Living with a disability shouldn’t mean fighting for basic care—but for far too many, it does. In this episode, Lyndsay Soprano sits down with Chanda Hinton for a raw and powerful conversation about chronic pain, systemic gaps in healthcare, and what it really takes to advocate for change when the system isn’t built for you.

Chanda shares her journey of living with a spinal cord injury, navigating a healthcare world that often overlooks those with complex needs, and turning her personal pain into public advocacy. Together, she and Lyndsay dig into the emotional weight of being your own best (and sometimes only) advocate, the role of integrative therapies in real healing, and the urgent need for accessibility—not just in buildings, but in policy, mindset, and care.

This conversation is a call to action. It's about moving beyond survival, demanding better, and building community-powered support for those who live with disabilities every single day.

Tune in if you’re tired of waiting for the system to change—and ready to help change it yourself.

Find Chanda Hinton Online Here:
Website: www.chandacenter.org
Instagram: @chandacenterforhealth
Facebook: Chanda Center for Health
LinkedIn: Chanda Center for Health
YouTube: Chanda Center for Health

Find The Pain Game Podcast Online Here:
Website: thepaingamepodcast.com
Instagram: @thepaingamepodcast
Facebook: The Pain Game Podcast
LinkedIn: Lyndsay Soprano
YouTube: The Pain Game Podcast

Episode Highlights: 
(00:00 ) Introduction to Chronic Pain and Trauma
(02:09 ) Personal Experiences with Chronic Pain
(06:14 ) The Journey of Advocacy and Healthcare Reform
(16:58 ) The Chanda Center for Health and Its Mission
(26:43 ) Challenges in the Healthcare System
(37:38 ) The Importance of Advocacy and Community Support

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Unfiltered convos. Dark humor. Real healing.
This is where pain meets purpose — and you’re not doing it alone.

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