
148 - How I Healed My Hernia Without Surgery with Zander Phelps
Explicit content warning
04/07/25 • 61 min
Welcome back to the Radical Health Rebel Podcast! In today's episode, I sit down with Zander Phelps, who shares his incredible journey of rehabilitating his own inguinal hernia—without surgery. Zander takes us through the methods he used to restore his body naturally, challenging conventional medical approaches and proving that the body has an incredible ability to heal when given the right conditions.
We also dive into the importance of unbound play—a concept that goes far beyond just movement. Zander explains how unrestricted, instinctual play not only helps with physical resilience but also enhances creativity, adaptability, and overall well-being. If you're interested in natural healing, movement, and reclaiming your body’s full potential, you won’t want to miss this conversation!
We discussed:
0:00
Zander's Hernia Discovery
8:33
Natural Hernia Healing Approach
17:02
The Power of Unbound Play
25:21
Benefits of Cooperative Play vs Competition
39:55
Play as a Mental Health Solution
48:56
Finding Joy and Connection Through Movement
You can find Zander @:
https://healmyhernia.com/
https://www.hackido.org/
https://www.craniogami.org/
https://www.zanderphelps.org/
Don't forget to leave a Rating for the podcast!
You can find Leigh @:
Leigh's website - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/
Leigh's books - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/books/
Substack - https://substack.com/@radicalhealthrebel
YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@radicalhealthrebelpodcast
Rumble Channel - https://rumble.com/user/RadicalHealthRebel
Leigh's courses:
StickAbility - https://stickabilitycourse.com/
Mastering Client Transformation - https://www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com/mastering-client-transformation/
Eliminate Adult Acne Programme - https://eliminateadultacne.com/
Welcome back to the Radical Health Rebel Podcast! In today's episode, I sit down with Zander Phelps, who shares his incredible journey of rehabilitating his own inguinal hernia—without surgery. Zander takes us through the methods he used to restore his body naturally, challenging conventional medical approaches and proving that the body has an incredible ability to heal when given the right conditions.
We also dive into the importance of unbound play—a concept that goes far beyond just movement. Zander explains how unrestricted, instinctual play not only helps with physical resilience but also enhances creativity, adaptability, and overall well-being. If you're interested in natural healing, movement, and reclaiming your body’s full potential, you won’t want to miss this conversation!
We discussed:
0:00
Zander's Hernia Discovery
8:33
Natural Hernia Healing Approach
17:02
The Power of Unbound Play
25:21
Benefits of Cooperative Play vs Competition
39:55
Play as a Mental Health Solution
48:56
Finding Joy and Connection Through Movement
You can find Zander @:
https://healmyhernia.com/
https://www.hackido.org/
https://www.craniogami.org/
https://www.zanderphelps.org/
Don't forget to leave a Rating for the podcast!
You can find Leigh @:
Leigh's website - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/
Leigh's books - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/books/
Substack - https://substack.com/@radicalhealthrebel
YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@radicalhealthrebelpodcast
Rumble Channel - https://rumble.com/user/RadicalHealthRebel
Leigh's courses:
StickAbility - https://stickabilitycourse.com/
Mastering Client Transformation - https://www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com/mastering-client-transformation/
Eliminate Adult Acne Programme - https://eliminateadultacne.com/
Previous Episode

147 - The Power of Touch – Reducing Pain with Reflexologist Njedika Olatunde
Welcome back to the Radical Health Rebel Podcast! In this episode, we dive into The Power of Touch and how it can be harnessed to reduce pain and promote healing. I’m joined by Reflexologist and wise woman Njedika Olatunde, who brings decades of experience in natural healing, specializing in reflexology and the body’s innate ability to restore balance.
We explore the science and wisdom behind reflexology, the profound effects of therapeutic touch on the nervous system, and how hands-on healing can be a powerful tool for pain relief. Njedika shares her insights on how reflexology works, why touch is such an essential aspect of well-being, and how you can incorporate these principles into your daily life.
If you're looking for natural, non-invasive ways to manage pain and improve overall health, you won’t want to miss this conversation.
We discussed:
0:00
Pain as a Teacher: Listening to Your Body
9:20
Introduction to Reflexology and Healing Touch
22:49
Beyond Quick Fixes: The Pain-Stress Connection
36:35
Taking Power Back: Holistic Approaches to Pain
53:21
The Science of Reflexology Explained
1:06:23
Cultural Wisdom in Healing Practices
1:11:16
Gratitude and Final Thoughts
You can find Njedika @:
Website: www.focusonhealing.com
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/njidekanolatunde
Instagram: https://instagram.com/evolving_butterfly
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@changingliveswithtouchology
FaceBook: https://facebook.com/PainReliefwithReflexology
X (Twitter): http://twitter.com/FOHReflexology
Don't forget to leave a Rating for the podcast!
You can find Leigh @:
Leigh's website - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/
Leigh's books - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/books/
Substack - https://substack.com/@radicalhealthrebel
YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@radicalhealthrebelpodcast
Rumble Channel - https://rumble.com/user/RadicalHealthRebel
Leigh's courses:
StickAbility - https://stickabilitycourse.com/
Mastering Client Transformation - https://www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com/mastering-client-transformation/
Eliminate Adult Acne Programme - https://eliminateadultacne.com/
Next Episode

149 - Circadian Rhythms, Detox & Emotions: The Missing Links in Gut Healing with Robin Malmasson
In this week’s episode of the Radical Health Rebel Podcast, I’m joined by fellow CHEK Practitioner Robin Malmasson for a deep and insightful conversation on Important Factors to Achieve Good Gut Health.
Gut health is a hot topic these days, but there's still a lot of confusion around what actually causes gut issues—and more importantly, how to truly heal them. In this episode, Robin and I unpack some of the most misunderstood aspects of gut health, including why quick fixes like probiotics or Low FODMAP diets often miss the mark.
We dive into the real root causes of gut dysfunction, from disrupted circadian rhythms and poor light hygiene, to the overlooked role of emotions, fasting, detoxification, and even our relationship with the sun and vitamin D.
Robin shares his unique insights on the correct order of operations when addressing gut issues and why getting this sequence wrong can leave people stuck in cycles of chronic symptoms.
If you’re ready to go beyond the surface and understand what it really takes to build a healthy gut from the inside out, you won’t want to miss this conversation.
We discussed:
0:00
Robin's Health Journey and Background
9:54
Stress and Digestion: The Antagonistic Relationship
16:04
The Circadian Rhythm's Impact on Gut Health
26:20
Common Misconceptions About Digestive Health
32:30
Sunlight, Blue Light and Their Effects on Healing
44:39
The Truth About Fasting for Gut Health
51:20
The Role of Detoxification and Drainage Pathways
1:16:17
Emotional Health and Its Connection to Digestion
1:26:13
Wrap-Up and Robin's Future Projects
You can find Robin @:
https://www.instagram.com/robin.malmasson/
https://www.youtube.com/@robinmalmasson
Don't forget to leave a Rating for the podcast!
You can find Leigh @:
Leigh's website - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/
Leigh's books - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/books/
Substack - https://substack.com/@radicalhealthrebel
YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@radicalhealthrebelpodcast
Rumble Channel - https://rumble.com/user/RadicalHealthRebel
Leigh's courses:
StickAbility - https://stickabilitycourse.com/
Mastering Client Transformation - https://www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com/mastering-client-transformation/
Eliminate Adult Acne Programme - https://eliminateadultacne.com/
Radical Health Rebel - 148 - How I Healed My Hernia Without Surgery with Zander Phelps
Transcript
And so when we landed in Kauai , I was driving home and still feeling a little bit , but not as severe . But when we got to my house , my son wanted to jump on a trampoline , so I said , okay , let's jump around . So I jumped around a couple of times and then I did one big jump and landed and I felt pain . I felt , you know , my thigh just felt . Ooh , that wasn't good an
If you like this episode you’ll love
Episode Comments
Generate a badge
Get a badge for your website that links back to this episode
<a href="https://goodpods.com/podcasts/radical-health-rebel-215978/148-how-i-healed-my-hernia-without-surgery-with-zander-phelps-89097492"> <img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/goodpods-images-bucket/badges/generic-badge-1.svg" alt="listen to 148 - how i healed my hernia without surgery with zander phelps on goodpods" style="width: 225px" /> </a>
Copy