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
169 - Healing Sjogren's Disease: Divya's Journey with Divya Dhawan
In this episode of the Radical Health Rebel podcast, Divya Dhawan shares her personal journey with Sjogren's disease and how it led her to become a functional health practitioner.
She discusses the importance of gut health, the role of diet and lifestyle in managing autoimmune conditions, and the need for movement in maintaining joint health.
Divya emphasizes that joint pain is not an inevitable part of aging and that holistic approaches can lead to healing. She also provides practical steps for listeners to break the cycle of pain and improve their overall health.
Chapters:
00:00 Divya's Journey to Health Coaching
05:01 Understanding Sjogren's Disease and Treatment Options
07:17 Education and Training in Functional Health
09:00 Functional Medicine vs. Conventional Medicine
17:43 The Myth of Aging and Joint Pain
24:18 Movement and Joint Health
26:16 Harnessing Energy Through Movement
27:35 The Power of Belief in Healing
30:20 Understanding Inflammation and Joint Health
32:41 The Gut-Joint Connection
35:49 Dietary Impact on Inflammation
37:47 The Carnivore Diet Debate
42:27 Practical Steps for Pain Relief
45:40 Finding the Right Movement for You
51:02 Creating a Ripple Effect in Health Awareness
You can find Divya @:
https://www.sjogrenssolution.com
https://www.instagram.com/sjogrensqueen
https://www.facebook.com/divya.dhn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/divya-dhawan-b645791b6/
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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/
