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
168 - The Mind-Body Connection in Pain Management with Ben O'Loghlin
In this episode of the Radical Health Rebel podcast, Leigh Brandon interviews Ben O'Loghlin, an expert in the Alexander Technique. They discuss Ben's personal journey with chronic pain and how he discovered the Alexander Technique as a solution.
The conversation delves into the role of the brain in muscle tension, the importance of active engagement in healing, and the misconceptions surrounding chronic pain.
Ben emphasizes the significance of self-management and the mind-body connection in pain perception. They also explore how the Alexander Technique can benefit musicians by enhancing their performance through improved posture and relaxation.
The episode concludes with Ben sharing his future plans for an online course and innovative approaches to teaching the Alexander Technique.
Chapters
00:00 The Journey to Alexander Technique
03:03 Understanding the Alexander Technique
05:58 Active vs Passive Treatments
08:46 Challenging Age-Related Pain Myths
11:40 Misconceptions About Back Pain
14:44 The Role of the Medical Model
17:38 Exploring Modalities for Pain Relief
20:51 The Mind-Body Connection in Pain
23:46 Navigating Automatic and Voluntary Systems
33:43 Understanding Automatic Postural Control
40:39 The Role of Directions in Alexander Technique
47:42 Personal Transformations Through Alexander Technique
54:28 Posture, Movement, and Performance in Musicians
01:00:37 Engineering Perspective on Body Mechanics
01:04:18 Future Directions and Innovations in Alexander Technique
You can find Ben @:
https://youtube.com/@benologhlin
https://facebook.com/ben.ologhlin
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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/
