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Wanna hear more about our Raw Chef Trainings? Check: https://www.therawtemple.com/dM4IMO SUMMARY In this episode of Raw Talks, host Alex sits down with Freelee the Banana Girl, one of the original voices of the fruit-based raw vegan movement. Freelee shares how years of digestive illness and disordered eating led her to raw food in 2001, and how Doug Graham's 80/10/10 approach eventually turned her health around and led her to create the 30 Bananas a Day community. She makes her case for fruit sugar, explains why she supports adding white sugar to a fruit-based diet, and argues that carbohydrates, not protein, are what drive muscle growth. The two also discuss supplements, the charlatans she has seen come and go over 25 years, and how to tell genuine voices from commercially driven ones. This conversation covers fruitarianism, sugar and insulin, protein myths, supplements, honesty in the raw food movement, and how veganism has evolved. LINKS The Raw Temple: https://www.therawtemple.com The Raw Temple Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therawtemple/ Freelee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freeleethebananagirl/ CHAPTERS 00:00:00 - Cold Open 00:00:35 - Welcome Freelee the Banana Girl 00:02:08 - Illness, Eating Disorders and Finding Raw Food 00:06:20 - Doug Graham, 80/10/10 and 30 Bananas a Day 00:07:51 - How Freelee Eats Today 00:09:05 - Biggest Mistakes People Make on a Raw Diet 00:11:20 - High-Fat Raw Diets and Charlatans in the Movement 00:13:23 - Supplements, Soil Depletion and Hybridisation 00:15:46 - Why Fruit Sugar Is Good for You 00:19:17 - The Case for White Sugar 00:24:27 - Coconut Sugar, Molasses and Salt 00:27:01 - 80/10/10 vs 90/5/5 00:28:03 - Protein, Carbs and Building Muscle 00:34:44 - Whey, Collagen, Casein and Breast Milk 00:39:41 - Eating Too Little and the Cleansing Obsession 00:45:04 - Calling Out FullyRaw Kristina 00:51:13 - B12, Vitamin D and Omega-3 00:54:34 - How to Spot a Charlatan 00:58:13 - Fruitarian vs Vegan and the Movement Today 01:02:00 - What's Next for Freelee

Wanna hear more about our Raw Chef Trainings? Check: https://www.therawtemple.com/dM4IMO SUMMARY In this episode of Raw Talks, host Alex sits down with John Thomas, vegan bodybuilder, coach and founder of Vegan Squad, to talk about how to build muscle on a plant-based diet. John shares how he went vegetarian at ten and vegan at 13, and how he moved from being a quiet "lone wolf vegan" to an outspoken activist using his physique to challenge the myth that you need meat to build muscle. He breaks down the fundamentals of training, recovery, protein, calories and supplements, and speaks openly about the trade-offs between competitive bodybuilding and long-term health. He also explains the difference between bodybuilding divisions and why he drew the line at 275 pounds. This conversation covers vegan muscle building, training to failure, creatine and key supplements, longevity, and building a global vegan community. LINKS The Raw Temple: https://www.therawtemple.com The Raw Temple IG: https://www.instagram.com/therawtemple/ John Thomas IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebodybuildingvegan/ Free Vegan Resources: https://vegansquadcoaching.com/resources Vegan Squad Retreat: https://vegansquadcoaching.com/retreat CHAPTERS 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:31 - Welcome John Thomas 00:01:46 - Early moments that shaped a young vegan 00:04:04 - Going vegetarian at 10 and vegan at 13 00:05:43 - From wrestling to bodybuilding 00:08:33 - From lone wolf vegan to outspoken activist 00:11:40 - Vegan Squad athletes and the vegan competitive edge 00:14:05 - Top tips for building muscle as a vegan 00:16:35 - Protein, calories and easy-to-digest foods 00:19:58 - Bodybuilding vs health and longevity 00:25:42 - PEDs, risk and becoming the biggest vegan bodybuilder 00:28:42 - Essential supplements: B12, vitamin D, magnesium, creatine 00:33:23 - Training frequency, intensity and training to failure 00:38:51 - Building muscle vs building strength 00:42:08 - Men's open bodybuilding vs men's physique 00:45:25 - What's next: Vegan Squad retreats 00:47:57 - Final advice: don't do it alone

Wanna hear more about our Raw Chef Trainings? Check: https://www.therawtemple.com/dM4IMO SUMMARY In this episode of Raw Talks, our host sits down with Alex E Lamber — the man usually asking the questions — who takes the guest seat to talk about the eight-year path that took him from a corporate life in Sydney to a mainly raw vegan lifestyle in Bali. Alex shares the reading, documentaries and spiritual awakening that shifted his perspective, and why proving you can build muscle without meat matters so much to the people watching. He speaks candidly about staying open-minded rather than dogmatic, about the forces that profit from people being unwell, and about what veganism has to do with healthy masculinity. He also opens up about stepping into fatherhood, planning a natural home birth with his partner, and why he supports her choices even when they differ from his own. This conversation covers raw veganism and athletic performance, the protein myth, Gen Z and the carnivore movement, predator versus protector masculinity, natural birth, and how to get involved with the Raw Temple community in Bali and online. LINKS Website: https://www.therawtemple.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therawtemple/ Alex E Lamber: https://www.instagram.com/alexelamber/ CHAPTERS 00:00:00 - Building the body for nature and the animals 00:01:22 - The turning point into veganism 00:02:23 - Sapiens, factory farming and the fresh-eye perspective 00:04:13 - Proving muscle can be built without meat 00:06:22 - The protein myth and the next generation 00:08:08 - Gen Z, carnivore influence and freedom of choice 00:09:23 - The forces that profit from sickness 00:11:21 - Logic versus embodied experience 00:12:47 - Why dogma harms the movement 00:13:28 - Five years, five sick days 00:15:49 - Fatherhood and raising a child plant-based 00:17:30 - His partner's path and the eggs question 00:19:30 - Planning a natural home birth 00:23:39 - Veganism and healthy masculinity 00:25:01 - Predator or protector 00:27:58 - Strength put to the test 00:31:06 - Events, trainings and community 00:34:56 - Who's coming next on Raw Talks

Wanna hear more about our Raw Chef Trainings? Check: https://www.therawtemple.com/dM4IMO The first episode we did together: https://youtu.be/NleVzzd2to4 SUMMARY In this episode of Raw Talks, host sits down with Dr. George Cromack, a 72-year-old chiropractic physician who has been high-raw, high-fruit vegan for over 53 years and has treated more than 50,000 patients. After covering diet in their first conversation, they go beyond food into everything else that determines how well we age. Dr. George breaks down his daily practice of asana, pranayama and meditation, his strength training split, his sleep protocol, and the simple biohacks he actually finds worth the money. He also shares the accident and decade of chronic pain that shaped his approach, and why purpose and self-love are the foundation everything else is built on. This conversation covers spinal hygiene, headstand safety, insomnia without drugs, sauna and ice plunge, protein on a raw diet, and what it really takes to thrive past 70. LINKS The Raw Temple: https://www.therawtemple.com/ The Raw Temple IG: https://www.instagram.com/therawtemple/ Dr. George IG: https://www.instagram.com/cromackgeorge/ His free video: https://yogi-doctor.com/ We will add the discount to his course when it is ready in the coming weeks. CHAPTERS 00:00:00 - Intro & Welcome Back, Dr. George Cromack 00:02:44 - The Diet Is a Tool, Not the Goal 00:04:35 - Asana, Pranayama and Meditation Explained 00:07:33 - Headstands: Done Right, and Who Should Avoid Them 00:10:18 - Building a Daily Practice Your Mind Won't Reject 00:16:21 - Raw Temple Academy 00:19:02 - Sleep, Insomnia and Drug-Free Solutions 00:23:15 - Qigong, Morning Sun and Grounding 00:26:26 - Strength Training, Sarcopenia and Independence 00:34:49 - Simple Biohacks That Actually Work 00:42:55 - The Accident and the Dark Years 00:48:51 - Purpose, Community and Service 00:53:30 - Self-Love and the Energy Savings Account 01:02:12 - Why Purpose Drives Everything Else 01:19:48 - Sauna, Ice Plunge and Wim Hof vs Pranayama 01:27:14 - How Much Protein Do You Actually Need? 01:33:50 - Renew Yourself: Book, Course and Coaching 01:36:12 - Outro

Wanna hear more about our Raw Chef Trainings? Check: https://www.therawtemple.com/dM4IMO SUMMARY In this episode of Raw Talks, host Alex sits down with Joey Bilotich, a 22-year-old men's coach and plant-based athlete who went from a hedonistic lifestyle to winning a natural bodybuilding competition on a vegan diet. Joey shares how his brother's ethical arguments dismantled his carnivore beliefs, why he views veganism as the most masculine dietary choice a man can make, and the moment before his second competition that redirected his whole mission. He breaks down the four pillars of men's work — physical, mental, sexual, and spiritual — and explains why purpose only arrives once a man becomes internally abundant. Alex and Joey also dig into why so many intelligent people still eat meat, the social pressure that pulls vegans back, and what a world without slaughterhouses could look like. This conversation covers veganism and masculinity, bodybuilding on plants, activism, self-development, sexuality, and finding purpose as a young man. LINKS The Raw Temple: https://www.therawtemple.com/ The Raw Temple IG: https://www.instagram.com/therawtemple/ Joey Bilotich IG: https://www.instagram.com/joeybilotich/ CHAPTERS 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:38 - From Hedonism to Self-Development 00:03:29 - His Brother Goes Vegan & the Logic That Broke Through 00:05:41 - Muay Thai, Bodybuilding & Losing the First Show 00:07:14 - The Download in the Car 00:09:16 - Two Vegan Winners: One in 10,000 00:14:37 - Documentaries & Resources to Start With 00:22:08 - What Is Men's Work? 00:25:08 - Raw Chef Academy 00:27:01 - Why Veganism Is the Most Masculine Diet 00:31:02 - Why Intelligent People Still Eat Meat 00:36:30 - Slaughterhouses and Battlefields 00:43:56 - Social Pressure: Why Vegans Go Back 00:51:46 - Is Veganism a Conspiracy? 01:01:56 - A World Without Slaughterhouses 01:09:17 - Purpose, Self-Love & Discipline 01:14:38 - Relationships, Sexuality & Semen Retention 01:23:07 - Martial Arts & Confidence 01:26:38 - Closing Message

Wanna hear more about our Raw Chef Trainings? Check: https://www.therawtemple.com/dM4IMO SUMMARY In this episode of Raw Talks, host Alex sits down with Dr. George Cromack, a chiropractic physician who has been eating a high-fruit, high-raw vegan diet for 53 years and is still training six days a week at 72. He shares what his diet actually looks like across the year, the mistakes he made starting out at 19 in 1970s New Jersey, and why going too fast with detox and fasting is the main reason so many people abandon raw food and swing to carnivore. He makes the case for a flexible, practical approach built around raw till 4, explains why he considers spirulina one of his most valuable tools, and breaks down why the fear of fruit sugar rests on a misunderstanding of basic biochemistry. He also covers Ayurvedic body types, why one protocol doesn't fit everyone, and the blood markers long-term vegans should actually be testing. This conversation covers diet percentages, detox pacing, fasting, spirulina, insulin sensitivity, protein myths, supplements, and omega-3, B12 and folate on a plant-based diet. LINKS The Raw Temple: https://www.therawtemple.com/ The Raw Temple IG: https://www.instagram.com/therawtemple/ Dr. George IG: https://www.instagram.com/cromackgeorge/ His free video: https://yogi-doctor.com/ We will add the discount to his course when it is ready in the coming weeks. CHAPTERS 00:00:00 - Intro to Dr. George Cromack 00:02:07 - What 53 Years of High Fruit, High Raw Actually Looks Like 00:04:13 - Why Climate and Food Quality Change Everything 00:08:19 - Going Raw at 19 in 1970s New Jersey 00:10:57 - The Biggest Beginner Mistake: Not Eating Enough 00:12:13 - Aggressive Detox and the Pendulum Swing to Carnivore 00:21:03 - Family, Social Life and Allowing Some Flexibility 00:24:48 - The Practical Perfect Diet: Raw Till 4 00:31:31 - The Problem With Three Gourmet Raw Meals a Day 00:32:59 - Are Humans Frugivores? Anatomy and the Protein Myth 00:37:45 - Why Spirulina: Amino Acids, Chlorophyll and Blood Sugar 00:46:25 - Emotional Detox and Healing Crises 00:52:42 - Fruit and Blood Sugar: The Diabetes Misunderstanding 00:58:28 - Ayurvedic Body Types: Why One Size Doesn't Fit All 01:07:06 - Superfoods, Herbs and Supplements 01:12:32 - Omega-3, B12 and Vegan Deficiencies 01:17:08 - The New Book, the Course and Closing

Wanna hear more about our Raw Chef Trainings? Check: https://www.therawtemple.com/dM4IMO SUMMARY In this episode of Raw Talks, host Alex sits down with Carlos and Zaia, parents of baby Atmanu, for a live audience conversation at The Raw Temple in Ubud about raw vegan pregnancy, birth and parenting. Zaia shares what actually happened when she tried to stay fully raw through pregnancy — the morning sickness, the two months of eating mostly durian, and the postpartum lactation crisis that she traces back to stress rather than food. Carlos explains why diet is always the first thing blamed when a vegan family hits a problem, and how they sourced donor breast milk rather than turning to formula. Together they talk about free birthing in Costa Rica, setting boundaries with grandparents, cravings, and what changed in them once a baby arrived. This conversation covers raw vegan pregnancy, postpartum recovery, fruit-based nutrition, and the real cost of going against the grain. LINKS 🌐 Website: https://therawtemple.com 📸 The Raw Temple IG: https://www.instagram.com/therawtemple/ 📸 Zaia IG: https://www.instagram.com/zaiaembodied/ 📸 Carlos IG: https://www.instagram.com/galapagos.enchanted/ CHAPTERS 00:00:00 - Intro: Meet Carlos, Zaia & Baby Atmanu 00:02:03 - Staying Raw Through Pregnancy 00:04:03 - Two Months of Durian 00:06:33 - Facing Judgment as a Raw Vegan Mother 00:10:31 - Why Diet Always Gets Blamed First 00:12:24 - The Lactation Crisis & Donor Breast Milk 00:14:35 - When Cooked Food Became Nervous System Support 00:17:00 - Carlos' Path to Fruitarian Living 00:18:57 - Raw Chef Academy in Bali 00:20:13 - Zaia's Introduction to Dr. Morse 00:21:23 - Is Parenthood the Most Fulfilling Path? 00:26:15 - Motherhood as a Passing of Codes 00:29:04 - Meat, Fertility & Frequency 00:33:33 - What Do We Want to Create? 00:39:44 - Coming Home & the End of the Crisis 00:41:56 - Advice for Raw Vegan Mothers 00:46:33 - Grandparents, Boundaries & Projections 00:51:30 - Distance, Respect & Meeting Family Where They Are 00:57:05 - Why They Chose the Raw Path 01:00:31 - The Loneliness of Swimming Against the Current 01:06:32 - Zaia's Story: From Rave Scene to Raw Food 01:10:03 - How a Baby Reshapes You 01:18:38 - The Most Supportive Foods in Pregnancy 01:23:16 - Closing Words & Gratitude

Wanna hear more about our Raw Chef Trainings? Check: https://www.therawtemple.com/dM4IMOSUMMARYIn this episode of Raw Talks, host sits down with Ibu Robin Lim, certified midwife, author, humanitarian and founder of Bumi Sehat, a network of community birth clinics across Indonesia and the Philippines, and CNN Hero of the Year. Robin explains why induced and cesarean births have surged worldwide, the lasting trauma newborns carry from being separated from their mothers and having their cords cut too early, and why delayed cord clamping is essential for healthy blood volume and breastfeeding. She shares what a lotus birth actually looks like, the truth behind the cord blood banking industry, and her guidance on diet, supplements and intuition during pregnancy. This conversation covers birth trauma, placenta medicine and how to create a safer, more natural start to life.LINKSThe Raw Temple: https://therawtemple.comThe Raw Temple's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therawtempleRobin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iburobin/Make a donation to Bumi Sehat: https://bumisehat.org/en/giving/donate/CHAPTERS00:00:00 - Intro]00:03:09 - What's Wrong With Modern Birth in the West00:05:32 - Induction, Convenience & the C-Section Epidemic00:08:01 - Bali's 70–90% Cesarean Rates00:15:10 - Rising Maternal Mortality & Her Sister's Death00:17:32 - Colonization of Birth, Food & Racism00:22:46 - Birth Trauma, Circumcision & the Cost of "Cuts"00:30:43 - Creating a Beautiful, Non-Traumatic Birth00:33:06 - Diet, Coconut Water & the Secret to a Strong Umbilical Cord00:43:40 - What Pregnant Women Should Eat00:53:04 - Bali's Rice History: Red Rice vs the Green Revolution00:57:04 - Is a Plant-Based Pregnancy Safe?01:18:36 - What Is a Lotus Birth?01:20:03 - Delayed Cord Clamping, Cord Blood Banking & the Jaundice Myth

Wanna hear more about our Raw Chef Trainings? Check: https://www.therawtemple.com/dM4IMOSUMMARYIn this episode of Raw Talks, host sits down with Joey Bilotic, a 22-year-old men's coach, martial artist and bodybuilding champion who won his competition entirely on a vegan diet. Joey shares how he went from a heavy meat-based "primal" lifestyle to veganism, the moment on the drive to his competition that redefined his mission, and what changed physically when he moved from vegan to fruitarian. He breaks down protein myths, muscle growth, supplements and recovery, and explains why he believes young men are the most important group to reach. This conversation covers masculinity, building muscle on plants and the spiritual roots of the vegan movement.LINKSThe Raw Temple: https://therawtemple.comThe Raw Temple's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therawtempleJoey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joeybilotich/CHAPTERS00:00:00 - Intro00:02:03 - From Hedonism to Self-Development at 1800:04:30 - Why Young Men Think Meat Is Masculine00:05:34 - His Brother Goes Vegan & the Kitchen Confrontation00:07:36 - Game Changers, Dominion & the Point of No Return00:10:22 - The Baby Cow That Changed His Mission00:14:29 - From Men's Coach to Full-Time Vegan Advocate00:21:33 - The Fruitarian Experiment00:26:24 - Primal vs Vegan vs Fruit: Strength, Energy & a TKO00:30:28 - Friends, Family & How to Talk About Veganism00:36:52 - A Framework to Wake Up Young Men00:44:16 - Breaking the "You Need Animal Protein" Myth00:49:17 - Supplements, Protein Powder & Creatine00:52:04 - Calories vs Volume: Losing Weight on Plants00:57:47 - A Full Day of Eating & Spiritual Clarity on Fruit01:07:31 - Muscle Growth 101: Stimulus, Overload & Splits01:14:01 - Vegan After Menopause & Rebuilding Muscle From Zero01:29:34 - Inspirations, Christspiracy & the Spiritual Root01:34:24 - Future Goals: Community, Brotherhood & MMA01:39:51 - Advice for Speaking Your Truth

Wanna hear more about our Raw Chef Trainings? Check: https://www.therawtemple.com/dM4IMO SUMMARY In this episode of Raw Talks, host sits down with natural philosopher Thomas Joseph Brown, former director of the Borderland Sciences Research Foundation and a water researcher for over 40 years. They dive deep into the healthiest water to drink, why we're 99.9% water by molecular count, and the truth behind hydrogen, alkaline, distilled and structured water. Thomas also shares how consciousness affects water, the vortex principles of Viktor Schauberger, and his views on weather modification and frequency healing. This conversation covers hydration, health and the hidden science of water. LINKS The Raw Temple: https://therawtemple.com The Raw Temple's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therawtemple Thomas's Instagram: [need handle] CHAPTERS 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:16 - The Healthiest Water to Drink & Why You're 99.9% Water 00:04:32 - Fruit Juice, Structured Water & Why Water Shouldn't Exist 00:07:36 - Distilled, Spring or Alkaline? What to Drink in Bali 00:10:57 - The Certainty Principle: Your Heart Knows Before You Do 00:14:09 - Hydrogen Water Explained: Water Is 89% Oxygen 00:18:02 - Hexagonal or Icosahedral? The Real Structure of Water 00:27:53 - Stream Water, Vortexes & Viktor Schauberger 00:29:50 - Tesla, Reich & Etheric Weather Engineering 00:35:06 - Vortexing Water at Home & the River That Made It Rain 00:39:37 - Blessed Tap Water vs Pure Stream Water 00:41:28 - The Fourth Phase of Water, Waterfalls & Homeopathy 00:52:24 - Rainwater, Plasma & Weather Modification Over Tibet 00:58:15 - Raw Food, "High Vibe" & What Frequency Really Means 01:01:09 - Rife, Frequency Healing & the Suppressed Inventors 01:10:30 - Solar Cycles & the Coming Shift

Wanna hear more about our Raw Chef Trainings? Check: https://www.therawtemple.com/dM4IMOSUMMARYIn this episode of Raw Talks, host sits down with certified life coach and breathwork facilitator Miro Kloosterman, who has thrived on a high-raw vegan diet for over 13 years. They dive deep into daily eating habits, B12 and omega-3 supplementation, protein and amino acid myths, fasting and liver flush detox protocols, and the physical and ethical sides of the vegan lifestyle. Miro also shares his personal healing journey from chronic illness, his views on Western vs. holistic medicine, and why compassion — not dogma — should guide how we eat. This conversation covers nutrition, longevity, and conscious living.LINKSThe Raw Temple: https://therawtemple.comThe Raw Temple's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therawtempleMiro's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miro_kloostermanCHAPTERS00:00:00 - Intro00:02:19 - A Day of Eating on the High-Raw Vegan Diet00:04:36 - The Secret to Thriving Long-Term on Raw Vegan00:13:29 - Detox, Fruit & the Creatine Question00:16:07 - B12 and Omega-3: What Vegans Actually Need00:20:20 - Spirulina, Chlorella & Natural Supplementation00:23:31 - Staying Open-Minded: Carnivore, Keto & Other Diets00:26:04 - Sugar Myths, Insulin & Reversing Type 2 Diabetes00:29:42 - Medical Industry Incentives & Holistic Healing00:31:22 - Cancer, Chemo & the Right to Choose Your Healing Path00:36:01 - Building Muscle & Protein on a Vegan Diet00:43:03 - Fasting, Juice Cleanses & Liver Flushes00:52:49 - Breathwork & Daily Habits Beyond Diet00:55:50 - Veganism, Ethics & Building a More Compassionate World

Wanna hear more about our Raw Chef Trainings? Check: https://www.therawtemple.com/dM4IMO SUMMARY A panel of raw food and longevity experts — including a 72-year-old chiropractic physician with over 50 years of high-raw food experience — share hard-won wisdom on fruitarian diets, detox, and extreme longevity. The conversation ranges from spirulina and blue-green algae to parasite cleanses, heavy metal detox, adaptogenic herbs, hormone health, tantra, and strength training well into your 70s. It closes with a deep dive into yoga, pranayama, and the experience of samadhi — reminding listeners that diet is a tool for consciousness, not the goal itself. LINKS The Raw Temple: https://therawtemple.com The Raw Temple's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therawtemple/ Laetitia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rawjuicyfit Dr George's website: http://yogi-doctor.com CHAPTERS 00:00:00 – Panel Intro: Meet the Raw Food & Longevity Experts 00:01:50 – A 50-Year High-Raw Food Journey: From New Jersey to Costa Rica 00:08:22 – Raw Food Movement Then vs Now 00:10:51 – Can Humans Live to 120? Longevity Secrets Explained 00:14:41 – Common Raw Food Mistakes & Avoiding Detox Shock 00:17:41 – Glyphosate, B12 & the Truth About Supplements 00:23:02 – Water Fasting Risks & Smart Detox Pacing 00:28:51 – Spirulina & Blue-Green Algae: Nature's Longevity Superfood 00:34:02 – Food Combining & Digestion Tips 00:41:56 – Parasite Cleansing, Zeolites & Heavy Metal Detox 00:46:26 – Adaptogenic Herbs, Ginseng & Tongkat Ali for Vitality 00:53:10 – Bone Density, Hormones & Tantra for Longevity 00:58:25 – Strength Training, Recovery & Fitness After 45 01:28:42 – Yoga, Pranayama & Experiencing Samadhi 01:35:39 – Transitioning to Raw Foods & Final Life Lessons

Wanna hear more about our Raw Chef Trainings? Check: https://www.therawtemple.com/dM4IMO SUMMARY In this Raw Talks episode, world-renowned Tantra master and mystic Ma Ananda Sarita shares her multifaceted approach to vitality, longevity, and spiritual living. Drawing from over five decades of experience — including 26 years under Osho's direct guidance — she explores how tantra, conscious eating, Ayurveda, and holistic healing modalities like tachyon and color light therapy keep her vibrant at any age. Sarita also delves into the deep connections between the body, pleasure, and enlightenment, and opens up about her vision for a conscious eco-village where bliss, meditation, and authentic living are the norm. LINKS The Raw Temple: https://therawtemple.com The Raw Temple's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therawtemple/ Sarita's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maanandasarita/ Sarita's Website: https://www.anandasarita.com/ CHAPTERS 0:00 – Opening Highlights & Introduction 3:02 – Sarita's Secrets to Lifelong Vitality and Energy 7:21 – What Is Tantra? A Path to Enlightenment Through Full Embodiment 8:31 – Sex, Spirit & Witnessing Consciousness: Tantra Explained 11:26 – Meeting Osho: The Night That Changed Everything 15:07 – The Eating Meditation: How Food Becomes a Spiritual Practice 19:30 – Fasting Experiences: From 7-Day Juice Fasts to a 21-Day Spiritual Fast 22:59 – Ayurveda & Panchakarma: The Annual Detox Ritual That Reboots Everything 30:16 – Sarita's Daily Diet: Intermittent Fasting, Five Colors & Global Cuisine 41:46 – Supplements, Seaweed & B12 as a Long-Term Vegan 44:18 – Tachyon Energy & Color Light Therapy for Holistic Healing 53:46 – What Drives Sarita: Spreading Bliss as a Mission 56:46 – Plant Medicine, Inner Pharmacy & Tantra as the Ultimate Psychedelic 1:09:37 – Vision for a Conscious Eco-Village: A Day in the Blissful New Earth

Wanna hear more about our Raw Chef Trainings? Check: https://www.therawtemple.com/dM4IMOSUMMARYIn this episode of Raw Talks, host Alex sits down with Chef Chitra, an Indonesian vegetarian chef, health enthusiast, and animal welfare advocate based in Bali. Chitra shares how the COVID pandemic became a turning point that sparked her journey into plant-based eating, conscious living, and spiritual awakening — a rare and rebellious path in Indonesian culture. Together they explore the deep connections between food, animal compassion, corporate control, frequency, and self-sovereignty, weaving together personal stories with broader reflections on consciousness, love, and the golden era ahead.LINKS:The Raw Temple: https://therawtemple.comThe Raw Temple's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therawtemple/Chef Chitra's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chitrachef/CHAPTERS00:00 – Introduction: Meet Chef Chitra, Indonesian Vegetarian Chef & Wellness Advocate02:37 – How Did an Indonesian Become Vegetarian? Tracing Plant-Based Roots04:16 – How COVID Became a Spiritual & Dietary Turning Point05:29 – Waking Up to Corporate Control: Food, Pharma & the Bigger Agenda09:33 – The Journey to Vegetarianism: Chickens, Factory Farming & Compassion for Animals16:40 – Animal Welfare in Bali: Cockfighting, Ego & Our Relationship with Other Beings23:16 – Eating Raw & Plant-Based: Health Benefits, Protein Myths & Food as Frequency28:47 – Veganism, the Elites & the Fake Meat Agenda34:35 – Being a Rebel in Indonesia: Spirituality, Shadow Bans & Speaking the Truth41:17 – Beyond Religion: Consciousness, Simulation Theory & the Nature of Reality51:01 – Is There an Agenda Against Love? Corporate Power, Evil & Free Will58:07 – Reclaiming Your Power: Personal Sovereignty & Non-Judgment on the Wellness Journey1:02:00 – Going Inward: Meditation, Painting, Healing Childhood Trauma & Finding Purpose1:05:41 – Karma, Consequences & Choosing Your Path as the Avatar of Your Life1:08:08 – Closing Message: Love Is the Highest Frequency & Life Is Beautiful

Wanna hear more about our Raw Chef Trainings? Check: https://www.therawtemple.com/dM4IMO SUMMARY In this Raw Talks episode recorded live in Bali, Jeff (known online as Jeff Juices) shares his remarkable healing journey — from chronic illness, Crohn's disease, and dangerously low testosterone to vibrant health through raw food, juicing, and extended water fasting. Speaking candidly with the audience, Jeff answers questions on parasites and worms, the distilled vs. spring water debate, fasting physiology vs. juice cleansing, blood work on a raw diet, and how to share this lifestyle without being preachy. His central message: fasting is the most powerful tool for deep healing, and the body's intelligence does the rest. LINKS: The Raw Temple: https://therawtemple.com The Raw Temple's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therawtemple/ Jeff's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benrichards.life/ CHAPTERS 0:00 – From Bedridden to Thriving: Jeff's Raw Healing Story 1:35 – Crohn's, Diabetes & 30 Years of Abuse: How Illness Became the Wake-Up Call 4:00 – Let Food Be Thy Medicine — But Not When You're Sick 5:42 – Why Fasting Beats Fruit: The Power of an Empty Stomach 7:32 – Spiritual Awakening Through Fasting: The Serpent, Costa Rica & Finding God 10:13 – Fasting from Your Phone: Clearing the Noise to Find Yourself 12:26 – Parasites & Worms: Why Water Fasting Beats Herbal Remedies 19:45 – Distilled Water vs. Spring Water: Which Is Best for Fasting? 32:30 – Juice Cleanse vs. Water Fast: Why They're Not the Same Thing 36:06 – How Long Should You Fast? Breaking Down 21, 30 & 40-Day Fasts 44:00 – Fasting Safely: Knowing Your Limits & The Importance of Supervision 57:31 – Blood Work on a Raw Diet: Testosterone, B12 & What the Numbers Really Show 1:05:01 – Sharing This Lifestyle Without Preaching: How to Plant Seeds, Not Judgement 1:15:21 – Upcoming Retreats: Raw Fruit Adventure & 21-Day Public Fasting Retreat in Bali