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In May 2021, I attended my first London rally, capturing historic footage as I walked through the city. At that time, people asked if I had a YouTube channel, but I had only just begun my journey into content creation.

I dedicated my work to documenting the stories of everyday people and professionals — politicians, scientists, doctors, and nurses — who dared to challenge the mainstream narrative. These were individuals on the front lines, fighting for truth, yet silenced or marginalized for doing so. I focused on amplifying their voices to show how the situation was devastating the lives of ordinary people — how it was more than just statistics or headlines; it was a real human tragedy.

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🎥 Production Filmed & Edited by WTF Media — WTF is Going On® https://www.wtfisgoingonofficial.co.uk ☕ Support This Work PayPal: https://t.ly/zrNr5 BuyMeACoffee: https://t.ly/EkF1Z ⸻ In this long-form presentation, former MP Andrew Bridgen shares his personal account of his life, career, and the major political events that shaped his time in Parliament. Speaking to the audience at HOPE Sussex Community, he reflects on his upbringing, early career, challenges inside Westminster, and several public controversies he became involved in. This talk is presented uncut to preserve full context and document the speaker’s perspective for transparency and public interest. ⸻ 🔸 Early Life, Education & Career Bridgen describes his upbringing in the Midlands, attending a comprehensive school, studying biological sciences at university, and later joining the Royal Marines. After leaving the service, he co-founded AB Produce, eventually building it into a large regional business employing hundreds of people. 🔸 Entering Politics He recounts how he became involved in local politics, his grassroots strategy for taking control of his local council, and ultimately winning the Northwest Leicestershire parliamentary seat in 2010 — a constituency long considered “unwinnable.” 🔸 Westminster Culture Bridgen shares personal anecdotes about life inside Parliament, interactions with ministers, and his impressions of political culture, party structures, and internal pressures faced by MPs. 🔸 The Post Office Horizon Scandal He details his involvement in discovering issues raised by sub-postmasters, including the Rudkin case, and his part in forming the Post Office Review Group. He describes meetings with the Post Office, the role of Fujitsu, and his efforts to push for independent investigation long before the scandal became widely known. 🔸 Local Campaigning & National Issues Bridgen reflects on: • His opposition to HS2 • His work on modern slavery concerns in Leicester • Economic development in his constituency • Internal party disagreements • Brexit campaigning and referendum events 🔸 Pandemic Period & Political Pressure He discusses his views on national decision-making during the COVID-19 period, including lockdown policy, Parliamentary operation, and public communications. These statements represent his personal perspective on political and institutional behaviour at the time. 🔸 Interactions with Party Leadership Bridgen recounts conversations with ministers, Number 10 officials, and other senior political figures, describing moments where he felt pressured or politically isolated. About Andrew Bridgen Andrew Bridgen served as MP for North West Leicestershire from 2010–2024. Before politics he built a business in the food production and logistics sector. In Parliament he sat on committees dealing with international development, regulatory reform and public spending scrutiny. In later years he became known for challenging government procurement and elements of the COVID-19 response. This talk reflects his opinions and recollections. About HOPE Sussex Community HOPE Sussex Community is an independent venue in East Sussex focused on home education, community-led learning, holistic living and open discussion. It hosts talks, workshops and events centred on free speech and alternative perspectives. https://hopesussex.co.uk ⚖️ Context & Transparency This video contains statements and personal views expressed solely by Andrew Bridgen. Many of the claims discussed are disputed or rejected by scientific bodies, medical authorities, government departments, courts and mainstream media outlets. This upload is provided for documentary, journalistic, academic and public-interest purposes. WTF Media, WTF is Going On® and WTF is Going On Official® do not endorse, promote, verify or guarantee the accuracy of any statements made by speakers. Viewers should consult multiple reputable sources and apply critical thinking. 🩺 Medical Disclaimer Any health-related discussion reflects the speaker’s personal opinions. This content is not medical advice. Always seek guidance from qualified healthcare professionals. 📚 Fair Use / Fair Dealing Third-party references and material are included under Fair Dealing (UK) and Fair Use (US) for reporting, commentary, education and archival documentation. ⚠️ Audience Advisory This talk addresses political, institutional, public-health and sensitive topics which some viewers may find challenging. Viewer discretion is advised.
The Making of an MP Andrew Bridgen’s Journey & Revelations
🎥 Production Filmed & Edited by WTF Media — WTF is Going On® https://www.wtfisgoingonofficial.co.uk ☕ Support Page PayPal: https://t.ly/zrNr5 BuyMeACoffee: https://t.ly/EkF1Z In this long-form presentation, former MP Andrew Bridgen delivers what he describes as one of his most open and comprehensive public accounts since his removal from the Conservative Party in 2023. Speaking to the audience at HOPE Sussex Community, he sets out his personal experiences of political pressure, media exclusion, public-health decision making, and institutional behaviour during and after the COVID-19 period. The talk is presented uncut to preserve full context and document the speaker’s perspective as delivered on the night. This upload is for transparency, historical record, and public interest. 🔸 Parliamentary Pressure & Excess Deaths Bridgen describes his December 2022 speech in Parliament and claims the aftermath led to major political and personal consequences. He says attempts to secure a formal debate on excess mortality were repeatedly blocked. These descriptions reflect his perspective. 🔸 Whips, Culture & Media Access He outlines how he believes the whip system is used to discourage MPs from raising difficult topics and talks about being “cancelled” from mainstream media, replaced by a reliance on alternative platforms and direct public contact. 🔸 Historical Parallels & Regulation Bridgen draws comparisons between current regulatory disputes and earlier controversies such as thalidomide and contaminated blood. These analogies are his interpretations and are contested by many experts and institutions. 🔸 Pharma, Policy & Institutions He argues that pharmaceutical companies exert disproportionate influence over health policy and regulators, describing this as a systemic problem. These are political claims and remain heavily debated. 🔸 Child-Protection Concerns Bridgen discusses allegations and testimony he says were brought to him around child exploitation and institutional failure. These claims are not independently verified in this video and are presented as the speaker’s account. 🔸 Digital ID, Emergency Powers & Civil Liberties He expresses concern that proposed digital ID systems, emergency frameworks and security policies may restrict freedoms and expand state power. These are speculative views and not established facts. 🔸 Elections, Media & Democratic Reform Bridgen questions aspects of the 2024 electoral process in his former constituency and more broadly raises concerns about press freedom and political accountability. He outlines ideas for reform, including: • A transaction-based tax model • Halving the number of MPs • Banning lobbying and external earnings for MPs • A citizen-driven second chamber • Regular nationwide referendums 🔸 Geopolitics & Global Governance He shares his personal views on international conflicts, global institutions and under-reported issues in mainstream coverage. These positions are politically contentious and widely disputed. About Andrew Bridgen Andrew Bridgen served as MP for North West Leicestershire from 2010–2024. Before politics he built a business in the food production and logistics sector. In Parliament he sat on committees dealing with international development, regulatory reform and public spending scrutiny. In later years he became known for challenging government procurement and elements of the COVID-19 response. This talk reflects his opinions and recollections. About HOPE Sussex Community HOPE Sussex Community is an independent venue in East Sussex focused on home education, community-led learning, holistic living and open discussion. It hosts talks, workshops and events centred on free speech and alternative perspectives. https://hopesussex.co.uk ⚖️ Context & Transparency This video contains statements and personal views expressed solely by Andrew Bridgen. Many of the claims discussed are disputed or rejected by scientific bodies, medical authorities, government departments, courts and mainstream media outlets. This upload is provided for documentary, journalistic, academic and public-interest purposes. WTF Media, WTF is Going On® and WTF is Going On Official® do not endorse, promote, verify or guarantee the accuracy of any statements made by speakers. Viewers should consult multiple reputable sources and apply critical thinking. 🩺 Medical Disclaimer Any health-related discussion reflects the speaker’s personal opinions. This content is not medical advice. Always seek guidance from qualified healthcare professionals. 📚 Fair Use / Fair Dealing Third-party references and material are included under Fair Dealing (UK) and Fair Use (US) for reporting, commentary, education and archival documentation. ⚠️ Audience Advisory This talk addresses political, institutional, public-health and sensitive topics which some viewers may find challenging. Viewer discretion is advised.
Inside the System One MP’s Stand Against Silence (Andrew Bridgen)
Are we paying enough attention to how global health policy is being shaped behind the scenes? In this educational talk, filmed at Together’s 4th Anniversary event, diagnostic pathologist Dr Clare Craig examines the history, documents and decision-making that have guided the World Health Organization, national governments and major public-health institutions over the past two decades. Rather than offering medical advice, this talk explores policy, governance, digital systems, and the evolution of pandemic preparedness. Who is Dr Clare Craig? Dr Clare Craig BM BCh FRCPath is a UK diagnostic pathologist with over 20 years of experience in clinical medicine. She studied at Cambridge University, completed her clinical training in Oxford, and became an NHS consultant pathologist in 2009, specialising in cancer diagnostics, national screening programmes, and digital pathology. She has worked on AI-driven diagnostic tools in both the NHS and private sector, and she co-chairs the HART Group, a collective of clinicians and researchers analysing public-health strategy and government pandemic responses. Her background is in evidence evaluation, pattern recognition, and interpreting complex data — skills that shape her commentary on public-health decision-making. What this talk covers: • 2009 Swine Flu & shifting pandemic definitions Dr Craig discusses how public descriptions of “pandemic” changed around 2009 and why the official UK review by Dame Deirdre Hine criticised model overestimation, communication failures and groupthink. • WHO structure, influence & historical decisions From behavioural-science “nudge units” to geopolitical influence, she explores how international bodies operate, how decisions are made, and why past controversies — such as the brief appointment of Robert Mugabe as a WHO goodwill ambassador — matter when assessing institutional judgement. • Digital health certificates & data infrastructure The talk examines the WHO’s technical specifications for digital COVID-19 certificates, how they describe “data subjects”, and the long-term trend toward interoperable digital verification systems. Dr Craig highlights how infrastructure built during emergencies often becomes permanent, raising questions about digital identity, governance, and civil liberties. • Pandemic Treaty & IHR amendments Dr Craig reviews early drafts, proposed obligations, human-rights wording debates, and why several countries — including members of the Africa Group, led by Botswana — resisted rushed timelines and pushed for stronger sovereignty protections. The talk clarifies where draft proposals differ from final documents and why public engagement is crucial. • The mRNA era & UK–Moderna partnership She discusses the UK’s long-term partnership with Moderna, which establishes domestic production capacity for up to 100 million mRNA doses per year, and explores what this signals about future pandemic planning and industrial strategy. Throughout the talk, Dr Craig argues that institutions reveal their priorities through their documents, structures and incentives. Her message is not about fear, but about informed citizenship: understanding how major health policies are formed and why democratic oversight matters. Accuracy & Transparency This video has been fact-checked ✅ against publicly available WHO, EU and UK government documents. Where the speaker refers to draft proposals, historical context or evolving negotiations, this is clearly presented as interpretation and analysis. 🎥 Filmed & Edited by Doonie WTF is Going On® https://www.wtfisgoingonofficial.co.uk ☕ Support Page Donations made to WTF Is Going On® contribute toward the development of new content. Your support is appreciated. PayPal: https://t.ly/zrNr5 BuyMeACoffee: https://t.ly/EkF1Z ⚠️ Disclaimer The content on this channel documents talks, events, and discussions featuring a range of speakers. The views expressed in these videos are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of this channel. Videos are presented for journalistic, documentary, and educational purposes. They are intended to inform the public and preserve a record of debate. This channel does not endorse, promote, or guarantee the accuracy of any statements made by speakers. Viewers are encouraged to consider multiple perspectives and seek further information before drawing conclusions. 🩺 Medical Disclaimer This video may include the personal views of a speaker regarding health or medical issues. These views are their own and are presented for documentary and educational purposes. This content is not medical advice. Nothing in this video should replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.
The WHO’s New Direction What’s Really Changing (Dr Claire Craig)
This clip comes from a 1991 interview with former UK Prime Minister #margaretthatcher (in office 1979–1990), recorded shortly after she left Downing Street. In this rare, long-form conversation, she reflects on her political legacy, the future of the Atlantic alliance, and the tension between government power and individual liberty. In this segment, Thatcher is asked why so many people — in both Britain and America — remained deeply interested in her views even after she stepped down as Prime Minister. Her answer evolves into a powerful reflection on freedom, responsibility, and the slow way societies lose their liberties. She argues that the shared values of the American-British alliance, along with a few other freedom-oriented nations, created a distinct community committed to individual rights, open societies, and limited government. These values, she says, must be actively defended — not simply inherited. But then she delivers her core message: Freedom is never permanent. It must be protected. She warns that #government power rarely expands through dramatic leaps — instead, it grows through “just a little bit more authority,” granted gradually, often in the name of safety, stability, or efficiency. Over time, this can create a vast bureaucracy with its own interests, one that naturally seeks to centralise power rather than disperse it. Her words are remarkably direct: “You do have to fight to keep freedom, because always people will say: ‘Give a little more power to government… and then a little more… and then a little more.’ One day you have so many people employed by government that they have a vested interest in keeping more and more power in the hands of government, and less in the hands of the people.” She concludes with a principle that defined her political career: “Governments are there to serve the liberties of the people — not to restrict them.” More than 30 years later, this message feels uncannily relevant. Whether it’s about digital ID systems, expanding state institutions, surveillance powers, or political centralisation, her warning continues to resonate across generations. This channel shares historical moments, #political insights, and long-form content that encourages viewers to think critically about power, freedom, and the future of democratic societies. If you value independent journalism and archive-based reporting, consider subscribing. 📌 Source: C-SPAN interview, 1991. 📌 Context: Post-premiership conversation reflecting on leadership, geopolitics, and liberty. Support Page Donations made to (WTF is Going On) will contribute towards the development of new content. Your support is appreciated. PayPal https://t.ly/zrNr5 BuyMeACoffee https://t.ly/EkF1Z Disclaimer This video is intended for educational, journalistic, and commentary purposes. It may contain material that is sensitive, controversial, or challenging, with the aim of promoting critical thinking, public discourse, and social awareness. The content in this video may include copyrighted material used under the provisions of Fair Dealing as outlined in the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (UK), for purposes such as criticism, review, news reporting, research, education, or parody. All third-party content remains the intellectual property of its respective owners.
She Said This in 1991 — It Hits Harder Today
In this clip, a speaker shares her perspective on what #digitalid could mean for personal freedom and government control. She questions whether the system is truly about convenience — or part of a wider move toward linking every individual to a permanent, traceable digital identity. Her argument explores how governments can regulate the legal “person ” — a man-made identity used for #taxation , regulation, and law — but not the living human being behind it. With the rise of biometric ID and facial scans, she suggests the line between the two may soon disappear. Try to keep comments respectful and relevant. Constructive, open discussion is welcome—Thanks for being part of the community! 🤝 Disclaimer This video is intended for educational, journalistic, and commentary purposes. It may contain material that is sensitive, controversial, or challenging, with the aim of promoting critical thinking, public discourse, and social awareness. The content in this video may include copyrighted material used under the provisions of Fair Dealing as outlined in the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (UK), for purposes such as criticism, review, news reporting, research, education, or parody. All third-party content remains the intellectual property of its respective owners.
The Hidden Purpose of Digital ID | Public Opinion
Featuring Althea Finch In this deeply transformative session, natural therapist and founder of The Pain-Free Method, Althea Finch, opens up about her 35-year exploration into how posture, alignment, breath, and emotional awareness can awaken the body’s natural capacity to heal. Drawing from decades of hands-on practice and real-life case studies, Althea reveals that pain is rarely the enemy — it’s a message. Every ache, spasm, or tension is a form of communication from the body, asking for awareness rather than suppression. 💬 “Pain is a message — it wants to be heard.” Most of us are taught to ignore or numb pain. Althea flips that belief completely. She guides participants to slow down, breathe, and listen to what their body is trying to say. In this talk, you’ll witness honest discussions, powerful demonstrations, and moments of emotional release as people begin to understand how their bodies mirror their stories and stresses. Rather than chasing symptom relief through quick fixes, The Pain-Free Method helps us reconnect to the intelligence of the body — learning how movement, posture, and presence can shift long-held tension and create new pathways for recovery. This is not about miracle cures or trendy wellness hacks. It’s about remembering what our bodies already know. ⸻ ✨ What You’ll Learn • How the mind blocks natural healing responses through fear, stress, or overthinking • Simple alignment principles that allow energy and circulation to flow freely • The relationship between suppressed emotion and physical pain • The three stages of The Pain-Free Method — Awareness, Alignment, and Allowing • How to breathe through discomfort instead of resisting it • Live demonstrations with attendees exploring chronic pain and old injuries • Why letting go of control often begins real recovery • How trauma, sadness, and exhaustion can transform into clarity and calm • Daily practices to reconnect with your body’s wisdom and restore balance ⸻ 🌿 About Althea Finch Althea Finch is a holistic therapist, speaker, and educator who has spent more than three decades helping people reconnect with their bodies and release chronic pain. Her work blends natural movement, body alignment, mindfulness, and emotional awareness — showing that when the mind listens, the body responds. Her approach, The Pain-Free Method, has supported thousands of individuals in rediscovering ease, mobility, and confidence in their own healing potential. 🔗 Learn More Visit painfreedom.co.uk for workshops, private sessions, and free resources about natural pain relief and self-connection. 🧘‍♀️ A Note from WTF Media At WTF Media, we believe in giving space to voices that explore alternative perspectives on health, science, and the human experience — conversations that encourage curiosity rather than conformity. If this talk resonates, please like, share, and comment below with your own experiences of healing or awareness. Every story helps others realise they’re not alone on the path back to wholeness. Subscribe for more independent talks and documentaries on consciousness, wellness, and the mysteries of being human. Filmed & Edited by Doonie (WTF is Going On) https://www.wtfisgoingonofficial.co.uk Support Page Donations made to (WTF is Going On) will contribute towards the development of new content. Your support is appreciated. PayPal https://t.ly/zrNr5 BuyMeACoffee https://t.ly/EkF1Z ⚠️ Viewer Discretion Advised ⚠️ This video is intended for educational, journalistic, and commentary purposes. It may contain material that is sensitive, controversial, or challenging, with the aim of promoting critical thinking, public discourse, and social awareness. ⚠️ Medical Disclaimer ⚠️ Any medical or health-related content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional for any questions or concerns regarding medical issues.
The Pain-Free Method: How to Heal Naturally Through Alignment & Self-Connection
UK Prime Minister #keirstarmer in Barclays Bank Brighton answering questions about the rollout of digital IDs in the UK. When asked what happens to people without #smartphones or Wi-Fi, Starmer replied that #digitalid will only work for those with access to technology — but confirmed it would be required to work or prove the right to work. “We’ll need a workaround for those without Wi-Fi or a phone,” #starmer said. “But if you want to work, you’ve got to have it.” He said the system aims to prevent illegal employment but stressed most people “already have a mobile phone.” The exchange raises questions about digital exclusion, accessibility, and freedom to work in a future built around connectivity. Try to keep comments respectful and relevant. Constructive, open discussion is welcome—Thanks for being part of the community! 🤝
UK Prime Minister on Digital
For years, climate change has been described as an existential threat. But beneath the headlines and dramatic news coverage, are we truly seeing the full picture — or only a version shaped by powerful interests and coordinated messaging? In this compelling long-form discussion, three respected voices — Chris Morrison, Environment Editor at The Daily Sceptic; Professor Steven Koonin, scientist, author, and former U.S. Department of Energy Under-Secretary for Science; and Nick Hudson, actuary and private-equity investor — unpack how climate information is created, filtered, and presented to the public. The conversation investigates how media collaborations, behavioural science, and funding networks influence what audiences believe about climate change — and asks the central question: Is this about education or persuasion? 🔹 Media & Behavioural Science Modern broadcasters increasingly weave behavioural science into their storytelling. The UK-based Behavioural Insights Team — known for “nudge” strategies that subtly steer public behaviour — has advised governments, NGOs, and corporations on messaging that promotes eco-friendly choices. Some networks, including Sky News, have explored such partnerships to encourage environmental responsibility through entertainment and news. Supporters call this public education; critics call it social engineering. Where is the line between awareness and manipulation? 🔹 Training the Narrative The Carbon Literacy Project provides accredited climate-education courses for journalists, public agencies, and organisations, certifying individuals as “carbon literate.” Advocates praise this as essential environmental training. However, our panel questions whether such initiatives risk producing a one-sided information environment where sceptical or dissenting scientific perspectives struggle to be heard. 🔹 Co-ordinated Coverage Covering Climate Now — a global media collaboration of more than 500 outlets — aims to ensure that “every story is a climate story.” Funded in part by philanthropic foundations such as the Rockefeller Foundation and the One Earth Fund, the coalition encourages consistent, solutions-oriented climate coverage across participating newsrooms. The discussion explores whether this well-intentioned coordination enhances journalism or narrows public debate by filtering uncertainty through activism. 🔹 Independent Perspectives As mainstream outlets align around shared editorial frameworks, independent journalists and researchers are stepping up to restore balance and open inquiry. – Chris Morrison writes for The Daily Sceptic, analysing environmental science and energy policy through a critical lens. – Professor Koonin, author of Unsettled: What Climate Science Tells Us, What It Doesn’t, and Why It Matters, argues that scientific communication has outpaced what the underlying data can reliably prove. Hoover Institution Profile. – Nick Hudson, co-founder of PANDA – Pandemics Data & Analytics, investigates how statistical models and economic incentives shape public policy and perception. Together they explore: • Who decides which experts and opinions reach the public? • Are behavioural “nudges” a tool for awareness — or for control? • Can journalism remain objective when funding, training, and activism intertwine? This is not about rejecting climate science — it’s about how climate science is communicated, and whether the conversation remains open, balanced, and data-driven. WTF Media stands for one simple idea: progress demands debate. Censorship breeds ignorance; transparency breeds understanding. ⚖️ Disclaimer This production is for educational and documentary purposes. The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the position of WTF Is Going On Official or any affiliated parties. 📚 References & Sources – The Carbon Literacy Project – https://carbonliteracy.com – Covering Climate Now – https://coveringclimatenow.org – Behavioural Insights Team (UK) – https://www.bi.team – The Daily Sceptic (Environmental reporting by Chris Morrison) – https://dailysceptic.org – Professor Steven Koonin (Hoover Institution Profile) – https://www.hoover.org/profiles/steven-koonin – PANDA – Pandemics Data & Analytics – https://www.pandata.org 🌍 Further Reading United Nations – Agenda 2030: Transforming Our World https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/content/documents/21252030%20Agenda%20for%20Sustainable%20Development%20web.pdf ⚠️ Viewer Discretion Advised This video may include sensitive or controversial material intended to encourage critical thinking, public awareness, and open dialogue. Portions of this content may include copyrighted material used under Fair Dealing as defined in the UK Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 for purposes such as criticism, review, news reporting, education, and research.
Who Controls the Climate Narrative? | Media, Money & Science in the Age of Influence
What happens when one of Britain’s most respected medical professors — a man of science, data, and rational thought — is taken hostage in a war zone… and has a spiritual awakening that changes everything he believes about medicine? In this powerful talk, Professor Paul Dieppe, former Professor of Rheumatology at Bristol University and a lifelong NHS clinician, tells his extraordinary story — from a decorated medical researcher obsessed with curing disease, to a man who began to question everything he’d been taught about health, healing, and the nature of consciousness itself. 👨‍⚕️ From Biomedical Logic to the Power of the Mind Paul begins by reflecting on his early career inside the rigid world of Western biomedicine — a system that taught him to see patients as mechanical problems to fix. He admits he was “brainwashed” into the materialist model that ignores the soul, dismisses energy, and reduces life to biology. But then, everything changed. When his plane refueled in Kuwait during the 1990 invasion by Iraq, he was taken hostage for five months. What followed was a series of spiritual experiences — including a near-death and a shared-death experience — that shattered his scientific assumptions and opened his awareness to something much greater. 💊 The Mystery of the Placebo (and Nocebo) After returning to medicine, Paul became fascinated by the placebo effect — the undeniable healing that comes from “nothing.” Why do patients often get better from dummy pills or sham surgeries? And how can words alone — careless or compassionate — make someone’s health worse or better? His research revealed a shocking truth: placebo responses often outperform actual medical interventions. Yet the medical industry, driven by profit and pharmaceutical agendas, dismisses them as “background noise.” Paul calls it out for what it is — a refusal to see the human being as more than a body. 💫 What Is Healing? When Paul shifted his focus to healing rather than curing, he faced skepticism, even ridicule, from his peers. Yet he found that the public instinctively understood what doctors did not — that healing is not a “thing,” but an experience, a connection, and an act of love. He shares the findings of studies where people were asked to draw what healing meant to them. The images spoke of energy, connection, light, growth, and love — not pills or scalpels. Even healthcare professionals, when asked anonymously, chose “love” as the word most associated with healing. 🌿 Love, Connection & the Soul of Medicine Paul argues that medicine has lost its soul. By reducing illness to “disease” and humans to “mechanisms,” modern medicine has fragmented itself beyond recognition. Healing, he says, happens when we reconnect — to others, to nature, and to something larger than ourselves. He distinguishes between curing (fixing the machine) and healing (transformational change of the whole being — body, mind, and spirit). True healing can even occur at the end of life: we can die healed. 🕊️ A Call to Reclaim Humanity in Medicine Professor Dieppe’s message is simple yet revolutionary: doctors and healers must work together. The future of healthcare depends not on more drugs or surgeries, but on rediscovering compassion, connection, and consciousness. 📚 About Professor Paul Dieppe • Former Professor of Rheumatology, Bristol University • Medical Research Council Lead • Dean at University of Bristol and researcher at University of Exeter • Author of The Healing Shift • Specialist in healing, consciousness, and the human side of medicine 🎥 Filmed & Edited by Doonie (WTF is Going On) https://www.wtfisgoingonofficial.co.uk ☕ Support Page Donations made to WTF Is Going On contribute toward the development of new content. Your support is appreciated. PayPal: https://t.ly/zrNr5 BuyMeACoffee: https://t.ly/EkF1Z ⚠️ Disclaimer The content on this channel documents talks, events, and discussions featuring a range of speakers. The views expressed in these videos are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of this channel. Videos are presented for journalistic, documentary, and educational purposes. They are intended to inform the public and preserve a record of debate. 🩺 Medical Disclaimer This video may include the personal views of a speaker regarding health or medical issues. These views are their own and are presented for documentary and educational purposes. This content is not medical advice. Nothing in this video should replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.
Why Healing Is Different From Curing (Professor Paul Dieppe)
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