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
164 - Optimising Human Performance by Healing The Gut & Nervous System with Brendan Coates
In this episode of the Radical Health Rebel podcast, Brendan Coates shares his transformative journey into gut health and human behavior, detailing how personal health challenges led him to pursue education in clinical nutrition and functional medicine.
He discusses the intricate connection between gut health and emotional well-being, emphasizing the impact of stress on digestion and overall health. Brendan debunks common myths surrounding digestion and offers actionable steps for listeners to begin healing their gut.
He also addresses the reasons behind relapse in health journeys and highlights the importance of pursuing one's purpose for lasting change. The conversation concludes with insights into the upcoming Longevity Expo, aimed at educating the public on health and wellness.
We discussed:
00:00 Brendan's Journey into Gut Health
05:26 The Connection Between Gut Health and Emotions
11:05 Gut Health: The Second Brain
20:09 The Interplay of Gut Health and Physical Performance
26:54 Debunking Myths About Digestion and Gut Health
33:54 The Role of Stomach Acid in Digestion
39:02 Finding Your Purpose and Managing Stress
41:09 Simplifying Nutrition for Better Health
48:02 Understanding Relapse and Addiction
53:10 The Longevity Summit: A New Era in Health Education
You can find Brendan @:
http://www.youtube.com/@GutGang
https://www.instagram.com/gutgangpodcast
https://www.instagram.com/the_gut_whispererr
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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/
