Radical Health Rebel
Welcome to the Radical Health Rebel Podcast (soon to be called Beyond The Pain)—your go-to show for uncovering the real root causes of chronic pain and reclaiming a life without limitations. Hosted by Leigh Brandon, a Functional Medicine Practitioner, CHEK Practitioner & Faculty Instructor, Active Release Techniques® Therapist, Emotion Code Practitioner, and author with almost three decades of clinical experience.
Each week, Leigh dives deep into the often-overlooked physical, emotional, nutritional, and environmental factors behind persistent pain. Through expert interviews and thought-provoking solo episodes, you'll discover holistic strategies that go beyond symptom management—designed to heal, empower, and transform.
Whether you're a health professional, athlete, or someone who's tried everything and still lives in pain, this podcast offers insights, hope, and practical solutions that work when conventional approaches fall short.
Tune in to learn how to break free from chronic pain and take radical steps toward lasting health and vitality.
Radical Health Rebel
77 - Healthy Cancer Comeback with Fitz Koehler
In this week's episode, I share the amazing, inspirational story of fitness expert, Fitz Koehler.
Fitz shares her story of how she overcame breast cancer, including the story of how she successfully got through 15-months of torturous treatment with the aid of exercise, nutrition, a positive mindset, a great outlook on life and seeking joy.
We also had an interesting debate over red meat and whether the science supports the claim that red meat consumption causes cancer. Suffice to say, we respectfully agreed to disagree like adults on that subject.
After the interview, Fitz kindly sent me a link to the science that suggests that red meat increases the risk of colon cancer by 28%. I have included the link in the show notes. I have also included a link to a critique by Dr Paul Saladino of the research that makes those claims.
I would never suggest you believe anything I or my guests say, but would always suggest you do your own research and come to your own conclusions. The links provided are good place to begin research into that subject, should you wish to do so.
I really hope you enjoy this episode and take inspiration from it.
We discussed:
2:45
Fitz's story and biggest health challenge
35:50
The most important things cancer patients need to know
51:50
How exercise and nutrition affect your cancer recovery
54:00
The Cancer Comeback Series
1:00:14
Fitz's Top 3 Tips
You can find Fitz @:
Fitzness.com
https://www.instagram.com/fitzness/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/fitz-koehler/
https://www.facebook.com/Fitzness-218599521492381/
https://www.youtube.com/fitzness
https://www.instagram.com/healthycancercomeback/
10% off Fitz’s books at Fitzness.com with discount code PODCAST.
Studies on the link between Red Meat & Cancer:
A meta-analysis of 29 studies of meat consumption and colon cancer.
Dr Paul Saladino critique of the studies on red meat and cancer
Other Radical Health Rebel Cancer Episodes:
The Root Cause of Cancer with Paul Leendertse
Cancer Healed Holistically with The Power of RAGE with Jill Ayn Schneider
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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/
