Diagnosis Detective

Getting a diagnosis should feel like the beginning of healing—but for many living with chronic illness, it's just the start of a much longer, messier road.

In this episode, Lyndsay Soprano sits down with Angel Parker from the Netflix documentary Diagnosis, for a raw, honest conversation about what it really means to live with chronic pain and illness. From the emotional exhaustion of being dismissed by doctors to the quiet heartbreak of not being believed by the people closest to you, this conversation doesn't shy away from the hard stuff. They talk about what happens when your body betrays you, when your mind starts to spiral, and when your world gets smaller because of pain.

But this isn’t just about struggle—it’s about survival. About building your own village when the system fails you. About learning to advocate for yourself, even when your voice shakes. About navigating the anxiety, the food triggers, the family dynamics, and the invisible weight you carry every single day.

Lyndsay and Angel also touch on the global gaps in healthcare, the mental toll of feeling alone in your illness, and the little things—like community, connection, and shared experience—that make all the difference. It's not tied up in a bow. It's real. And it just might make you feel a little more seen.

Find Angel Parker Online Here:
Instagram: @angelbangelll
Instagram: @evolvetherapylv

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

Episode Highlights:
(00:00) Introduction to Chronic Pain and Healing
(02:35) The Journey to Diagnosis
(10:18) Living with Chronic Pain: Personal Stories
(16:45) Mental Health and Chronic Illness
(20:32) Navigating Healthcare Systems
(26:49) Understanding CPT2 and Dietary Needs
(31:22) The Power of Community and Support
(37:23) Final Thoughts and Encouragement