One in five Australians live with chronic pain, yet countless people continue to feel dismissed, misunderstood, or told their symptoms do not make sense.
In this episode of The Pain Diaries Podcast, pain specialist Dr Nick Christelis sits down with Monika Boogs, CEO of Painaustralia, to explore why chronic pain remains largely invisible in Australia’s healthcare system and what real change could look like.
Together they discuss the impact of medical gaslighting, the barriers to timely treatment, the emotional cost of being told it is all in your head, and why modern pain clinics in Melbourne and across Australia are working hard to provide genuine options and comprehensive support.
They also talk through national pain policy, access gaps between rural and metropolitan communities, the role of advanced therapies, and the urgent need for broader public awareness.
Whether you are searching for answers, seeking validation, or wanting to understand why pain care feels so fragmented, this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and hope.
Chronic pain is real. You deserve to be heard.
Watch the Full Episode Below
The Pain Diaries Podcast - Episode 8: Why So Many Australians with Chronic Pain Still Feel Ignored
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