I was three hours into a solo road trip to visit my sister when I started this audiobook, figuring a health-focused listen would pair well with the green smoothie I'd packed for the drive. Nearly 28 hours later—spread across that trip, morning walks, and late-night kitchen cleaning sessions—I emerged with a head full of cleansing protocols and a genuine appreciation for Sarah Coomes' voice.
Anthony William's Medical Medium Cleanse to Heal is an ambitious undertaking. This isn't a quick wellness primer you'll breeze through on a lunch break. At just under 28 hours, it's a comprehensive manual covering everything from his signature 3:6:9 Cleanse to specific protocols targeting conditions ranging from anxiety and eczema to endometriosis and autoimmune disorders. The scope is staggering, and whether you're a Medical Medium devotee or a curious newcomer, there's substantial material to absorb.
The Elephant in the Room
Anthony William's approach to health is controversial. He claims to receive information from a spiritual source he calls "Spirit of Compassion," and his theories about the root causes of chronic illness don't align with conventional medicine. If you're looking for peer-reviewed science and clinical trials, this isn't your destination. But if you're someone who has struggled with unexplained symptoms and found little relief through traditional channels—and there are millions in that boat—William's work offers a different framework worth considering.
The Practical Specs
The audiobook works surprisingly well as a reference manual. William walks listeners through the mechanics of each cleanse with remarkable specificity. You'll learn exactly what to eat, when to eat it, what supplements might support your process, and crucially, what to avoid. The 75+ recipes translate better to audio than you'd expect, though I found myself pausing frequently to jot down ingredients. The downloadable PDF companion is essential here—trying to memorize a celery juice protocol while navigating highway traffic isn't advisable.
What struck me most was how William addresses the emotional component of cleansing. He acknowledges that detoxification can bring up difficult feelings and physical discomfort, and he provides what he calls "spiritual and soul support" throughout. There's genuine compassion in his writing that comes through clearly in the narration. His repeated insistence that "your suffering is not your fault" may sound simple, but for listeners dealing with chronic conditions who've been dismissed or doubted, those words carry weight.
Sarah Coomes Behind the Mic
Coomes delivers a performance perfectly suited to this material. Her voice is warm without being saccharine, clear without being clinical. She navigates the extensive lists of symptoms, foods, and protocols with steady pacing that never feels rushed. For a nearly 28-hour listen, narrator fatigue could easily become an issue, but Coomes maintains consistency throughout. Her soothing tone makes this audiobook particularly suited for bedtime listening or relaxed weekend mornings—I found myself putting it on while prepping meals, which felt appropriately on-theme.
The production quality is clean and professional, with no audio issues to report. This matters more than usual for a book this long; nothing derails a health audiobook faster than distracting background noise or inconsistent volume levels.
Where It Tests Your Patience
The length and repetition require commitment. William is thorough to the point of exhaustiveness, and certain concepts get reinforced multiple times across different sections. For some listeners, this will feel like valuable emphasis. For others, it may test their attention span. I'd recommend approaching this as a reference work rather than a straight-through listen—dip into the sections relevant to your specific health concerns rather than trying to absorb everything in sequence.
The trendy health topics William tackles—intermittent fasting, the microbiome, various detox trends—get his characteristic contrarian treatment. He's not afraid to challenge popular wellness wisdom, which makes for engaging listening even when you're skeptical of his conclusions. His take on why certain approaches fail when others succeed offers food for thought, regardless of whether you ultimately adopt his protocols. That same search for meaning in struggle shows up in Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life, though Richard Rohr approaches it from a spiritual rather than physical healing angle.
Who Should Queue This Up (And Who Should Skip)
If you're dealing with chronic illness and have felt dismissed by conventional medicine, this audiobook offers something valuable: the message that healing is possible and that there are specific, actionable steps you can take. Skip it if you need peer-reviewed evidence before trying anything new, or if 28 hours of alternative health content sounds like a slog rather than a deep dive. Whether William's methods will work for you is something only personal experimentation can determine, but the framework he provides is detailed enough to actually implement.
Pulling Into the Driveway
I finished the final chapter arriving at my sister's place, head swimming with information about heavy metal detoxes and morning cleanse routines. Did I immediately start the 3:6:9 Cleanse? No. But I did find myself reaching for celery at the grocery store the next day, which is perhaps exactly the kind of small shift William hopes to inspire.
