In this episode of Beyond The Pain, Leigh Brandon is joined by Beth, a health coach specialising in bio-energetic testing, for a deep and thoughtful conversation about listening to the body’s signals and understanding pain beyond the purely physical.
Beth shares her journey from mechanical engineering into health and energy medicine, and explains how shifting from a mechanical view of the body to one that honours its innate intelligence transformed both her own health and her work with clients.
Together, Leigh and Beth explore:
What bio-energetic testing is and how it works
Why pain is often a message rather than a malfunction
The role emotions play in physical symptoms and chronic pain
How technology can support energetic and holistic healing
Why lasting health requires a whole-person approach — physical, emotional, and energetic
This episode invites you to rethink pain, trust your body’s wisdom, and take a more empowered role in your own healing.
Beth is a health coach specialising in bio-energetic testing and energy-based approaches to healing, helping people reconnect with their body’s innate intelligence.
🌐 https://yourhealthwithbeth.com/
Leigh Brandon is a CHEK Practitioner and Functional Medicine Practitioner, specialising in helping people uncover and resolve the root causes of chronic pain.
🌐 https://www.bodychek.co.uk
📅 Book a consultation: https://www.bodychek.co.uk/consultation/
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Gout is often treated as a simple problem of high uric acid — take medication, avoid a few foods, and carry on.
But for many people, that approach leads to recurrent flare-ups, worsening symptoms, and long-term health issues.
In this episode of Beyond The Pain, Leigh Brandon is joined by Spiro Koulouris to unpack what’s really driving gout and why medication alone is rarely enough.
Spiro explains:
Why gout is fundamentally a lifestyle and metabolic condition
How relying solely on medication can allow uric acid levels to keep rising
The role of diet, hydration, stress, and daily habits in gout progression
Common misconceptions that prevent people from truly resolving gout
What needs to change if someone wants long-term relief, not just symptom suppression
This conversation challenges the conventional narrative around gout and offers a more complete, root-cause perspective on managing — and potentially preventing — future flare-ups.
🔗 Find Spiro Koulouris online
Website: https://goutandyou.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDDWAtAuiibJTKsICF32Tkg
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoutandYou
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goutandyou/
🔗 Find Leigh Brandon
Website: https://www.bodychek.co.uk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthepainpod
🎁 Free guide:
Pain-Free Plate – https://bodychek.co.uk/pain-free-plate/
In this powerful conversation, Leigh speaks with Doc Malik, a former orthopaedic surgeon whose journey from a working-class upbringing in Glasgow to the operating theatre offers a unique perspective on the limitations — and possibilities — of modern healthcare.
Together, they explore:
• Why Doc Malik became disillusioned with the NHS
• The importance of a holistic approach to foot and ankle conditions
• The relationship between surgery, conversion rates, and patient outcomes
• How emotional stress and personal history influence physical pain
• The role of proper footwear and when orthotics help — or hinder
• How alignment, body mechanics, and mindset shape long-term healing
This episode is a deep dive into the interconnected nature of the body and mind — and a reminder that pain never exists in isolation.
Where to find Doc Malik:
Website — https://docmalik.com
Where to find Leigh:
Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/beyondthepainpod/
Pain-Free Plate Lead Magnet — https://bodychek.co.uk/pain-free-plate/
Website — https://www.bodychek.co.uk
Pelvic pain, endometriosis, and fertility challenges affect millions of women — yet far too many are dismissed, misdiagnosed, or left searching for answers on their own.
In this powerful conversation, Kelly shares her harrowing journey through a life-threatening medical emergency that resulted in emergency surgery. She describes the fear, the uncertainty, and the heartbreaking moment she said goodbye to her husband, unsure if she’d survive the operation.
But this episode is also about resilience, intuition, and rebuilding after trauma. We explore why pelvic pain is so often minimised, how endometriosis can impact fertility, and what women can do to advocate for themselves when the healthcare system falls short.
Whether you’re navigating pelvic pain yourself, supporting a loved one, or simply want to understand this condition on a deeper level — this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
Where to find Kelly:
Website (Elysium Wellness): https://thisiselysium.com.au/
Website (Lumaflex): https://lumaflex.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/this_is_elysium_wellness
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lumaflexau
Where to find me:
Website: https://bodychek.co.uk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthepainpod/
Pain-Free Plate (Free Guide): https://bodychek.co.uk/pain-free-plate/
Book a Consultation: https://www.bodychek.co.uk/consultation/
In this powerful episode of Beyond the Pain, I’m joined by Dr. Sean McCaffrey, who shares his remarkable journey from aspiring lawyer to dedicated healer — a path shaped by personal loss, intuition, and a family legacy in medicine.
Sean breaks down the true nature of chronic pain and why it’s never just about the tissues. He explains how lasting healing requires addressing the mechanical, emotional, and nutritional components of the body — and why conventional approaches so often miss the mark.
We explore the role of toxicity and inflammation, the healing potential of nutritional strategies and fasting, and the profound influence of the subconscious mind in either amplifying or reducing pain. Sean also shares incredible success stories from his clinic, demonstrating what’s possible when you address the real root causes instead of chasing symptoms.
If you’ve ever doubted your ability to heal, this episode will challenge your beliefs — and inspire new hope.
Connect with Sean McCaffrey
Website: https://www.mccaffreyhealth.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/McCaffreyHealthCenter/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.seanmccaffrey4616
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drseanmccaffrey/?utm_source=qr#
X: https://x.com/mccaffreyhealth?t=lqPanXvg9PwZaH_1hRtlVA
Connect with Leigh
Website: https://www.bodychek.co.uk/
Pain-Free Plate (Free Guide): https://www.bodychek.co.uk/freepainguide/
Leigh’s Courses:
StickAbility: https://stickabilitycourse.com/
Mastering Client Transformation (for practitioners):
https://www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com/mastering-client-transformation/
In this episode, I sit down with chronic pain specialist Vanessa Leone for a deep and refreshing look at what people in pain truly need — to be heard.
Too many people are rushed, dismissed, or handed assumptions about their symptoms. Doctors, surgeons and even allied health professionals often jump straight to solutions without ever asking the most important question: “Why are you here, and what do YOU feel is going on?”
Vanessa explains why listening is the foundation of pain recovery, how reflection helps people uncover their own motivations and patterns, and why persistent pain is rarely caused by a single event. We also explore stress, emotional load, fear, lifestyle patterns and learned pain responses — and how chronic pain begins to unravel when someone is finally given the space to share their story.
If you’ve ever felt unheard by the medical system, or you work with people in pain, this conversation offers a compassionate and practical perspective on what truly helps.
Where to find Vanessa:
Website: https://vlmovementtherapy.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vlmovementtherapist/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-leone-2055b86a/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPjQ4ywdXvi41RGgqX31AKw
Where to find Leigh:
Website: https://www.bodychek.co.uk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthepainpod
Podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondThePainPodcast
Consultations: https://www.bodychek.co.uk/consultation/
Free Pain-Free Plate guide: https://bodychek.co.uk/pain-free-plate/
Episode Summary
In this episode, Leigh Brandon sits down with Mario Mancini to explore the real science and clinical wisdom behind acupuncture. Far from being a last-resort therapy, Mario explains how acupuncture acts as a powerful “signal amplifier,” helping the body regulate, reset, and repair.
They break down how acupuncture influences the nervous system, immune function, endogenous pain-relief pathways, and meridian systems — as well as how lifestyle, digestion, inflammation, and stress can amplify chronic pain. You’ll also hear why breathwork and self-regulation practices enhance treatment results and why genuine connection is a core part of the healing process.
What We Cover in This Episode:
• How acupuncture optimises the body’s healing systems
• M1 → M2 macrophage switching and immune modulation
• Why acupuncture enhances other therapies
• How meridians relate to modern physiology
• The role of endogenous opioids in pain relief
• Using acupuncture post-surgery to improve tissue regeneration
• Why chronic pain often isn’t about the original injury
• How diet, digestion and stress amplify persistent pain
• How breathwork supports regulation and recovery
• The biopsychosocial model and whole-person healing
Connect with Mario Mancini
Website: https://manciniacupuncture.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manciniacupuncture
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/centerforIntegrativecare/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@centerforintegrativecare
Connect with Leigh Brandon
Website: https://www.bodychek.co.uk/
Download Leigh’s 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/
Struggling with chronic pain that won’t shift?
In this episode, Leigh speaks with Liz Wong, whose work in Neuro-Affective Touch reveals how pain can be a communication tool from the body — and why healing often requires more than stretching, strengthening, or managing symptoms.
Liz shares how touch, presence, and relational safety can help release stored trauma, calm the nervous system, and reconnect people with the parts of themselves that have been shut down for years.
If you feel stuck, unheard, or like you’ve “tried everything,” this conversation offers hope, clarity, and a completely different pathway out of pain.
You can contact Liz:
http://www.somaticwellness.co.uk
You can contact 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/
After months of debilitating migraines and post-concussion syndrome, Ethan Reisboard discovered an unexpected path to recovery — hypnotherapy.
In this episode of Beyond the Pain, Ethan shares how he went from chronic pain and frustration to complete healing by working with the subconscious mind. We explore how hypnotherapy helps reprogram pain responses, calm the nervous system, and create lasting change beyond surface-level relief.If you’ve ever felt stuck in the cycle of pain and nothing seems to work — this one’s for you.
⏱️ What You’ll Learn:
00:00 – Introduction and announcement
03:10 – Ethan’s journey from post-concussion syndrome to recovery
10:45 – What hypnotherapy really is and how it works
18:30 – How the subconscious mind influences pain perception
26:20 – Techniques to calm the nervous system and reduce pain
38:10 – Real client success stories
47:00 – How you can start using these principles today
💡 Key Takeaways:Hypnotherapy can help break the body’s chronic pain loopThe subconscious mind plays a major role in pain perceptionYou can retrain your brain for calm, balance, and healing
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You can find Ethan @:
EthanReisHypnotherapy.com
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Mastering Client Transformation (professional course) - functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com/mastering-client-transformation/
In this episode, Leigh Brandon speaks with Kris Rice, founder of ChillPod, about the surprising power of cold therapy to transform both body and mind.
Kris takes us through her journey from avoiding cold water to embracing it as a daily tool for recovery, resilience, and emotional balance. Together they explore:
The science of cold exposure and its effects on the nervous system
How cold therapy can reduce pain, inflammation, and speed up recovery
The mental and emotional health benefits of cold plunging
Why accessibility and safety are key to sustainable cold therapy practices
The future of cold immersion in the wellness and recovery world
Whether you’re managing pain, recovering from injury, or simply curious about the hype around cold plunging, this conversation will help you understand why stepping into the cold could be one of the warmest decisions you ever make for your health.
You can find Kris @:
https://thechillpod.co/
https://www.instagram.com/thechillpod.co
https://www.instagram.com/krisricewellness
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/
Former collegiate golfer and musician Brooke McPoyle joins me to share her journey from living in pain to helping others heal through breathwork and fascia. We dive into the powerful link between breath and brain function, the role of fascia in pain and recovery, and why stress and emotions can keep you stuck in pain.
Brooke also introduces her fascia flow techniques, showing how simple practices with breath, hydration, and awareness can reduce pain, speed up healing, and even improve performance. Whether you’re struggling with chronic pain or looking to optimise your body, this episode is packed with insights and practical tips to help you feel and move better.
You can find Brooke @:
Website
Instagram
YouTube
LinkedIn
Facebook
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/
This week on Beyond The Pain, I’m joined by Rob Brinded, a movement specialist and coach who has dedicated his career to helping people overcome pain and performance challenges.
Rob introduces the concept of the “hamster wheel” — those repetitive cycles of thought and behavior that can keep us trapped in suffering. We dive into the connection between emotional and physical health, and why true healing starts with self-awareness and personal responsibility.
Through real-life stories and powerful examples, Rob shows how a shift in mindset can create lasting changes in both body and mind. This is a conversation that will challenge the way you think about pain and open new doors to healing.
You can find Rob @:
https://www.robbrinded.com/
https://www.glitchthebook.co/
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/
In this episode of Beyond the Pain, Leigh Brandon sits down with Helen Hindley, who shares her remarkable journey from the world of finance into nutrition and cutting-edge Cold Atmospheric Plasma technology.
Helen introduces the Human Regenerator, a pioneering device designed to enhance the body’s natural healing processes. She explains how it works, its potential benefits for pain relief and recovery, and shares inspiring client success stories. Together, Leigh and Helen explore how this technology compares to more familiar wellness modalities such as infrared saunas, red light therapy, and cryotherapy, as well as what new users can expect in their very first session.
Before this conversation, Leigh hadn’t yet tried the Human Regenerator himself — but stay tuned until the end of the episode to hear his very first experience with the device.
If you’re curious about innovative approaches to overcoming pain and supporting long-term health, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
You can find Helen @:
https://www.regenifyhealth.co.uk
https://www.instagram.com/regenifyhealth
https://www.facebook.com/regenifyhealthuk
https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-hindley
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/
In this episode of Beyond the Pain, I sit down with Chiropractor Jason Gilbert for a powerful conversation about what pain really is, how to uncover its true root causes, and how to eliminate it through a truly holistic approach. We explore why taking responsibility for your actions and being willing to make the necessary — and sometimes challenging — lifestyle changes is essential to alleviating pain and reclaiming your quality of life.
A quick note: Jason’s internet connection wasn’t the most stable during our chat, so the audio and video fade a little at times, and I did need to cut out some sections. But the insights he shares are absolutely worth staying with, and I look forward to welcoming him back on the show in the future for a clearer, even deeper conversation.
You can find Jason @:
https://www.instagram.com/jasongilbertofficial/
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/
Concussion headaches and lingering pain don’t have to be a life sentence. In this episode, neurological occupational therapist Nate Pope reveals how individualized therapy, neuroplasticity, and holistic rehab at NCX Brain Recovery are helping patients overcome post-concussion syndrome and reclaim their lives.
You can find Nate @:
https://www.ncxbrainrecovery.com/
LinkedIn
YouTube Channel
Instagram
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/
What if the root of your chronic pain and fatigue isn’t a structural issue or a lack of iron—but actually too much of it? In this eye-opening episode, Morley Robbins reveals why iron overload and low copper are at the heart of modern chronic health conditions, including persistent pain.
We dive into why standard blood tests often miss the real story, how stress and inflammation distort iron metabolism, and why copper and ceruloplasmin are essential for regulating both iron and oxygen. If you’ve struggled with pain, fatigue, or mystery symptoms, this conversation could completely change how you view your health.
You can find Morley @:
morleyrobbins@gmail.com
https://therootcauseprotocol.com/
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/
In this episode, Lori Clemmons shares her journey from chronic illness to becoming a life coach specializing in helping others with chronic pain.
She discusses the impact of chronic pain on daily life, the importance of understanding the limbic system, and how self-compassion plays a crucial role in healing.
Lori emphasizes the significance of finding joy and relaxation as part of recovery and explains the concept of neural retraining. She provides insights into recognizing signs of limbic system overdrive and offers practical advice for those feeling overwhelmed by their symptoms.
The conversation concludes with a focus on taking small steps towards healing and the power of visualization.
You can find Lori @:
https://loriclemmons.com
https://loriclemmons.com/resources
https://www.youtube.com/@LoriClemmons
https://rewireyourwellness.com/
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/
In this episode of Beyond the Pain, Jam Alker shares his powerful journey from the rock star lifestyle to wellness advocate. He opens up about living with chronic pain, navigating a broken medical system, and the power of self-advocacy. Jam reveals how diet, exercise, sleep, and holistic practices transformed his health, and offers hope, discipline, and inspiration for anyone on a healing path. He also previews his new wellness center, HEAL, dedicated to helping others reclaim their lives.
You can find Jam @:
https://www.heal4wellness.com/
https://www.facebook.com/JamAlkerIII/
https://www.instagram.com/jam_alker/
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/
In this episode, I speak with Tanya Borowski and we delve into the complexities of women's health, focusing on chronic pelvic pain and endometriosis.
In this episode, you’ll discover insights into integrative approaches, the role of environmental factors, and the importance of understanding hormonal health. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of these often-misunderstood conditions.
Chapter Titles:
[00:00] Introduction to Women's Health
[05:30] Tanya's Journey into Nutritional Therapy
[12:15] Understanding Chronic Pelvic Pain
[20:45] The Role of Hormones in Women's Health
[30:00] Integrative Approaches to Endometriosis
[40:20] Environmental Factors and Health
[50:00] Bridging Medical and Integrative Practices
[60:30] Conclusion and Future Directions
You can find Tamara @:
https://www.tanyaborowski.com
https://www.instagram.com/tanyaborowski/
https://www.amritanutrition.co.uk
Don'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/
In this very first episode of Beyond The Pain, I flip the script and share my story through the lens of a powerful conversation with Stretch Rainer on his Midlife Mavericks podcast. Together, we explore the real reason I’ve rebranded the podcast and why chronic pain deserves to take centre stage.
I open up about my personal journey from partying in Ibiza to becoming a leading voice in holistic pain recovery, and how my own brush with debilitating pain reshaped my identity—and my life's mission. We dig into why so many people are stuck in pain despite seeing physios, chiropractors, or even having surgery, and how real healing requires going far deeper.
We explore:
If you’ve tried everything and still feel stuck, this episode will help you understand why—and what to do about it.
Don'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/