Beyond The Pain

Leigh Brandon
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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.

  1. 5D AGO

    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 structural care into the world of clinical nutrition. Together, Leigh and Dr. Smith explore why chronic pain is rarely as simple as it seems, and why a more holistic, investigative approach is often needed to create lasting change. They discuss the difference between acute and chronic pain, the role of degeneration, posture and muscle imbalances, why movement patterns matter so much, and how missed developmental steps can influence pain and performance later in life. Dr. Smith also explains why educating patients is such a vital part of the healing process, and why collaboration between health professionals can lead to better outcomes. If you want to better understand the deeper drivers of chronic pain — and how chiropractic care and nutrition can work together to support recovery — this episode is packed with valuable insights. You’ll hear about: The difference between acute and chronic pain Common root causes of long-term pain Why posture and muscle imbalances matter The role of nutrition in chronic health issues How movement patterns influence pain and performance Why patient education is key to healing The importance of collaboration in healthcare Find Dr. Kevin Smith online:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KevinSmithdcFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cccpa1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinsmithdc/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinsmithdc/X: https://x.com/kevinsmithdcPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ksmithdc/ You can find Leigh here:Beyond The Pain 14-Day Programme - https://bodychek.co.uk/beyond-the-pain-programme/Pain-Free Plate Free Guide - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/freepainguide/Consult with Leigh - https://bodychek.co.uk/

    1h 10m

  2. MAR 2

    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-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and other subconscious-focused methods — ultimately transforming not only his own recovery but also his professional path. Together, Leigh and Matt explore how the subconscious mind influences pain perception, the role trauma can play in chronic pain patterns, and how techniques such as hypnosis and NLP may help individuals reframe experiences, reduce suffering, and support recovery. The conversation highlights the profound connection between mind and body, while offering insight into how empowering the individual can become a central part of the healing process. This episode provides a thought-provoking look at alternative perspectives on pain management and recovery, and invites listeners to consider how addressing subconscious patterns may open new pathways toward healing. Find Matt Johnson:https://mattjohnsonnlp.com/https://allmylinks.com/mattjohnsonnlp You can find Leigh @:Beyond The Pain 14-Day Programme – https://bodychek.co.uk/beyond-the-pain-programme/Pain-Free Plate Free Guide – https://www.bodychek.co.uk/freepainguide/Consult with Leigh – https://www.bodychek.co.uk/

    1h 25m

  3. FEB 23

    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 discuss: • Why pain is a subjective experience — not just a structural problem• How repetitive micro-trauma builds up over time• The hidden role of nerve entrapments in chronic pain patterns• Why posture still matters (and why it’s often misunderstood)• The shortcomings of the current medical model in managing pain• The critical importance of recovery, sleep, and nutrition If you’ve been told your pain is simply “wear and tear,” this conversation may open your eyes to a more nuanced understanding of what’s really going on. Website: https://drmattfontaine.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattfontainedc/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmattfontaine/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoYlbuZzzok2YtmU5HTJ9UA Beyond The Pain 14-Day Programme:https://bodychek.co.uk/beyond-the-pain-programme/ Pain-Free Plate Free Guide:⁠https://www.bodychek.co.uk/freepainguide/⁠ Consult with Leigh:⁠https://www.bodychek.co.uk/⁠ Connect with Dr. Matt Fontaine:Connect with Leigh Brandon:

    1h 11m

  4. FEB 16

    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-focused work, and the MELT Method. Together, they unpack why many people stay stuck in pain despite “doing all the right things,” and how restoring hydration, awareness, and function to the fascial system can create profound changes in pain, posture, and wellbeing. The conversation also explores personal responsibility for health, the limitations of conventional medical models, the relationship between emotional experiences and physical pain, and why empowering people with self-care tools is essential for long-term healing. If you’ve tried treatments that gave temporary relief but never addressed the root cause of your pain, this episode offers a refreshing and practical perspective. Connect with Sarah-Jane Goulding:Website (MELT Method): https://seedwellness.co.uk/melt-method/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sjgoulding_clinicalmassage/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CzLYgyfyV/?mibextid=wwXIfr Work with Leigh Brandon:Beyond The Pain 14-Day Programme: https://bodychek.co.uk/beyond-the-pain-programme/Pain-Free Plate (Free Guide): https://www.bodychek.co.uk/freepainguide/Book a Consultation: https://www.bodychek.co.uk/consultation/

    1h 40m

  5. FEB 9

    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 and other everyday devices. He discusses why most EMF-emitting technologies have never been properly tested for long-term biological safety, and how EMFs can contribute to inflammation, oxidative stress, nervous system dysregulation and increased pain sensitivity. Leigh also places EMFs into a broader historical and health context, showing how patterns of chronic pain and illness have risen alongside increasing electrical and wireless exposure, before sharing practical, realistic steps you can take to reduce EMF exposure in daily life — without abandoning modern technology. This episode is about awareness, not fear. And about empowering you to make informed choices that support pain reduction, nervous system regulation and long-term health. Resources Mentioned ⁠The Invisible Rainbow⁠ – Arthur Firstenberg ⁠Dirty Electricity⁠ – Samuel Milham ⁠The Body Electric⁠ – Robert O. Becker ⁠The Non-Tinfoil Guide to EMFs⁠ – Nicolas Pineault ⁠EMF’d⁠ – Joseph Mercola Work With Leigh Beyond The Pain 14-Day Programme⁠: https://bodychek.co.uk/beyond-the-pain-programme/⁠ Pain-Free Plate – Free Guide: ⁠https://www.bodychek.co.uk/freepainguide/⁠ Consult with Leigh: ⁠https://www.bodychek.co.uk/⁠ Leigh’s Courses StickAbility: ⁠https://stickabilitycourse.com/⁠ Mastering Client Transformation (Professional Course): ⁠https://www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com/mastering-client-transformation/⁠

    52 min

  6. FEB 2

    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 biopsychosocial model offers a far more complete framework for healing than symptom-based approaches alone. Paul also shares personal experiences that reveal how accidents, injuries, and life challenges often carry deeper meaning, guiding us toward growth, awareness, and responsibility. We explore the role of community in healing, why isolation can intensify suffering, and how Spirit Gym was created as a space for personal development through shared learning and conscious connection. If you’ve ever felt that your pain has a story — or a purpose — this episode will resonate deeply. Key Topics We Cover: Why pain is both emotional and physical How past experiences shape present pain Pain as a guide for growth and awareness The biopsychosocial model explained simply How consciousness influences healing The importance of community in recovery Spirit Gym and the role of personal responsibility in health 🔗 Connect with Paul Chek:Website: https://paulchek.comSpirit Gym: https://myspiritgym.comCHEK Institute: https://chekinstitute.comPodcast: Spirit Gym with Paul Chek – https://paulchek.com/podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/paulchekliveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/paul.chek/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paul.chekX: https://x.com/paulchek 🔗 Connect with Leigh Brandon 🥗 Pain-Free Plate – Free Guidehttps://www.bodychek.co.uk/freepainguide/ 🧠 Beyond The Pain – 14-Day Programmehttps://bodychek.co.uk/beyond-the-pain-programme/ 📞 Consult with Leighhttps://www.bodychek.co.uk/consultation

    1h 49m

  7. JAN 26

    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 symptoms are not random, how the body communicates through pain and illness, and why ignoring early warning signs can lead to persistent or chronic conditions. This conversation explores: Why chronic pain and autoimmune symptoms often persist The mind–body connection in psychosomatic conditions How intuition and awareness play a role in healing Why symptoms are signals, not mistakes Empowerment, responsibility, and listening to the body Karma, life experiences, and the interconnected nature of health If you’ve tried treating symptoms without lasting relief, this episode offers a deeper perspective on how healing begins with awareness — and learning to listen to what your body is trying to tell you. Connect with Catia Batalha: Website: https://catiabatalha.org/Book – Echoes of the Timeless: https://catiabatalha.org/echoes-of-the-timeless/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/author.catiabatalhaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/author.catiabatalhaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@author.catiabatalhaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@author.catiabatalha Work with Leigh Brandon Beyond The Pain 14-Day Programme:https://bodychek.co.uk/beyond-the-pain-programme/ Free Pain-Free Plate Guide:https://bodychek.co.uk/pain-free-plate/ Book a Consultation:https://bodychek.co.uk/consultation/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/beyondthepainpod/

    1h 15m

  8. JAN 19

    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 simply fight or suppress, DK explains how learning to listen to pain can reveal what needs to change for true healing to occur. The conversation explores: How pain can act as a teacher rather than just a symptom The importance of mindset and personal responsibility in recovery The role of nutrition and daily habits in managing pain Why gratitude can be a powerful catalyst for healing Practical strategies for people currently struggling with pain How starting small and embracing failure can lead to lasting change The value of education, reading, and mentorship on the healing journey This episode is ideal for anyone living with chronic pain, recovering from injury, or wanting a more grounded, empowering perspective on health and healing. 🔗 Connect with DK Kang Website: https://www.dkkang.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dae.k.kang Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dkkangtkd/ 🔗 Connect with Leigh Brandon Beyond The Pain Programme: https://bodychek.co.uk/beyond-the-pain-programme/ Book a Consultation: https://bodychek.co.uk/consultation/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthepainpod/

    1h 18m
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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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  • Creator
    Leigh Brandon
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    188
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Leigh Brandon
  • Show Website
    Beyond The Pain

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