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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.

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158 - Uncovering the Root Causes of Skin Issues: Gut Health, Hormones & Detox with Helen Taylor

June 02, 2025 • Leigh Brandon • Episode 158

In this episode of the Radical Health Rebel podcast, Helen Taylor, shares her extensive journey in understanding the connection between gut health, hormonal imbalances, and skin conditions.

Helen discusses her personal experiences with health challenges, the importance of holistic approaches to wellness, and the often-overlooked impact of diet and environmental toxins on skin health. The conversation delves into the gut-skin connection, the role of sugar and hormones, and the significance of addressing root causes rather than just symptoms in conventional medicine.

In this conversation, Helen and Leigh delve into the evolving landscape of functional medicine, focusing on the intricate relationship between gut health and skin conditions. They discuss advanced testing methods, the importance of individualized treatment, and the impact of lifestyle changes on skin health.

The conversation also highlights the role of toxicity in health issues, emerging therapies in gut and skin health, and effective detoxification techniques. They emphasize the need for a personalized approach to health, acknowledging the unique biochemical makeup of each individual.

We discussed:

00:00 Introduction to Gut Health and Personal Journey

02:59 The Impact of Hormonal Imbalances

06:02 Aging and Body Care

08:57 The Gut-Skin Connection

11:46 Understanding Skin Conditions

15:03 The Role of Sugar and Hormones

18:02 Toxins in Our Environment

20:58 Overlooked Sources of Toxicity

23:51 Conventional Medicine vs. Root Causes

27:01 Finding Solutions to Skin Issues

31:51 Exploring Advanced Testing Methods