In this episode of The Neurochemistry Podcast, host Nawon Kim speaks with Dr. Michelle Roche about the complex relationship between pain, stress, mood, and the brain. Together, they explore why chronic pain is more than a physical sensation, how stress can change pain perception, and why sex differences matter in pain research and treatment. The conversation also touches on endocannabinoid and opioid systems, the challenges of pain management, the opioid crisis, personalized medicine, and the importance of better support for patients. Michelle also shares honest reflections on life in science, mentorship, work-life balance, and building a meaningful research career. amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.
