Beyond The Pain
Beyond The Pain is a health-focused podcast hosted by Leigh Brandon, a functional medicine practitioner with nearly 30 years of experience. The show explores the physical, emotional, nutritional, and environmental causes of chronic pain. Through expert interviews and solo episodes, it offers holistic strategies for healing, empowerment, and transformation where conventional methods may fall short.
Episodes
Chronic Pain, CFS & Long COVID: How to Rebuild Trust in Your Nervous System | Miguel Bautista
What if persistent pain, fatigue and other unexplained symptoms aren’t simply signs that your body is damaged — but signs that your nervous system has become increasingly protective?In this episode of Beyond The Pain, Leigh Brandon speaks with Miguel Bautista, founder of CFS Recovery, about his extraordinary journey from being a highly driven 19-year-old personal trainer to becoming so unwell that
The Vagus Nerve and Chronic Pain: Can Neuromodulation Help Regulate the Nervous System? | Jon Hacker
What role does the vagus nerve play in chronic pain, nervous system regulation and our ability to recover?In this episode of Beyond The Pain, Leigh Brandon speaks with biomedical engineer and StarSplit founder Jon Hacker about the emerging world of vagus nerve stimulation and neuromodulation.Jon shares how his own struggles with OCD and feeling unable to control his nervous system led him into the
Persistent Pain Explained: Why Pain Is More Than Tissue Damage
What if your pain is completely real, but the explanation you’ve been given for it is incomplete?For decades, persistent musculoskeletal pain was largely viewed through a structural lens: if your back hurt, there must be something wrong with your back; if your neck hurt, the problem must be in your neck.But modern pain neuroscience paints a much more complex picture.In this solo episode of Beyond
Chronic Pain, Emotions and the Body: How Somatics Can Support Healing | Alexandra Beller
What if persistent pain is not merely something to eliminate, but also something we can learn to understand?In this episode of Beyond The Pain, Leigh Brandon speaks with movement analyst, choreographer and somatic educator Alexandra Beller about the relationship between chronic pain, physical sensations, emotions and identity.Alexandra shares her journey from professional dancer to somatic educato
Can Breathwork Help Chronic Pain? Releasing Stored Emotions with Jon Paul Crimi
Can changing the way you breathe help you release stored emotions, regulate your nervous system and experience less pain?Breathing is something we do automatically, yet intentional breathwork may influence our physical, mental and emotional state in powerful ways.In this episode of Beyond The Pain, Leigh speaks with breathwork instructor Jon Paul Crimi about his unexpected introduction to breathwo
Neuropathy, Nerve Compression and Persistent Pain: Is Sugar a Missing Cause? | Dr Rick Jacoby
Could nerve compression be an overlooked cause of persistent pain, neuropathy, numbness or tingling?Many people experiencing nerve pain are told that their symptoms are simply caused by ageing, diabetes or irreversible nerve damage. In this episode of Beyond The Pain, peripheral nerve surgeon Dr Rick Jacoby offers a different perspective.Dr Jacoby explains his Global Compression Theory: the idea t
Why Chronic Pain Treatments Fail: Finding the Root Cause with Dr. Sean Altman
Why do so many chronic pain treatments provide temporary relief, only for the pain to return?In this episode of Beyond The Pain, Leigh Brandon speaks with Dr. Sean Altman about why persistent pain often requires a much broader approach than simply treating the area that hurts.After experiencing multiple injuries as a competitive ice hockey player—including concussions, migraines, vertigo and brain
Can Neck Pain Cause Migraines and Chronic Headaches? With Dr Jono Taves
Can neck dysfunction cause migraines and chronic headaches—even when you don’t feel significant neck pain?In this episode of Beyond The Pain, Leigh Brandon speaks with Dr Jono Taves, a physical therapist, headache specialist and founder of the Novera Headache Center, about the frequently overlooked connection between the neck, migraines and persistent headaches.When pain appears behind the eye, ac
Chronic Pain Explained: The Hidden Physical, Emotional and Nutritional Factors | Dr Zoa Conner
Why does pain sometimes persist—even after an injury has healed?In this episode, Leigh speaks with physicist, educator and pain specialist Dr Zoa Conner about the complex nature of persistent pain. They explore why pain is more than a purely physical experience and how muscular imbalances, nutrition, stress, emotions and the nervous system may all influence how pain is experienced.Zoa explains her
From Bed-Bound to 98% Better: Overcoming Chronic Pain After Lyme Disease with Allie Chandler
Allie Chandler went from being fit, active and adventurous to experiencing severe widespread pain and spending almost two years largely confined to bed.Her symptoms began suddenly following a backpacking trip in the Swiss Alps. After years of searching for answers, Allie was diagnosed with Lyme disease and co-infections. However, receiving a diagnosis was only the beginning of a long and often unp
The Missing Link in Persistent Pain: Self-Love, Emotions and the Body with Lindsay Little
Could the way you relate to yourself be affecting your experience of persistent pain?In this episode of Beyond The Pain, Leigh Brandon speaks with Lindsay Little about the complex relationship between physical pain, emotional pain and self-love. Drawing on her own experience of serious illness, autoimmune disease and feeling disconnected from her body, Lindsay explains how her health crisis led he
Can Repressed Emotions Cause Chronic Pain? Mind-Body Healing with Amy Lansky
Could unresolved emotions, chronic stress and suppressed anger be contributing to persistent pain?In this episode of Beyond The Pain, Leigh Brandon speaks with author Amy Lansky about her personal experiences with lower back pain, sciatica, insomnia and other chronic symptoms—and how the work of Dr John Sarno changed the way she understood them.Amy explains why pain may not always originate solely
Can Unresolved Emotions Drive Chronic Pain? The RESET Method with Peter Strange
What if the reason your pain persists is not only found in the part of your body that hurts?When pain continues despite treatment, exercise, medication or attempts to correct the physical problem, it may be necessary to look beyond muscles, joints and structural damage. Unresolved emotional experiences, chronic stress, fear and deeply held beliefs may also influence how the body responds and why p
Can Energy Healing Help Chronic Pain? with Romain Daumont
Energy healing is often dismissed as “woo woo” by people who have never experienced it.But what if some of what we call woo woo is simply what science has not yet learned how to measure?In this episode of Beyond The Pain, I speak with Romain Daumont, founder of Luminara Care, about energy healing, chronic pain, grief, silence, trust, and the emerging science around biofield therapies.Romain’s jour
Healing Chronic Pain: The Mind, Body & Lifestyle Connection with Hany Demian
Chronic pain is often treated as though it is purely a physical problem — an injury, a joint issue, a disc problem, inflammation, or degeneration.But for many people living with persistent pain, the real picture is far more complex.In this episode of Beyond The Pain, I speak with pain management expert Hany Demian about why chronic pain often needs to be understood through a much wider lens — one
Cam Cordin: Chronic Pain, Cold Exposure & Rebuilding Health
In this episode of Beyond The Pain, I speak with Cam Cordin about his powerful journey from chronic pain, physical breakdown and emotional rock bottom to rebuilding his health through discipline, resilience and what he calls the Savage Chill System.Cam had spent years training hard through powerlifting, Jiu Jitsu and athletics, but by his late thirties, his body began to break down. What started a
Rethinking Pain Care: Beyond Technique to a Whole-Person Approach
In this episode of Beyond The Pain, Leigh Brandon explores why many traditional pain treatment approaches fall short when they focus too narrowly on the painful area or rely too heavily on technique.While biomechanics, anatomy and hands-on skills all have their place, persistent pain often requires a broader, more human-centred approach. Pain is influenced not only by joints, muscles and movement,
Chronic Pain Recovery: Where to Start When Pain Has Lasted for Years
When pain has lasted for months or years, one of the hardest questions can be: where do I even start?By that point, many people have already tried stretching, strengthening, rest, treatment, scans, medication, posture changes, nervous system work, diet changes, supplements, and endless advice from practitioners, friends, family, and the internet.But instead of feeling clearer, many people feel mor
Chronic Pain Myths: Why Pain Doesn’t Always Mean Damage
Chronic pain can be frightening enough on its own, but the stories people are told about their pain can sometimes make recovery feel even harder.In this solo episode of Beyond The Pain, Leigh Brandon explores some of the most common myths that keep people stuck in persistent pain — including the belief that pain always means damage, that the painful area must always be the true source of the probl
Why Pain Relief Isn’t Recovery: A Whole-Person Approach to Chronic Pain
Pain relief matters — but is it the same as recovery?In this solo episode of Beyond The Pain, Leigh Brandon takes you behind the scenes of his new book, Beyond The Pain: A Whole-Person Approach to Understanding Pain and Participating in Recovery.After nearly three decades of working with people in persistent pain, Leigh shares why so many people experience temporary relief, only for their pain to
Feldenkrais for Chronic Pain: Gentle Movement, Back Pain Relief & Mind-Body Healing with Beverly
Chronic pain can take over your life, affecting how you move, think, feel, sleep, work and connect with the people around you. But what if part of the way forward was not forcing your body harder, but learning how to move with more awareness, ease and intelligence?In this episode of Beyond The Pain, Leigh Brandon speaks with Beverly, a certified Feldenkrais practitioner and founder of Pauseture, a
Stem Cells, Biohacking & Chronic Pain Recovery with Eric Headlee
In this episode of Beyond The Pain, I’m joined by Eric Headlee, who shares his remarkable journey from a catastrophic knee injury to exploring holistic health, biohacking, stem cell therapy, and longevity practices.Eric opens up about how injury, pain, and declining health led him to question the limitations of conventional approaches and search for deeper answers. We discuss his experience with r
Metabolic Chaos, Chronic Pain & Root-Cause Healing with Reed Davis
Many people living with chronic pain are told to manage symptoms, take medication, or simply learn to live with it. But what if pain is not the real problem — but a signal that something deeper is going on inside the body?In this episode of Beyond The Pain, I speak with Reed Davis, founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, about the concept of metabolic chaos and how hidden imbalances in the bod
Resilience Through Chronic Illness: Brad Pitzele on Pain, Fatigue, Mindset & Healing
Living with chronic illness can feel like fighting a battle no one else can fully see.In this episode of Beyond The Pain, I’m joined by Brad Pitzele, who shares his powerful journey through autoimmune arthritis, debilitating pain, fatigue, brain fog, and a melanoma diagnosis that became a major turning point in his life.Brad opens up about the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual toll of chr
Healing Multiple Sclerosis, Autoimmunity & Chronic Pain Through Energy Medicine | Dayna Wylder
In this episode of Beyond The Pain, Leigh Brandon speaks with Dayna Wylder about her transformative healing journey with multiple sclerosis and how it led her into the world of energy medicine, emotional healing, and higher consciousness.Together, they explore the deep connection between the mind, body, emotions, and energy field, and how symptoms may be messages from the subconscious rather than
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: Chronic Pain, Hypermobility and Resilience | Daniel C. Rodgers
In this episode of Beyond The Pain, Leigh Brandon speaks with Daniel C. Rodgers about living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) — a connective tissue disorder that can lead to hypermobility, repeated injuries, chronic pain, exhaustion, and years of confusion before diagnosis.Daniel shares how the early signs were missed, how serious knee dislocations and surgeries changed the course of his life, an
Chronic Pain, Autoimmune Disease & Nervous System Healing with Christine Ruch
What happens when chronic illness forces you to question everything you thought you knew about health and healing?In this episode of Beyond The Pain, Leigh Brandon is joined by holistic nutritionist Christine Ruch to explore her powerful journey through chronic illness, multiple autoimmune diagnoses, and the deeper healing work that transformed her life.Christine shares how her path led her from y
How the Brain Creates Pain: Applied Neurology, Flow State & Recovery with Brandon Day
What if pain is not simply a problem in the tissues, but an output from the brain?In this episode of Beyond The Pain, Leigh Brandon is joined by Brandon Day, flow state expert and applied neurology coach, to explore how the brain influences pain, injury, performance, recovery, and resilience.Brandon shares his remarkable journey from a childhood shaped by sport, anger, trauma, and repeated injurie
Exploring Advanced Therapies for Chronic Pain & Hidden Conditions | Greg Lee
In this episode of Beyond The Pain, Leigh Brandon is joined by Greg Lee for a thought-provoking conversation about chronic pain, hidden conditions, emotional trauma, toxins, and some of the more advanced therapies being used to help people heal.Greg shares his fascinating journey from NASA engineer to holistic practitioner, and explains how that path led him into working with frequency-based scann
Chronic Pain Root Causes: Inflammation, Stress, Trauma & Toxicity | Stan Kurtz
In this episode of Beyond The Pain, Leigh Brandon is joined by Stan Kurtz for a thought-provoking conversation on chronic pain, inflammation, trauma, stress, toxicity, and the deeper factors that may be driving pain in the body. Stan shares how his own family experiences led him into this work, why he believes many chronic issues have root causes beyond symptoms, and why pain may be better underst
Healing Chronic Pain with Light, Sound, Movement & Energy Medicine | Dr. Michael Blahut
What if some of the most powerful tools for easing chronic pain were available to you every day?In this episode of Beyond The Pain, Leigh Brandon is joined by Dr. Michael Blahut for a fascinating conversation on how light, sound, movement, mindset, and energy-based practices can influence pain, inflammation, nervous system regulation, and overall health. Drawing on both modern biohacking concepts
Dr. Kevin Smith on Chiropractic, Nutrition and Why Chronic Pain Persists
In this episode of Beyond The Pain, Leigh Brandon is joined by Dr. Kevin Smith, a chiropractor and clinical nutritionist with more than 25 years of experience helping people uncover and address the root causes of chronic pain.Dr. Smith shares his journey from chiropractic student to seasoned practitioner, and explains how his curiosity about complex patient cases led him to expand beyond structura
Rewiring Pain & Trauma: From Brain Injury to Healing Through Hypnosis and NLP
In this episode of Beyond The Pain, Leigh Brandon sits down with Matt Johnson, who shares his remarkable journey from surviving a severe brain injury to discovering powerful mind-body approaches to healing.Following his injury, Matt found himself navigating persistent symptoms and limitations that conventional approaches struggled to resolve. This experience led him to explore hypnosis, Neuro-Ling
Active Release Techniques, Nerve Entrapments & The Hidden Drivers of Chronic Pain | Dr. Matt Fontaine
In this episode of Beyond The Pain, I’m joined by sports chiropractor Dr. Matt Fontaine to explore one of the most overlooked aspects of chronic pain — soft tissue dysfunction and nerve entrapment.Dr. Fontaine shares his extensive clinical experience using Active Release Techniques (ART) to address cumulative trauma, scar tissue, and movement restrictions that often sit beneath persistent pain.We
Clinical Massage, Fascia & the MELT Method: A New Approach to Chronic Pain | Sarah-Jane Goulding
In this episode of Beyond The Pain, Leigh Brandon is joined by clinical massage therapist Sarah-Jane Goulding to explore a very different approach to chronic pain — one that goes far beyond muscles, scans, and symptom-chasing.Sarah-Jane shares her journey from working in the airline industry into health and bodywork, and how her understanding of pain evolved through clinical massage, fascia-focuse
Are EMFs Fuelling Your Pain? The Hidden Stressor No One Is Talking About
In this episode, Leigh Brandon explores a largely overlooked contributor to chronic pain: non-native electromagnetic fields (EMFs).Drawing on clinical experience, research, and decades of observation, Leigh explains the difference between natural (native) EMFs and the man-made EMFs produced by modern technology such as mobile phones, Bluetooth headphones, WiFi, smart watches, laptops, smart meters
Pain as a Teacher: Paul Chek on Healing, Consciousness & the Biopsychosocial Model
Pain is rarely just physical.In this powerful and deeply reflective conversation, Paul Chek joins me to explore pain as both a biological signal and a profound teacher — one that shapes our consciousness, relationships, and personal evolution.We dive into how emotional and psychological experiences influence physical health, why unresolved pain often repeats itself in the body, and how the biopsyc
Chronic Pain, Autoimmunity & Psychosomatic Healing: How the Body Speaks Through Symptoms | Catia Batalha
In this episode of Beyond The Pain, Leigh Brandon is joined by psychotherapist and yoga teacher Catia Batalha to explore the deeper meaning behind chronic pain, autoimmune conditions, and psychosomatic symptoms.Catia shares her personal journey with autoimmune illness and how it led her to investigate the powerful relationship between the mind, body, and intuition. Together, they discuss why sympt
Living With Chronic Pain? What Most People Miss About Healing with DK Kang
In this episode of Beyond The Pain, Leigh is joined by DK Kang for a deeply honest and insightful conversation about chronic pain, resilience, and personal transformation.DK shares his own journey through long-term pain and how it became a powerful teacher in his life — guiding him to make necessary changes in mindset, nutrition, habits, and perspective. Rather than viewing pain as something to si
How Emotional & Ancestral Trauma Become Physical Pain | Intuitive Healing with Inna Segal
In this episode of Beyond The Pain, Leigh Brandon is joined by Inna Segal, a pioneer in intuitive healing and mind–body awareness.Inna shares her personal journey through chronic digestive issues, back pain, and psoriasis — experiences that led her to explore the emotional, energetic, and ancestral roots of physical illness. What began as a search for symptom relief became a deeper understanding o
Is Pain a Message? Understanding Chronic Pain Through the Body’s Intelligence
In this episode of Beyond The Pain, Leigh Brandon is joined by Beth, a health coach specialising in bio-energetic testing, for a deep and thoughtful conversation about listening to the body’s signals and understanding pain beyond the purely physical.Beth shares her journey from mechanical engineering into health and energy medicine, and explains how shifting from a mechanical view of the body to o
Gout: Why Medication Alone Isn’t Enough with Spiro Koulouris
Gout is often treated as a simple problem of high uric acid — take medication, avoid a few foods, and carry on.But for many people, that approach leads to recurrent flare-ups, worsening symptoms, and long-term health issues.In this episode of Beyond The Pain, Leigh Brandon is joined by Spiro Koulouris to unpack what’s really driving gout and why medication alone is rarely enough.Spiro explains:Why
The Real Causes of Foot & Ankle Pain — with Orthopaedic Surgeon Doc Malik
In this powerful conversation, Leigh speaks with Doc Malik, a former orthopaedic surgeon whose journey from a working-class upbringing in Glasgow to the operating theatre offers a unique perspective on the limitations — and possibilities — of modern healthcare.Together, they explore:• Why Doc Malik became disillusioned with the NHS• The importance of a holistic approach to foot and ankle condition
“I Said Goodbye to My Husband”: Kelly’s Fight Through Pelvic Pain & Emergency Surgery
Pelvic pain, endometriosis, and fertility challenges affect millions of women — yet far too many are dismissed, misdiagnosed, or left searching for answers on their own.In this powerful conversation, Kelly shares her harrowing journey through a life-threatening medical emergency that resulted in emergency surgery. She describes the fear, the uncertainty, and the heartbreaking moment she said goodb
Healing Pain Beyond the Physical: Toxicity, Emotions & the Subconscious Mind with Dr. Sean McCaffrey
In this powerful episode of Beyond the Pain, I’m joined by Dr. Sean McCaffrey, who shares his remarkable journey from aspiring lawyer to dedicated healer — a path shaped by personal loss, intuition, and a family legacy in medicine.Sean breaks down the true nature of chronic pain and why it’s never just about the tissues. He explains how lasting healing requires addressing the mechanical, emotional
Eliminating Pain Starts With One Thing: Listening to the Patient with Vanessa Leone
In this episode, I sit down with chronic pain specialist Vanessa Leone for a deep and refreshing look at what people in pain truly need — to be heard.Too many people are rushed, dismissed, or handed assumptions about their symptoms. Doctors, surgeons and even allied health professionals often jump straight to solutions without ever asking the most important question: “Why are you here, and what do
Acupuncture for Pain Elimination: The Science Behind Rapid Healing Explained
Episode SummaryIn this episode, Leigh Brandon sits down with Mario Mancini to explore the real science and clinical wisdom behind acupuncture. Far from being a last-resort therapy, Mario explains how acupuncture acts as a powerful “signal amplifier,” helping the body regulate, reset, and repair.They break down how acupuncture influences the nervous system, immune function, endogenous pain-relief p
The Hidden Emotional Roots of Chronic Pain: Neuro-Affective Touch with Liz Wong
Struggling with chronic pain that won’t shift?In this episode, Leigh speaks with Liz Wong, whose work in Neuro-Affective Touch reveals how pain can be a communication tool from the body — and why healing often requires more than stretching, strengthening, or managing symptoms.Liz shares how touch, presence, and relational safety can help release stored trauma, calm the nervous system, and reconnec
Healing Chronic Pain with Hypnotherapy – How Rewiring the Mind Can Ease Pain Naturally
After months of debilitating migraines and post-concussion syndrome, Ethan Reisboard discovered an unexpected path to recovery — hypnotherapy.In this episode of Beyond the Pain, Ethan shares how he went from chronic pain and frustration to complete healing by working with the subconscious mind. We explore how hypnotherapy helps reprogram pain responses, calm the nervous system, and create lasting
Pain Relief Through Cold Therapy: The Healing Power of Cold Plunging with Kris Rice
In this episode, Leigh Brandon speaks with Kris Rice, founder of ChillPod, about the surprising power of cold therapy to transform both body and mind.Kris takes us through her journey from avoiding cold water to embracing it as a daily tool for recovery, resilience, and emotional balance. Together they explore:The science of cold exposure and its effects on the nervous systemHow cold therapy can r
Healing Pain with Breathwork and Fascia with Brooke McPoyle
Former collegiate golfer and musician Brooke McPoyle joins me to share her journey from living in pain to helping others heal through breathwork and fascia. We dive into the powerful link between breath and brain function, the role of fascia in pain and recovery, and why stress and emotions can keep you stuck in pain.Brooke also introduces her fascia flow techniques, showing how simple practices w
Escaping the Hamster Wheel: Mind–Body Solutions for Pain with Rob Brinded
This week on Beyond The Pain, I’m joined by Rob Brinded, a movement specialist and coach who has dedicated his career to helping people overcome pain and performance challenges.Rob introduces the concept of the “hamster wheel” — those repetitive cycles of thought and behavior that can keep us trapped in suffering. We dive into the connection between emotional and physical health, and why true heal
Cold Atmospheric Plasma Technology for Pain Relief & Healing | Helen Hindley Interview
In this episode of Beyond the Pain, Leigh Brandon sits down with Helen Hindley, who shares her remarkable journey from the world of finance into nutrition and cutting-edge Cold Atmospheric Plasma technology.Helen introduces the Human Regenerator, a pioneering device designed to enhance the body’s natural healing processes. She explains how it works, its potential benefits for pain relief and recov
From Root Cause to Relief: A Holistic Approach to Pain with Jason Gilbert
In this episode of Beyond the Pain, I sit down with Chiropractor Jason Gilbert for a powerful conversation about what pain really is, how to uncover its true root causes, and how to eliminate it through a truly holistic approach. We explore why taking responsibility for your actions and being willing to make the necessary — and sometimes challenging — lifestyle changes is essential to alleviating
Concussions, Headaches & Brain Recovery – How Neuroplasticity Heals Chronic Pain with Nate Pope
Concussion headaches and lingering pain don’t have to be a life sentence. In this episode, neurological occupational therapist Nate Pope reveals how individualized therapy, neuroplasticity, and holistic rehab at NCX Brain Recovery are helping patients overcome post-concussion syndrome and reclaim their lives.You can find Nate @:https://www.ncxbrainrecovery.com/LinkedInYouTube ChannelInstagramYou c
Iron Overload, Copper Deficiency & Chronic Pain: Morley Robbins Explains the Hidden Connection
What if the root of your chronic pain and fatigue isn’t a structural issue or a lack of iron—but actually too much of it? In this eye-opening episode, Morley Robbins reveals why iron overload and low copper are at the heart of modern chronic health conditions, including persistent pain.We dive into why standard blood tests often miss the real story, how stress and inflammation distort iron metabol
Neural Retraining: A New Path Out of Pain with Lori Clemmons
In this episode, Lori Clemmons shares her journey from chronic illness to becoming a life coach specializing in helping others with chronic pain. She discusses the impact of chronic pain on daily life, the importance of understanding the limbic system, and how self-compassion plays a crucial role in healing. Lori emphasizes the significance of finding joy and relaxation as part of recovery and exp
Breaking Free from Chronic Pain: A Rockstar’s Journey to Real Healing with Jam Alker
In this episode of Beyond the Pain, Jam Alker shares his powerful journey from the rock star lifestyle to wellness advocate. He opens up about living with chronic pain, navigating a broken medical system, and the power of self-advocacy. Jam reveals how diet, exercise, sleep, and holistic practices transformed his health, and offers hope, discipline, and inspiration for anyone on a healing path. He
Understanding Chronic Pelvic Pain: Tanya Borowski on Endometriosis
In this episode, I speak with Tanya Borowski and we delve into the complexities of women's health, focusing on chronic pelvic pain and endometriosis. In this episode, you’ll discover insights into integrative approaches, the role of environmental factors, and the importance of understanding hormonal health. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of these often-mis
Pain Isn’t the Problem—It’s the Signal: Why I Went All-In on Chronic Pain
In this very first episode of Beyond The Pain, I flip the script and share my story through the lens of a powerful conversation with Stretch Rainer on his Midlife Mavericks podcast. Together, we explore the real reason I’ve rebranded the podcast and why chronic pain deserves to take centre stage.I open up about my personal journey from partying in Ibiza to becoming a leading voice in holistic pain
170 - Rethinking Germ Theory, Parasites, Fungus & the Microbiome with Daniel Roytas
In this thought-provoking episode of The Radical Health Rebel Podcast, I welcome back author and health researcher Daniel Roytas for a deep dive into some of the most foundational – and controversial – beliefs in modern health. We explore the origins and flaws of germ theory, the misunderstood roles of mold, fungus, and parasites, and why the terrain – not the invader – might hold the real answers
169 - Healing Sjogren's Disease: Divya's Journey with Divya Dhawan
In this episode of the Radical Health Rebel podcast, Divya Dhawan shares her personal journey with Sjogren's disease and how it led her to become a functional health practitioner. She discusses the importance of gut health, the role of diet and lifestyle in managing autoimmune conditions, and the need for movement in maintaining joint health. Divya emphasizes that joint pain is not an inevita
168 - The Mind-Body Connection in Pain Management with Ben O'Loghlin
In this episode of the Radical Health Rebel podcast, Leigh Brandon interviews Ben O'Loghlin, an expert in the Alexander Technique. They discuss Ben's personal journey with chronic pain and how he discovered the Alexander Technique as a solution. The conversation delves into the role of the brain in muscle tension, the importance of active engagement in healing, and the misconceptions sur
167 - From Eczema to Empowerment: Leeza's Holistic Journey with Leeza Tekeste
In this conversation, Leigh Brandon and Leeza discuss Leeza's journey into holistic health, her personal experiences with eczema, and the importance of diet, detoxification, and emotional well-being in skin health. They explore the role of boundaries in health, the challenges of navigating the medical system, and the significance of patience and persistence in the healing journey. Leeza share
166 - What Your Fascia Is Trying to Tell You About Pain with Margarita Bennett
In this episode of the Radical Health Rebel podcast, I interview Margarita Bennett, a medical intuitive and craniosacral therapist. We discuss Margarita's extensive journey in health and wellness, focusing on the importance of fascia, the psoas muscle, and the biofield in relation to emotional and physical health.The conversation delves into how unresolved emotions can manifest as physical pa
165 - Escape the Aisles, Heal Your Gut: The Homesteading Solution with Elizabeth Bruckner
In this episode of the Radical Health Rebel podcast, Leigh Brandon interviews Elizabeth Bruckner, an acupuncturist and author, who shares her journey into acupuncture and Chinese medicine, her experiences with chronic illness, and the importance of gut health. They discuss the concept of homesteading as a modern approach to self-sufficiency and empowerment, emphasizing the connection between perso
164 - Optimising Human Performance by Healing The Gut & Nervous System with Brendan Coates
In this episode of the Radical Health Rebel podcast, Brendan Coates shares his transformative journey into gut health and human behavior, detailing how personal health challenges led him to pursue education in clinical nutrition and functional medicine. He discusses the intricate connection between gut health and emotional well-being, emphasizing the impact of stress on digestion and overall healt
163 - Natural Solutions for IBD & Autoimmunity | Dr. Anju Mathur
In this episode of the Radical Health Rebel Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Anju Mathur—a former conventional GP who made a bold shift into the world of integrative and functional medicine after witnessing firsthand the limitations of pharmaceutical-only approaches.We explore the complexities of autoimmune disease, the real differences between IBD and IBS, and why a colonoscopy might not give you the
161 - Is Your Skin Crying Out for Gut and Hormonal Support? with Ana Pang
In this episode, I’m joined by Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner Ana Pang to explore the often-overlooked links between gut health, hormones, and chronic skin issues—especially during menopause.Ana shares her personal journey healing severe eczema and reveals why topical treatments alone rarely solve chronic skin problems. We discuss the deeper role of gut health, hormonal balance, nutriti
160 - Gut Health, Fatigue, Brain Fog and Mood for Men with Bryan Hardy
In this inspiring episode, I’m joined by certified nutritional practitioner Bryan Hardy, who shares his powerful journey from a near-death health crisis to vibrant well-being. We dive into gut health, men’s wellness, and the myths around aging, while exploring the deep links between lifestyle, nutrition, and emotional intelligence. A must-listen for anyone ready to reclaim their vitality!We discus
159 - Gut Health Problems Prevented Through Fasting with Dr Tetyana Obukhanych PhD
In this episode of the Radical Health Rebel Podcast, Dr. Tetyana Obukhanych — immunologist and gut health expert — shares both her scientific expertise and personal journey with chronic gut health issues.She explores how vaccines, glyphosate, and gluten impact the gut and immune system, and explains the difference between IgE and non-IgE allergies. Tetyana also opens up about her struggles with ch
158 - Uncovering the Root Causes of Skin Issues: Gut Health, Hormones & Detox with Helen Taylor
In this episode of the Radical Health Rebel podcast, Helen Taylor, shares her extensive journey in understanding the connection between gut health, hormonal imbalances, and skin conditions. Helen discusses her personal experiences with health challenges, the importance of holistic approaches to wellness, and the often-overlooked impact of diet and environmental toxins on skin health. The conversat
156 - Breaking the Pain Cycle: A Holistic Journey with Jason Ott
In this episode of the Radical Health Rebel Podcast, I’m joined by Jason Ott for a powerful conversation exploring our personal journeys through chronic pain and healing. We dive deep into the limitations of conventional medicine and unpack the complex, multifaceted nature of chronic pain—highlighting the often-overlooked role of mental and emotional health in the healing process.Together, we disc
155 - The Truth About Skin Care Products: Acne, Eczema & What Really Works – with Fernanda Da Silva Tatley
In this episode of the Radical Health Rebel Podcast, I’m joined by scientist and skincare formulator Fernanda Da Silva Tatley to dive deep into the world of skincare—particularly when it comes to acne and eczema. Fernanda shares how her background in medical microbiology, her passion for skin health, and her commitment to clean, ethical ingredients have shaped her unique approach. We discuss the m
154 - The Stress-Gut Connection: IBS, SIBO & More with Miriam Jacobson
In this episode of the Radical Health Rebel Podcast, I sit down with Functional Medicine Dietitian Miriam Jacobson to dive deep into one of the most overlooked root causes of chronic digestive issues: stress.Miriam unpacks how chronic stress disrupts the gut-brain axis and how it can trigger or worsen conditions like IBS, SIBO, and other digestive dysfunctions. We explore the vital role of the vag
153 - The Hidden Link Between Organ Health and Chronic Pain with Matt Sorensen
In this enlightening episode of the Radical Health Rebel Podcast, I sit down with fellow CHEK Faculty member Matt Sorensen to explore the often-overlooked connection between internal organ health and chronic pain.We dive deep into how dysfunction within the body's organs can trigger chronic pain through mechanisms such as viscerosomatic and psychosomatic reflexes — pathways where organ stress
152 - Hydrogen, The Gut Microbiome & Skin Health with Greg Hydrogen Man
In this episode of the Radical Health Rebel Podcast, I sit down with Greg "The Hydrogen Man" to explore the incredible healing potential of Hydrogen Therapy and Hydrogen Water. Greg shares his deep knowledge and personal experience with molecular hydrogen and how it can profoundly impact gut health, skin conditions, and autoimmune issues.We discuss how hydrogen works at the cellular leve
150 - Rethinking Gut Health: H. Pylori, Histamine & the Fall of Germ Theory with Dilly Kular
In this episode of The Radical Health Rebel Podcast, I sit down with researcher Dilly Kular to unpack the complex interplay between H. pylori, histamine intolerance, and acid reflux. We explore why these conditions are often misunderstood, how they’re interrelated, and what steps can be taken to address the root causes rather than just manage symptoms. If you or someone you know struggles with dig
149 - Circadian Rhythms, Detox & Emotions: The Missing Links in Gut Healing with Robin Malmasson
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