Philly J Lay never set out to be a campaigner. But after a routine spinal fusion left her in agonising pain and heavily medicated, her world was turned upside down.

She spent years in bed, disconnected from everything she once knew, physically broken, emotionally exhausted, and unsure of what recovery could even look like. But it was through that experience that she began to question everything she had been told about health, healing, and the system we place our trust in.

In this episode of On a Mission, Philly shares her story with honesty and clarity. We talk about medical injury, addiction, grief, and the impact of trauma on the body. We explore the role of the gut, the power of natural healing, and the loss of connection to the world around us.

She opens up about her recovery journey and the shift in perspective that changed everything. Not to tell anyone what to think but to share what happened, and what she’s learned along the way.

It’s a conversation about resilience, intuition, and the importance of staying curious about the choices we make when it comes to our wellbeing.

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Key moments include:

✔ The life-changing impact of medical injury
✔ Philly’s experience with opioids, alcohol, and chronic pain
✔ Grieving the woman she once was
✔ Understanding gut health and the mind-body connection
✔ What it really means to heal from trauma
✔ Thoughts on the healthcare system and why she began speaking out
✔ Learning to listen to the body and reconnect with nature

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