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.

Beyond The Pain is a health podcast hosted by Leigh Brandon, with 194 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Leigh Brandon hosts Beyond The Pain, a health show with 194 episodes published.

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  Episode #222

  Chronic Pain Explained: The Hidden Physical, Emotional and Nutritional Factors | Dr Zoa Conner

  Aug 17, 20261h 4m

  Why does pain sometimes persist—even after an injury has healed? In this episode, Leigh speaks with physicist, educator and pain specialist Dr Zoa Conner about the complex nature of persistent pain. They explore why pain is more than a purely physical experience and how muscular imbalances, nutrition, stress, emotions and the nervous system may all influence how pain is experienced. Zoa explains her systems optimisation approach: instead of viewing pain as an isolated symptom, she looks at the interconnected factors that may be keeping the body in a protective state. In this conversation, you’ll discover: • Why pain should be understood as a protective message • How persistent pain can have multiple contributing factors • The potential roles of posture, muscular imbalance and weakness • How stress and emotional tension may affect physical symptoms • Why nutrition matters for healing and nervous-system health • How mindful awareness can change your relationship with pain • Ways to reintroduce gentle movement without forcing through symptoms • Why exploring root causes may be more effective than focusing only on pain relief If you’re living with persistent pain and feel confused, frustrated or let down by symptom-focused approaches, this conversation offers a broader and more hopeful way to understand what may be happening. CONNECT WITH ZOA Take Zoa’s quiz: https://intentional-vitality.com/quiz/ Next retreat—Montreal, October 2026: https://intentional-vitality.com/montreal-oct-2026/ Zen and Vitality online and in-person wellness studio: https://www.zenandvitality.com/ CONNECT WITH LEIGH Beyond the Pain—paperback: https://amzn.to/4y2HVWg Beyond the Pain—ebook: https://amzn.to/4y0lH78 Beyond the Pain 14-Day Programme: https://bodychek.co.uk/beyond-the-pain-programme/ Download the free Pain-Free Plate guide: https://www.bodychek.co.uk/freepainguide/ Book a consultation with Leigh: https://www.bodychek.co.uk/consultation Please follow or subscribe to the show and share this episode with someone who needs a new perspective on persistent pain. Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for personalised medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Consult an appropriately qualified healthcare professional about symptoms or changes to your health.

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  Episode #221

  From Bed-Bound to 98% Better: Overcoming Chronic Pain After Lyme Disease with Allie Chandler

  Aug 10, 20261h 7m

  Allie Chandler went from being fit, active and adventurous to experiencing severe widespread pain and spending almost two years largely confined to bed. Her symptoms began suddenly following a backpacking trip in the Swiss Alps. After years of searching for answers, Allie was diagnosed with Lyme disease and co-infections. However, receiving a diagnosis was only the beginning of a long and often unpredictable recovery journey. In this episode of Beyond The Pain, Allie shares the physical, emotional and social impact of living with debilitating persistent pain. She discusses her experience with functional medicine, environmental triggers—including exposure to black mould—and the different approaches she explored while trying to restore her health. We also explore the turning point in Allie’s recovery: recognising the role of her nervous system, mindset and identification with illness. Through limbic-system retraining, emotional work and daily practices designed to change her brain’s response to perceived threats, Allie gradually began reclaiming her health and her life. Today, Allie considers herself 98% recovered. Her story offers hope, encouragement and practical insights for anyone who feels trapped by pain, illness or repeated setbacks. In this episode, we discuss: How Allie went from competitive sport and boxing to being largely bed-bound The long search for an explanation for her widespread symptoms Her Lyme disease and co-infection diagnoses Functional medicine, detoxification and organ support How black-mould exposure contributed to a significant setback The relationship between stress, the nervous system and persistent symptoms Limbic-system retraining and neuroplasticity Moving beyond a victim mentality and an illness-based identity The daily habits that helped Allie rebuild her health Why setbacks do not necessarily mean recovery is impossible Allie’s experience is personal and should not be taken as medical advice. Anyone experiencing persistent or unexplained symptoms should seek appropriately qualified medical support. Contact Allie Meet Your Healer App: www.meetyourhealer.com Brain Retraining Programme: www.upsellhealth.com/brain Contact Leigh Beyond The Pain paperback: https://amzn.to/4y2HVWg Beyond The Pain ebook: https://amzn.to/4y0lH78 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/consultation

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  Episode #220

  The Missing Link in Persistent Pain: Self-Love, Emotions and the Body with Lindsay Little

  Aug 3, 20261h 27m

  Could the way you relate to yourself be affecting your experience of persistent pain? In this episode of Beyond The Pain , Leigh Brandon speaks with Lindsay Little about the complex relationship between physical pain, emotional pain and self-love. Drawing on her own experience of serious illness, autoimmune disease and feeling disconnected from her body, Lindsay explains how her health crisis led her to explore massage, somatic practices and the deeper messages held within the body. Together, Leigh and Lindsay discuss why physical and emotional pain cannot always be separated, how a lack of self-love may influence the way we care for ourselves, and why healing may require more than treating symptoms alone. They also explore how chronic stress, unresolved emotions, personal boundaries and our need to feel loved can affect our physical and emotional well-being. Lindsay shares practical ways to begin cultivating self-love, including identifying how you prefer to receive love, becoming more mindful of your needs, establishing healthier boundaries and making space for meaningful self-care. In this episode, you’ll discover: How Lindsay’s experience with autoimmune disease changed her relationship with her body Why physical and emotional pain are often deeply interconnected How unresolved emotional experiences may contribute to persistent symptoms Why self-love is about more than positive thinking or pampering yourself How your personal “love languages” can be applied to self-care Why healthy boundaries are an essential expression of self-respect How mindfulness and somatic awareness can help you reconnect with your body Practical first steps towards developing a more supportive relationship with yourself If you have persistent pain and feel that something important has been overlooked, this conversation offers a compassionate invitation to listen to your body, explore your emotional needs and consider healing from a whole-person perspective. Connect with Lindsay Little SomaLingua: https://somalingua.com/ Connect with Leigh Brandon Beyond The Pain paperback: https://amzn.to/4y2HVWg Beyond The Pain ebook: https://amzn.to/4y0lH78 Beyond The Pain 14-Day Programme: https://bodychek.co.uk/beyond-the-pain-programme/ Free Pain-Free Plate Guide: https://www.bodychek.co.uk/freepainguide/ Consult with Leigh: https://www.bodychek.co.uk/consultation

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  Episode #219

  Can Repressed Emotions Cause Chronic Pain? Mind-Body Healing with Amy Lansky

  Jul 27, 20261h 34m

  Could unresolved emotions, chronic stress and suppressed anger be contributing to persistent pain? In this episode of Beyond The Pain , Leigh Brandon speaks with author Amy Lansky about her personal experiences with lower back pain, sciatica, insomnia and other chronic symptoms—and how the work of Dr John Sarno changed the way she understood them. Amy explains why pain may not always originate solely in the physical body and introduces the framework from her book, Living in Synchrony . This explores the physical, etheric, emotional, mental and causal aspects of the human experience—and how each may influence health and healing. Together, Leigh and Amy explore: Amy’s journey from computer scientist to author and researcher How Dr John Sarno connected chronic pain with suppressed emotions Amy’s experience of overcoming severe sciatica Why chronic pain may move from one area of the body to another How posture, breathing and movement can contribute to physical symptoms The relationship between emotional stress, muscle tension and pain Why symptom suppression may not address the underlying cause Approaches including meditation, journalling, emotional release, TRE and EFT How to explore the possible root causes of persistent symptoms Simple ways to reconnect with your body, intuition and sense of meaning This conversation invites you to look beyond the location of your pain and consider the wider physical, emotional and psychological influences that may be contributing to it. Please remember that persistent, severe or unexplained symptoms should be appropriately assessed by a qualified healthcare professional. The experiences and views discussed in this episode are not a substitute for individual medical advice. Find out more about Amy Lansky: https://www.amylansky.com Connect with Leigh and explore his resources: Beyond The Pain paperback: https://amzn.to/4y2HVWg Beyond The Pain ebook: https://amzn.to/4y0lH78 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/consultation

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  Episode #218

  Can Unresolved Emotions Drive Chronic Pain? The RESET Method with Peter Strange

  Jul 20, 20261h 23m

  What if the reason your pain persists is not only found in the part of your body that hurts? When pain continues despite treatment, exercise, medication or attempts to correct the physical problem, it may be necessary to look beyond muscles, joints and structural damage. Unresolved emotional experiences, chronic stress, fear and deeply held beliefs may also influence how the body responds and why pain remains. In this episode of Beyond The Pain , Leigh speaks with Peter Strange, creator of the RESET Method, about his own journey from serious knee and spinal injuries to developing an approach that considers the structural, emotional and energetic influences on pain. Peter explains how RESET—Realigning Emotions and Structure for Energetic Transformation—evolved from his background in fitness, kinesiology, manual therapy and energy-based healing. He also describes what he means by non-local connection and how he works with clients remotely. Leigh and Peter explore: Why physical findings such as degeneration, disc changes or “wear and tear” do not always explain someone’s pain How unresolved emotions and significant life experiences may contribute to persistent pain Why pain can sometimes change when a person feels heard, safe or more in control The relationship between posture, thoughts, emotions and the nervous system How Peter developed the RESET Method What non-local connection and remote healing mean in practical terms Questions that may help you explore the emotional context surrounding your pain Why surgery may sometimes be appropriate, but should not automatically be viewed as the only option The importance of seeking appropriate professional advice and considering the whole person This conversation does not suggest that physical injuries or structural problems should be ignored. Instead, it encourages you to remain curious about the different influences that may be affecting your pain and to consider whether there is another part of your story that has not yet been explored. Connect with Peter Strange Website: https://peterstrange.co.uk Connect with Leigh Brandon Beyond The Pain paperback: https://amzn.to/4y2HVWg Beyond The Pain ebook: https://amzn.to/4y0lH78 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/consultation This podcast is provided for educational purposes only and should not be treated as medical advice. The discussion includes personal experiences and complementary approaches that may not be supported by established clinical evidence. Always seek appropriate medical assessment for new, severe or unexplained symptoms, and consult a suitably qualified healthcare professional before changing your treatment.

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