About this episode

Leigh Brandon interviews Matt Johnson about his journey from brain injury to healing through hypnosis and NLP.

In this episode of Beyond The Pain, Leigh Brandon sits down with Matt Johnson, who shares his remarkable journey from surviving a severe brain injury to discovering powerful mind-body approaches to healing. Following his injury, Matt found himself navigating persistent symptoms and limitations that conventional approaches struggled to resolve. This experience led him to explore hypnosis, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and other subconscious-focused methods — ultimately transforming not only his own recovery but also his professional path. Together, Leigh and Matt explore how the subconscious mind influences pain perception, the role trauma can play in chronic pain patterns, and how techniques such as hypnosis and NLP may help individuals reframe experiences, reduce suffering, and support recovery. The conversation highlights the profound connection between mind and body, while offering insight into how empowering the individual can become a central part of the healing process. This episode provides a thought-provoking look at alternative perspectives on pain management and recovery, and invites listeners to consider how addressing subconscious patterns may open new pathways…

People in this episode

Host: Leigh Brandon

Guest: Matt Johnson

Topics covered

• pain management
• hypnosis
• Neuro-Linguistic Programming
• mind-body connection
• trauma
• healing

Keywords

• pain perception
• chronic pain
• subconscious mind
• recovery
• alternative healing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Beyond The Pain, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), bodychek.co.uk, mattjohnsonnlp.com

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