EMJ Podcast | Quickfire & Deep Dive
In this episode, host Catherine Glass speaks with David Cosio about the complex and often overlooked relationship between anxiety and chronic pain. They explore the neurobiological underpinnings of both conditions, how they influence each other, and what the future of integrated pain management may look like, from AI to psychedelics and beyond.
Speaker Bio:
David Cosio is a Clinical Psychologist at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, USA, where he specialises in chronic pain management through the Interdisciplinary Pain Program. With a focus on both the psychological and physical dimensions of chronic pain, Cosio integrates modern therapies such as cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and mindfulness-based practices.
Disclaimer: Cosio is speaking based on his experiences as a psychologist working in the field of pain management for the past 15+ years. He is not speaking as a representative of or as an agent of the VA, and the views expressed are his own.
