Radical Health Rebel
Welcome to the Radical Health Rebel Podcast—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
94 - The PCOS & Acne Link and What to Do About It with Kerry Jenkins
Welcome to this week's episode of the podcast!
Today, I had the pleasure of speaking with Kerry Jenkins, a board-certified physician assistant and functional medicine certified practitioner specializing in dermatology. Our conversation focused on the often-overlooked connection between Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and acne.
Despite the complexity of these conditions, Kerry provided straightforward and practical advice for individuals struggling with both PCOS and acne.
Stay tuned to learn more about how you can effectively manage these common, yet tricky conditions.
We discussed:
2:10
Kerry’s background and experience helping women with PCOS and acne
5:41
PCOS is a cluster of symptoms and a metabolic dysregulation
9:31
The root cause of PCOS
27:42
Acne is common in women with PCOS
33:11
Testing for PCOS and Acne
36:21
The gut microbiome plays a crucial role in acne
50:29
Where to start if you have PCOS and/or acne
You can find Kerry @:
https://www.whisperingwisdom.com
https://whisper-health.com
https://www.facebook.com/WhisperHealthFunctionalMedicine
https://www.instagram.com/whisperhealth
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You can find Leigh @:
Leigh's website - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/
Leigh's books - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/books/
Chronic Pain Breakthrough Blueprint - https://bit.ly/ChronicPainValuableTips
Substack - https://substack.com/@radicalhealthrebel
YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@radicalhealthrebelpodcast
Rumble Channel - https://rumble.com/user/RadicalHealthRebel
Leigh's courses:
StickAbility - https://stickabilitycourse.com/
Mastering Client Transformation (professional course) - https://www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com/mastering-client-transformation/
Eliminate Adult Acne Programme - https://eliminateadultacne.com/
