
Beyond The Pain
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.
Show episodes

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, an
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
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
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 s
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

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 appro