MHVR Episode 9 - James Perez and Dr. Deanne Canieso

MHVR Episode 9 - James Perez and Dr. Deanne Canieso

From MHVR Bytes by Adam Baldowski, MA, PhD, CGT, LMHC and Jessica Stone, Ph.D., RPT-S

August 11, 2025 · 47 min

About this episode

This episode features a discussion on the impact of virtual reality on chronic pain with experts James Perez and Dr. Deanne Canieso.

🎙 Welcome back to MHVR Bytes! This episode is special, and a little personal. Dr. Jessica Stone and I sat down with James Perez and Dr. Deanne Canieso, two brilliant featured experts from the Mental Health Virtual Reality book, to talk about their chapter on VR and chronic pain. And let me tell you, Deanne’s story floored me. From facing the uncertainty of an autoimmune disease to rediscovering movement and hope through a VR headset, her journey is equal parts inspiring and eye-opening. You’ll hear how she went from patient to therapist, using her lived experience to help others. James brings his own fascinating perspective from communication, language, and health research, and yes, we got into the humor, heart, and humanity of it all. We cover: 💡 How VR can help people live beyond their pain 💡 Why embodiment and immersion are more than just buzzwords 💡 How tech can deliver care to people who can’t always reach it If you’ve ever wondered whether technology can truly change lives, this episode is living proof. 🎧 Listen now and see how VR is not just a tool, but a bridge back to living. #MHVRBytes #virtualrealitytherapy #chronicpainrelief #VRHealing #techforgood…

People in this episode

Host: Jessica Stone

Guests: James Perez, Dr Deanne Canieso

Topics covered

  • virtual reality
  • chronic pain
  • mental health
  • technology in healthcare

Keywords

  • VR
  • embodiment
  • immersion
  • tech for good
  • digital healing

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