Beyond The Pain

Former fermented foods entrepreneur, Laurie Lathom-Sharp takes us on a deep dive down the road of 'Transformation'. In the current times of great change, Laurie teaches us the core principles of transformation and why it is so important in these time of great change.   We discussed: 3:00 Laurie's background 31:10 What is Transformation and why do we need to be aware of it? 1:08:00 T...

In this episode, Holistic Weight Loss Coach Joel Evan discusses his experience on helping his clients achieve their weight loss goals using a truly holistic approach. We discussed: 3:30 Joel's background 16:35 Mindset for Weight Loss 28:45 Who Is Responsible for Weight Loss? 47:00 Mental, Emotional Trauma and Obesity 55:30 Calories & Weight Loss 1:05:00 Blood Sugar & Weight Loss 1:08:...

Naturopathic Clinician Debbie Cotton discusses with Leigh Brandon what the microbiome is, how it can become imbalanced, what health problems this can cause and some top tips to restore the microbiome and optimal health. We discussed: 2:07 Debbie's background 8:06 What is the Human Microbiome 18:30 What upsets the balance of the Human Microbiome 34:40 The Gut-Brain Axis 38:40 The Gut-Skin Axis...

Are you someone who tends to put things off and procrastinate? Do you assume that tomorrow is another day and you can put things off until tomorrow?    How do you know you will definitely see tomorrow? Well, Vanessa Lambert, founder of 'BeeFest' explains in detail why you can't guarantee that you will see another day and therefore, why you must make the most of the life you have eve...

Allie Cass explains many factors of women's health and weight loss, from her own personal experience and the experience of working with her female clientelle. We discussed: 2:35 Allie's background 18:06 Why women feel completely lost and confused 31:50 The best dietary approach for women 36:53 Calories In versus Calories Out for weight loss 40:54 What roles do emotions, beliefs and thoug...

Tim Swackhammer gives the low down on the dangers of mold in the home or workplace, what diseases it can cause, the dangers of dealing with mold yourself, how to effectively remove mold from the home and also the dangers of Radon gas in your home. This could be great episode for someone who has tried everything to overcome a health challenge without success. We discussed: 3:58 Tim's backgroun...

In this episode, Heather Pearson discusses all-things 'gut health, including what gut health is, what is leaky gut, what is the gut barrier, what can heal a damaged gut, pre and probiotics, how diet affects gut health, conditions caused by gut health and Heather's top tips for optimal gut health.  We discussed: 2:38 Heather's background 9:21 What is gut health  14:37 The Gut Barrier...

In this episode, Donna Tashjian explains the Body, Mind, Soul Connection, why it's important to be aware of it, how it affects our lives and our health and how we can reintegrate the Body, Mind & Soul. We discussed: 2:05 Donna's background  9:15 What is the Mind and the Soul? 36:16 The 11 Laws of Spirit 39:39 The Law of Attraction 52:23 Chakras and Chinese Medicine 59:16 How to conne...

In this episode we continue our discussion from whether a Plants-only based future is optimal for our health, to whether a Plants-only based future will save the planet... We discussed: 4:22 Food Quality Is Crucial to the Health of the Environment  7:04 Will A Plant-based Diet Help to Save the Planet? 15:36 Methane, CO2, Animals & Fossils Fuels 18:10 Water, Land Usage & Livestock  26:36 Mo...

In this episode I spoke with author Jayne Buxton about whether eating a Plant-only based diet is optimal for health. In the next episode we discuss whether a plants-only based diet is necessary to save the environment. We discussed: 11:02 Is a Plant-Based Diet Better for Your Health? 12:57 Anti-Nutrients 16:40 Biochemical Individuality 32:46 Nutrient Deficiencies 35:14 Not All Proteins Are The Sam...

In this episode, former football legend Matt le Tissier discusses his views on what has happened in the world since the beginning of 2020 with regards to the pandemic and the reactions by politicians, media and the public and the effects of those reactions.  We discussed: 5:35 What Matt made of the scenes from China in January 2020 10:24 What Matt felt about the UK's response in March 2020 16...

In this episode, Kettlebell Master and World Champion, Mike Salemi discusses the exercise phenomenon that is the Kettlebell and how he learned through practise, competition, and pain and from world leaders, such as Louise Simmons and Paul Chek to Master The Kettlebell. Mike shares the benefits, the risks and gives his top tips to master the kettlebell.  We discussed: 5:46 Mike's Background &a...

In this episode, I interviewed Professor Norman Fenton,  Mathematician and Professor of Risk Management at Queen Mary University, London, about the data around COVID and the COVID injection program and wanted to know whether the data matches what we are being told by those in authority . We discussed: 5:54 Professor Fenton's background and interest in COVID data 10:05 Were the infection fatal...

In this solo episode, Leigh describes his Top 10 mistakes that he frequently sees in the gym and gives solutions and resources for gym users to use, to get the most out of their workouts.  3:45 Number 10: Sitting down to Exercise. 11:08 Number 9: Using a Treadmill 18:25 Number 8: Taking Your Mobile Phone To The Gym 26:48 Number 7: Quad Dominance 29:32 Number 6: Trendelenburg Sign  32:38 Number 5:...

Dai Manual describes the moment in his life where he reached rock bottom and the only way out was to become vulnerable and be open and honest about his feelings and who he was as a person. We discussed: 3:49 Dai's Background 23:05 When Dai Unofficially Became a Coach  29:57 The Hero's Journey 31:38 When Dai Met His Wife 52:33 What Gave Dai the Courage to Allow Himself to Be Vulnerable? 1...

In this episode, I chat with psychologist, Tom Glaser, author of the Book, "Full Heart Living: Conversations with The happiest People I Know". Tom explains the key factors required to live a happy life. 2:56 Tom's background 6:28 Happy people know what makes them happy 10:34 What motivated Tom to investigate happiness? 13:44 What Is Happiness? 18:16 Why Is Happiness Important? 32:29...

In Part 2 of this discussion on Persistent Pain, Matt completes dispels some myths around persistent pain and gives his top 5 tips for anyone wishing to overcome, once and for all their persistent pain. We discussed: 2:16 What is Fibromyalgia? 8:40 Muscle Fiber Types and how faulty recruitment can cause pain 12:28 Why Core Stability IS important to reducing pain 26:15 Why posture DOES play a role...

Persistent Pain is a condition that many people suffer from, which can have a detrimental effect on quality of life. In this episode, which is the 1st of 2 parts, Matt Wallden explains what pain is, what persistent pain is and why people suffer from persistent pain and why people and professionals often find it difficult to overcome and treat. We discussed: 1:11 Introduction to the episode 2:59 Ma...

Becky Ezekiel discusses her own experience of suffering from an eating disorder, how it affected her life, the lives of those around her and what she did to recover from the eating disorder. We discussed: 2:31 Becky's background and experience of having an eating disorder 20:17 Eating Disorders are a mental health condition  23:03 What is an Eating Disorder? 28:17 Are Eating Disorders caused...

Paul Chek describes where it all began for him, his background, how and why he started the CHEK Institute and how and why he came up with the 1-2-3-4 Model and The 4 Doctor Model and why they are so important to human health and performance. We discussed: 3:37 Paul's upbringing and professional background  14:15 Fighting on The American Army Boxing Team 17:59 Training The American Army Boxing...

Jill Ayn Schneider explains her journey on how she healed her own cancer in 1975 after refusing medical treatment. We discussed: 3:31 Jill's background & cancer story 19:07 What was going on in Jill's life pre cancer diagnosis? 31:27 Beginning the process of healing 34:09 Six month journey of healing in South America  48:04 What caused Jill's cancer? 57:07 Time to eat some anima...

Jator Pierre takes a deep dive into the subject of masculinity and discusses the difference between healthy and toxic masculinity in a time when gender roles and gender identity are going through a transformative phase. We discussed: 3:36 Jator's background 15:43 Where does teenage male behaviour come from? 25:44 Male/Female Power Dynamic 29:23 Masculinity Is A Quality Not A Gender 38:57 Does...

Ximy Gonzalez discusses how to overcome your Instinct Injury and Step into your power! We discussed: 12:58 The Context of Power & The Illusion of Control  18:24 Power and Self Respect 21:00 How Was Our Relationship To Power Established? 31:50 What Steps Can One Take To Reclaim Their Power? 42:30 Why Politician's Impose Their Perceived Power on Others 45:10 The Vampires and The Blood Donor...

Jerry Kuykendall grew up sick and obese, had GERD, depression, anxiety from elementary school. His mother left at age 7, his father was an alcoholic, so he grew up rather unsupervised. Seen his mum twice since age 7, so has no idea if she is dead or alive.  Jerry got into drugs and alcohol and chose a career for money and security and was miserable. Jerry has turned his life around is now 5 years...

Aimee Buchler discusses with Leigh her experience of dealing with the loss of her mother at a young age and how she healed herself from her loss. After having always been deeply interested in the mind, spirituality and perspectives and losing her mother at 17 years old, she went on a quest to understand who she was or who she want to be. She studied Chinese astrology, spent a lot of time with diff...