91 episodes

Leigh is a Functional Medicine Practitioner, CHEK Practitioner, CHEK Faculty Instructor, Active Release Techniques® Therapist, author and podcast host. His extensive training and years of clinical experience has given Leigh the ability to provide a truly holistic approach to helping his clients over the years, which they have found very effective often after other approaches hadn’t helped. The Radical Health Rebel Podcast brings you weekly discussions and interviews on all things health and wellness - from exercise, nutrition and emotions, to chronic pain, gut and skin health and more. Each week, Leigh introduces you to his expert guests and every episode will help you achieve optimal health, wellness and happiness.

Radical Health Rebel Leigh Brandon

    • Health & Fitness
    • 5.0 • 8 Ratings

Leigh is a Functional Medicine Practitioner, CHEK Practitioner, CHEK Faculty Instructor, Active Release Techniques® Therapist, author and podcast host. His extensive training and years of clinical experience has given Leigh the ability to provide a truly holistic approach to helping his clients over the years, which they have found very effective often after other approaches hadn’t helped. The Radical Health Rebel Podcast brings you weekly discussions and interviews on all things health and wellness - from exercise, nutrition and emotions, to chronic pain, gut and skin health and more. Each week, Leigh introduces you to his expert guests and every episode will help you achieve optimal health, wellness and happiness.

    90 - Overcoming Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth with Dr Jason Hawrelak

    90 - Overcoming Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth with Dr Jason Hawrelak

    Welcome to this week's episode of the podcast! I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Jason Hawrelak, a renowned researcher, educator, and naturopath with a wealth of knowledge and over two decades of clinical experience. With a PhD focused on probiotics, prebiotics, and herbal medicines for gut health, Jason has been teaching audiences worldwide on microbiota modification and gastrointestinal health. 
    In this episode, we dive into the topic of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), a condition that affects many individuals today. After taking one of Jason's courses on SIBO a few years ago, I have been able to apply his teachings to help those suffering from this debilitating condition who had previously struggled to find relief through traditional medical avenues. 
    Stay tuned for an insightful discussion with Dr. Jason Hawrelak as we discuss the symptoms of SIBO, its connection to other health issues, and how to effectively manage and treat this condition. Get ready for an eye-opening conversation on a topic that is crucial for overall human health. 

    We discussed:

    3:31
    Jason's academic and professional background and research into IBS and gut dysbiosis
    13:21
    Extreme (carnivore and vegan) diets and the microbiome
    20:47
    What SIBO is and what complications are caused by it.
    37:17
    Symptoms of excess gas producing microbes 
    43:38
    The causes of SIBO
    46:41
    Gold Standard testing for SIBO
    56:31
    Addressing SIBO

    You can find Jason @:
    https://www.probioticadvisor.com/
    https://microbiomerestorationcenter.com  
    https://www.facebook.com/probioticadvisor/




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    You can find Leigh @:
    Leigh website - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/
    Leigh's books - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/books/
    Eliminate Adult Acne Programme - https://eliminateadultacne.com/
    HEAL THEM Education Programme - http://healthemeducation.vhx.tv/
    Radical Health Rebel YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@radicalhealthrebelpodcast

    • 1 hr 18 min
    89 - Sugar Addiction, Gut Health & Vitality with Jenn Edden

    89 - Sugar Addiction, Gut Health & Vitality with Jenn Edden

    Welcome to another episode of The radical Health Rebel Podcast! 
    Today, we have a very special guest joining us - Jenn Edden, a holistic health coach, author, and founder of The Sugar Freedom Method®. Jenn shares her personal journey from being a sugar addict with multiple health conditions to becoming a health coach dedicated to helping women overcome their own sugar addiction struggles.  
    We delve into how Jenn's own health challenges drove her to focus on sugar addiction and how she integrates gut health optimization into her holistic approach to wellness. Her passion for helping others shines through in this conversation, and her expertise and experience make her a true expert in the field. 
    So grab a cup of tea, sit back, and get ready to be inspired and informed by Jenn Edden as she shares her insights on tackling sugar addiction and living a healthier, happier life. 

    We discussed:
    2:10
    Jenn's sugar addiction journey
    13:47
    Jenn's motivation to help others and why people become addicted to sugar
    23:42
    What it means to be healthy
    36:20
    Sugar's effect on gut health
    1:00:49
    Top 3 tips to reverse sugar addiction

    You can find Jenn @:
    https://jecoaching.com/
    https://www.facebook.com/jennedden/
    https://www.instagram.com/jennedden/
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennedden/


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    You can find Leigh @:
    Leigh website - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/
    Leigh's books - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/books/
    Eliminate Adult Acne Programme - https://eliminateadultacne.com/
    HEAL THEM Education Programme - http://healthemeducation.vhx.tv/
    Radical Health Rebel YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@radicalhealthrebelpodcast

    • 1 hr 7 min
    88 - Postpartum Pain Prevention with Dr Arielle Martone

    88 - Postpartum Pain Prevention with Dr Arielle Martone

    Welcome to this episode of the podcast! Today, I had the pleasure of speaking with Arielle Martone, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, neuro-clinical specialist, certified yoga instructor, and certified pre and postnatal coach turned postpartum wellness coach.
    Arielle has a wealth of knowledge and experience working with postpartum women, and she shared some valuable insights with us on how women can best avoid chronic pain postpartum.
    We also had the pleasure of Arielle’s young children joining us briefly during the interview in the background.
    Join us as we delve into this important topic with Arielle Martone.

    We discussed:
    2:12
    Arielle's background
    6:58
    Postpartum recovery
    18:56
    Postpartum pain is not normal
    35:55
    Pelvic floor muscles and Kegel exercises
    52:38
    Post surgical scars and viscero-somatic reflexes
    1:00:02
    Chronic pain that can occur postpartum
    1:04:03
    Emotional healing postpartum

    You can find Arielle @:
    www.findyourwaymama.com
    www.findyourwaymama.com/postpartumrevolution/
    www.instagram.com/ariellemartone/ 


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    You can find Leigh @:
    Leigh website - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/
    Leigh's books - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/books/
    Eliminate Adult Acne Programme - https://eliminateadultacne.com/
    HEAL THEM Education Programme - http://healthemeducation.vhx.tv/
    Radical Health Rebel YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@radicalhealthrebelpodcast

    • 1 hr 19 min
    87 - The Hormonal Acne Solution with Dr Terry Loong

    87 - The Hormonal Acne Solution with Dr Terry Loong

    In this episode, Dr. Terry Loong, author of The Hormonal Acne Solution, joins us to share her personal journey from acne sufferer to acne specialist. With over 18 years of experience as a qualified doctor, Dr. Terry has a unique approach to treating hormonal acne that combines Eastern philosophy with Western medicine. 
    Learn how her own health challenges led her to focus on nutrition, lifestyle medicine, and hormonal balance to help her patients look and feel their best naturally. 
    As well asking Dr Terry her approach to helping women with acne, I also asked her view on many common held beliefs around acne, from both acne sufferers and medical experts.
    Tune in for this informative and inspiring conversation with Dr. Terry Loong on how to tackle hormonal acne from the inside out.

    We discussed:

    2:13
    Dr Terry's background and why she became a doctor
    15:21
    Hormones involved in acne
    26:45
    Are acne products effective?
    51:35
    Reducing inflammation
    59:02
    Balancing blood sugar
    1:11:55
    Balancing hormones
    1:17:53
    Slowing Down to allow healing
    1:23:39
    The medical view on diet and acne
    1:27:30
    Common views on acne discussion

    You can find Dr Terry @:

    Website - www.drterryloong.com

    Self-paced guides and programs - https://drterryloong.com/diy-guides-programs/

    Instagram - www.instagram.com/dr_terry_

    Youtube - www.youtube.com/drterrytv


    Support the Show.

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    You can find Leigh @:
    Leigh website - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/
    Leigh's books - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/books/
    Eliminate Adult Acne Programme - https://eliminateadultacne.com/
    HEAL THEM Education Programme - http://healthemeducation.vhx.tv/
    Radical Health Rebel YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@radicalhealthrebelpodcast

    • 1 hr 44 min
    86 - IBS & Ulcerative Colitis with Marc McLean

    86 - IBS & Ulcerative Colitis with Marc McLean

    Join me and my guest Marc McLean as he shares his personal journey of overcoming IBS and severe ulcerative colitis through natural solutions. 
    As a health and wellness journalist and author, Marc's own battle with gut disorders led him down an alternative health path in search of answers. 
    After nearly a decade of research and experimentation, Marc finally discovered the root causes of his conditions and successfully reversed his IBS and ulcerative colitis. 
    Now, Marc is dedicated to helping others in similar situations by spreading awareness of natural healing methods for gut health and especially ulcerative colitis. 

    Tune in to hear Marc's incredible story and learn how you too can take control of your digestive health.

    We discussed:
    2:28
    Marc's ulcerative colitis journey
    20:28
    Is ulcerative colitis curable?
    27:28
    Marc's mission to share his own experience
    35:15
    To medicate or not to medicate?
    38:08
    Marc's 5 Pillars of Gut Healing
    41:35
    Marc's Key Message


    You can find Marc @:
    https://www.forgutsake.org/


    Support the Show.

    Don't forget to leave a Rating for the podcast!

    You can find Leigh @:
    Leigh website - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/
    Leigh's books - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/books/
    Eliminate Adult Acne Programme - https://eliminateadultacne.com/
    HEAL THEM Education Programme - http://healthemeducation.vhx.tv/
    Radical Health Rebel YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@radicalhealthrebelpodcast

    • 50 min
    85 - Photo Biomodulation for Pain Reduction with Darlene Greene

    85 - Photo Biomodulation for Pain Reduction with Darlene Greene

    In this episode, “Photo Biomodulation for Pain Reduction”, I delve into the world of photo biomodulation technology with guest Darlene Greene. Darlene shares her personal experiences with the technology and discusses how it can aid in reducing pain, repairing damaged tissues, and providing other health benefits.
    Join us as we explore the possibilities of this seemingly too good to be true technology and hear about the miraculous results that Darlene and others have seen. Learn how photo biomodulation can activate stem cells and improve overall health and well-being. Tune in to discover the potential of this cutting-edge technology in improving your quality of life.

    We discussed:
    2:15
    Darlene's background and journey into photo biomodulation 
    16:55
    Stem Cells and photo biomodulation technology
    38:48
    Pain Relief Study
    51:57
    Recovery from acute and chronic pain and injury
    59:10
    The photo biomodulation technology - how it works
    1:07:10
    Length of use of the technology

    You can find Darlene @:
    https://iamreverseaging.com/


    Support the Show.

    Don't forget to leave a Rating for the podcast!

    You can find Leigh @:
    Leigh website - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/
    Leigh's books - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/books/
    Eliminate Adult Acne Programme - https://eliminateadultacne.com/
    HEAL THEM Education Programme - http://healthemeducation.vhx.tv/
    Radical Health Rebel YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@radicalhealthrebelpodcast

    • 1 hr 28 min

Customer Reviews

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8 Ratings

Chek Goddess ,

Loving the variety!

Often times I find that podcast share the same guest and topics that can get repetitive in the health and wellness arena… appreciating the Radical Health Rebel’s line up ~ it’s like a breath of fresh air when you are an avid podcast consumer!

cher-cher80 ,

Awesome host!

Leigh is an awesome host who asks thought provoking and interesting questions which results in an engaging, organic conversation. Being a guest on his show was a wonderful experience. Everyone who is interested in improving their health, wellness, and longevity must add this show to your subscription list.

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Blessed over here !

Wow. So grateful for this podcast. A plethora of interviews. Always a solution. Seek and ye shall find

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