Could sugar and sunlight be the keys to vibrant health — not the cancer-causing killers we've been led to believe?

Today’s guest is Taylor DeBoer, a holistic nutritionist who specializes in gut health and chronic illness. After nearly having her life destroyed by Lyme disease and a multitude of other autoimmune conditions, Taylor has made it her mission to share what she discovered in her own search for answers and teach others how they can nourish their bodies to feel their best.

In this episode, Taylor and I talk sugar, sunlight, and the formula for unlocking our inner radiance. Taylor opens up about her personal struggles and how she discovered true healing through a fruit-based, mostly raw diet. We discuss the philosophical and evolutionary arguments in favor of such a lifestyle and the benefits we can expect when we return to nature’s original blueprint. We highlight the importance of other forms of nourishment such as movement and sunlight, diving deep into common misconceptions and exploring how the very things we’ve been told cause illness may actually hold the key to our greatest healing potential. Lastly, we turn our attention to the social challenges of being a health-conscious individual in today’s world, emphasizing the freedom that’s available to us when we have the courage to step out authentically and live a life that's true to our ourselves.

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction

(00:42) Taylor's journey of overcoming Lyme disease & other autoimmune conditions

(07:34) What Taylor eats in a day on a high-raw diet

(14:03) The evolutionary argument for a fruit-based diet

(15:35) Why sugar is not as dangerous as we've been told

(16:56) The difference between raw foods and cooked foods

(21:38) Salt and electrolytes

(25:00) What actually fuels candida overgrowth (it's not sugar)

(28:45) How a fruit diet can restore hormonal and reproductive health

(34:44) Physical and spiritual benefits

(39:25) Simple changes anyone can make to improve their health

(40:34) The importance of sun & natural light

(46:18) How diet impacts our ability to tan (or burn)

(49:46) Why the sun doesn't cause skin cancer

(50:44) Fitness and recovery

(56:00) Navigating the social challenges of a health-conscious lifestyle

(01:02:15) How discipline and commitment bring true freedom

(01:05:59) Conclusion

Connect with Taylor:

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/td_nutrition/

Website | https://fruitgirlfit.com

Connect with Chad:

Website | https://www.chadsasaki.com

YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@chad27sasaki

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/chadsasaki/

Did Jesus teach about health & wellness?

I’m back with my good friend Jake Gallon to discuss the life & teachings of Jesus through the Essence Gospel of Peace, one of many long-suppressed accounts of Jesus’s life that many believe was kept hidden for centuries in the Vatican’s Secret Archives. We dive into topics such as the deterioration of mysticism into religion, the origins of disease, the healing power of fasting, ethical considerations of killing animals, the emotional connection to food, & a simple yet profound formula as outlined by Jesus for living a vibrant, God-centered life.

There are many who continue to refute the validity of any teachings outside the fundamentalist Biblical canon, but I invite you to listen with an open mind and see for yourself how the words of this text might just come to life within you.

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction

(05:01) Chad's experience growing up in the Church

(16:54) The suppression of the Divine Feminine

(25:03) Religion vs mysticism

(31:30) Reconnecting with nature & the planet

(42:35) Did Jesus teach that we are saved by a profession of faith?

(46:20) Nature & the human body as an expression of unconditional love

(47:31) What disease really is & why that's a good thing

(49:23) The healing power of fasting

(01:00:15) Did Jesus encourage the killing of animals?

(01:05:19) The importance of simplicity

(01:10:51) How emotions become imprinted in the physical body

(01:21:37) The deeper meaning of rebirth & resurrection

(01:30:46) The universe wants you to succeed

(01:34:37) Conclusion

Connect with Jake:

Website | https://rawgenerate.com

YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@RawgenerateYourHealth

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/rawgenerate

Connect with Chad:

Website | https://www.chadsasaki.com

YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@chad27sasaki

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/chadsasaki/

I’m joined today by Bryan Mirabella, a Human Performance Specialist and certified master instructor in Oxygen Advantage, WeckMethod, & Restorative Breathing. Bryan works with everyone from CEOs to world class athletes, bringing together decades of experience to teach people how to live a healthy life and enhance their performance through a holistic approach that involves a species-specific diet, proper breathing and movement patterns, optimizing recovery, & revitalizing the nervous system.

In this conversation, Bryan and I discuss a profound yet long-forgotten way of approaching human health & performance. Hear how Bryan healed a torn biceps tendon, two herniated discs, & reversed organ failure by returning to a simple set of natural principles that have been widely dismissed by the modern medical establishment. We explore the process of purifying the body with a species-appropriate diet, the impact of breathing on our daily performance, & why most of us are doing it wrong. We contemplate why diet alone is not enough to heal, emphasizing the need for an approach that considers the interconnectedness of body, mind, & spirit if we are to truly rediscover our emotional & spiritual wholeness. Join us as we look to our deep past to inform where we’re headed, redefining what it means to truly thrive as a high performer in our modern world.

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction

(20:14) Bryan's remarkable story of healing & regeneration

(29:55) Why a species-specific diet for humans should revolve around fruit

(40:22) Were humans originally breatharians?

(43:52) How proteins and other modern foods cause acidity, stagnation, & disease

(57:02) Bryan guides us through a powerful exercise for proper breathing technique

(01:06:41) Why almost everyone in today's world is breathing incorrectly

(01:13:36) The effect of breath on the body's internal chemistry

(01:19:33) Why Wim Hof & other breathing techniques can be harmful

(01:25:20) How purifying ourselves leads to spiritual & emotional wholeness

(01:32:55) The greater motivation for improving ourselves

(01:35:42) Bryan's closing thoughts

Connect with Bryan:

Website | https://quantumfitness.org

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/breath_verse/

Connect with Chad:

Website | https://www.chadsasaki.com

YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@chad27sasaki

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/chadsasaki/

If life is an inside-out game, then how can we start to experience a deeper connection within ourselves and manifest the life we desire?

My guest today is Cedar Loates — a poet, somatic guide, and sacred educator whose work weaves together personal healing, spiritual reclamation, and collective awakening. With over 400 hours of training in a lineage-based Ashtanga yoga practice, five years in Bible college and pastoring, and 15 years as a creative arts director for a nonprofit, Cedar brings a unique perspective to her work that blends embodiment, artistry, and a complex foundation of spiritual & creative exploration.

In this illuminating conversation, Cedar and I dive deep into the themes of spirituality, manifestation, intuition, and how we can all access the loving, creative intelligence that guides our existence. We propose that life is a continual evolutionary journey of remembering the self in which we learn to reclaim our sovereignty & reconnect with our divinity, and in an attempt to bring spirituality down to earth in a practical way, we set out to answer the questions: What is the nature of this infinite intelligence and how do we open ourselves up to experience it? How do we learn to trust ourselves so we can tap into a higher intuitive knowing & creativity? Can we be spiritual AND be rich? How do we create space for abundance and manifest the life of our dreams?

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction

(00:50) Cedar's background in performing arts & church ministry

(03:07) What clowning taught her about identity & the masks we’re taught to wear

(05:46) Moving beyond religious dogma into a direct experience of our spiritual nature

(15:03) How the soul whispers through intuition

(21:16) The importance of listening to your ‘yes'

(25:44) Learning to tap into our higher knowing & spiritual senses

(34:06) Differentiating between intuition & the mind’s wandering thoughts

(49:05) Manifesting from the field of infinite possibility

(01:00:46) Human Design, Gene Keys, & other tools for understanding the self

(01:11:38) The intersection of spirituality & money

(01:14:56) How to connect to the energy of abundance & receiving

(01:27:26) Conclusion

(01:31:27) Cedar's closing message

Connect with Cedar:

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/cedar.loates/

Connect with Chad:

Website | https://www.chadsasaki.com

YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@chad27sasaki

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/chadsasaki/

Are you ready for what's coming?

I’m here today with a very important conversation given the current political climate and recent developments around the world. My guest, Graham Dunne, is a former Marine, highly decorated police sergeant, SWAT officer and sniper, & author of The Jagged Blue Line. He currently provides training & education for law enforcement, security groups, and civilians around the country in firearms, self-defense, active shooter response tactics, & combat medical care.

In today’s episode, Graham and I discuss what it means to be a capable and well-prepared citizen at this unique time in our history. Graham shares personal stories & practical tips as we emphasize the importance of taking responsibility for our own future and the wellbeing of those we love. We draw upon connections in the world of personal growth, reflecting on how adversity & hardship are necessary experiences that push us to become the person we are meant to be. We explore how the attack on traditional values and the breakdown of family structures are deliberate attempts to create chaos & degrade society from the inside out. Most profoundly, we consider what it will take for us to think for ourselves & come together amidst the global agenda to divide groups of people and control the population through fear.

Chapters:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:33) Should we be concerned about the times we're living in?

(03:28) Graham shares his perspective as an American immigrant

(06:53) Graham’s background & experience

(11:29) What it's really like bodyguarding for the rich & famous

(14:58) Shootouts, car chases, & protecting the NFL commissioner

(18:02) Overcoming negativity & processing traumatic experiences

(27:40) Why it's important for us to encounter hardship & difficulties

(32:37) How do we motivate others to want to improve themselves?

(39:59) Why it's our responsibility to be prepared & well-equipped as citizens

(44:58) Graham recalls his involvement in the Aurora mass shooting

(52:20) Recommendations for food, supplies, & other preparedness essentials

(59:28) Anti-police sentiment & what Graham wishes people knew about law enforcement officers

(01:04:37) How the breakdown of traditional values & familial structure threatens our future

(01:10:25) The larger agenda to keep people asleep & divided

(01:17:59) Conclusion

(01:19:15) Graham's closing message

Connect with Graham:

Website | https://ragnartactical.com

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/ragnartactical/

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100037207105986

The Jagged Blue Line | https://thejaggedblueline.com

Connect with Chad:

Website | https://www.chadsasaki.com

YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@chad27sasaki

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/chadsasaki/

I’m joined today for another illuminating conversation with my friend Ashlyn Burnett. Ashlyn is a Board Certified Health Coach with a B.S. in Integrative Healthcare who helps people break free from the binge-restrict cycle and find peace with food through intuitive eating, nervous system regulation, & body-led habits.

In this deeply nourishing conversation, Ashlyn and I explore the hidden connection between emotions and food. We examine how surface-level habits and behaviors — including our food decisions — are actually driven by deeper psycho-somatic patterns, suppressed emotions, and unresolved trauma. We argue that true transformation must begin at this root-cause level and discuss the process of implementing change without force, willpower, or struggle.

We dive into Ashlyn's personal journey from struggling with health issues and disordered eating to becoming a Polyvagal-informed Coach who teaches others how to eat with trust, live without obsession, & reconnect to their innate body wisdom. Along the way, she shares practical takeaways and valuable tools for transforming pain, creating a sense of safety in the nervous system, & moving stuck energy in our bodies so we can separate thinking from feeling and begin moving beyond our outdated, limiting stories.

Finally, we consider the deeper motivations for healing, emphasizing that the true rewards are not found in the vibrant physical health we experience as a result, but in the expansiveness and inner freedom that come from reconnecting to yourself and your inherent greatness.

Chapters:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:28) How data & metrics are creating a disconnection from self

(07:00) Ashlyn's personal struggles with food, mental health, & self-image

(10:25) Pain must be felt to be transformed

(13:45) How do we find a healthy relationship with food?

(22:12) Intuitive eating & tapping into the body's innate intelligence

(28:35) Busting the calorie myth

(37:30) How emotion, trauma, & nervous system dysregulation influence eating habits

(43:00) Using somatics to move stuck energy through the body

(46:37) Separating feelings from stories

(49:29) Moving past unworthiness or "not enoughness"

(52:27) Practical tools for rewriting old stories & reprogramming the nervous system

(59:01) Balancing discipline with enjoyment

(01:08:15) The reward for going all in & taking responsibility for your life

(01:10:33) Conclusion

(01:11:41) Final questions

Connect with Ashlyn:

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/heart.led.wellness/

Podcast | https://open.spotify.com/show/3A1RrzitWnxj8UiRO6D9Ma?si=c1bcd9a44ab04c84

Heart Led Eating | www.heartledwellness.com/hle

Free Root Cause Identifier Quiz | www.heartledwellness.com/quiz

Connect with Chad:

Website | https://www.chadsasaki.com

YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@chad27sasaki

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/chadsasaki/

In this episode, hear from someone who has experienced the ins and outs of the medical-industrial complex. Andrea Sapienza is a former healthcare professional who spent decades in ICU nursing, medical sales, and pharmaceutical development. As a health sovereignty coach, she now helps people take charge of their well-being through a holistic approach involving proper nourishment, nervous system regulation, and quantum biology.

In this conversation, we discuss the shortcomings of the standard medical model and why prescribing drugs is a band-aid approach that fails to address the root cause of disease or account for the uniqueness of each individual. We examine how our modern concept of “healthcare” continues to make us dependent on the system and deceive people into believing that their health is beyond their control.

We also investigate how our modern diet and ways of living have disconnected us from nature and how this disconnection has contributed to the ever-increasing obesity epidemic. Our discussion shifts to the true danger of so-called miracle drugs like Ozempic, not only in their potential side effects, but also in the way they perpetuate our modern culture of victimhood, codependency, and thee desire for instant gratification without true accountability. Most importantly, we explore humanity’s path back to connectedness with ourselves and with others, considering what it will take to bring about true change on a global scale and raise future generations in a spirit of health consciousness.

Chapters:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:09) The problem with our modern definition of health

(02:48) Andrea's realization that the medical system could not fix her suffering

(06:41) Food is medicine

(11:05) Embracing uncertainty & why a one-size-fits-all approach to health is futile

(14:04) Do people need to experience crisis in order to change?

(17:11) The responsibility we have to build a better system before dismantling the old

(21:12) Health sovereignty & the importance of honoring individuality

(24:18) Andrea's take on the relationship between diet & the obesity epidemic

(33:51) The true danger of weight loss "miracle drugs" like Ozempic

(37:13) What we're not told about drug side effects

(41:34) Creating large-scale change & educating future generations

(47:32) Health as a gateway to personal growth & why healing crises are a blessing

(50:30) Conclusion

(51:35) Andrea's closing message to humanity

Connect with Andrea:

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/the_health_sovereignty_coach/

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/VibrantHealthRN

Connect with Chad:

Website | https://www.chadsasaki.com

YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@chad27sasaki

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/chadsasaki/

In this episode, I sit down with regenerative detoxification specialist and Dr. Morse certified practitioner Jake Gallon to discuss the remarkable healing potential of the human body and how we can unlock untapped levels of health and vitality. Jake presents the case that humans are a frugivorous species designed to thrive on a diet of fruit, herbs, and other living foods as they are found in nature. We discuss how healing is not about adding drugs or supplements, but rather removing the cause of dis-ease, and how only the life-force energy and consciousness of raw foods can support the body in regenerating at a cellular level. We unpack the how’s and why’s of transitioning to a fruit-based diet and its profound effects on physical health, emotional well-being, and spiritual transformation. Along the way, we also address common questions and misconceptions including blood sugar myths, protein concerns, and nutrient deficiencies as we help you take control of your health and redefine what it looks like to thrive as a vibrant, empowered human being.

Chapters:

(00:00) Introduction

(04:28) What is regenerative detoxification?

(09:53) What our anatomy & physiology tells us about what humans were originally designed to eat

(16:10) Clients healing from HSV, cancer, & more

(22:56) Jake's journey of healing

(32:56) The power of living foods to regenerate the body: enzymes, life-force, & consciousness

(37:35) The damaging effects of a conventional Western diet

(42:50) Why carnivore appears to solve people's health problems

(50:28) Returning to the Garden of Eden and the original human blueprint

(52:14) The real reason people become ill with fasting and fruitarianism

(54:11) The ugly side of healing and what "disease" really is

(01:01:01) How to transition to a living foods diet: Morse vs Ehret

(01:07:27) Using herbs to support the body's healing

(01:13:08) Addressing common questions: does fruit cause high blood sugar?

(01:16:52) Protein concerns and building muscle on a fruit-based diet

(01:23:04) Should we be worried about nutrient deficiencies?

(01:27:09) The problem with using bloodwork to measure health

(01:32:26) The profound effects of diet on emotional & spiritual health

(01:37:24) The great spiritual shift on Earth and the diet of the future human

(01:39:28) Conclusion

Connect with Jake:

Website | https://rawgenerate.com

YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@RawgenerateYourHealth

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/rawgenerate

Connect with Chad:

Website | https://www.chadsasaki.com

YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@chad27sasaki

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/chadsasaki/