The Life Stylist 620. The Fight for Vaccine Truth: Banned, Blacklisted, and Still Speaking Out w/ Andrew Wakefield
Aug 26, 2025
In this conversation, Andrew Wakefield, a physician-turned-filmmaker known for his controversial stance on vaccine safety, shares his journey from gastroenterology to becoming a polarizing figure in medicine. He discusses the rising rates of autism and the increasing vaccine schedule while reflecting on the erosion of trust in health authorities. Wakefield challenges the narratives surrounding vaccine safety and addresses the implications of corporate interests in public health. His bold perspectives invite listeners to confront deeply uncomfortable questions about integrity and responsibility in medicine.
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Career Ended By Listening To Parents
- Andrew Wakefield left his UK career after parents told him children regressed after MMR and had GI disease.
- He moved to the U.S., set up a clinic in Texas, and became effectively a professional exile for pursuing those cases.
Autism Rise Isn’t Just Better Diagnosis
- Autism prevalence rose from ~1/10,000 to roughly 1-in-20 children today, a genuine increase not just better diagnosis.
- Wakefield argues outstanding clinicians historically would have described autism if it existed at current rates.
How The Vaccine Market Grew
- The vaccine schedule expanded into a profitable, mandatory market with no manufacturer liability.
- Wakefield suggests saturation of vaccines may dysregulate developing immune systems and raise immune-mediated disorders.