay sits down with survivors, experts, and everyday humans who’ve wal... more

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Content Note: This episode contains open conversations about chronic pain, trauma, medication, addiction, suicidal thoughts, and medical gaslighting. These experiences are shared with honesty, hope, and the intention of helping others feel less alone... more

Welcome to Season 5—and welcome to Giving Pain Purpose!!

In this deeply personal episode, Lyndsay Soprano shares the story of the podcast's evolution, why The Pain Game Podcast became Giving Pain Purpose, and the mission that now drives every conver... more

Some seasons change you. This one did.

Season 4 of The Pain Game Podcast — The Aftermath — was built around a question Lyndsay has been living with for a decade: what happens to the people left standing after the unimaginable? Not the headlines. The... more

What if the pain you’ve been carrying isn’t just physical? What if your body has been trying to speak to you this whole time?

Soreya James has spent 35 years answering that question. A trauma survivor, spiritual rebel, and creator of a precise heali... more

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Recent Guests

Soraya James
Spiritual rebel, trauma thriver and survivor, author of Metamorphosis, and founder of a healing approach blending yogic science with modern therapy
Metamorphosis / Soraya James
Episode: BONUS Episode: Transcending Pain + Suffering with Soreya James
Annie Lisa
Founder of Annie Lisa Life, specializing in subconscious work and energy medicine
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Episode: Murdered But Still Alive with Annie Lisa
Eric Robinson
Former FBI Special Agent, retired after 24 years; former pastor
FBI (former) / Pastor (former)
Episode: Pimps + Pastors with Eric Robinson
Beth McDonough
Emmy award-winning investigative journalist
NBC 10 / KYW Philadelphia
Episode: Crime Reporter Becomes the Headline with Beth McDonough
Justin Smith
Creator of the Cray dating safety app
Cray.app
Episode: Gone Girl: Red Flags + Dating Safety with Justin Smith
Heather Rovet
Toronto-based real estate professional who was entangled with a calculated con artist
Unspecified (documentary subject)
Episode: Romance Fraud: Exposing a Predator with Heather Rovet
Matt Johnson
Hypnotist and NLP coach who turned his recovery into methods to help others
MattJohnsonNLP
Episode: BONUS Episode: Reprogram Your Subconscious Mind with Matt Johnson
Doug Fifer
Retired Alaskan police officer and investigator, author of Fifty Shades of True Crime
Author, Former Detective
Episode: Sex, Drugs, and Killer Kink with Doug Fifer
Elizabeth Gaines
Director of Education at Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN)
FDN
Episode: Sex Trafficking: When Helping Breaks You with Elizabeth Gaines

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Lyndsay Soprano
Host of the show

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 54 ratings
  • Real, raw, and to the heart!

    I look forward to listening in to each episode Lyndsay drops! The guests that she has on are incredible and her view and insights into the world of pain, which can cover so many different areas, is needed in today's world. A mix of humor, vulnerability, and the topics that we don't always want to talk about make this podcast unique and a must listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Angie_Weber
    United States3 months ago
  • Authentic, relatable, entertaining and helpful!!

    Lindsay is an excellent interviewer and makes tackling difficult topics fun, entertaining and educational. Always love listening to this podcast and look forward to new episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Love every episode!
    United Statesa year ago
  • Tackling Tough Topics With Humor and Honesty

    Lyndsay is a breath of fresh air. Whether discussing physical or emotional pain, she brings such honesty and vulnerability into the room by inviting her guest and her audience to infuse their experiences with a raw humor and compassion. This is an honest look at life’s toughest challenges, led by a host who has both humility and joy. Entertaining and informative. A big thumbs up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WilmaValley
    United Statesa year ago
  • Being a guest was a blast!

    lyndsay is a powerhouse! we had so much fun, and i love the way she guided our conversation so listeners would get the most value. i can’t wait for folks to hear our episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChronicBabe
    United States2 years ago
  • Love the range of topics!

    I enjoyed the podcast you hosted with Shannon. This was my first listen and I will be checking out the rest of your older episodes. Shannon and I went to the same high school together. I never knew she went through that traumatic loss. It hit close to home, as I went through fertility in 2008, and ended up losing my triplets at 19 weeks after weeks of bed rest. Much love to you both for covering such a difficult topic. Most people become uncomfortable talking about things like this. The ther... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bunny Dust
    United States2 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Being a guest was a blast; conversation guided for maximum value.
Tackling tough topics with humor and honesty; a compassionate, insightful host.
Authentic, relatable and helpful!! Excellent interviewer, makes tough topics approachable.
Real, raw, and to the heart! The guests are incredible and insights into pain are needed today.
Great range of topics; thoughtful, empowering discussions across episodes.

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Pimps + Pastors with Eric Robinson
Q: What happens to the victims after they are removed from trafficking situations?
Robinson describes the variability of outcomes, including cases where victims accept help and start rebuilding lives, and others where trust remains fragile and long-term support is needed; collaboration with social workers and juvenile systems is crucial.
Pimps + Pastors with Eric Robinson
Q: How do you handle the intense anger that comes with confronting this type of crime?
He explains channeling anger into taking action and providing help to victims, as well as the importance of not letting anger derail investigations, and using the work to seek justice and support for survivors.
Pimps + Pastors with Eric Robinson
Q: Can you give us a couple of examples from the field?
Robinson discusses an arrest of a local pastor who trafficked a 15-year-old girl to other pastors, the dynamics of coercion, and the efforts to provide services to survivors, including intervention by victim coordinators and social workers.
Gone Girl: Red Flags + Dating Safety with Justin Smith
Q: What inspired you to create Cray after your personal experience?
After a nearly deadly episode in his personal life, the creator realized many red flags are missed or misunderstood, so he built Cray to help others identify warning signs early and avoid trauma, turning his trauma into a platform aimed at protecting others.
Gone Girl: Red Flags + Dating Safety with Justin Smith
Q: Can you explain what Cray does and how it helps people evaluate potential partners?
Cray is a dating safety and self-improvement app that offers two main scoring mechanisms: the Cray score for red flags and the Schemer score for deception and manipulation, plus tools like Catfish Check and Background Check to help users assess risk before committing. It guides users toward safer dating decisions by providing contextual explanations for why certain behaviors matter in relationship health.

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A hard-hitting, trauma-focused show that centers chronic pain, recovery, and resilience through intimate conversations with survivors, researchers, and practitioners. Episodes span topics from medical gaslighting and trauma healing to crime, law enforcement perspectives, and advocacy, often blending true-life storytelling with practical tools and community-driven strategies. Listeners are likely drawn to candid discussions, actionable healing modalities, and narratives that turn suffering into purpose. The format consistently balances vulnerability with humor and invites audiences to engage in advocacy, self-care, and peer support.

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Recent guests on Giving Pain Purpose include:

1. Soraya James
2. Annie Lisa
3. Eric Robinson
4. Beth McDonough
5. Justin Smith
6. Heather Rovet
7. Matt Johnson
8. Doug Fifer

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