What if pain is not simply a problem in the tissues, but an output from the brain?

In this episode of Beyond The Pain, Leigh Brandon is joined by Brandon Day, flow state expert and applied neurology coach, to explore how the brain influences pain, injury, performance, recovery, and resilience.

Brandon shares his remarkable journey from a childhood shaped by sport, anger, trauma, and repeated injuries, to discovering that pain is often far more complex than structural damage alone. Together, they unpack why so many people remain in pain even when scans and medical tests reveal very little, while others show significant degeneration with no pain at all.

This conversation explores the hidden neurological mechanisms behind chronic pain and peak performance, including how the brain interprets threat, how past experiences and emotions shape physical symptoms, and why changing sensory input can change the pain output.

If you have ever been told, “It’s all in your head,” this episode will help you understand why that may actually be the most empowering thing you could hear.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why chronic pain can persist even when scans and tests come back clear
• Why pain is often an output from the brain rather than a direct measure of tissue damage
• How flow states can support healing, recovery, and peak performance
• The role of applied neurology in reducing pain and improving function
• How sensory retraining can help change protective pain patterns
• Why thoughts, emotions, and unresolved trauma can influence physical health
• What neurological loops and “threat buckets” are, and how they keep people stuck
• Practical ways to begin changing the brain’s pain and protection signals

This is a powerful episode for anyone dealing with persistent pain, unexplained symptoms, recurring injuries, or a desire to better understand the brain-body connection.

Find Brandon Day online:

Website: https://evolvedathlete.coach/
Community: https://www.skool.com/evolved
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambrandonday/

You can find Leigh @:

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

In this episode of Beyond The Pain, Leigh Brandon is joined by Greg Lee for a thought-provoking conversation about chronic pain, hidden conditions, emotional trauma, toxins, and some of the more advanced therapies being used to help people heal.

Greg shares his fascinating journey from NASA engineer to holistic practitioner, and explains how that path led him into working with frequency-based scanning technologies, Chinese medicine, acupuncture, detoxification strategies, microcurrent therapy, and other integrative approaches to chronic illness and pain.

Leigh and Greg discuss how hidden factors such as mold, parasites, biofilms, toxins, and unresolved emotional trauma may contribute to persistent symptoms, and why supporting the body’s energy, drainage, and detoxification pathways may be an important part of the healing process. They also explore the links between brain health, nerve function, emotional trauma, and chronic pain, along with practical first steps for people who feel overwhelmed and want to begin addressing root causes.

This is a fascinating conversation that challenges conventional thinking and opens the door to a broader understanding of pain, healing, and recovery.

In this episode, they discuss:

• Greg Lee’s journey from NASA engineer to holistic practitioner

• Advanced therapies for chronic pain and hidden conditions

• Frequency-based scanning technologies and how Greg uses them

• Chinese medicine, acupuncture, and integrative healing approaches

• Why detoxification and drainage may matter before deeper interventions

• Mold, parasites, biofilms, toxins, and other hidden contributors to symptoms

• Microcurrent therapy, brain health, and nerve support

• Practical guidance for people seeking a root-cause approach to healing

Contact Greg:
https://www.lymeresearchcenter.com/
https://www.lymeresearchcenter.com/HFR
https://www.facebook.com/LymeResearchCenter/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/lyme-research-healing-center/
https://www.instagram.com/lymeresearchcenter/?hl=en

Contact Leigh:
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/

In this episode of Beyond The Pain, Leigh Brandon is joined by Stan Kurtz for a thought-provoking conversation on chronic pain, inflammation, trauma, stress, toxicity, and the deeper factors that may be driving pain in the body. Stan shares how his own family experiences led him into this work, why he believes many chronic issues have root causes beyond symptoms, and why pain may be better understood as a signal rather than the problem itself.

Leigh and Stan also explore the relationships between inflammation, dysbiosis, stress physiology, trauma, and chronic pain, as well as Stan’s views on why the body may prioritise survival and stress responses over detoxification. They also discuss biomechanics, perception, and why changing the inputs into the body may influence pain, energy, and overall function.

In this episode, they discuss:

• Stan’s personal journey into health and recovery work

• Why he believes toxins, stress, trauma, and inflammation can all play a role in chronic pain

• The idea that pain is a signal asking for attention

• The connection between stress, perception, physiology, and pain

• Why unresolved trauma may affect healing

• Practical lifestyle ideas Stan suggests people experiment with

Contact Stan:
https://stansrecoveries.com/
https://stanslinks.com/

Contact Leigh:
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://bodychek.co.uk/consultation/

What if some of the most powerful tools for easing chronic pain were available to you every day?

In this episode of Beyond The Pain, Leigh Brandon is joined by Dr. Michael Blahut for a fascinating conversation on how light, sound, movement, mindset, and energy-based practices can influence pain, inflammation, nervous system regulation, and overall health. Drawing on both modern biohacking concepts and ancient healing wisdom, Michael shares practical ways to support the body’s natural healing processes and help you take a more active role in your recovery.

Together, Leigh and Michael explore how circadian rhythms, sunlight, sound frequencies, posture, movement, emotional states, and environmental factors such as toxins and EMFs may all play a role in the pain experience. This episode is packed with thought-provoking ideas and simple practices you can begin using straight away.

Connect with Dr. Michael Blahut:
Everyday Medicine • Holistic Family Care • Instagram

Connect with Leigh Brandon:
Beyond The Pain Podcast • Book a Consultation • LinkTree

In this episode of Beyond The Pain, Leigh Brandon is joined by Dr. Kevin Smith, a chiropractor and clinical nutritionist with more than 25 years of experience helping people uncover and address the root causes of chronic pain.

Dr. Smith shares his journey from chiropractic student to seasoned practitioner, and explains how his curiosity about complex patient cases led him to expand beyond structural care into the world of clinical nutrition. Together, Leigh and Dr. Smith explore why chronic pain is rarely as simple as it seems, and why a more holistic, investigative approach is often needed to create lasting change.

They discuss the difference between acute and chronic pain, the role of degeneration, posture and muscle imbalances, why movement patterns matter so much, and how missed developmental steps can influence pain and performance later in life. Dr. Smith also explains why educating patients is such a vital part of the healing process, and why collaboration between health professionals can lead to better outcomes.

If you want to better understand the deeper drivers of chronic pain — and how chiropractic care and nutrition can work together to support recovery — this episode is packed with valuable insights.

You’ll hear about:

• The difference between acute and chronic pain

• Common root causes of long-term pain

• Why posture and muscle imbalances matter

• The role of nutrition in chronic health issues

• How movement patterns influence pain and performance

• Why patient education is key to healing

• The importance of collaboration in healthcare

Find Dr. Kevin Smith online:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KevinSmithdc
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cccpa1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinsmithdc/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinsmithdc/
X: https://x.com/kevinsmithdc
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ksmithdc/

You can find Leigh here:
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://bodychek.co.uk/

In this episode of Beyond The Pain, Leigh Brandon sits down with Matt Johnson, who shares his remarkable journey from surviving a severe brain injury to discovering powerful mind-body approaches to healing.

Following his injury, Matt found himself navigating persistent symptoms and limitations that conventional approaches struggled to resolve. This experience led him to explore hypnosis, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and other subconscious-focused methods — ultimately transforming not only his own recovery but also his professional path.

Together, Leigh and Matt explore how the subconscious mind influences pain perception, the role trauma can play in chronic pain patterns, and how techniques such as hypnosis and NLP may help individuals reframe experiences, reduce suffering, and support recovery. The conversation highlights the profound connection between mind and body, while offering insight into how empowering the individual can become a central part of the healing process.

This episode provides a thought-provoking look at alternative perspectives on pain management and recovery, and invites listeners to consider how addressing subconscious patterns may open new pathways toward healing.

Find Matt Johnson:
https://mattjohnsonnlp.com/
https://allmylinks.com/mattjohnsonnlp

You can find Leigh @:
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/

In this episode of Beyond The Pain, I’m joined by sports chiropractor Dr. Matt Fontaine to explore one of the most overlooked aspects of chronic pain — soft tissue dysfunction and nerve entrapment.

Dr. Fontaine shares his extensive clinical experience using Active Release Techniques (ART) to address cumulative trauma, scar tissue, and movement restrictions that often sit beneath persistent pain.

We discuss:

• Why pain is a subjective experience — not just a structural problem
• How repetitive micro-trauma builds up over time
• The hidden role of nerve entrapments in chronic pain patterns
• Why posture still matters (and why it’s often misunderstood)
• The shortcomings of the current medical model in managing pain
• The critical importance of recovery, sleep, and nutrition

If you’ve been told your pain is simply “wear and tear,” this conversation may open your eyes to a more nuanced understanding of what’s really going on.

Website: https://drmattfontaine.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattfontainedc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmattfontaine/?hl=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoYlbuZzzok2YtmU5HTJ9UA

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/⁠

Connect with Dr. Matt Fontaine:Connect with Leigh Brandon:

In this episode of Beyond The Pain, Leigh Brandon is joined by clinical massage therapist Sarah-Jane Goulding to explore a very different approach to chronic pain — one that goes far beyond muscles, scans, and symptom-chasing.

Sarah-Jane shares her journey from working in the airline industry into health and bodywork, and how her understanding of pain evolved through clinical massage, fascia-focused work, and the MELT Method. Together, they unpack why many people stay stuck in pain despite “doing all the right things,” and how restoring hydration, awareness, and function to the fascial system can create profound changes in pain, posture, and wellbeing.

The conversation also explores personal responsibility for health, the limitations of conventional medical models, the relationship between emotional experiences and physical pain, and why empowering people with self-care tools is essential for long-term healing.

If you’ve tried treatments that gave temporary relief but never addressed the root cause of your pain, this episode offers a refreshing and practical perspective.

Connect with Sarah-Jane Goulding:
Website (MELT Method): https://seedwellness.co.uk/melt-method/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sjgoulding_clinicalmassage/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CzLYgyfyV/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Work with Leigh Brandon:
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/
Book a Consultation: https://www.bodychek.co.uk/consultation/