

Beyond The Pain
Leigh Brandon
Beyond The Pain is your guide to uncovering the real root causes of chronic pain and reclaiming a life without limits. Hosted by Leigh Brandon—Functional Medicine Practitioner, CHEK Faculty Instructor, and author with nearly 30 years of experience—this show explores the physical, emotional, nutritional, and environmental drivers of pain. Through expert interviews and solo insights, you’ll discover holistic strategies that heal, empower, and transform where conventional methods fall short.
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Feb 13, 2023 • 1h 22min
27 - Stop Waiting! Another Day Is Not Guaranteed with Vanessa Lambert
Are you someone who tends to put things off and procrastinate? Do you assume that tomorrow is another day and you can put things off until tomorrow? How do you know you will definitely see tomorrow? Well, Vanessa Lambert, founder of 'BeeFest' explains in detail why you can't guarantee that you will see another day and therefore, why you must make the most of the life you have every day and how to ensure you do just that.In this episode, we discussed:1:50Vanessa's background10:30Vanessa's Pivotal Moment28:25Kundalini Yoga & The Akashic Records51:30BeeFest59:30Starseed Collective1:06:10Have Joy Now!Details for BeeFest:https://www.beethewellness.com/bee-fest-palmaia/$500 discount code RADICALDetails for Akashic training:https://www.beethewellness.com/akashic-certification/Send us a textSupport the showDon't forget to leave a Rating for the podcast!You can find Leigh @: Leigh's website - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/ Chronic Pain Breakthrough Blueprint - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/freepainguide/ Leigh's courses: StickAbility - https://stickabilitycourse.com/ Mastering Client Transformation (professional course) - https://www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com/mastering-client-transformation/

Feb 6, 2023 • 1h 10min
26 - How Women Can Reclaim Health, Strength, & Vitality with Allie Cass
Allie Cass explains many factors of women's health and weight loss, from her own personal experience and the experience of working with her female clientelle.We discussed:2:35Allie's background18:06Why women feel completely lost and confused31:50The best dietary approach for women36:53Calories In versus Calories Out for weight loss40:54What roles do emotions, beliefs and thoughts play in our health?50:55Mindset59:56Hormones, Gut Health, Mindset & MetabolismYou can find Allie @:Book a complimentary health audit call at the following link: https://alliecasshealth.youcanbook.me/Website: www.alliecasshealth.comInstagram: @alliecasshealthFacebook: www.facebook.com/alliecasshealthSend us a textSupport the showDon't forget to leave a Rating for the podcast!You can find Leigh @: Leigh's website - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/ Chronic Pain Breakthrough Blueprint - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/freepainguide/ Leigh's courses: StickAbility - https://stickabilitycourse.com/ Mastering Client Transformation (professional course) - https://www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com/mastering-client-transformation/

Jan 30, 2023 • 1h 16min
25 - The Deadly Dangers of Mold with Tim Swackhammer
Tim Swackhammer gives the low down on the dangers of mold in the home or workplace, what diseases it can cause, the dangers of dealing with mold yourself, how to effectively remove mold from the home and also the dangers of Radon gas in your home. This could be great episode for someone who has tried everything to overcome a health challenge without success.We discussed:3:58Tim's background8:38What health problems do mold cause?17:36What is mold?18:53How do you know if you have mold in the home?26:59What procedures are required to fix a mold/moisture problem in the home46:01What are the common causes of excess moisture in the home?57:06How to find the moisture problem in the home58:32What is Radon gas and how does it affect health?1:05:30Should you use bleach on mold in the home?You can find Tim @:Main Website - https://www.moldmedics.com/Franchising Website - http://moldmedicsfranchising.com/Facebook - www.facebook.com/MoldMedicsPGHInstagram - www.instagram.com/mold_medicsYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNXYpoegOAKdUC3_AcaPCPQTwitter - www.twitter.com/TheMoldMedicsSend us a textSupport the showDon't forget to leave a Rating for the podcast!You can find Leigh @: Leigh's website - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/ Chronic Pain Breakthrough Blueprint - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/freepainguide/ Leigh's courses: StickAbility - https://stickabilitycourse.com/ Mastering Client Transformation (professional course) - https://www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com/mastering-client-transformation/

Jan 23, 2023 • 1h 22min
24 - Gut Health with Heather Pearson
In this episode, Heather Pearson discusses all-things 'gut health, including what gut health is, what is leaky gut, what is the gut barrier, what can heal a damaged gut, pre and probiotics, how diet affects gut health, conditions caused by gut health and Heather's top tips for optimal gut health. We discussed:2:38Heather's background9:21What is gut health 14:37The Gut Barrier21:38What supplements can help heal the gut barrier48:31How diet affects gut health56:52What can upset the health the gut1:02:26What conditions can be caused by an unhealthy gut 1:04:05What significance does gut health have on sports performance and injuries 1:11:29Top Tips for a Health GutYou can find Heather @:www.strengthsenseiinc.comwww.1body4life.co.ukFacebook @1body4life Twitter @1body4lifeInstagram @1body4lifeukHeadway (Brain Injury Charity):https://www.headway.org.uk/Send us a textSupport the showDon't forget to leave a Rating for the podcast!You can find Leigh @: Leigh's website - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/ Chronic Pain Breakthrough Blueprint - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/freepainguide/ Leigh's courses: StickAbility - https://stickabilitycourse.com/ Mastering Client Transformation (professional course) - https://www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com/mastering-client-transformation/

Jan 16, 2023 • 1h 7min
23 - Mind, Body, Soul Connection with Donna Tashjian
In this episode, Donna Tashjian explains the Body, Mind, Soul Connection, why it's important to be aware of it, how it affects our lives and our health and how we can reintegrate the Body, Mind & Soul.We discussed:2:05Donna's background 9:15What is the Mind and the Soul?36:16The 11 Laws of Spirit39:39The Law of Attraction52:23Chakras and Chinese Medicine59:16How to connect Mind, Body & SoulDonna's Free Masterclass: "Unlocking Your 6 Extraordinary Gifts" https://www.ivibrantliving.com/6-extraordinary-superpower-workshop/ https://www.facebook.com/VibrantLivingInthttps://www.instagram.com/drtashjian/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXMFNossw9VN2QwDtVitzKghttps://twitter.com/DonnaTashjianSend us a textSupport the showDon't forget to leave a Rating for the podcast!You can find Leigh @: Leigh's website - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/ Chronic Pain Breakthrough Blueprint - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/freepainguide/ Leigh's courses: StickAbility - https://stickabilitycourse.com/ Mastering Client Transformation (professional course) - https://www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com/mastering-client-transformation/

Jan 9, 2023 • 1h 6min
22 - The Great Plant Based Con Part 2 with Jayne Buxton
In this episode we continue our discussion from whether a Plants-only based future is optimal for our health, to whether a Plants-only based future will save the planet...We discussed:4:22Food Quality Is Crucial to the Health of the Environment 7:04Will A Plant-based Diet Help to Save the Planet?15:36Methane, CO2, Animals & Fossils Fuels18:10Water, Land Usage & Livestock 26:36Monocropping, Tilling, and Ploughing31:56Mixed Farming & Rotating Crops35:11Fake Meats, GMO's and Food Patents and Food Supply Centralisation 47:28Is there enough arable farm land for the world to go Plants-Based only?47:29Who stands to benefit from the Plants-Only Based Movement?58:33How should we eat to optimise health and the environment?1:02:36Jayne's Next ProjectYou can find Jayne @:www.jaynereesbuxton.comTwitter: @jaynereesbuxtonSend us a textSupport the showDon't forget to leave a Rating for the podcast!You can find Leigh @: Leigh's website - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/ Chronic Pain Breakthrough Blueprint - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/freepainguide/ Leigh's courses: StickAbility - https://stickabilitycourse.com/ Mastering Client Transformation (professional course) - https://www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com/mastering-client-transformation/

Jan 2, 2023 • 1h 7min
21 - The Great Plant Based Con Part 1 with Jayne Buxton
In this episode I spoke with author Jayne Buxton about whether eating a Plant-only based diet is optimal for health. In the next episode we discuss whether a plants-only based diet is necessary to save the environment.We discussed:11:02Is a Plant-Based Diet Better for Your Health?12:57Anti-Nutrients16:40Biochemical Individuality32:46Nutrient Deficiencies35:14Not All Proteins Are The Same37:30Does Read Meat Increase The Risk of Cancer & Heart Disease?47:04The Problem with Epidemiology and Confounding Factors51:37Animal & Human Welfare57:25Potential Disasters of a Plant-Based Only FutureYou can find Jayne and purchase her book @www.jaynereesbuxton.comTwitter: @jaynereesbuxtonSend us a textSupport the showDon't forget to leave a Rating for the podcast!You can find Leigh @: Leigh's website - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/ Chronic Pain Breakthrough Blueprint - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/freepainguide/ Leigh's courses: StickAbility - https://stickabilitycourse.com/ Mastering Client Transformation (professional course) - https://www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com/mastering-client-transformation/

Dec 26, 2022 • 1h 21min
20 - Heart of The Matter with Football Legend Matt Le Tissier
In this episode, former football legend Matt le Tissier discusses his views on what has happened in the world since the beginning of 2020 with regards to the pandemic and the reactions by politicians, media and the public and the effects of those reactions. We discussed:5:35What Matt made of the scenes from China in January 202010:24What Matt felt about the UK's response in March 202016:08Being called an anti-vaxxer20:08Matt's views on the media's response26:07The experts Matt listened to that were not given a public platform to speak 26:07Should you trust the mainstream media?42:09Why were existing safe and effective treatments banned?51:18How Matt lost his job at Sky Sports59:16Why are young, fit healthy athletes collapsing with heart problems in unprecedented numbers?1:06:52Are Politicians ignorant and Does democracy still exist in the UK?1:09:32How much power do NGO's have over governments?1:12:04Matt's prediction of the next 5-10 years and what we can do to stop it.You can find Matt @https://twitter.com/mattletiss7https://gettr.com/user/mattletiss7Send us a textSupport the showDon't forget to leave a Rating for the podcast!You can find Leigh @: Leigh's website - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/ Chronic Pain Breakthrough Blueprint - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/freepainguide/ Leigh's courses: StickAbility - https://stickabilitycourse.com/ Mastering Client Transformation (professional course) - https://www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com/mastering-client-transformation/

Dec 19, 2022 • 1h 32min
19 - Mastering The Kettlebell with Mike Salemi
In this episode, Kettlebell Master and World Champion, Mike Salemi discusses the exercise phenomenon that is the Kettlebell and how he learned through practise, competition, and pain and from world leaders, such as Louise Simmons and Paul Chek to Master The Kettlebell.Mike shares the benefits, the risks and gives his top tips to master the kettlebell. We discussed:5:46Mike's Background & Athletic Achievements14:59What is Kettlebell Sport?25:19How The Kettlebell Feels Different to Other Resistance Training Modalities34:40Developmental Chunks of Kettlebell Movements37:59Mike's Sport Specific Kettlebell Injuries46:37Origins of The Kettlebell52:36The Benefits of Kettlebell Training 1:03:40The Key Mistakes When Kettlebell Training1:11:06What is the Difference Between What Mike Teaches and Other Kettlebell Educators?1:11:06What Motivated Mike to Develop his Kettlebell Courses?1:18:38What Is Different About Mike's Kettlebell Teachings? 1:22:26Top 3 Tips for Kettlebell RookiesYou can find Mike @:www.mikesalemi.iowww.kettlebelllifestyle.comIG: @Mike.SalemiYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MikeSalemiThe Path Podcast: https://www.mikesalemi.io/thepathpodcastKettlebell Lifestyle Program: www.kettlebelllifestyle.comKettlebell Lifestyle 20% off coupon: 'Radical20'Men's Retreats: http://mikesalemi.io/menofmovementretreatSend us a textSupport the showDon't forget to leave a Rating for the podcast!You can find Leigh @: Leigh's website - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/ Chronic Pain Breakthrough Blueprint - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/freepainguide/ Leigh's courses: StickAbility - https://stickabilitycourse.com/ Mastering Client Transformation (professional course) - https://www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com/mastering-client-transformation/

Dec 12, 2022 • 1h 34min
18 - Misuse & Misinterpretation of COVID Statistics with Professor Norman Fenton
In this episode, I interviewed Professor Norman Fenton, Mathematician and Professor of Risk Management at Queen Mary University, London, about the data around COVID and the COVID injection program and wanted to know whether the data matches what we are being told by those in authority .We discussed:5:54Professor Fenton's background and interest in COVID data10:05Were the infection fatality rates high in the Spring of 2020?13:44The wrong treatments given and the effective treatments banned18:21Relative Risk Reduction vs Absolute Risk Reduction20:49How many died with or due to COVID?31:03The Risk Factors for COVID death36:38Misleading information 43:16Why did the un-jabbed start dying of non-COVID causes?49:45Are the jabs effective according to the data?53:00All Cause Mortality rates 2020 v 2022 and cardiac related athlete deaths58:04Have the jabs saved millions of lives as reported in the media?1:03:01According to the data should pregnant women be taking the jab?1:09:07What happened to The AstraZeneca jab and what did the Pfizer trials tell us?1:16:38Why did the mainstream media fail to report any alternative views from the mainstream narrative?You can find Professor Fenton @www.normanfenton.comhttps://twitter.com/profnfentonhttps://www.youtube.com/@NormanFenton81https://gettr.com/user/normanfentonSend us a textSupport the showDon't forget to leave a Rating for the podcast!You can find Leigh @: Leigh's website - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/ Chronic Pain Breakthrough Blueprint - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/freepainguide/ Leigh's courses: StickAbility - https://stickabilitycourse.com/ Mastering Client Transformation (professional course) - https://www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com/mastering-client-transformation/


