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Beyond The Pain

Leigh Brandon
Chronic Pain
Gut Health
Nutrition
Holistic Health
Mind-Body Connection
Inflammation
Mental Health
Eczema
Public Health
Pain Management
Functional Medicine
Emotional Health
Meditation
Nervous System
Vaccination
Health Freedoms
Chronic Stress
Microbiome
Fasting
Detoxification

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... more

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Latest Episodes

How the Hypothalamus Affects Chronic Pain, Hormones & Stress | Deborah Maragopoulos

Could a tiny part of your brain be playing a much bigger role in your chronic pain than you realise?

In this episode of Beyond The Pain, Leigh Brandon is joined by ... more

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What if persistent pain, fatigue and other unexplained symptoms aren’t simply signs that your body is damaged — but signs that your nervous system has become increasingly protective?

In this episode of Beyond The Pain, Leigh Brandon speaks with Migu... more

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What role does the vagus nerve play in chronic pain, nervous system regulation and our ability to recover?

In this episode of Beyond The Pain, Leigh Brandon speaks with biomedical engineer and StarSplit founder Jon Hacker about the emerging world of... more

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What if your pain is completely real, but the explanation you’ve been given for it is incomplete?

For decades, persistent musculoskeletal pain was largely viewed through a structural lens: if your back hurt, there must be something wrong with your b... more

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Miguel Bautista
Founder of CFS Recovery
CFS Recovery
Episode: Chronic Pain, CFS & Long COVID: How to Rebuild Trust in Your Nervous System | Miguel Bautista
Jon Hacker
Biomedical engineer, founder of StarSplit and ZenBud
StarSplit/ZenBud
Episode: The Vagus Nerve and Chronic Pain: Can Neuromodulation Help Regulate the Nervous System? | Jon Hacker
Alexandra Beller
Movement analyst and somatic educator
Alexandra Beller Dances
Episode: Chronic Pain, Emotions and the Body: How Somatics Can Support Healing | Alexandra Beller
Jon Paul Crimi
Breathwork instructor and educator
Breathwork Teacher Training / Breathwork with JP
Episode: Can Breathwork Help Chronic Pain? Releasing Stored Emotions with Jon Paul Crimi
Dr. Rick Jacoby
Peripheral nerve surgeon
Extremity Health Centers (as discussed)
Episode: Neuropathy, Nerve Compression and Persistent Pain: Is Sugar a Missing Cause? | Dr Rick Jacoby
Sean Altman
Orthopedic functional medicine physician with background in physical therapy
Dr. Sean Altman's practice
Episode: Why Chronic Pain Treatments Fail: Finding the Root Cause with Dr. Sean Altman
Dr. Jono Taves
Physical therapist, headache specialist and founder of Novera Headache Center
Novera Headache Center
Episode: Can Neck Pain Cause Migraines and Chronic Headaches? With Dr Jono Taves
Dr. Zoa Conner
Physicist and educator applying systems-based approach to pain
Self-employed / Zen and Vitality, Intentional Vitality (retreats)
Episode: Chronic Pain Explained: The Hidden Physical, Emotional and Nutritional Factors | Dr Zoa Conner
Allie Chandler
Lyme disease survivor and chronic pain recovery advocate
Individual
Episode: From Bed-Bound to 98% Better: Overcoming Chronic Pain After Lyme Disease with Allie Chandler

Host

Leigh Brandon
Host of Beyond The Pain; Functional Medicine Practitioner, CHEK Faculty Instructor, and author

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 88 ratings
  • Great podcast!

    Such a great resource as an up and coming practitioner looking to help people

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rawganic mechanic
    Canada8 months ago
  • Important Insights

    The episode with Beth, the Health Detective, was exactly what I needed to hear. Pain is a message, not something to suppress. The details about bioenergetic testing were really cool. I liked the discussion about the emotional components of pain. Highly recommend this podcast for anyone on a healing journey!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Happy M Family
    United States10 months ago
  • If you experience pain on your body of any kind this is the podcast for you!

    If your body suffers from pain, this podcast is your go-to to find the answers you need. I've been dealing with gout for years and I've listened to a ton of health podcasts trying to find real answers. This one stands out because it doesn't just talk about symptoms; it dives deep into practical, evidence-based ways to manage and even reduce pain without relying solely on meds. If you're tired of feeling stuck with any kind of body pain, this podcast is a game-changer. Highly recommend subscri... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Speez K
    Canada10 months ago
  • Antivax in disguise

    Supeficially sounding like a medical podcast (even though many terms used incorrectly if you listen carefully) it quickly drifts into “masks don’t work”, “vaccines are to blame”, “you need to detox” etc. Why the host is licensed is beyond me.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mglaser88
    Austriaa year ago
  • The U.S. to Europe!

    One of the best interviews that I have had being a guest on a podcast. I find Leigh compassionate and very relatable since he has lived many of the things he is now teaching and sharing with others! Highly recommend his podcast for continuing your health journey!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Empowered Prevention
    United Statesa year ago

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The range of guest expertise sometimes spans controversial topics, which can be polarizing for some listeners.
Shows high-quality guests and practical, evidence-based insights into chronic pain.
Listeners value a holistic, multi-disciplinary approach and actionable strategies.
Honest, compassionate host with deep knowledge and engaging interviewing style.

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Chronic Pain, CFS & Long COVID: How to Rebuild Trust in Your Nervous System | Miguel Bautista
Q: How do you explain nociplastic pain to someone who has normal test results?
Pain can be produced by the brain in the absence of hardware damage; understanding this helps people stop chasing missing diagnoses and focus on nervous system recalibration.
Chronic Pain, CFS & Long COVID: How to Rebuild Trust in Your Nervous System | Miguel Bautista
Q: What was the moment you knew recovery was possible?
Hearing a hospital doctor say the nervous system issue was fixable and that the pain was a solvable software problem gave me hope and a clear path to start rebuilding my life.
Chronic Pain, Emotions and the Body: How Somatics Can Support Healing | Alexandra Beller
Q: For someone who has lost trust in their body, how can internal feedback like sensation, breathing, and weight distribution help reconnect with it?
The most important first step is to slow down and tune into what the body is feeling; this pause helps identify needs, renegotiate expectations, and create space for authentic responses rather than reactive hasty actions.
Chronic Pain, Emotions and the Body: How Somatics Can Support Healing | Alexandra Beller
Q: How can developmental movement help adults rebuild safer, more efficient movement patterns after pain, trauma, or surgery?
Developmental patterns unfold in a fixed sequence that mirrors gestational and species development; by retracing these stages—breath, head-tail, upper-lower, and cross-lateral integration—we can re-establish coordinated movement and resurface authentic motor patterns.
Chronic Pain, Emotions and the Body: How Somatics Can Support Healing | Alexandra Beller
Q: What happens when chronic pain stops being experienced as a symptom and becomes part of someone's identity?
Pain can transform into a filter that shapes perception and a scaffold for how the world is understood; recognizing this shift allows for strategies to slow down, listen to the body, and negotiate life activities in a way that sustains function without denying the pain.

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What is Beyond The Pain about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on chronic pain through a holistic, multi-system lens, examining not just physical factors but also emotional, nutritional, and environmental drivers. Episodes feature doctors, therapists, and researchers who advocate root-cause, mind-body, and lifestyle strategies, often blending conventional insights with alternative modalities. A standout element is the consistent emphasis on patient participation, nervous system regulation, and practical, scalable actions listeners can apply at home. This breadth—ranging from fascia and neuroplasticity to energy healing and functional diagnostics—helps potential guests and sponsors gauge alignment with a health-forward, proactive audience seeking durable recovery.

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Recent guests on Beyond The Pain include:

1. Miguel Bautista
2. Jon Hacker
3. Alexandra Beller
4. Jon Paul Crimi
5. Dr. Rick Jacoby
6. Sean Altman
7. Dr. Jono Taves
8. Dr. Zoa Conner

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