Hosts Dr. Don Stader and Dr. Rachael Duncan, PharmD sit down with Tom Bowen to discuss his personal journey through dealing with chronic pain. Tune in to hear Tom's story and how he learned to live with his chronic pain by changing his perspective and utilizing invaluable self-directed pain management techniques. Tom is an active advocate for patient's with chronic pain and hosts forums and posts blogs to create community discussion amongst patients to help them assimilate to their life with chronic pain. Download Tom's free E-book Chronic Pain Won't Stop Me and explore the rest of his blog on his journey through chronic pain. Iowa Healthcare Collaborative presents the Compass Opioid Stewardship Expert Spotlight podcast in partnership with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Visit their website for more information on the Compass Opioid Stewardship Program.