The Wellness Way

This week on The Wellness Way we have guest Andrew Wakefield, a former physician whose name has become synonymous with one of the most controversial chapters in modern medicine. In this episode, we explore his story, from his early career and the events that led to worldwide headlines, to his later work in film and advocacy with yow.tv. Whatever your view, this conversation shines a light on the intersection of science, media and public trust.Please support Philly’s work by & stay connected by signing up for the Philly J Lay newsletter, also don’t miss out on joining the CommuniTEA membership!! Start your healing journey with Philly and the rest of the wellness warriors TODAY! Discover more at www.phillyjlay.com.Learn more from Andrew: www.yow.tvConnect with Philly: • Website: phillyjlay.com • Instagram: @thewellnesswaypodcastDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice for any health or legal concerns.

In this engaging discussion, Sue Cook, author of "Brain in a Jar" and a practitioner focused on dyslexia and dementia prevention, shares her journey from battling glandular fever to discovering homeopathy. She offers a compelling 45-day heavy metal detox plan and practical neurodevelopment exercises that promise rapid improvements in brain function. Sue dives into how movement can build the brain and shares insights on adult neurodevelopment. With tips on diet, lifestyle adjustments, and even the use of medicinal mushrooms, her holistic approach aims for lasting cognitive health.

In this episode I am joined by Joy Warren BSc (Hons), National Coordinator of Fluoride Free Alliance UK. Joy shares her decades of work raising awareness about the risks of water fluoridation from the ethical questions of consent to the scientific concerns about fluoride’s effects on health and development. She explains the ongoing campaign and legal challenge, how you can get involved and why protecting clean water matters for every household.Please support Philly’s work & stay connected by signing up for the Philly J Lay newsletter, also don’t miss out on joining the CommuniTEA membership!! Start your healing journey with Philly and the rest of the wellness warriors TODAY! Discover more at www.phillyjlay.com.Support Joy’s CampaignDonate to the GoFundMe to stop compulsory fluoridation of England’s drinking water: www.gofundme.com/f/stop-fluoridation-of-englands-drinking-waterContact Joy directly: wmaf@live.co.ukConnect with PhillyWebsite: phillyjlay.comInstagram: @thewellnesswaypodcastDisclaimerThis podcast is for educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice for any health or legal concerns.

Please support Philly’s work & stay connected by signing up for the Philly J Lay newsletter and don’t miss out on joining the CommuniTEA membership!! Start your healing journey with Philly and the rest of the wellness warriors TODAY! Discover more at www.phillyjlay.comCome and join us for a very special episode as we relive The Wellness Way Festival – Wasing Woods, Berkshire – 8th to 10th August 2025This week’s podcast is a heartfelt recap of one of the most incredible weekends of our lives. Three days of truth and transformation with an extraordinary line-up of speakers including Barbara O’Neill, Charles Dowding, Gaz Oakley, Dr Tina Peers, Liam Browne, Ollie Ollerton, Möbius Loop, gBloc, Adam Parker, Emma Estrela, and so many more who lit up the woodland stages with knowledge, music and movement.This is just a short snippet to capture the magic we created together. None of it would have been possible without our incredible sponsors – Farmacy, London Nootropics, College of Naturopathic Medicine and People's Health Alliance... and every single one of you who bought a ticket, camped under the stars, danced barefoot and joined this movement.Connect with PhillyWebsite: phillyjlay.comInstagram: @thewellnesswaypodcastFILM CREDIT: Stand Up X FILM CREDIT: People's Health Alliance DisclaimerThis podcast is for educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice for any health or legal concerns.

Come and join my headline speaker Barbara O’Neill at the Wellness Way Festival (8–10 August, Wasing Woods, Berkshire). With just one day to go, Barbara returns to the podcast for a special episode recorded in person, hours before the most conscious wellness festival in the UK begins.In this powerful conversation, we explore: • How she supports the body to detox, rest and repair • Why education, not medication, is at the heart of real healingThis episode is a gift to everyone attending the festival and a lifeline for those still unsure about the world of natural health.Connect with Barbara: • Website: officialbarbaraoneill.comConnect with Philly • Website: phillyjlay.com • Instagram: @thewellnesswaypodcastDisclaimerThis podcast is for educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice for any health or legal concerns.

Come and join my guest Jade Horton at the Wellness Way Festival August 8–10 | Wasing WoodsTickets: www.thewellnesswayfestival.comThis episode is a powerful and emotional journey through unthinkable tragedy and the deep resilience of the human spirit. Jade Horton lost her two beautiful children in a house fire that also left her with nearly every bone in her body broken. Doctors said she’d never walk again. Within months, she proved them wrong.Now a qualified Angelic Reiki Master, Jade helps others find healing through energy work and spiritual connection. In this conversation, she shares how she crawled from the darkest place imaginable to find light and a way to live again.Connect with Philly • Website: phillyjlay.com • Instagram: @thewellnesswaypodcastDisclaimerThis podcast is for educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice for any health or legal concerns.

Come and join my guest Gaz Oakley at the Wellness Way Festival, 8–10 August at Wasing Woods, Berkshire. Get your tickets at www.thewellnesswayfestival.comThis week, Philly sits down with Gaz Oakley. Chef, author, instagram sensation and the creative force once known as Avant-Garde Vegan. From cheffing in top kitchens at 15 to becoming a global voice in conscious cooking, Gaz now lives off-grid, grows his own food, and is building a regenerative future from the ground up. Expect grounded wisdom on food, energy, healing, soil health, sustainability, detoxing, and the power of returning to simple, nourishing meals that support real wellbeing.He’ll also be sharing more of this at The Wellness Way Festival, where he joins our growing community of truth-seekers, farmers, health rebels, and conscious cooks.Connect with Gaz Oakley • Website: www.gazoakley.co.uk • Instagram: @gazoakleyConnect with Philly • Website: phillyjlay.com • Instagram: @thewellnesswaypodcastDisclaimerThis podcast is for educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice for any health or legal concerns.

Come and experience London Nootropics at the Health Hub (Aug 5, CNM London) and The Wellness Way Festival (Aug 8–10, Wasing Woods) Use Code PHILLY15 for 15% of festival tickets today.Book now:www.thewellnesswayfestival.comIn this episode, Zain, co-founder of London Nootropics, shares how adaptogenic coffee is changing the way we energise, using medicinal mushrooms like lion’s mane and cordyceps to support focus, calm and clarity.We talk about the impact of caffeine on the nervous system, their powerful new partnership with Hessa da Tera and why London Nootropics have the exclusive rights to supply coffee across the entire Festival weekend.Tune in to learn how ancient remedies and modern nootropics are fuelling a new kind of wellness revolution.London Nootropics will also be joining us at the Health Hub so you can try their blends in person or use code PHILLY20 for 20% off your first order! www.londonnootropics.com Check out Hifas da Terra: www.hiifasdaterra.co.uk Buy tickets now: www.phillyjlay.com 💚

OSU Bio Food will be serving up delicious Alkaline meals at the Wellness Way Festival, 8–10 August in Wasing Woods, Berkshire. Tickets: www.thewellnesswayfestival.comThis week’s guest is Ben, the founder of OSU Bio Food. The plant-powered force serving food at The Wellness Way Festival. His legendary alkaline pancakes, coconut wraps and herbal infusions will be fuelling our tribe all weekend long.In this conversation, Ben shares his journey of healing through real food. From the heart of London’s street markets to joining us at the UK’s most conscious health event, OSU is more than just food, it’s a whole ethos. We talk alkaline diets, detoxing from toxic systems, and how reconnecting with nature through food can change your life.Find Ben and OSU at: • 📸 Instagram: @osubiofoodConnect with Philly: • Website: phillyjlay.com • Instagram: @thewellnesswaypodcastDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice for any health or legal concerns.

Come and join this week’s podcast guest Melinda Messenger at The Wellness Way Festival, taking place 8–10 August 2025 at Wasing Woods in Berkshire.In this episode of The Wellness Way we explore the power of dreamwork, how the subconscious speaks in symbols and why Melinda left the mainstream to follow a path of healing and truth. As a qualified psychotherapist and intuitive guide she brings rare wisdom on the links between trauma, therapy, and the world of dreams.Whether you’ve never remembered a dream in your life or have recurring ones you’re desperate to understand, this is a conversation that will open doors.Instagram: @melinda.j.messenger_ Connect with Philly:• Website: phillyjlay.com• Instagram: @thewellnesswaypodcastDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice for any health or legal concerns.