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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.

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157 - From Lockdowns to Liberation: Fighting the System with Dan Astin-Gregory

Subscriber Episode • May 31, 2025 • Leigh Brandon • Episode 156

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In this week’s episode of the Radical Health Rebel Podcast, I’m joined by entrepreneur, activist, and founder of the Pandemic Podcast, Dan Astin-Gregory.

Dan shares his powerful journey from a corporate career in financial services to becoming a leading voice challenging the mainstream COVID-19 narrative. We delve into his early observations in 2020 that led him to question the official story, the backlash he faced for simply asking questions, and how this sparked the creation of his viral video content and the Pandemic Podcast—now with over a thousand episodes and millions of views.

We also explore how Dan’s background in economics helped him decode the deeper systems of power, manipulation, and media distortion that influenced global events. And most importantly, Dan discusses what he believes we must do to resist the "Great Reset" and reclaim our individual sovereignty.

This is a powerful conversation about truth, courage, and building a better future. So sit back, relax, and enjoy my conversation with Dan Astin-Gregory.

We discussed:

00:00 Reflecting on 2019: A Transformative Year

03:13 The Shift to Activism: Navigating 2020

06:00 The Role of Economics in Personal and Global Contexts

09:06 From Banking to Entrepreneurship: A Journey of Self-Discovery

12:13 The Impact of COVID-19: Early Observations and Reactions

14:55 Creating Change: The Birth of Elevate Media

18:06 The Future of Activism: Building a New World

30:57 The Birth of the Pandemic Podcast

35:08 Navigating Censorship and Content Creation

40:33 The Role of Data in Understanding COVID-19

50:01 Human Response to Fear and Panic