

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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Dec 5, 2022 • 1h 10min
17 - The Top 10 Gym Mistakes with Leigh Brandon
In this solo episode, Leigh describes his Top 10 mistakes that he frequently sees in the gym and gives solutions and resources for gym users to use, to get the most out of their workouts. 3:45Number 10: Sitting down to Exercise.11:08Number 9: Using a Treadmill18:25Number 8: Taking Your Mobile Phone To The Gym26:48Number 7: Quad Dominance29:32Number 6: Trendelenburg Sign 32:38Number 5: Over Pronation41:16Number 4: Poor Posture45:09Number 3: Not Training The Core Effectively53:53Number 2: Not Changing Intensity Levels Over Time55:41Number 1: Not Having A Clearly Defined Goal57:28My Top Tips to Overcome The Top 10 Gym MistakesResources:Leigh's resources:For professionals: www.healthemeducation.comAnatomy of Sports Injuries for Training and Rehabilitation, book, by Leigh Brandon EMF Protection Devices:https://airestech.com/?rstr=radical25 (25% discount)https://www.biogeometry.ca/biogeometry-productshttps://www.wavewallcases.com/product/airtubes/CHEK Products:How to Eat, Move and Be Healthy! book, by Paul ChekThe Golf Biomechanics Manual, book, by Paul ChekThe Tennis Biomechanics Manual, book, by Leigh Brandon & Paul ChekCHEK Approach to Swiss Ball Conditioning, online courseCHEK IMS1, Online courseTo claim your CHEK 10% discount, go to: https://shop.chekinstitute.com/discount/radical10Treadmill:https://trueformrunner.com/collections/treadmills-1Send 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/

Nov 28, 2022 • 1h 34min
16 - The Power of Vulnerability with Dai Manuel
Dai Manual describes the moment in his life where he reached rock bottom and the only way out was to become vulnerable and be open and honest about his feelings and who he was as a person.We discussed:3:49Dai's Background23:05When Dai Unofficially Became a Coach 29:57The Hero's Journey31:38When Dai Met His Wife52:33What Gave Dai the Courage to Allow Himself to Be Vulnerable?1:05:44What Stopped Did Being Vulnerable? 1:15:28What Are The Main Benefits From Being Vulnerable?1:22:57Top Tips for Becoming More VulnerableYou can find Dai @Website: www.DaiManuel.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/daimanuel TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@daimanuel Twitter: www.twitter.com/daimanuelInstagram: www.instagram.com/daimanuelLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daimanuel/ Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/daimanuel YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/daimanuelSend 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/

Nov 21, 2022 • 1h 30min
15 - Full Heart Living with Tom Glaser
In this episode, I chat with psychologist, Tom Glaser, author of the Book, "Full Heart Living: Conversations with The happiest People I Know". Tom explains the key factors required to live a happy life.2:56Tom's background6:28Happy people know what makes them happy10:34What motivated Tom to investigate happiness?13:44What Is Happiness?18:16Why Is Happiness Important?32:29What Is Grief Telling You?37:40People Want to Be Heard & Understood 42:32Has There Been A Difference In People's Happiness in the COVID era?51:18Focussing On The Now!57:16Happy People Have Clear Goals1:08:03Being of Service to Others1:15:16Misery Love Company 1:15:47What Are The Essential Ingredients for Happiness?You can find Tom @ https://fullheartliving.com/https://www.facebook.com/fullheartlivinghttps://www.instagram.com/fullheartliving/Tom's Book: “Full Heart Living: Conversations with the Happiest People I Know” ANDBased on the book, Full Heart Living Conversation Sparks, a fun, interactive card game that helps you build lasting connections with friends and family.are both available at https://fullheartliving.com/ Use the code FULL at checkout to receive 25% off the book .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/

Nov 14, 2022 • 56min
14 - The Purpose & Potential of Persistent Pain Part 2 with Matt Wallden
In Part 2 of this discussion on Persistent Pain, Matt completes dispels some myths around persistent pain and gives his top 5 tips for anyone wishing to overcome, once and for all their persistent pain.We discussed:2:16What is Fibromyalgia?8:40Muscle Fiber Types and how faulty recruitment can cause pain12:28Why Core Stability IS important to reducing pain26:15Why posture DOES play a role in pain33:21Who is best positioned to help someone with persistent pain?43:08Matt's Top 5 Tips for overcoming persistent painYou can find Matt @http://www.mattwallden.com/ https://www.facebook.com/matthew.walldenhttps://twitter.com/MattWalldenSend 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/

Nov 7, 2022 • 1h 20min
13 - The Purpose & Potential of Persistent Pain with Matt Wallden
Persistent Pain is a condition that many people suffer from, which can have a detrimental effect on quality of life. In this episode, which is the 1st of 2 parts, Matt Wallden explains what pain is, what persistent pain is and why people suffer from persistent pain and why people and professionals often find it difficult to overcome and treat.We discussed:1:11Introduction to the episode2:59Matt's background10:38The Naturopathic Triad34:08What is persistent pain and how does it affect people?39:22Why is persistent pain more pervasive today?56:14What is pain and what is its purpose?1:05:17Central Sensitisation 1:09:47Focus on function not pain1:12:26Your beliefs & emotions affect your perception of pain.You can find Matt @http://www.mattwallden.com/ https://www.facebook.com/matthew.walldenhttps://twitter.com/MattWalldenSend 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/

Oct 31, 2022 • 1h 20min
12 - The Torment & Torture of Eating Disorders with Becky Ezekiel
Becky Ezekiel discusses her own experience of suffering from an eating disorder, how it affected her life, the lives of those around her and what she did to recover from the eating disorder. We discussed:2:31Becky's background and experience of having an eating disorder20:17Eating Disorders are a mental health condition 23:03What is an Eating Disorder?28:17Are Eating Disorders caused by overly controlling parents?31:59Intuitive Eating38:11Living in alignment with nature42:06How the medical community approach eating disorders 53:59The stigma of eating disorders1:01:15The affects of eating disorders1:06:03Becky's Top 3 Tips.Becky can be contacted @instagram.com/beckyezekiel1 Becky wishes to give a shoutout to her professional support team, without whom, she wouldn't be here!Psychologist: Kimberley Wilsoninstagram.com/foodandpsychDietitian: Ariana Rodriguez at Embody Health Londonhttps://embodyhealthlondon.com/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/

Oct 24, 2022 • 1h 31min
11 - Introducing Paul Chek and The Last 4 Doctors You'll Ever Need
Paul Chek describes where it all began for him, his background, how and why he started the CHEK Institute and how and why he came up with the 1-2-3-4 Model and The 4 Doctor Model and why they are so important to human health and performance. We discussed:3:37Paul's upbringing and professional background 14:15Fighting on The American Army Boxing Team17:59Training The American Army Boxing Team22:13How Paul got great results30:20Inventing the concept of 'The Core'34:48Charles Poliquin's encouragement to start The CHEK Institute36:57Lecturing around the world38:23The concept of The 1-2-3-444:23How The 4 Doctor Model Was Created51:08The 4 Doctor Songs54:33Rehabilitating medically retired athletes56:40Trained 11 out of 12 of The American Olympic Boxing Team1:01:37People are lacking most in Dr Happiness1:07:56Religious programming1:11:39Stop bullshitting yourself1:16:16Spirit Gym1:24:41Quickfire QuestionsPaul's Offers...Paul has kindly offered a 10% discount off: HLC 1 Online courseHow to Eat, Move and Be Healthy! book,The Last 4 Doctors You'll Ever Need ebook, andThe Last 4 Doctors Audio Companions.To claim your 10% discount, go to: https://shop.chekinstitute.com/discount/radical10You can find more about Paul and his work at:https://chekinstitute.com https://chekacademy.comhttps://chekiva.com Living 4D with Paul Chek podcast: https://chekinstitute.com/podcastBlog: www.paulcheksblog.com YouTube Channel: http://youtube.com/paulcheklive Facebook: www.facebook.com/paulchekspage Twitter: @paulchekInstagram: @paul.chekSend 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/

Oct 17, 2022 • 1h 22min
10 - Cancer: Healed Holistically with The Power of RAGE with Jill Ayn Schneider
Jill Ayn Schneider explains her journey on how she healed her own cancer in 1975 after refusing medical treatment.We discussed:3:31Jill's background & cancer story19:07What was going on in Jill's life pre cancer diagnosis?31:27Beginning the process of healing34:09Six month journey of healing in South America 48:04What caused Jill's cancer?57:07Time to eat some animal protein after 53 years.1:01:09What healed Jill's cancer?1:05:07Will Jill's cancer come back?1:08:53What should people do who just been diagnosed with cancer?You can find Jill @:www.jillaynschneider.comwww.facebook.com/jillayn.schneiderJill is happy to offer a complimentary consultation to anyone who has received a cancer diagnosis.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/

Oct 10, 2022 • 1h 26min
9 - Healthy Masculinity with Jator Pierre
Jator Pierre takes a deep dive into the subject of masculinity and discusses the difference between healthy and toxic masculinity in a time when gender roles and gender identity are going through a transformative phase.We discussed:3:36Jator's background15:43Where does teenage male behaviour come from?25:44Male/Female Power Dynamic29:23Masculinity Is A Quality Not A Gender38:57Does Masculinity Affect Health?46:24Is Masculinity Under Attack?52:10Shaming of Masculinity 57:46Have Governments Displayed Toxic Masculinity?1:06:46Margaret Thatcher's Masculine Energy1:10:54We Need A Lot More Feminine Energy In People In Power 1:11:32What Can We Do To Optimise Healthy Masculinity1:19:45Look for Role ModelsJator is offerring a free Masterclass on Instinct & Intuition, which you can find @www. ExploreWithJator.Com/intuition. And there you can sign up for a video, audio and a PDF.You can find Jator:www.jatorpierre.com. Instagram @jatorpierre Facebook @jatorpierreYou can find Leigh:www.bodychek.co.ukwww.skinwebinar.comwww.patreon.com/radicalhealthrebelSend 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/

Oct 3, 2022 • 1h 34min
8 - Step Into Your Power with Ximy Gonzalez
Ximy Gonzalez discusses how to overcome your Instinct Injury and Step into your power!We discussed:12:58The Context of Power & The Illusion of Control 18:24Power and Self Respect21:00How Was Our Relationship To Power Established?31:50What Steps Can One Take To Reclaim Their Power?42:30Why Politician's Impose Their Perceived Power on Others45:10The Vampires and The Blood Donors51:01Why Do We Blindsight Ourselves?56:58The Compliant-Defiant Relationship 1:00:23Ancestral Culture1:11:12Key Tips To Regain Your PowerYou can find Ximy @:Instagram @Bombshellformula Facebook Bombshell Formula Ximy would like to give you FREE access to POWER, Module 1 of the SEVEN body basics program. You can claim using this link > https://bombshellformula.com/guest-invitation-form.php?hash=1579714415You can find Leigh @:www.bodychek.co.ukwww.skinwebinar.comwww.patreon.com/radicalhealthrebelSend 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/


