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In this episode, Melissa sits down with Khalil Rafati, founder of Sunlife Organics and author of the transformative book “I Forgot To Die” which, as Melissa describes, ‘will crack you right open.' Melissa was eager to have Khalil on ever since she had an inspiring conversation and was generously gifted his book in Austin, TX, by the manager of Sunlife Organics. Khalil's powerful energy and vibration emanate throughout this entire conversation. Growing up in Ohio with an abusive father, Khalil started drinking, shoplifting, and getting into fights by age 12. His life spiraled further when he moved to LA, becoming homeless and addicted to drugs and alcohol. Discover how Khalil found the wellness world, got clean, and opened Sunlife Organics—the most delicious juice and smoothie bar, renowned for its top-quality sourcing and ingredients. Beyond his business, Khalil has helped countless individuals achieve sobriety through his story and the recovery center he founded. For anyone who has lost faith in any part of their lives, Khalil's story is a beacon of hope to keep moving forward. Limited Time Offer: Use code movewithheart when you sign up for a monthly membership to get your first month FREE.Get up to 15% off plus a free cup and frother on piquelife.com/MWH. Plus, for a limited time, get a free starter kit + sampler pack ($60 value) with code MWH.Melissa Wood-Tepperberg, founder of MWH and host of the Move With Heart Podcast, is a meditation teacher, certified yoga and pilates instructor, certified health coach, and beloved by the diverse community she's cultivated through her unique approach to fitness and mindfulness over the years. MWH is a health, wellness & lifestyle platform on a mission to create a more mindful way of life, accessible and attainable for all. Melissa and MWH have been featured on LIVE with Kelly and Ryan, GMA, The Today Show, Forbes, Fortune and more. MWH was also the subject of a 2021 Harvard Business School case study. The most important part of this practice is that it's not just about building the body you desire, it's about building a better, stronger relationship with yourself. The foundation of this practice has always been about using what you have available to you, whenever, wherever you are. So, wherever you are on your journey, we have something for everybody. The MWH platform has a growing library of 750+ workouts in a variety of styles (pilates, yoga, meditation, pre & postnatal, and more!). Plus, with unlimited access to recipes & video tutorials, plus coveted lifestyle & nutrition tips, this is the destination to better every single aspect of your life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
GUEST: Chris Bova TOPICS Staccato Ranch; SunLife Organics; The Staccato Origin Story; The Importance of Fundamentals; Random Austin Run-Ins; Heroes and Horses; How Life Is Like Driving A Truck; Creating Your Purpose; The Heroes Who Walk Among Us; ABOUT CHRIS Chris Bova is a Marine and SOF veteran with extensive experience in paramilitary defense contracting, business development, team leadership, program management, and veteran advocacy. Most recently, Chris was a program manager with Heroes and Horses, a Montana-based program helping veterans overcome physical and mental scars from combat without relying on medications or traditional therapy. Today, Chris serves as the Director of Business Development at the newly opened, state-of-the-art, members-only range, factory, and Staccato Headquarters, known as “The Staccato Ranch” in Florence, Texas. FOLLOW CHRIS Website: https://staccatoranch.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alwaysforward1/ FOLLOW SPENCER COURSEN Spencer's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.coursen/ Spencer's Website: www.SpencerCoursen.com Spencer's Book: TheSafetyTrap.com Spencer's Brand: Ronin6.com Spencer's Company: CoursenSecurityGroup.com SHOW NOTES Staccato Ranch: https://staccatoranch.com/ SunlifeOrganics: https://sunlifeorganics.com/ Staccato 2011: https://staccato2011.com/ I Forgot To Die, by Khalil Rafati: https://a.co/d/csxO2R4 Mans Search for Meaning, by Viktor E. Frankl: https://a.co/d/bk93iYp The Obstacle is the Way, by Ryan Holiday: https://a.co/d/gGvBANL RECORDING STUDIO Podcast Recorded Studio: Record ATX https://www.recordatx.com/ THEME MUSIC "Underground Moments" by Cushy https://www.epidemicsound.com/artists/cushy/ PODCAST AND VIDEO PRODUCTION Ronin6 Media GUEST SUBMISSIONS sgc@CoursenEnterprises.com
Guest: Khalil Rafati Known For: Owner, SunLife Organics; Author; Public Speaker; Entrepreneur; Investor Topics: Addiction as a superpower; the importance of personal responsibility; the societal condition of learned helplessness; rehab as “drug college”; the simple and selfless act of service that changed his life in an instant, the privilege of getting to workout with the greatest trainer on the planet (@KellyMathews); his memories of being mentored by the great Wayne Kramer; the philosophy of doing good things (but not getting caught); and so much more. ABOUT KHALIL RAFATI From the streets of Skid Row to the beaches of Malibu, entrepreneur Khalil Rafati became the hero of his own story. After years of struggling with addiction, Khalil got himself clean, transformed his life, and then he quite literally put his money where his mouth is by opening SunLife Organics - a health food and juice store that has become a favorite of A-listers and wellness fanatics alike. Since then, he's grown his business and authored two books based on his experiences and philosophy, “I Forgot To Die” and “Remembering To Live'.' From homeless and addicted to a millionaire business, Khalil's journey is a testament to his work ethic. his hunger, and his drive to become 1% better every day. FOLLOW KHALIL Khalil's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/khalilrafati SunLife Organics: https://sunlifeorganics.com/ Khalil's Trainer, Kelly Matthews: https://www.instagram.com/kellylmatthews/ Join Ladder: https://www.joinladder.com/team/limitless?utm_medium=coach-acquisition&utm_source=instagram&utm_campaign=link-in-bio&utm_term=kelly-2023&utm_content=limitlesss KHALIL'S BOOKS “I Forgot to Die” https://a.co/d/9jA4Zlj “Remembering to Live” https://a.co/d/aWxhLvE BOLT by TenThousand: https://www.tenthousand.cc/collections/bolt FOLLOW SPENCER COURSEN IG https://www.instagram.com/s.coursen Twitter X: https://twitter.com/spencercoursen TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@s.coursen Website: www.SpencerCoursen.com SHOW NOTES Ketone IQ: https://hvmn.com/products/ketone Elemental Health CBD Gummies: https://elementhealthsupply.com/collections/softgels-gummies/products/full-spectrum-cbd-softgel MASA Chips: https://www.masachips.com/ Filmed on Location at Record ATX: https://www.recordatx.com/ Remembering Guitarist Wayne Kramer, Founder of the MC5: https://www.npr.org/2024/02/09/1230071788/remembering-guitarist-wayne-kramer-founder-of-the-mc5 Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It by Kamal Ravikant: https://a.co/d/1RP838q Theme Music: "Underground Moments" by Cushy: https://www.epidemicsound.com/artists/cushy/ Podcast Production: Ronin6 Media SPECIAL THANKS Lauren Brown (IG @laurenelizabethb) Ronin6.com TheSafetyTrap.com CoursenSecurityGroup.com
When you listen to Khalil Rafati's story you'll likely be in disbelief. At 33, he was broke and broken. At 109lbs, he had spent the past several years battling a serious drug problem, which ultimately derailed him and left him on the streets of California. His battle with drug addiction sent him on a downward spiral with no end in sight. It wasn't until June 18th, 2003, when Khalil finally snapped. He had reached the end of the road and decided enough was enough: he had to get sober. He tossed all of his prescriptions in the trash and left the hospital, accepting an impending struggle. The next few days left him in the darkest place of his life. The absence of the prescriptions and heroin left him on his knees - in the darkest place of his life. It was the beginning of his turnaround, but it didn't come without a cost. The pain he suffered through those withdrawals propelled him forward. He surrendered to God and began making some serious changes in his life. After getting sober, Khalil began to reconstruct his life and now he's a successful entrepreneur, owning the smoothie bar, Sunlife Organics, author of the book I Forgot to Die, and angel investor in several incredible brands. Our conversation with Khalil was moving. It's a powerful story of overcoming adversity and committing to a healthy life. We talk about how he incorporated animal-based nutrition into his diet to anchor his health as he began to rebuild his life into one he could never have dreamed of just a few years prior. We hope you enjoy!SPONSORS Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It's a daily product for us! Fold App - Earn Bitcoin on all of your purchases by using the Fold Debit Card - it's simple, easy, and a fun way to earn bitcoin as you spend money on healthy foods! Use code MEATMAFIA to earn 100,000 sats when you sign up for Fold's FREE bitcoin rewards debit card & spend $20 with the card. NOBLE ORIGINS Complete and simple, animal-based protein powder with an organ blend for additional nutrition! AFFILIATES LMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb diet The Carnivore Bar - CODE MAFIA for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican Bar Perennial Pastures - 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & Montana Farrow Skincare - Use the CODE 'MAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFF Heart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA10' for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins! Carnivore Crisps - 10% OFF - Carnivore / Animal-based snacks for eating healthy on the go! CODE: MEATMAFIA Pluck Seasoning - 10% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! CODE: MAFIA We Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! CODE 'MEATMAFIA25'
At 33 years old, Khalil Rafati weighed 109 pounds and was living on the streets of Skid Row in downtown Los Angeles, addicted to heroin and cocaine. With nowhere to go but up, he decided to get sober. Then he discovered juicing. Now a yoga instructor and owner of Sunlife Organics, Rafati is called the ‘Malibu Juice Magnate' and wrote his own harrowing book, ‘I Forgot To Die.' He recently moved to Austin to expand the Sunlife Organics presence and has continued to be an inspiration to all.*Restore Hyper Wellness neither endorses nor is responsible for the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, advice, or statement made on the podcast by anyone other than authorized Restore Hyper Wellness employees. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only: Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a doctor-patient relationship.
Khalil Rafati is the founder of Sunlife Organics, and has an intense and powerful story of overcoming heroin and cocaine addiction. He has turned his life into a true testament of what is possible, as he is also the founder of Riviera Recovery, the founder of 13 Sunlife Organics stores and counting, founder of Malibu Beach Yoga, and the author of the unforgettable memoir, “I Forgot To Die.” Listen for what have been the most powerful influences and moments in his overcome story, and find more here with the TED talk referenced by Justin. Enjoy this episode? Then don't miss the story of Jeffrey Meadows, episode 12! Join the Fight for the Forgotten Fight Club Thanks to Onnit for sponsoring this episode! Visit https://www.onnit.com/overcome or use code “Overcome” for 10% off. Hot Pie Media is an on-demand digital audio/video entertainment network with interests primarily in the creation of original, relevant, and entertaining podcasts. https://hotpiemedia.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Khalil has an incredibly inspiring life story. He went from working with Hollywood stars and rock musicians to hitting rock bottom at 33. Homeless, addicted to heroin and cocaine, living on the streets of Los Angeles, a high school dropout, and convicted felon. His prospects seemed pretty slim. In 2003 he decided to get sober. A friend of his introduced him to juicing and superfoods and the results for him were instant. He felt life coming back to him and into his body. Wanting more of that, this gave him a purpose, which became his passion. Fast forward, after being able to travel the world discovering and learning everything he could about the best that nature could offer regarding nutritional ingredients he and his business partner in 2011 opened their first SunLife Organics location in southern California. A place that Khalil could share everything he's learned. Today they have multiple locations throughout the LA area and with another in Austin, TX. He tells his story in his first best-selling book "I Forgot To Die", which is available on Amazon. Khalil proves without a doubt that anything is possible with determination, purpose, passion, and a desire to make your life better than it was before. He's carved out a pretty sweet life for himself and continues to inspire people daily on his Instagram page and through his business accounts. It was my pleasure having Khalil on the podcast. For more information on Khalil, check his social accts: @khalilrafati @sunlifeorganics @malibubeachyoga --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/zachrance/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zachrance/support
Khalil is the founder/owner of Sunlife Organics and wrote a book called I Forgot To Die, chronicling his life as a former drug addict to becoming a successful entrepreneur. We chop it up good and talk about roid rage, open marriages and why you should drink more water.
Best of the Show! As The Balanced Blonde is on hiatus, today Jordan is re-releasing this awesome episode with Khalil Rafati. Jordan has been a huge fan of Khalil Rafati for many years! Back in 2011, Khalil started SunLife Organics, an incredibly healing juice company – Jordan used to go to their location in Malibu when it first opened! Jordan also recommends reading Khalil’s wildly beautiful book, I Forgot To Die, where Khalil shares his powerful journey of drug addiction, being homeless, and hitting the ultimate bottom of the barrel. Khalil truly embodies what it means to live a soul on fire life, and in this episode he shares the journey it’s been for him to get here. Jordan and Khalil also talk about his upbringing, what’s in store for his company, and SO much more. Jordan can’t wait for you to listen or re-listen to this conversation! Cured Nutrition (https://www.curednutrition.com) for 10% off. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: http://www.thebalancedblonde.com/podcast/ (http://www.thebalancedblonde.com/podcast/) Resources: Learn more: malibubeachyoga.com (http://www.malibubeachyoga.com) Instagram: @khalilrafati (https://www.instagram.com/khalilrafati/) Read: (https://www.amazon.com/I-Forgot-Die-Khalil-Rafati/dp/1619613743) The Balanced Blonde is a production of (http://crate.media)
Jordan has been a huge fan of today’s guest, Khalil Rafati, for many years! Back in 2011, Khalil started SunLife Organics, an incredibly healing juice company– Jordan used to go their location in Malibu when it first opened! Jordan also recommends reading his wildly beautiful book, I Forgot To Die, where Khalil shares his powerful journey of drug addiction, being homeless, and hitting the ultimate bottom of the barrel. It’s so incredible to see where he is now compared to where he was. Khalil truly embodies what it means to live a soul on fire life, and in today’s episode, he shares the journey it’s been for him to get here. Jordan and Khalil also talk about his upbringing, what’s in store for his company, and SO much more. Jordan was so honored to be able to speak to such an inspirational human, and can’t wait for his story to deeply affect and inspire you! You know how much Jordan loves her probiotics! Silver Fern has the proper amount of strains of bacteria in their probiotic, so it can actually arrive alive in your intestinal tract. (That’s what you want!) Head on over to Silver Fern’s website and use the code BLONDE for 20% off your order. And don’t forget to listen to Silver Fern chief nutritionist Charity Lighten’s episode! Jordan just loves their probiotic, and the plant protein powder (it’s chocolate flavored!) To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: http://www.thebalancedblonde.com/podcast/ Resources: Learn more: (http://www.sunlifeorganics.com/) Instagram: @khalilrafati Read: I Forgot To Die 4 key topics for story stacks: How social media will rob your soul without you realizing it, creating vision boards, and his incredible book “I Forgot to Die.” The start of Khalil’s addictions + what his childhood was like, Chinese astrology (he’s a Rooster!), living on the streets of DTLA, and hitting rock bottom. What sparked the inspiration for SunLife Organics, using your diet to define your identity, and the amazing women in his life. Khalil’s challenge to you (to live your best life) and his spiritual practices. And so much more. The Balanced Blonde is a production of Crate Media
On the forefront series podcast today, Next|Health welcomes Khalil Rafati. Khalil is an author, bio hacker, entrepreneur and the founder of the health food, juice and smoothie store, Sunlife Organics. He also founded Riviera Recovery, a transitional living facility for drug addicts and alcoholics. Growing up life wasn’t easy for Khalil. As a child he suffered abuse that became one of the underlying factors that led him into a life of addiction. In this episode you’ll hear Khalil’s emotional and inspiring story of how he went from being a homeless drug addict, to healing his past and taking a deep dive into health. Key Takeaway: No matter how hard things get, it’s possible to change the direction of your life. Highlights: The life of a Crack and Heroin addict Believing in a living loving God Overcoming Physical and Sexual Abuse Manifesting your life – Inspired by The Secret Being hired by celebrities and Malibu’s elite Introduction to health food and supplements The self realization fellowship Moving from a drug addiction to a health addiction Opening Sunlife Organics Smoothie/Bowl creation – The Hurricane, The Bali Bowl and The Billion Dollar Bowl Bio hacking your home Next|Heath: Website: https://www.next-health.com/ Instagram: @next_health Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nexthealth Google +: https://plus.google.com/+NexthealthWellness Khalil Rafati: Websites: http://www.khalilrafati.com/ https://sunlifeorganics.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunlifeorganics/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunlifeorganics/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsjCeJpbyGc5Fr5gE3LuG_w/feed I Forgot To Die: https://www.amazon.com/I-Forgot-Die-Khalil-Rafati/dp/1619613743 Dr. Darshan Shah: Website: https://www.drshah.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DarshanShahMD Making The Cut: https://www.drshah.com/making-the-cut.html
Our guest Khalil Rafati has defied all odds and risen from the ashes defeat, as a homeless, heroin-addicted, street urchin to become one of the most successful and influential figures on the Southern California health and wellness scene. After spending his early life circling the drain of complete failure in the downward spiral of acute drug addiction, Khalil eventually found the salvation of recovery, and within a few short years has been able to accomplish an astonishing level of success through his rapidly expanding juice bar empire, Sunlife Organics, and the ever-trendy Malibu Beach Yoga. In this heartfelt and ultra-inspiring two-part interview, we learn what life was like for Khalil at rock bottom, and ultimately how he has been able to apply universal principles of spirituality and health to achieve the impossible- a life of abundance, peace, and prosperity. You will learn the secrets of what it takes to transform your life and to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles along the way. If you or someone you know has struggled with an addiction of any kind, please do yourself, me, and this show a favor by sharing this life-changing show with them. Episode breakdown: I Forgot To Die - the book's long journey Discussing fears, insecurities, self-sabotage, imposter syndrome Neil Strauss' influence, to Khalil and the world His path to sobriety Raw, and unedited talk about the dark world of addictions Awakening to suffering, and a new approach The amazing story of how the book takes off Past traumas and redemption What makes us do drugs in the first place? Childhood trauma or we just enjoy getting high? Psilocybin mushroom and MDMA: Khalil's allies for dissipating anger Rising from the ashes: overcoming negative thoughts, and using his pain to be the greatest version of himself To your success, Luke PS: Don’t forget to catch Part Two of this epic, marathon interview this Friday! THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: FourSigmatic: Melt away stress, boost immunity, relax & sleep deeper, improve productivity, increase brain power, get stimulation without jitters. Sound like all the good stuff you want? Welcome to the medicinal fungi kingdom with FourSigmatic's highest quality mushroom & herbs in little packets of magical power that you can add to your coffee or warm drink. Your discount hookup is 15% off when you use "THELIFESTYLIST" coupon code. AND... HumanCharger: Sun In Your Pocket. The ultimate biohacking device to increase energy levels, mood, mental alertness and the effects of jet lag. How? The device shoots white light into your ear canal which hits the photosensitive areas of your brain and activates the creation of serotonin, dopamine and adrenaline. Basically the chemicals that your brain makes to keep you feeling awake and good. It’s light therapy technology and has been used since the 80s. Here’s your discount coupon hookup: “STOREY20” for 20% off. HELP SUPPORT THIS SHOW! Starting and growing a podcast requires a ton of time, energy, and money. Do you appreciate this information, and want to support my mission to deliver as much life enhancing information as possible to as many people as possible? The easiest, and most effective way you can help is to do this: 1. Go to Lukestorey.com/support and donate towards show production costs 2. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 3. Write us a review in iTunes 4. Share this show with 1 friend right now You’d be amazed how much these four simple steps do to help us grow! Here’s the magic link for reviews. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for listening, and joining me on this journey we call life.
Sunlife Organics founder Khalil Rafati returns to This Life to talk about his book, "I Forgot To Die", chronicling his journey from heroin addict to successful juicing entrepeneur. Outro Music “Everything About You” by IAMWE, from the EP Love And Loss, available on iTunes. This episode is sponsored by Bergametna.com and Drdrew.com
“I’m a high school dropout. I’m a convicted felon. I can’t spell. I can’t type. I was homeless. I shot dope into my veins and I am not ashamed of any of that stuff because that’s what I had to do to survive… Whatever it is that you are suffering from, you can change. And you can change in such a profound way that within a short period of time you wont even recognize yourself anymore.”Khalil RafatiToday my good friend Khalil Rafati returns to the podcast.Most would call Khalil a successful wellness entrepreneur. SunLife Organics, his growing chain of organic juice bar cafés, can be seen popping up all over Southern California with more on the horizon.But it wasn't that long ago that the only thing Khalil was successful at was getting high in the dark underbelly of the City of Angels.Addicted to shooting heroin and smoking crack, Khalil was soon overtaken by paranoia and psychosis and written off by friends and family. When he finally hit bottom, Khalil was 33 years old and 109 pounds, a convicted felon, high school dropout, and homeless junkie living in a cardboard box on the infamous Skid Row in downtown L.A.At the time, Khalil was hell bent on dying. But God, the Universe or whatever you want to call it had different plans. He didn't just live — he repaired his life wholesale. A miracle of sobriety. Miracle.So how does someone with nothing, who feels like they deserve nothing, and who just wants to end it all turn their life around?Khalil’s story is nothing short of astounding, trumped only by his ability to tell it. So if you missed his first appearance on the show, listen up here.Today he drops by the podcast studio to pick up where we left off — a tale recently canonized in his recently released memoir I Forgot To Die* — an incredible true story of pain, suffering, addiction and redemption and how one man ultimately conquered his demons and wrote himself a new life story.So let's hear all about it. I sincerely hope you enjoy this conversation with one of my favorite people.Peace + Plants,Listen & Subscribe on iTunes | Soundcloud | StitcherSHOW NOTESConnect With Khalil: FacebookNow available— I Forgot to Die* is an incredible true story of pain, suffering, addiction and redemption.SunLife Organics is a juice bar offering organic juice, smoothies, frozen yogurt, coffee, supplements, superfood snacks and more. To learn more visit SunLifeOrganics.com & follow on Instagram.Background, Context & Reference:* Book: See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Bob and Dr. Drew show grief and condolences for the passing of Stone Temple Pilot lead singer, Scott Weiland. Kahlil Rafati, Author of I FORGOT TO DIE joins them in a discussion about drug recovery and healthy living choices. Book is available on December 22, 2015 by clicking on our Amazon Link.