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THE SPAFEST STAGE

A standout lineup of leading wellness experts, practitioners and inspiring voices take to The SpaFest Stage, sharing the latest thinking in physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. You’ll dive into eye-opening insights and practical wisdom spanning physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. From nutrition breakthroughs to the newest research in holistic health, every session invites curiosity, questions and real, take-home advice.

Your Host

Briony May Williams

After years of baking at home and cultivating her creativity and skill, Briony first came to the public’s attention as she launched onto our screens during nine stressful weeks in the tent on the 2018 series of The Great British Bake Off on Channel 4.

Progressing through the competition to the semi-final, Briony’s humour and warmth, coupled with her resilience and ingenuity saw her become a firm favourite with the audience.

Dr Rangan Chatterjee

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Forbes call Dr Rangan Chatterjee ‘the most influential medical doctor in the UK’. He has been practising for over 23 years, is Professor of Health Communication and Education at Chester Medical School and is known for his ability to simplify complex health information and inspire people to make positive changes in their lives.

He hosts the most listened to health podcast in Europe 'Feel Better, Live More' which has had over 300 million listens to date and has published 6 #1 Sunday Times Bestselling books which have sold over 1 million copies worldwide. He is the only doctor globally to have successfully reversed type II diabetes, fibromyalgia, panic attacks, IBS and menopausal symptoms using only nutrition, lifestyle & mindset approaches on primetime TV, on his wildly successful BBC show ‘Doctor In The House’, which has been broadcast in over 70 countries around the world.

Kirsty Gallagher

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Kirsty Gallagher is a moon mentor, soul alignment and spiritual coach, yoga teacher, meditation teacher and Sunday Times bestselling author with an infectious passion for life.

She has been sharing the life-changing benefits of yoga and the moon for over 13 years through classes, workshops, private and corporate sessions, and has taught over 80 worldwide retreats. She is author of Sunday Times bestselling book Lunar Living and the founder of the online sisterhood Lunar Living, which teaches you how to weave the secret and ancient wisdom of the moon into modern, everyday life.

Kirsty has created a worldwide community through her Soul Space lunar yoga and meditation classes, and her Sacred Space seasonal yoga, meditation and ritual classes. One of her greatest passions in life is bringing together a community, showing us that we are never alone.

Maude Hirst

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Maude Hirst is a Meditation Expert, Founder, Coach, Author, and Speaker, specialising in making meditation and its life-changing benefits accessible to all.

Maude was an actor best known for playing Helga in the hit TV show Vikings before becoming a leading wellness practitioner and founder of the bespoke meditation company EnergyRise. She runs a virtual members club for the mind, corporate wellbeing events, private mentorships, a meditation app and wellness retreats. Her sessions deliver a transformational internal experience, encouraging people to find personal well-being through rediscovering their confidence and unique strengths.

Sally Gunnell OBE

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Sally Gunnell is the only woman in history to hold Olympic, World, European, and Commonwealth titles simultaneously in the 400m hurdles. She also set a world record on her way to winning the World Championships in 1993, cementing her legacy as one of the greatest athletes of her generation.

Since retiring from elite sport, Sally has had a TV career and spoken all over the world motivating audiences from all walks of life to reach their potential. As well as this , Sally now has particular focus on supporting women in building confidence, both physically and mentally to create a sustainable healthy mindset and lifestyle. Experiencing firsthand how her body changed after her athletic career, she founded Lifeshurdle, a platform dedicated to helping women navigate the challenges of aging, fitness, and well-being. Lifeshurdle provides guidance on movement, nutrition, mindset, and self-care, empowering women to feel strong, resilient, and in control of their health at every stage of life.

Dr Rangan Chatterjee

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Forbes call Dr Rangan Chatterjee ‘the most influential medical doctor in the UK’. He has been practising for over 23 years, is Professor of Health Communication and Education at Chester Medical School and is known for his ability to simplify complex health information and inspire people to make positive changes in their lives.

He hosts the most listened to health podcast in Europe 'Feel Better, Live More' which has had over 300 million listens to date and has published 6 #1 Sunday Times Bestselling books which have sold over 1 million copies worldwide. He is the only doctor globally to have successfully reversed type II diabetes, fibromyalgia, panic attacks, IBS and menopausal symptoms using only nutrition, lifestyle & mindset approaches on primetime TV, on his wildly successful BBC show ‘Doctor In The House’, which has been broadcast in over 70 countries around the world.

Kirsty Gallagher

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Kirsty Gallagher is a moon mentor, soul alignment and spiritual coach, yoga teacher, meditation teacher and Sunday Times bestselling author with an infectious passion for life.

She has been sharing the life-changing benefits of yoga and the moon for over 13 years through classes, workshops, private and corporate sessions, and has taught over 80 worldwide retreats. She is author of Sunday Times bestselling book Lunar Living and the founder of the online sisterhood Lunar Living, which teaches you how to weave the secret and ancient wisdom of the moon into modern, everyday life.

Kirsty has created a worldwide community through her Soul Space lunar yoga and meditation classes, and her Sacred Space seasonal yoga, meditation and ritual classes. One of her greatest passions in life is bringing together a community, showing us that we are never alone.

Maude Hirst

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Maude Hirst is a Meditation Expert, Founder, Coach, Author, and Speaker, specialising in making meditation and its life-changing benefits accessible to all.

Maude was an actor best known for playing Helga in the hit TV show Vikings before becoming a leading wellness practitioner and founder of the bespoke meditation company EnergyRise. She runs a virtual members club for the mind, corporate wellbeing events, private mentorships, a meditation app and wellness retreats. Her sessions deliver a transformational internal experience, encouraging people to find personal well-being through rediscovering their confidence and unique strengths.

Sally Gunnell OBE

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Sally Gunnell is the only woman in history to hold Olympic, World, European, and Commonwealth titles simultaneously in the 400m hurdles. She also set a world record on her way to winning the World Championships in 1993, cementing her legacy as one of the greatest athletes of her generation.

Since retiring from elite sport, Sally has had a TV career and spoken all over the world motivating audiences from all walks of life to reach their potential. As well as this , Sally now has particular focus on supporting women in building confidence, both physically and mentally to create a sustainable healthy mindset and lifestyle. Experiencing firsthand how her body changed after her athletic career, she founded Lifeshurdle, a platform dedicated to helping women navigate the challenges of aging, fitness, and well-being. Lifeshurdle provides guidance on movement, nutrition, mindset, and self-care, empowering women to feel strong, resilient, and in control of their health at every stage of life.

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