Podcasts about larayia gaston

LaRayia Gaston might be the definition of inspiring. She is the heart behind Lunch on Me and LaRayia's Bodega, as well as the author of Love Without Reason. In today's episode, we are rerunning an amazing conversation with LaRayia from one of the earliest and most powerful episodes of the podcast! Tuning in, listeners will hear about all the most critical steps in LaRayia's journey, from her challenging childhood to her burgeoning and diverse career, and how she took her gifts and decided to dedicate her life to giving back to those less fortunate than herself. It was during her time in LA, around the age of 20, that LaRayia found the place to pour her desire to help the community. Always a hard worker and a generous giver, LaRayia began finding ways to provide food for the unhoused on Skid Row, and it was out of these efforts that Lunch on Me was born. Our guest talks about the influence that different family members had on her, how she funded this work at various points, and what has kept her going. We also get some insight into why LaRayia spent 43 days on Skid Row herself, her meditation practice, and her spiritual beliefs, so make sure to listen in to hear it all.

No one is going to give you permission to take a leap of faith. If anything, they'll tell you all the reasons why you shouldn't make the leap, why you should play it safe instead. Today, you'll hear some short clips from Lunch on Me Founder, LaRayia Gaston; transformational teacher, Kute Blackson; bestselling author of Top Five Regrets of the Dying, Bronnie Ware; DEUCE Gym Founder, Logan Gelbrich; Sounds True Founder, Tami Simon; the singing doctor, Dr. Steven Eisenberg; spoken word artist, Saul Williams; and Los Loosers Founder, Mariana Blanco. As you'll discover from these special guests (who have all previously been featured on the podcast), it takes constant reframing of our experiences to learn to trust our inner guidance, especially when times are tough! Hearing stories like these can help you see that, at the end of the day, if we want to maintain our sanity, if we want to keep the light turned on inside, then taking that leap of faith is our only option. Oftentimes, the sooner we take it, the better things turn out. That's the intention behind sharing not just this compilation but every story on At the End of the Tunnel; to inspire you to trust your intuition, to follow your heart, and to take those leaps of faith! Tune in today to learn more about the power of resilience, commitment, rejection, and perseverance, and so much more!

On the kindness that changes everything, artful apologies, forgiveness, and the micro-gestures that heal it all.

This episode is a straight-up wake up call that fresh foods are a human RIGHT, not a PRIVILEGE! We are honored to welcome LaRayia Gaston to SOUNDFOOD. Our candid, raw conversation cracks open the heart to let humanity flood in and shows how we can all take conscious action to redirect our food waste to feed our marginalized communities and learn to love without reason.  Our guest LaRayia is the powerful, multidimensional force behind Lunch On Me, LaRayia's Bodega, Artist, Author of Love Without Reason and is an actual (cooking) saint! LaRayia is the living embodiment of  nourishment; literally feeding 10,000 people a month in Los Angeles and now expanding to Atlanta!   In our dialogue, LaRayia speaks about the insights she experienced while spending 43 days living on Skid Row while filming a documentary, shares how we can get more involved with her nonprofit Lunch On Me, why farm-to-table needs to break out of its elitist mold, how she maintains the highest integrity of food preparation and conscious cheffing for her “street fam”, and the inspiration behind her first-ever organic 99 cents store LaRayia's Bodega which will open in its second location in Atlanta on October 1st.  This dialogue delivers a powerful reminder that food is love, that we can make an impact through our micro-gestures and that people in fact DO have the power. And it all begins with learning to give a F%*k! Thank you LaRayia for sharing your light, wisdom, intuition, patience, respect and love for humanity with us.   Deep gratitude!   Mentioned In This Episode:  Books: Kahlil Gibran  Keys of Enoch  Songs: Essence- Wiz Kid Wish You Were Here- Black Coffee Where to find Larayia : Website | Lunch On Me | Bodega | @larayiasbodega |@larayia | @lunchonme  EAT GOOD FAT- Oil Drive Info:  Join us in celebration by helping support LaRayia's initiative and the Atlanta homeless community by donating organic oils! So easy and such a great and manageable way to make a large difference!  Please send all organic oils to:  ATLANTA LaRayia Gaston / LaRayia's Bodega  3005 Peachtree Rd NE #1917 Atlanta, GA  30305 LOS ANGELES LaRayia's Bodega 2713 W 6th St.  Los Angeles, CA 90057 Note: you are welcome to drop off your donations in person from 10-7pm in both locations.  Soundfood Episodes Mentioned:  THE GANGSTA GARDENER: Planting Seeds of Freedom with Ron Finley JAM SESSION  Find the playback with Sarah Engelhart HERE Nourishment Partners:  Rainbo Mushrooms Use the code SOUNDFOOD to enjoy 15% off all supplements on rainbo.com Christy Dawn Use the code NITSAC15 to enjoy 15% off their farm to table dresses on christydawn.com Living Tea Use the code SOUNDFOOD to enjoy 10% off all purchases from livingtea.net Living Libations  Use the code SOUNDFOOD15 to enjoy 15% off your order from livinglibations.com MIKUNA Use the code SOUNDFOODFAMILY for 25% off first purchase //  30% off subscriptions from mikunafoods.com CONNECT WEBSITE  INSTAGRAM TELEPORTAL  LINE tune in via text for high vibrational updates on all things SOUNDFOOD @ 1-805-398-6661  MERCURIAL MAIL  Subscribe to our newsletter HERE. Connect with our Host: @nitsacitrine Lastly, we would be so grateful if you felt inspired to leave us a review on APPLE PODCAST!

Activist and filmmaker LaRayia Gaston joins LeAnn to share her inspiring, practical and realistic guidance for bringing kindness, generosity, and love to a world in need. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

If you want to meet a real life earth angel, LaRayia Gaston is one (@larayia). LaRayia is an activist, author, documentary filmmaker, and founder of the nonprofit Lunch On Me. Jade and LaRayia spend this week's episode talking about LaRayia's passion for helping the homeless, how to create love in your life even if you've never experienced it before, finding peace through grief after the death of her mother, and how she spent 43 days living on Skid Row with nothing but the clothes on her back.  They unpack the judgment surrounding poverty in the United States, the importance of allowing yourself to fall apart, the connection between depression and being of service, and actionable ways for us to show up for our communities in real life.  To learn more about LaRayia's advocacy work, follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/larayia/ Follow Lunch on Me: https://www.instagram.com/LUNCHONME/ Download this episode of Tell Me About It with Jade Iovine wherever you get your podcasts! For more podcast info and pictures of Jade's pug Taco, follow Jade on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jadeiovine/ Executive Producer Nick Stumpf Produced by Catherine Law Edited and Engineered by Brandon Dickert Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

What's going on guys, back at you with another podcast episode! On this episode, I have a very special guest on via Zoom. Our guest for today is LaRayia Gaston!!! LaRayia Gaston is a the owner of Lunch On Me, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending starvation while providing opportunities to enrich the mind, body & spirit of LA and NYC's homeless community. They also serve over 10,000 plus homeless individuals and families on a monthly basis!!! In addition she is also the owner of LaRayia's Bodega, the first ever organic 99¢ store that's addressing food access for all, located in LA and ATL. Lastly author of Love Without Reason: The Lost Art of Giving a F*ck! LaRayia has a HUGE heart for serving her community and even went as far as living on skid row in a tent for 43 consecutive days! It's truly amazing to see someone living in their purpose and operating in their gift! Tune in to this episode to hear her full story and follow this young entrepreneur on the road to success! Also, please feel free to share this episode with one other person that needs to hear this. Where can I support and follow?  Personal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/larayia/?hl=en  Website https://www.larayia.com If you enjoyed this podcast or found any value from it, please feel free to leave a rating and review! I would tremendously appreciate it!  If you wish to reach me with comments, suggests or any other inquiry please contact at following below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautifulstrugglepodcast/ Email: cbelloso94@gmail.com Song: "Medicine" by Enrico Tolson @enricotolson

In This Episode You Will Learn About: How close most people are to homelessness Understanding what the homeless go through Giving grace to everyone Making your corner of the world better How to care Having a sympathetic reset   Resources: lunchonme.org larayia.com larayiasbodega.com/collections/all Text “FASTER” to 310-421-0416 to join my new “Fastermind”   Show Notes: Both prosperity and generosity must coexist. LaRayia Gaston is proof positive of that. She founded the nonprofit, Lunch On Me, to enrich the mind, body, and spirit of the homeless community and, of course, make sure they are fed. LaRayia even spent 43 days living in Skid Row voluntarily so that she could see and understand what actually happens there. What she saw shook her. This episode is going to pull on your heartstrings and inspire you to take action to grow your business so that you have even more opportunities to make a difference. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out chrisharder.me.

In this special episode of the Popzara Podcast, our very own editor-at-large, Evelyn Wong, sits down with Lunch On Me's LaRayia Gaston to chat about her new book, Love Without Reason: The Lost Art of Giving a F*ck, and how helping those around us, especially the ones in need, can help us reconnect to our hearts for a more fulfilled and abundant life.

Over one million Bay Area residents are estimated to struggle with food insecurity. Today, we talk to author and homeless advocate LaRayia Gaston about her efforts to divert healthy food away from the trash. Then, award-winning poet Safia Elhillo, who is a child of immigrants, writes about longing for a place she will never see.Today's show is all about books.

LaRayia Gaston, founder of the non-profit Lunch on Me can now add published author to her long list of accomplishments. In her new book Love Without Reason, The Lost Art of Giving a F*uck, LaRayia lays out a personal, powerful and accessible blueprint for being more connected to those around you, and to yourself. In this episode Neil and LaRayia talk about her book, her many business ventures and what she's learned through running Lunch on Me and serving over 10,000 meals a month to those experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles. If you've ever wanted to give a little more or find more balance, this episode (and LaRayia's book) is for you.

LaRayia Gaston is the founder of the nonprofit Lunch On Me, a Los Angeles based charity dedicated to ending starvation and enriching the minds, bodies, and spirits of people experiencing homelessness. LaRayia is also the author of ( https://www.amazon.com/Love-Without-Reason-Lost-Giving/dp/1683646304 ) Love Without Reason: The Lost Art of Giving a F*ck ( https://www.amazon.com/Love-Without-Reason-Lost-Giving/dp/1683646304 ) , and today’s episode is all about tapping back into our humanity and being intentional with our love. You’ll hear how LaRayia began feeding those in need at age 14, and what she saw and experienced during her 43 days on Skid Row. LaRayia’s heart and passion for people shines through in this conversation—you can’t help but feel inspired by her. Today on The SimplyBe. Podcast: * LaRayia’s 43-days on Skid Row * How LaRayia tapped into a need within the nonprofit world * How to begin loving without reason on a daily basis * Micro-gestures for being intentional with your love * How LaRayia reached a new level of vulnerability by writing her book * Being deliberate & brave around the things we believe in Follow LaRayia: * Instagram: @larayia ( https://www.instagram.com/larayia/?hl=en ) ; @lunchonme ( https://www.instagram.com/LUNCHONME/?hl=en ) * Website: larayia.com ( https://www.larayia.com/ ) ; lunchonme.org ( https://www.lunchonme.org/ ) ; larayiasbodega.com ( https://larayiasbodega.com/ ) * Book: Love Without Reason: The Lost Art of Giving a F*ck ( https://www.amazon.com/Love-Without-Reason-Lost-Giving/dp/1683646304 ) ; malikbooks.com ( https://malikbooks.com/ ) Connect with Jessica: * Buy Jessica’s Book “Be.” here ( https://www.amazon.com/Be-No-Bullsh-Increasing-Simply-Yourself/dp/1683646991 ) * Sign-up for The SimplyBe. Society here ( https://jessicazweig.lpages.co/simplybe-society/ ) * Jessica’s Website: jessicazweig.com ( http://jessicazweig.com/ ) * Jessica’s IG: @jessicazweig ( https://www.instagram.com/jessicazweig/?hl=en ) * SimplyBe.’s Website: simplybeagency.com ( https://www.simplybeagency.com/ ) * SimplyBe.'s IG: @simplybeagency ( https://www.instagram.com/simplybeagency/ ) * Join the Facebook Group: SimplyBe. Society ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/199716284134370 ) This show is produced by Soulfire Productions ( http://soulfireproductionsco.com/ )

LaRayia Gaston: "I’m not changing the world as a whole. I'm changing my corner of it.” Gaston—an activist and founder of the nonprofit, Lunch On Me—joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to feed someone's soul & why it's important, plus: *How to move past anger and into love when you're upset* *How to own your own energy & deal with energy vampires* *How you can help homeless individuals with simple micro-gestures* *How small acts of kindness can help restore humanity* *Why you shouldn't underestimate the power of a smile* Referenced in the episode: - Gaston's book, Love Without Reason. - mbg's documentary on fighting homelessness & hunger, featuring Gaston. - Gaston's discussion on homelessness and love at mbg revitalize 2018. - mbg Podcast episode #230, with Gaston. - mbg Podcast episode #98, with Gaston. - Lunch On Me website & how to donate. Don't forget to use the code SLEEP25 for 25% off your first month subscription of mbg's best-selling sleep support+ supplement. Our science-backed formula helps you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake up feeling rejuvenated. It has become a non-negotiable for Jason, as he takes it every single night. To learn more about the supplement he swears by, visit mindbodygreen.com/SLEEP25. Enjoy this episode! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. 

We are welcoming back Activist, Documentary Filmmaker, and Founder of the Nonprofit, Lunch On Me, LaRayia Gaston, to DENtalks! We have been lucky enough to have LaRayia on the podcast a couple times (linking her previous episodes below) and each time we leave even more blown away than the last. LaRayia just released her book “ L ove without Reason: The Lost Art of Giving a F*ck” in which she shares inspiring and actionable guidance to help us connect with our hearts, reawaken out innate desire to make a difference, and then make that difference in a way that not only helps others but also nourishes our own joy. Let’s just say, LaRayia is the real deal. She brings kindness, generosity and love everyday to a world in need. In this episode, we discuss how love is a choice, how to be intentional with love, the wisdom she had since she was a child, her experience living homeless for 6 weeks, and her hope for humanity. Tal even shares how some of the lessons she’s learned from LaRayia have shaped her own life. You don’t want to miss this powerful episode. LaRayia's past DENtalks Episodes: * LaRayia's First Episode - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/19-larayia-gaston-homeless-not-hopeless/id1391968482?i=1000418646013 * COVID Episode - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/larayia-gaston-covid-19-perspective-series-ep-6/id1391968482?i=1000474323578 Get a copy of LaRayia's new book here - https://www.amazon.com/Love-Without-Reason-Lost-Giving/dp/1683646304 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dentalks-powered-by-den-meditation7294/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

LaRayia Gaston is a former model, actress, and the founder of the nonprofit Lunch On Me, an organization dedicated to offering organic, healthy food and holistic healing to those experiencing homelessness. She’s also a regular public speaker, podcast guest, and activist. She filmed a documentary, 43 Days on Skid Row, which shows her time living with LA’s Skid Row residents and offers up a true picture of what life is really like in one of America’s largest homeless communities. In this podcast, Sounds True founder Tami Simon speaks with LaRayia about her new book, Love Without Reason. They discuss the superpower called “love”; why connection and empowerment are central to ending hunger; gratitude as an action, not just an attitude; transforming our “withholding” and scarcity mindsets; seeing humanity “on every corner, in every person”; and more. 

The concept of love has always been attached to grandeur — from big romantic gestures to massive life sacrifices. Many think that we have to go through complicated things to bring love to our lives and to others. However, loving others means doing even the smallest things — because they are powerful, too.Tune in as LaRayia Gaston sheds light on how the simplest acts of love can create an impact.Visit https://www.radicallyloved.com/episode-show-notes/ for the full show notes and workbook download

Love Without a Reason with LaRayia Gaston We live in a harsh, cruel, and uncaring world. Our external environment does not promote vulnerability and loving others . Instead, we are taught to only look out for ourselves. Despite having so many resources and love to share and give, we complain about how unfair and sad the world is. In today's episode, LaRayia Gaston shares her experiences with giving to and loving others. She talks about the power of showing up and how little things have more impact than we think. Do you feel like you are not doing enough? If you want to find out what you can contribute to the world, this episode is for you! Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Learn more about loving others in all facets of life. Discover the four things you can contribute to the world. Gain valuable insights about LaRayia's book and what inspired her to write it. Resources Lunch On Me, a Non-profit Charity Pre-order your copy of Love Without Reason: The Lost Art of Giving a F*ck by LaRayia Gaston FREE workbook! Apply the lessons you learn from this episode as you listen! Sign up at com, and I’ll send it right away! Episode Highlights What Inspired LaRayia to Write Her Book At first, LaRayia did not know the magnitude of bringing love in so many places. From speaking, traveling, and hearing from other people, she always received the common question of how she got into the place of love she is in right now. She wanted to reflect on her journey, and thus, she intimately explains in her book how she found love and where it came from. LaRayia wrote about her discovery of love, a blueprint to sharpen our lens and view of the world. The Most Surprising Thing LaRayia Learned About Herself LaRayia allowed herself to sit back and honor her journey and discoveries. She realized that she never had one space in the journey where she betrayed her heart. She was always advocating for underdogs and never backed down when it came to loving others, vulnerability, and doing the right thing. LaRayia realized the level of boldness she had. Why People Stop Caring Our external world does not support caring for and loving others. It does not support being vulnerable. We then decide to be what the world chose us to be, and people end up suffering. We should work together and empower ourselves to show up for the collective. Bring love to all facets of your life. We have to rediscover what it is to be human, coming from a soul place. We have it as children, but our external world slowly chips that away. How to Keep Moving Forward with Love LaRayia has been in every emotion of sadness and anger, but she doesn't let herself stay there. The only peace that she has is doing her part to help people. She cannot allow herself to wallow in emotions because tears won't solve problems in the world. LaRayia is very conscious and aware of her moments, and she has peace in doing her part. Empowerment comes from showing up and trying to do your part. What Showing Up Looks Like Time, food, talent, and money are everyday things we can contribute to the world. We should give what we have. Instead, we are giving what we think we can spare or what doesn't have value in our eyes anymore. We measure change and impact; big is better is not always true. Become more attentive to other people’s needs. The more you become attuned with your spirit and energy, the more you can tell when someone's in need. The most valuable thing that we can do is ask ourselves how we are part of the solution. Love Without Reason: The Lost Art of Giving a F*ck LaRayia wanted to make loving others and showing up actionable, tangible things. Her book is a self-help book on how people can be better in different ways. The most important thing we have to do is get back to our center of love so that we can show up without the world's influences. 5 Powerful Quotes from this Episode [09:57] “Give yourself the opportunity to show up as the person you believe you are, as opposed to just what you want everybody to think you are.” [13:22] “Love doesn't just happen. I believe you have to bring it.” [20:02] “I am doing everything I can. It's not my job to solve the world, but it is my job to conquer myself and to understand what I'm supposed to do in the world, and there’s peace in that.” [26:10] “Impact isn't connected to velocity and something huge and grand. Sometimes turning points are small moments, and I think that if we're more aware of that mentally, that we always have something to give, then we will.” [33:29] “The important part is what are we doing on a daily basis and sometimes, it starts with just acceptance and love and being kind to each other.” About LaRayia When LaRayia Gaston moved to Los Angeles from New York City, she was shocked by the extreme poverty level she saw on the streets of DTLA. She immediately wanted to help. After spending some time with people in the Skid Row community, LaRayia felt a tug at her heart and knew this was her calling. She founded Lunch On Me, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending starvation while providing opportunities to enrich the mind, body & spirit of LA and NYC’s homeless community. Lunch On Me feeds and serves over 10,000 plus homeless individuals and families every month. LaRayia is shifting how we address the issues of homelessness and hunger in America through nourishment and self-care. Her latest initiative is LaRayia’s Bodega, the first-ever organic 99¢ store that’s managing food access for all. Get in touch with LaRayia through her website.   This episode is brought to you by Rasa https://wearerasa.com Code: LOVED for 15% OFF    This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers   leakygutguardian.com/radicallyloved USE CODE: radicallyloved10 for 10% off any order     This episode is brought to you by  Nucalm https://nucalm.com get 50% off your 30-day subscription of NuCalm and their money-back guarantee. Code: LOVED          Enjoy the Podcast? If you felt radically loved from listening to this podcast, subscribe and share it with the people you love! Love to give us 5 stars? If you do, we'd love a review from you. Help us reach more people and make them feel loved. 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This week, Sah welcomes LaRayia Gaston, the founder of Lunch On Me, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending starvation while providing opportunities to enrich the mind, body & spirit of LA and NYC’s homeless community. Lunch On Me feeds and serves over 10,000 plus homeless individuals and families on a monthly basis. LaRayia is shifting how we address the issues of homelessness and hunger in America through nourishment and self-care. She is also the author of LOVE WITHOUT REASON, the lost art of giving a fuck. Listen in as Sah and LaRayia discuss...Art as a spiritual channelHow to awaken your innate creativity Learning to trust the radical moves that you are guided towardThe true meaning of spiritual surrenderFinding the courage to move towards joy✨✨✨Thank you to our partner The Institute of Integrative Nutrition. Become a certified health coach to transform your relationship with food and health, live your dreams, earn while you learn, and embark on a new future.Receive $2,000 off when you pay in full (or $1,500 off payment plans) by following Sah's referral link here, or mention Sah's name when you sign up.✨✨✨

“The world didn’t get this way because we all cared too much.” - Larayia Gaston In this episode, I share my story of failure and what led me to almost become homeless, why 50% of foster kids end up being homeless, and what you can do to help the displaced in your community. Website: www.mytalkingdollars.com

In this episode, we sit down with Lunch on Me founder and bestselling author, LaRayia Gaston, to learn more about her incredible mission of ending starvation and providing opportunities to enrich the mind, body, and spirit of LA’s homeless community. Gaston’s work focuses on giving everyone access to whole, clean food and showing us all the importance of living in gratitude through helping others. Sakara has had the privilege of partnering with Lunch on Me and donating meals for several years to support LaRayia’s incredible work for the community. She reminds us all that food is a catalyst for love and that all human beings should have access to nourishing foods as it impacts our mind, body, and soul. This incredibly moving episode will encourage you to reflect on how you show up in the world everyday and re-examine your happiness, purpose, and connection to others. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Includes a Motivational Concept for Growth. We’re thrilled to welcome the Soulful Publicist, Tanya Khani, to DENtalks Podcast! Tanya is a good friend to The DEN and DENtalks as she represents some of our favorite guests, Shaman Durek, LaRayia Gaston of Lunch on Me, and Aarona Lea of The Moon Deck. Get to know Tanya deeper with us as we dive into her story and how she became the Soulful Publicist, hint hint she had NO idea she would end up in PR. Starting her career at Lululemon, Tanya had the opportunity to participate in the Landmark Training which changed the course of her life forever. After spending 7 years doing Emotional Intelligence training and working with Lululemon, Tanya found herself in New York feeling uninspired, “off,” and that nothing was going her way. That was until she spoke with her moms Astrologer who told her she needed to represent people and get into media. She shares all the details with us of her journey from intern, to now representing some of the biggest names in wellness. Tanya’s story is so relatable and we hope that through listening to her journey and her advice looking back that you too find a sense of hope that you will find your way. She shares some amazing tips for creating value and meaning in your life, to how to serve your gifts for others, to how to be a better intern, to how important it is to start from the bottom and build a foundation. Don’t miss her Personal Practice at the end of the episode where she shares a Motivational Concept for Growth. ***We offer ALL OUR CLASSES VIRTUALLY! For just $29.99 / month you get UNLIMITED Access to 240+ New Monthly Livestream Classes on www.DENanywhere.com ( https://app.redcircle.com/shows/1d991789-a13d-4421-884f-31a04bd8cf33/ep/www.DENanywhere.com ) - sign up today! Don't live in LA but want to access all that The DEN has to offer? Now you can with www.DENanywhere.com ( https://app.redcircle.com/shows/1d991789-a13d-4421-884f-31a04bd8cf33/ep/www.DENanywhere.com ) ! Sign up for FREE Meditations, Certifications, Workshops, 21 Day Challenges and more! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dentalks-powered-by-den-meditation7294/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Our most meaningful acts often involve giving something away, especially when you’re helping those that most need it. Today’s guest is LaRayia Gaston, someone who has devoted herself to improving the lives of the homeless. As the founder of Lunch on Me, an L.A nonprofit that feeds the homeless of Skid Row, LaRayia shows that you can give without reason. Before diving into her work, we chat about her childhood and LaRayia talks about how influential art has been in her life. She discusses her wonderfully mixed heritage and how her church background showed her the importance of tithing as a form of giving back to the community. We talk about LaRayia’s career as a dancer and model and her aversion to drugs and alcohol. She opens up about the people in her life who have been through hardship and how she learned the importance of showing love in helping people overcome their struggles. LaRayia then shares her experiences of moving to Los Angeles and discovering Skid Row; an area with a long-established homeless population. After volunteering for nonprofits and becoming disillusioned with their inefficiencies, LaRayia details how she set up Lunch on Me. As a part of her goal to humanize the homeless, her organization only serves healthy food and not the table scraps that are often given to the homeless. We ask LaRayia about the lessons that she learned from spending 43 days living in Skid Row and she shares a heartwarming story about receiving help when she needed it the most. LaRayia’s journey is as inspiring as it is empowering. Tune in to learn more about LaRayia and hear why she thinks there’s no excuse for not giving back to your community. Key Points From This Episode:How LaRayia’s love of drawing and books helped her escape a sense of confinement in her youth.The lessons that LaRayia learned from reading about exceptional artists that looked like her. Hear about LaRayia’s childhood and how she was exposed to many different cultures. Despite having a wonderfully varied heritage, how LaRayia came to identify as black. The number one thing that LaRayia got from church; we have to give to one another.How LaRayia’s grandmother often filled the role of being her mother.Questions that LaRayia asked about church and the bible; “Are we praying to the same God?”LaRayia tells the story of how she made her life-long best friend as a kid. Not liking to ask for money, 12-year-old LaRayia got a job working in her uncle’s restaurant.LaRayia’s first encounter with an angel when giving a homeless person food. Wanting to create and LaRayia’s strong connection with art. How LaRayia took the idea of tithing to the streets and began feeding the homeless. LaRayia’s work as a dancer and her transition into modeling for music videos.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:LaRayia Gaston LinkedInLaRayia Gaston TwitterLunch on MeLunch on Me EmailLaRayia’s Bodega FacebookLight WatkinsDuke EllingtonMiles DavisThe Cotton ClubLena HornEartha Kitt PitbullChris Brown

Wanna see the impact love has on a business and a movement? Matt @mattgottesman sits down with LaRayia Gaston (Founder of Lunch on Me & LaRayia’s Bodega) and they go all in on health and the homeless, providing nutrition to Skid Row and the less fortunate, educating the underprivileged about food and the big brands about product waste, sustainable production and operational efficiencies, service and giving is not associated with charity but a way of life, the noticeable changes she’s seen within the community, elevating culture mind, body and soul, giving without condition or reason, not focusing on what you don’t have but what you can do in any given moment and much more…   Follow Me: Instagram: https://instagram.com/mattgottesman  Instagram: https://instagram.com/hdfmagazine Website: https://mattgottesman.com Facebook: @mattgottesmanofficial   Featured Guest: LaRayia Gaston: https://instagram.com/larayia Website: https://larayia.com   Podcast: Subscribe: https://ampl.ink/dZ2Xd  All Platforms Instagram: https://instagram.com/hustlesoldseparately

LaRayia Gaston: “No one can fix the problem by themselves, but they can fix the problem in their corner of the world." Gaston, an activist, artist, and founder of the nonprofit organization Lunch On Me, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to implement social good into your daily life, plus: *How to reach love without reason* *Why you should meditate before making contributions to the world* *Why being submissive to each other is the key to progress* *How to apply what you've learned about anti-racism* *How to help nonprofits with their daily, "today" needs* Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Additionally, if there are any anti-racism resources you wish we would cover, please let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Also be sure to check out Gaston at our 2018 revitalize event, as well as our documentary, which you can find at https://www.mindbodygreen.com/revitalize/video-library/breaking-the-cycle-of-homelessness-with-holistic-healing-and-love-without-reason and https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/mbg-presents-a-new-documentary-on-activist-larayia-gaston.

THE INTERVIEW We are honored to have had many powerful conversations with the black women featured in this episode.  They are teachers, leaders, writers, activists, travelers, artists, mothers, wives,and daughters. We invite you to reflect, listen, learn, and act on the advice, experience and teachings from the voices you hear in this episode as we all come together in this revolution, to fight against racism and injustice.. You will hear from Angela Manuel-Davis, Lalah Delia, Larayia Gaston, Rachel Cargle, Bola Sokunbi, Lauren Ash, Lizzy Jeff, Evita Robinson, Jehmu Greene, and Luvvie Ajayi — each a unique, motivating, compelling voice in this world that we are proud to amplify.    We also talk about: Exploring our purpose Figuring out what ways you can serve a cause Not excusing the abuse black people have faced How just living can be a revolution The importance of black women learning to talk about money Modeling self-care Being a product of racial injustice How the travel industry does not see black people Teaching people about their unconscious biases How we have to do better   Find more to love at almost30podcast.com!   Angela Manuel-Davis @angelamanueldavis Bonus – Angela Manuel-Davis on Holding Space, Feeling Worthy + Living on Purpose at Propel CoLabs Fitness Festival   Lalah Delia @lalahdelia Ep. 281 – Vibrating Higher with Lalah Delia   LaRayia Gaston @larayia Ep. 259 – LaRayia Gaston on Breaking Stigmas Around Homelessness + Healing with Radical Love   Rachel Cargle @rachel.cargle Ep. 329 – “Revolution Now” – In Conversation with Rachel Cargle (re-release)   Bola Sokunbi @clevergirlfinance + @bolasokunbi Ep. 301 – Roadmap to Financial Freedom with Clever Girl Finance Founder, Bola Sokunbi   Lauren Ash @blackgirlinom + @hellolaurenash Bonus – Lauren Ash on The Power of Sisterhood, Setting Intentions + Preventative Self-Care at Propel CoLabs Fitness Festival   Lizzy Jeff @lizzyjeff Ep. 223 – Lizzy Jeff: The Queen of Cannabis on Stepping Into Your Greatness + Connecting to Your Body   Evita Robinson @evierobbie Ep. 153 NOMADNESS: Creating a Tribe + Movement for People of Color Who Travel – with Evita Robinson   Jehmu Greene @jehmu Ep. 163 - Evangelist For Good: The Importance of Voting, Midterm Elections, and The Pink Wave   Luvvie Ajayi @luvvie Ep. 171 Our Responsibility to Do Better with Luvvie Ajayi   Alaffia  @alaffia handcrafts award-winning clean, green skin and hair care with fair trade ingredients that support community empowerment projects in West Africa. They offer a wide range of products including shampoo, soap, body wash, toning mist, lotion and more for both kids and adults. These products contain the MADE SAFE seal, the only nontoxic certification that applies to products used daily. The Alaffia Foundation (TAF) is a 501(c)3 organization. TAF’s mission is to empower African communities through the advancement of Fair Trade, education, sustainable living and gender equality. Alaffia also provides equal opportunity jobs all over the world through Fair Trade, in Africa and the U.S. Shop at: https://www.alaffia.com/   Sponsors: Birch Living | Receive $200 off any Birch mattress by visiting birchliving.com/almost30 YouVeda | Use code ALMOST30 for 35% at youveda.com. Perfect Keto | Go to www.perfectketo.com/almost30 to use code ALMOST30 for 20% off + Free Shipping. Better Help | Visit betterhelp.com/almost30 for 15% off your first month. Almost 30 is edited by Crate Media

Today, we’re really excited to bring you a very special guest! Tanya Khani is known as the Soulful Publicist and represents some of the holistic, spiritual guests that we’ve had on our show before. We’ve actually interviewed all four of her clients — Shaman Durek, Shannon Algeo, LaRayia Gaston, and Aarona Lea! The guests Tanya represents are truly the epitome of elevated wellness, which fits perfectly with this month’s theme.   With the work Tanya is doing as a soulful publicist, she is bringing spirituality and shamanism into a business setting and really elevating the conversation for the masses. She is totally moving the needle with all that she’s doing and through the clients she represents! In today’s episode, and with the theme being elevated wellness, we’re really focusing in on this concept of bringing spirituality and soulful elements into both wellness and business. Tanya shares about her work as a soulful publicist, investing in soulful wellness for yourself and others, running your business in the masculine and feminine, the progression of normalizing wellness and spirituality into the mainstream, what wellness is really all about, and the key to truly having an impact in this world.   IGNTD Specials: Free IGNTD Recovery Workshop New IGNTD Recovery Live Online Support Groups   Topics Discussed: [:35] Welcome to today’s episode! [1:23] Reading today’s review of the week! [2:38] Sophie shares her morning mantra. [5:05] The importance of staying authentic to yourself. [7:35] More about today’s interview with Tanya Khani. [9:42] We just hit a million downloads! Thank you all so much! Here’s how we’re giving back with an incredible giveaway. [14:32] The conversation portion of today’s podcast! [15:43] Tanya explains what being a Soulful Publicist means. [16:16] Tanya explains what PR is. [18:33] Sophie shares her experience with PR. [19:55] When it’s important to consider having a publicist. [21:13] Talking about investing in soulful wellness for yourself and others. [22:37] How long ago did Tanya start in PR? Was it always more soulful and spiritual-leaning? [24:58] Running your business in the masculine vs. the feminine. [31:54] Tanya talks about how she’s moving the needle in bringing spirituality into business and the mainstream. [38:32] Talking about the progression of normalizing elevating wellness and spirituality for the mainstream, what wellness is really about, and how Shaman Durek is helping to move the needle. [46:34] Impact is not easy — but it’s the key to making change and causing disruption. [48:32] How Tanya aids her clients as a Soulful Publicist. [51:56] The best advice Tanya has ever received. [53:33] Tanya’s proudest moment to-date. [54:40] Tanya’s most difficult moment to-date. [55:38] Tanya’s self-care rituals. [56:36] What ignites Tanya? [57:00] Thanking Tanya for joining us! [57:30] Don’t forget to screenshot this podcast, tag all of us on social media, and let us know what resonated the most with you!   Mentioned in this Episode: Tanya Khani’s Instagram: @SoulfulPublicist Shaman Durek IGNTD Ep. “Man of Still ft. Shaman Durek” The Doctors TV Show Shannon Algeo IGNTD Ep. “Embracing Change and Living Your Life’s Purpose with Shannon Algeo” IGNTD Recovery Secrets Ep. “The Purpose of Purpose with Shannon Algeo” LaRayia Gaston of Lunch on Me IGNTD Ep. “Love Without Reason with LaRayia from Lunch on Me” Aarona Lea IGNTD Ep. “Winning with the Hand You’re Dealt with Aarona Lea” IGNTD Ep. “IGNTD Glow Panel: How to Stay Positive IRL with Aarona Lea, Tricia Huffman, and Jenny Jiles”   Find out more about IGNTD: IGNTD.com IGNTD.libysn.com   Subscribe to the Podcast iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify   Follow us on Social Media! Facebook: IGNTD Instagram: @IGNTD.me Sophie’s Instagram: @Sophie.Jaffe Adi’s Instagram: @DrAdiJaffe   If you enjoyed this podcast… Please let us know what you want to hear about! Tell us in the comments or send us an email at info@igntd.com.   About Our Sponsor: Philosophie Superfoods The Philosophie offers cleanses and other nutritional products that are unlike any of the other supplements and detoxification programs on the market. Why? Because they actually nourish the body with whole, live, nutrient-rich foods. Each of the Philosophie superfoods and protein blends is vegan, raw, gluten-free, and has absolutely no filler ingredients.

Today we are joined by the founder of the nonprofit Lunch On Me, LaRayia Gaston. Her work is powerful, her belief in people is unwavering, and today’s episode is both uplifting and heartbreaking. The Los Angeles based charity provides nutritious and organic meals to more than 10,000 people per month. Their mission is to end starvation by redistributing food that would otherwise be wasted. Through Lunch On Me, LaRayia has also created a family dynamic and is teaching people to love and respect themselves.   In our conversation, LaRayia shares how she was drawn to Mother Teresa at a young age, and how feeding the homeless was her form of tithing by fourteen years old. She describes the changes she’s seen in the homeless community by providing food, and explains the bitter truth about pharmaceuticals, street drugs, and mental health. LaRayia also shares beautiful, tear-jerking stories that show how small deeds go a long way. She encourages us to be mindful of windows of opportunity where we can not only help, but gain a shift in perspective by connecting with the homeless.   We also talk about: How the homeless community has impacted LaRayia How homelessness can be a gift LaRayia’s 43 days on Skid Row What holding space looks like for LaRayia Statistics for foster children and drug use Poverty, corruption, and race relations Corruption in nonprofits from government involvement    Find more to love at almost30podcast.com!   Resources: Learn more: lunchonme.org Instagram: @larayia ; @lunchonme Donate money or supplies Contribute to Larayia's La Bodega Fundraiser   Upcoming Events: October 3rd: NYC with Nikki Glaser October 4th: NYC with Erin Claire Jones October 9th: NYC with Stewart Pearce October 29th: Washington D.C. with Heidi Stevens October 30th: Philadelphia with K&L   Sponsors: Kopari Beauty | Visit www.koparibeauty.com/almost30 for 20% off Athletic Greens | Get 20 travel packs FREE ($79 value) with your first purchase at www.athleticgreens.com/almost30 Better Help | Visit betterhelp.com/almost30 for 15% off your first month. Organic Traditions | Visit organictraditions.com and use code ALMOST30 for 30% off Modern Fertility | www.modernfertility.com/almost30 for $20 off a purchase Almost 30 is edited by Crate Media

As recovery month is coming to a close, I wanted to focus this episode around the theme and topic of my upcoming workshop, “Are You Really an Alcoholic? And What to do About It” and give those of you who are interested or thinking about joining, a small glimpse into the kind of conversation we’re going to be having.   We’ll be taking a look at the origin of the terms ‘alcoholic’ and ‘addict,’ how the power of belief changes the way you think (and how others around you think about you) from the definitions of these terms, what happens when we stick to the existing beliefs around these labels and ignore our individual differences, and of course, how we can begin to break free from these labels and find our own path to recovery.   Topics Discussed: [:46] About my upcoming workshop, “Are You Really an Alcoholic? And What to do About It” [1:30] Why I decided to do this workshop (and episode). [4:22] Where do the terms ‘alcoholic’ and ‘addict’ even come from? [8:35] The profound impact that comes from the power of belief. [13:08] How the power of belief changes the way you think with definitions such as ‘alcoholic’ and ‘addict.’ [13:27] What happens when we stick to existing beliefs and ignore our individual differences. [15:48] How we can begin to break free from these labels and find our own path to recovery. [19:11] How to know if this workshop might be for you!   Mentioned in this Episode: IGNTD Recovery Month Promotions: [ALL MONTH LONG]: IGNTD Hero Nohab Reset Program Scholarships Application We are giving away 10 scholarships to our “Nohab” Reset Program that gives you full-year access to the course that will help you discover your path to true success, identify your subconscious barriers, and reset your subconscious scripts. With this program, you also get our Complete Support Package that includes our happy hour live video chats with Dr. Jaffe and other recovery coaches, a call with your own private Accountability Coach, two-week email support and motivation, and one-month private group membership and support. PLUS additional expert sessions to master your beliefs with Bruce Lipton & Shaman Durek. *Deadline to apply is September 30th, so please apply soon! Week of Sept. 9th: 21-Day Challenge Lifetime Access for $97! We are providing a Recovery Month discount to our Lifetime Access of our 21-Day Habit Reset Challenge. This Challenge has helped so many people take back control of their lives by banishing bad habits and actions that have been holding them back for months, years, and in some cases, even decades. Hundreds of people have done our Challenge live and dozens have enjoyed the lifetime access feature. With lifetime access, you not only get the full three weeks of video coaching content from Dr. Jaffe, but you also continue to get new expert sessions each time we host a new live challenge! Experts include Seth Mattison, Chris Harder, Alex Charfen, Sophie Jaffe, Robyn Youkilis, Shaman Durek, and LaRayia Gaston. This is the lowest cost offer we have for this product, so we hope you take advantage. This offer will only be valid through midnight on Sunday, September 15th. Week of Sept. 16th: IGNTD Hero Nohab Reset Program for only $147 (50% off) We are so excited to provide you with a 50% discount for Recovery Month discount to our new IGNTD Hero Nohab Reset Program! This is the lowest price we’ve ever offered this program. This program is a great introduction to our full IGNTD Hero Program and there’s always an option to upgrade to get more amazing modules! This includes the IGNTD Recovery MasterClass Intro, a week of “Happy Hour” Live Group Sessions, a call with your own private Accountability Coach, two-week email support & motivation, and one-month private group membership & support. Plus, you'll get bonus workshops from our expert vault including Shaman Durek and Bruce Lipton, Ph.D. *This offer is pretty incredible and at $147, we are basically giving it away! Hope you take advantage of this great deal. [NEW THIS WEEK] Week of Sept. 23rd: Are You Really an Alcoholic? Workshop on sale for $47 Dr. Jaffe is hosting a live workshop: Are You Really an Alcoholic? on Sunday, September 29th at 12 p.m. Pacific / 3 p.m. Eastern. Tune in to this LIVE workshop to learn what it really means to be an alcoholic. Get all your questions surrounding alcoholism answered and get an extra special gift from IGNTD too! Click here to sign up for the workshop! IGNTD Recovery (Register and join the free workshop!) TheAbstinenceMyth.com (Pay for shipping and I will send you the book for free!) Adi Jaffe’s TEDx Talk: “The True Struggles of Transformation” Adi Jaffe’s TEDx Talk: “Rebranding Our Shame” The Pygmalion Effect Confirmation Bias Stereotype Threat IGNTD Ep: “Redefining Life After Recovery with Juju Hook” (Episode with Julia) A few episodes where I share my story: “The ‘Why’ Behind IGNTD Recovery” “Getting Personal: A Conversation With My Sister” “Going Deep: Our Story”   Find out more about IGNTD: IGNTD.com IGNTD.libsyn.com   Subscribe to the Podcast iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify Reach Out to Me! @DrAdiJaffe on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook —  or email me at Info@IGNTD.com

Since it is the end of Recovery Month, we’re ‘Going Deep’ and taking a look at my own journey with addiction and recovery.   Throughout this month, we’ve talked with some incredible guests and gained insight on their own journeys with recovery. This month is truly about opening up your eyes, ears, and hearts to different ways to heal because there is not a one-size-fits-all recovery journey for those struggling with addiction. It’s also incredibly important to remember that addiction is not a standalone thing; addiction comes out as a way to deal with a deeper, underlying issue that needs to be resolved in order to begin to truly recover.   In this episode, we’re going to be taking a deep look into my own journey with recovery and take a look at some important aspects I’ve never discussed before. I tell you about what my life looked like; peak addiction, my experience in rehab, when my recovery truly started and the mindset shift that took place, what helped me immensely in my recovery, and where I am today with all of it.   Topics Discussed: [:35] About today’s episode. [5:10] Why we need to stop measuring success in recovery through abstinence. [9:40] The power behind radical transparency. [12:50] Diving into my journey into recovery, I speak about the different ways I coped, tried to quit, and how I came to start using daily and began selling. [27:44] What my life looked like when I was deep into my meth addiction. [31:53] ‘The beginning of the end’: my motorcycle accident, getting arrested, going to jail, and going through withdrawal. [41:52] My experience in rehab and why it ultimately didn’t work for me. [46:50] Getting kicked out of rehab, becoming homeless, and finally coming clean to my dad about my addiction. [50:14] When my recovery truly started: taking ownership. [56:25] When we first met, going to court, and how the judge gave me the opportunity to change my life. [1:01:35] What helped me immensely in my recovery, especially following the worst of my addiction. [1:05:04] What my current boundaries with substances are. [1:07:07] Explaining neuroplasticity. [1:08:12] About an important chat I had with a client struggling with drinking. [1:10:11] A challenge I have for all of you (on the theme of neuroplasticity)! [1:11:55] Answering a listener’s question; Do I still deal with any triggers? [1:13:52] How do you know when you have a problem? [1:17:30] Recovery doesn’t end and things don’t have to get ‘bad’ to get started. [1:18:11] About the IGNTD Hero program and how it works. [1:20:55] The importance of this month’s theme and what we want to leave you all with this week.   Mentioned in this Episode: IGNTD Recovery Month Promotions: [ALL MONTH LONG]: IGNTD Hero Nohab Reset Program Scholarships Application We are giving away 10 scholarships to our “Nohab” Reset Program that gives you full-year access to the course that will help you discover your path to true success, identify your subconscious barriers, and reset your subconscious scripts. With this program, you also get our Complete Support Package that includes our happy hour live video chats with Dr. Jaffe and other recovery coaches, a call with your own private Accountability Coach, two-week email support and motivation, and one-month private group membership and support. PLUS additional expert sessions to master your beliefs with Bruce Lipton & Shaman Durek. *Deadline to apply is September 30th, so please apply soon! Week of Sept. 9th: 21-Day Challenge Lifetime Access for $97! We are providing a Recovery Month discount to our Lifetime Access of our 21-Day Habit Reset Challenge. This Challenge has helped so many people take back control of their lives by banishing bad habits and actions that have been holding them back for months, years, and in some cases — even decades. Hundreds of people have done our Challenge live and dozens have enjoyed the lifetime access feature. With lifetime access, you not only get the full three weeks of video coaching content from Dr. Jaffe, but you also continue to get new expert sessions each time we host a new live challenge! Experts include Seth Mattison, Chris Harder, Alex Charfen, Sophie Jaffe, Robyn Youkilis, Shaman Durek and LaRayia Gaston. This is the lowest cost offer we have for this product, so we hope you take advantage. This offer will only be valid through midnight on Sunday, September 15th. Week of Sept. 16th: IGNTD Hero Nohab Reset Program for only $147 (50% off) We are so excited to provide you with a 50% discount for Recovery Month discount to our new IGNTD Hero Nohab Reset Program! This is the lowest price we've ever offered this program. This program is a great introduction to our full IGNTD Hero Program and there's always an option to upgrade to get more amazing modules! This includes the IGNTD Recovery MasterClass Intro, a week of “Happy Hour” Live Group Sessions, a call with your own private Accountability Coach, two-week email support & motivation, and one-month private group membership & support. Plus, you'll get bonus workshops from our expert vault including Shaman Durek and Bruce Lipton, Ph.D. *This offer is pretty incredible and at $147, we are basically giving it away! Hope you take advantage of this great deal. [NEW THIS WEEK] Week of Sept. 23rd: Are You Really an Alcoholic? Workshop on sale for $47 Dr. Jaffe is hosting a live workshop: Are You Really an Alcoholic? on Sunday, September 29th at 12pm pacific // 3pm eastern. Tune in to this LIVE workshop to learn what it really means to be an alcoholic. Get all your questions surrounding alcoholism answered and get an extra special gift from IGNTD too! Click here to sign up for the workshop! IGNTD Glow Event 2019 IGNTD Recovery Picture from my Instagram from when I was in my 20s, peak addiction IGNTD 21-Day Habit Reset Challenge TheAbstinenceMyth.com (Pay for shipping and I will send you the book for free!)   Find out more about IGNTD: IGNTD.com IGNTD.libysn.com   Subscribe to the Podcast iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify   Follow us on Social Media! Facebook: IGNTD Instagram: @IGNTD.me Sophie’s Instagram: @Sophie.Jaffe Adi’s Instagram: @DrAdiJaffe   If you enjoyed this podcast… Please let us know what you want to hear about! Tell us in the comments or send us an email at info@igntd.com.   About Our Sponsor: Philosophie Superfoods The Philosophie offers cleanses and other nutritional products that are unlike any of the other supplements and detoxification programs on the market. Why? Because they actually nourish the body with whole, live, nutrient-rich foods. Each of the Philosophie superfoods and protein blends is vegan, raw, gluten-free, and has absolutely no filler ingredients.

Today I’m here to talk with you all about what recovery really looks like when you do it well. If you’ve been listening to the podcast long enough, you all know my stance on recovery and that it’s is not really about abstaining, but instead about creating a different reality for yourself and changing the circumstances of your life. But what does it look like to recover? And to do it well?   Today I’m going to be presenting the topic of what recover looks like and how to improve your life through the lens of what it is that we did to create the IGNTD Glow Event. This event will help not only those in recovery but anyone in their life journey, in figuring out how to become a better person and continuously improve upon yourself. We found, through setting up this event, that these four major categories are the most critical in allowing people to be their best selves: movement, mindfulness, inspiration, and education. Through these four areas, you can become more than you are right now.   Tune in to this episode to learn more about what real recovery looks like, about this transformational event, and what you can do to better yourself with a supportive community!   Topics Discussed: [:42] About today’s episode. [3:00] How I’ll be presenting these topics today: through the lens of our upcoming event, the IGNTD Glow event! [3:30] The four major categories in the IGNTD Glow Event: movement, mindfulness, inspiration, and education. [5:12] What the IGNTD Glow Event is going to accomplish. [8:55] The vast array of incredibly important topics that will be covered at the Glow Event. [11:41] Why the Glow Event will be transformational in your life. [12:09] An example from a client I work with. [13:55] How TRUE recovery happens and why the IGNTD Glow Event is the perfect scenario to allow for true recovery. [14:58] Where to learn more about the IGNTD Glow Event and buy your tickets online!   Mentioned in this Episode: IGNTD Recovery Month Promotions: [ALL MONTH LONG]: IGNTD Hero Nohab Reset Program Scholarships Application We are giving away 10 scholarships to our “Nohab” Reset Program that gives you full-year access to the course that will help you discover your path to true success, identify your subconscious barriers, and reset your subconscious scripts. With this program, you also get our Complete Support Package that includes our happy hour live video chats with Dr. Jaffe and other recovery coaches, a call with your own private Accountability Coach, two-week email support and motivation, and one-month private group membership and support. PLUS additional expert sessions to master your beliefs with Bruce Lipton & Shaman Durek. *Deadline to apply is September 30th, so please apply soon! Week of Sept. 9th: 21-Day Challenge Lifetime Access for $97! We are providing a Recovery Month discount to our Lifetime Access of our 21-Day Habit Reset Challenge. This Challenge has helped so many people take back control of their lives by banishing bad habits and actions that have been holding them back for months, years, and in some cases, even decades. Hundreds of people have done our Challenge live and dozens have enjoyed the lifetime access feature. With lifetime access, you not only get the full three weeks of video coaching content from Dr. Jaffe, but you also continue to get new expert sessions each time we host a new live challenge! Experts include Seth Mattison, Chris Harder, Alex Charfen, Sophie Jaffe, Robyn Youkilis, Shaman Durek and LaRayia Gaston. This is the lowest cost offer we have for this product, so we hope you take advantage. This offer will only be valid through midnight on Sunday, September 15th. [NEW THIS WEEK] Week of Sept. 16th: IGNTD Hero Nohab Reset Program for only $147 (50% off) We are so excited to provide you with a 50% discount for Recovery Month discount to our new IGNTD Hero Nohab Reset Program! This is the lowest price we’ve ever offered this program. This program is a great introduction to our full IGNTD Hero Program and there’s always an option to upgrade to get more amazing modules! This includes the IGNTD Recovery MasterClass Intro, a week of “Happy Hour” Live Group Sessions, a call with your own private Accountability Coach, 2-week email support & motivation, and 1-month private group membership & support. Plus, you'll get bonus workshops from our expert vault including Shaman Durek and Bruce Lipton, Ph.D. *This offer is pretty incredible and at $147, we are basically giving it away! Hope you take advantage of this great deal. Week of Sept. 23rd: Are You Really an Alcoholic? Workshop on sale for $10 IGNTD Recovery (Register and join the free workshop!) TheAbstinenceMyth.com (Pay for shipping and I will send you the book for free!) National Recovery Month The IGNTD Glow Event (2019) Shaman Durek Alexandra Roxo Koya WebbDeepak ChopraBizzie Gold Almost 30 Podcast Kate Van Horn Brittany Piper The Neshama Project (Rachelle Tratt)   Find out more about IGNTD: IGNTD.com IGNTD.libsyn.com   Subscribe to the Podcast iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify Reach Out to Me! @DrAdiJaffe on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook —  or email me at Info@IGNTD.com

Continuing on our recovery month theme, we have Donny Starkins joining us today! Donny is an international yoga instructor, mindfulness teacher, and personal development coach from Phoenix, Arizona. He is a professional speaker, teacher, and coach leading classes, workshops and seminars all across the world. Donny is also an ambassador for lululemon and works directly on their Mindfulosphy Team as both a yoga/meditation teacher and personal development coach. In addition to that, he is also the official yoga instructor for the Phoenix Suns and educates other professional athletes in the ways of yoga and mindfulness.   What’s really interesting about Donny too, is that his path to recovery is a lot different from my own. He actually went through the 12 steps and AA and has found it has helped him immensely in his recovery. With his story being very different from my own, it was very insightful to hear how it has helped him and hear his own perspective on it.   We hope you’ll tune in to hear more about what led to Donny’s addiction, his path to recovery, his take on traditional recovery, how yoga aided him in his recovery, how the concepts in traditional recovery resonate with him, and how his past became his purpose!   Topics Discussed: [:44] Reading the review of the week! [1:33] Sophie shares one of her favorite quotes from Rupi Kaur. [7:02] The importance of allowing yourself to feel, sharing your feelings, and confronting the root cause of these feelings. [15:28] Choosing happiness and drowning out the negativity. [17:12] About today’s interview with and what we really liked about it! [19:53] What we want you to consider while listening to today’s interview. [20:45] About all of the incredible IGNTD offerings we have available during National Recovery Month! [26:25] The conversation portion of today’s podcast. [26:50] If Donny was an ice cream flavor, which would he be and why? [30:33] One of the main reasons Donny thinks people go down the addiction route. [31:30] Donny tells the story of what led to his addiction. [39:30] What it was like for Donny in traditional recovery (12 steps), why the concept of being “powerless” resonates with him, and how his past became his purpose. [52:45] Donny explains why AA, 12 steps, and yoga works for him in maintaining his recovery. [1:01:53] Donny tells us about his transformational coaching program, The Shift. [1:05:38] What’s the best advice Donny has ever received? [1:06:11] What has been Donny’s proudest moment? [1:06:48] What has been one of Donny’s most difficult moments? [1:07:33] What are some of Donny’s self-care rituals? [1:09:02] What gets Donny ignited? [1:10:06] Thanks to Donny for joining us this episode!   Mentioned in this Episode: IGNTD Recovery Month Promotions: [ALL MONTH LONG]: IGNTD Hero Nohab Reset Program Scholarships Application We are giving away 10 scholarships to our “Nohab” Reset Program that gives you full-year access to the course that will help you discover your path to true success, identify your subconscious barriers, and reset your subconscious scripts. With this program, you also get our Complete Support Package that includes our happy hour live video chats with Dr. Jaffe and other recovery coaches, a call with your own private Accountability Coach, two-week email support and motivation, and one-month private group membership and support. PLUS additional expert sessions to master your beliefs with Bruce Lipton & Shaman Durek. *Deadline to apply is September 30th, so please apply soon! Week of Sept. 9th: 21-Day Challenge Lifetime Access for $97! We are providing a Recovery Month discount to our Lifetime Access of our 21-Day Habit Reset Challenge. This Challenge has helped so many people take back control of their lives by banishing bad habits and actions that have been holding them back for months, years, and in some cases — even decades. Hundreds of people have done our Challenge live and dozens have enjoyed the lifetime access feature. With lifetime access, you not only get the full three weeks of video coaching content from Dr. Jaffe, but you also continue to get new expert sessions each time we host a new live challenge! Experts include Seth Mattison, Chris Harder, Alex Charfen, Sophie Jaffe, Robyn Youkilis, Shaman Durek and LaRayia Gaston. This is the lowest cost offer we have for this product, so we hope you take advantage. This offer will only be valid through midnight on Sunday, September 15th. [NEW THIS WEEK] Week of Sept. 16th: IGNTD Hero Nohab Reset Program for only $147 (50% off) We are so excited to provide you with a 50% discount for Recovery Month discount to our new IGNTD Hero Nohab Reset Program! This is the lowest price we've ever offered this program. This program is a great introduction to our full IGNTD Hero Program and there's always an option to upgrade to get more amazing modules! This includes the IGNTD Recovery MasterClass Intro, a week of “Happy Hour” Live Group Sessions, a call with your own private Accountability Coach, 2-week email support & motivation, and 1-month private group membership & support. Plus, you'll get bonus workshops from our expert vault including Shaman Durek and Bruce Lipton, Ph.D. *This offer is pretty incredible and at $147, we are basically giving it away! Hope you take advantage of this great deal. Week of Sept. 23rd: Are You Really an Alcoholic? Workshop on sale for $10 IGNTD Glow Event 2019 IGNTD Recovery Rupi Kaur Quote Seane Corn Revolution of the Soul: Awaken to Love Through Raw Truth, Radical Healing, and Conscious Action, by Seane Corn IGNTD Episode: “Rewriting Recovery with Mishka Shubaly” Donny StarkinsThe Shift (Donny’s Transformational Coaching & Personal Development for the Mind, Body, & Soul) Muse Meditation Headband   Find out more about IGNTD: IGNTD.com IGNTD.libysn.com   Subscribe to the Podcast iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify   Follow us on Social Media! Facebook: IGNTD Instagram: @IGNTD.me Sophie’s Instagram: @Sophie.Jaffe Adi’s Instagram: @DrAdiJaffe   If you enjoyed this podcast… Please let us know what you want to hear about! Tell us in the comments or send us an email at info@igntd.com.   About Our Sponsor: Philosophie Superfoods The Philosophie offers cleanses and other nutritional products that are unlike any of the other supplements and detoxification programs on the market. Why? 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Resources: lunchonme.org Instagram: @lunchonme Twitter: @LunchOnMeLA Mastermind: workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind Connect with us on Instagram: @kimmurgatroyd | @robmurgatroyd   LaRayia Gaston is the founder of Lunch On Me, a non profit that supplies healthy, organic meals to the homeless community of Los Angeles. But it's not just meals that they provide - they also hold yoga classes and birthday parties. Their organization is rooted in the philosophy that they can't fix anyone. They see their role as to give love and mend hearts, which empowers people to want more in life. I learnt so much from talking to LaRayia, and I think you will too.    In This Conversation We Cover:  [8:13] What happened when LaRayia saw a man taking food from a dumpster at her uncle's restaurant [14:30] How her life is guided by her heart [20:56] Why so many foster children become homeless [24:53] The biggest misconceptions about homeless people [28:00] Our responsibility to help [29:15] Why money alone can't solve homelessness [38:13] Living off trust   To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: workhardplayhardpodcast.com Work Hard Play Hard is a production of Crate Media

Resources: lunchonme.org Instagram: @lunchonme Twitter: @LunchOnMeLA Mastermind: workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind Connect with us on Instagram: @kimmurgatroyd | @robmurgatroyd LaRayia Gaston is the founder of Lunch On Me, a non profit that supplies healthy, organic meals to the homeless community of Los Angeles. But it’s not just meals that they provide - they also hold yoga classes and birthday parties. Their organization is rooted in the philosophy that they can’t fix anyone. They see their role as to give love and mend hearts, which empowers people to want more in life. I learnt so much from talking to LaRayia, and I think you will too.  In This Conversation We Cover:  [8:13] What happened when LaRayia saw a man taking food from a dumpster at her uncle's restaurant [14:30] How her life is guided by her heart [20:56] Why so many foster children become homeless [24:53] The biggest misconceptions about homeless people [28:00] Our responsibility to help [29:15] Why money alone can’t solve homelessness [38:13] Living off trust To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: workhardplayhardpodcast.com Work Hard Play Hard is a production of Crate Media

This week I’m here for a really simple — yet, important — topic. This is something that I deal with, with many of my clients — and that is, making the decision to focus on the positive.   When I was at my lowest point, I considered myself a realist. I was proud of the fact that I saw things exactly as they were. And for me, at the time, that meant a pretty strong existential crisis. My whole world was focused on these dark topics with depressing themes, which I considered at the time to be a very realistic way to view the world.   Here’s the thing: I now know that what I considered a realistic and objective view of the world was not necessarily A) as valuable as I thought it was, and B) as honest and objective as I thought it was. So that’s what I really want to talk about with you all today: making the decision of where you put your focus on. Life will always have both positive and negative aspects, so where you put your focus makes all the difference.   Topics Discussed: [:01] About upcoming IGNTD events and offerings for September’s recovery month! [1:10] About this week’s episode. [1:48] My past struggle with being a ‘realist’; not focusing on the positive. [3:55] Here’s the thing: my past view of the world was not as realistic as I thought it was. [4:18] The problem with our search for objectivity and truth. [9:50] An important exercise for you all to begin focusing on the positives. [10:40] Life has both aspects: the positives and the negatives. Here’s what we have to get good at: making the decision to focus on the positive. [11:38] Here’s what happens when you begin working on this exercise. [12:01] The qualities of a person who focuses on the positive. [12:39] My question for you: what is it you want? Do you want to be right? Or do you want to be happy? [13:31] How focusing on the positive has helped me in my own life.   Mentioned in this Episode: IGNTD Recovery Month Promotions: [ALL MONTH LONG]: IGNTD Hero Nohab Reset Program Scholarships Application We are giving away 10 scholarships to our “Nohab” Reset Program that gives you full-year access to the course that will help you discover your path to true success, identify your subconscious barriers, and reset your subconscious scripts. With this program, you also get our Complete Support Package that includes our happy hour live video chats with Dr. Jaffe and other recovery coaches, a call with your own private Accountability Coach, two-week email support and motivation, and one-month private group membership and support. PLUS additional expert sessions to master your beliefs with Bruce Lipton & Shaman Durek. *Deadline to apply is September 30th, so please apply soon! [NEW THIS WEEK] Week of Sept. 9th: 21-Day Challenge Lifetime Access for $97! We are providing a Recovery Month discount to our Lifetime Access of our 21-Day Habit Reset Challenge. This Challenge has helped so many people take back control of their lives by banishing bad habits and actions that have been holding them back for months, years, and in some cases - even decades. Hundreds of people have done our Challenge live and dozens have enjoyed the lifetime access feature. With lifetime access, you not only get the full 3 weeks of video coaching content from Dr. Jaffe, but you also continue to get new expert sessions each time we host a new live challenge! Experts include Seth Mattison, Chris Harder, Alex Charfen, Sophie Jaffe, Robyn Youkilis, Shaman Durek and LaRayia Gaston.This is the lowest cost offer we have for this product, so we hope you take advantage. This offer will only be valid through midnight on Sunday, September 15th. Week of Sept. 16th: IGNTD Hero Nohab Reset Program for only $147 (50% off) Week of Sept. 23rd: Are You Really an Alcoholic? Workshop on sale for $10 IGNTD Recovery (Register and join the free workshop!) TheAbstinenceMyth.com (Pay for shipping and I will send you the book for free!) National Recovery Month Nine Inch Nails   Find out more about IGNTD: IGNTD.com IGNTD.libsyn.com   Subscribe to the Podcast iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify Reach Out to Me! @DrAdiJaffe on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook —  or email me at Info@IGNTD.com

Welcome to our second episode in our recovery month! Today we have another incredible guest, Mishka Shubaly. Mishka is a bestselling author, cult songwriter, and storyteller. After receiving an expensive MFA in Fiction from Columbia University, Mishka promptly realized he was more interested in playing music in dive bars than writing. He lived out of a Toyota minivan for a year, touring non-stop, and shared the stage with artists like The Strokes, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and many others! He’s become a cult favorite, opening nationally for comedy iconoclast, Doug Stanhope; penning the soundtrack for The Unbookables documentary, and headling the Altercation Punk Comedy Tour. His most recent record, “Coward’s Path,” has even won praise from Johnny Depp and Joe Perry.   But perhaps the most interesting aspect of Mishka is the incredible recovery journey that led him to where he is today. He’s lived through some traumatic life experiences and is a great example of how, as a kid, when your painful life experiences are simply brushed under the rug from those around you, it can lead to dangerous coping mechanisms and addiction.   This month is all about spreading the awareness of how everyone has their own path to recovery, and Mishka’s story illustrates this so well. He has been through a lot, so we’re sure when you hear his story — and learn about all that he struggled with and how he got to the other side — you’ll have even more hope in your own recovery journey.   We truly hope when you hear this episode you’ll also discover your own way to move forward and recover — just as Mishka has.   Topics Discussed: [:37] Kicking off the podcast with our review of the week! [1:22] Sophie reads an inspirational quote for us. [3:02] Some of our future IGNTD events and offerings this month! [5:53] About this episode’s interview with our incredible guest, Mishka Shubaly. [7:58] Our approach to recovery and how we help those struggling with our online offerings. [10:22] The main message of this recovery month. [12:45] More about today’s guest, Mishka Shubaly. [13:10] Screenshot this episode, tag us and Mishka, and let us know what most resonated with you in this episode! [14:46] Welcoming Mishka Shubaly to the podcast! [15:31] If Mishka could meet any historical figure, living or deceased, who would it be and why? [16:30] How a sustained dialogue affects how people think. [18:32] Mishka speaks about all that he does to avoid working a classic ‘9–5.’ [20:54] Mishka tells us about his background that led him to who he is today. [25:35] Mishka recounts his experience surviving a school shooting and how it affected him. [32:22] How divorce and changes have affected us and our children. [35:00] Mishka recounts a beautiful experience about teaching his younger cousin, Kai, about death and loss. [40:06] How Mishka coped with the pain from divorce and the school shooting. [43:27] Why it is worse to not acknowledge something than to have the tough conversation. [46:53] Why Mishka didn’t go the traditional route of AA for his recovery. [51:17] The moment Mishka quit drinking and why he never relapsed. [55:30] What really helped manage Mishka’s stress and kept him sober. [59:46] Why Mishka’s recovery story is both incredibly unique and not — and the important message that brings along. [1:07:07] What is the best advice Mishka has ever received? [1:07:49] What has been Mishka’s proudest moment? [1:09:05] What has been Mishka’s most difficult moment? [1:10:23] What are some of Mishka’s self-care rituals? [1:13:00] What gets Mishka ignited in life? [1:15:53] Major thanks to Mishka for joining us in this episode!   Mentioned in this Episode: IGNTD Recovery Month Promotions: [ALL MONTH LONG]: IGNTD Hero Nohab Reset Program Scholarships Application We are giving away 10 scholarships to our “Nohab” Reset Program that gives you full-year access to the course that will help you discover your path to true success, identify your subconscious barriers, and reset your subconscious scripts. With this program, you also get our Complete Support Package that includes our happy hour live video chats with Dr. Jaffe and other recovery coaches, a call with your own private Accountability Coach, two-week email support and motivation, and one-month private group membership and support. PLUS additional expert sessions to master your beliefs with Bruce Lipton & Shaman Durek. *Deadline to apply is September 30th, so please apply soon! [NEW THIS WEEK] Week of Sept. 9th: 21-Day Challenge Lifetime Access for $97! We are providing a Recovery Month discount to our Lifetime Access of our 21-Day Habit Reset Challenge. This Challenge has helped so many people take back control of their lives by banishing bad habits and actions that have been holding them back for months, years, and in some cases - even decades. Hundreds of people have done our Challenge live and dozens have enjoyed the lifetime access feature. With lifetime access, you not only get the full 3 weeks of video coaching content from Dr. Jaffe, but you also continue to get new expert sessions each time we host a new live challenge! Experts include Seth Mattison, Chris Harder, Alex Charfen, Sophie Jaffe, Robyn Youkilis, Shaman Durek and LaRayia Gaston.This is the lowest cost offer we have for this product, so we hope you take advantage. This offer will only be valid through midnight on Sunday, September 15th. Week of Sept. 16th: IGNTD Hero Nohab Reset Program for only $147 (50% off) Week of Sept. 23rd: Are You Really an Alcoholic? Workshop on sale for $10 IGNTD Glow Event 2019 IGNTD Recovery Mishka Shubaly Mishka Shubaly’s Twitter Mishka’s Shubaly’s Tour Info Anton Chekhov New Yorker Cartoon — “Ask me about my parents’ divorce” IGNTD Episode: “Getting Personal: A Conversation With My Sister” Mark Lanegan   Find out more about IGNTD: IGNTD.com IGNTD.libysn.com   Subscribe to the Podcast iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify   Follow us on Social Media! Facebook: IGNTD Instagram: @IGNTD.me Sophie’s Instagram: @Sophie.Jaffe Adi’s Instagram: @DrAdiJaffe   If you enjoyed this podcast… Please let us know what you want to hear about! Tell us in the comments or send us an email at info@igntd.com.   About Our Sponsor: Philosophie Superfoods The Philosophie offers cleanses and other nutritional products that are unlike any of the other supplements and detoxification programs on the market. Why? Because they actually nourish the body with whole, live, nutrient-rich foods. Each of the Philosophie superfoods and protein blends is vegan, raw, gluten-free, and has absolutely no filler ingredients.

There was a time in my life when I thought for sure I would become homeless. I lost everything and my life crumbled before my eyes. Fortunately, I made it through, but that is not the case for so many displaced people. In this episode, I share the importance of love without reason, how to suffer well, and what it means to be limited by privilege. Website: www.mytalkingdollars.com

(Originally released on 05.21.19. See ThanksForSittingIn.com for complete show notes & photos)'Love Without Reason'We met LaRayia at the Powerful U conference in Los Angeles. And were inspired by her passion to provide healthy food, wellness and compassion to the homeless in Los Angels and now in New York. She is the Founder of ‘Lunch On Me’ and leads a team of five women. There are so many inspiring moments in this conversation. It was a privilege to sit down with LaRayia and have her share her story.A documentary on her experience of living 43 days on skid row in Los Angeles will be released soon.“The best way to fix the problem is though Mind, Body & Spirit Wellness.”“Lunch On Me isn’t just about food. We are a Los Angeles based non profit dedicated to ending starvation while providing opportunities to enrich the mind, body and spirit of LA’s homeless community. Lunch On Me brings nutritious and organic meals to skid row six days a week, every week and no reaches 10,000 people a month. We redistribute organic food that would otherwise be wasted in order to create delicious and quality meals. Our initiatives also include yoga classes, community parties and healing gatherings for women. We believe that radical self-love is the foundation for permanent healing.”“We are revolutionizing unity and empowerment for those who are broken and in search for hope. We are using our light to shine on the often invisible.”SHOW NOTES:A Profound Moment At Age 14Giving Back For 10 YearsFalling Into Your PurposeThe New York to Los Angeles TransitionTheme EventsHomeless ChildrenMs. Brenda’s StoryHow To Help A Homeless Person43 Days On Skid RowReaching Out To Local LeadersA Success StoryRAPID FIREVibrationManifestationResilienceCommunityAre You A Mentor?HugsFUTUREFind out more about Lunch On Me hereFollow TFSI on Instagram

Moving from New York to Los Angeles, LaRayia Gaston (https://www.linkedin.com/in/larayia/) was struck by the extreme poverty she saw in a part of the city known as skid row, and how close it was to extreme wealth. Raised to always lead with love and be of service, she could not turn away. While simultaneously launching and building her own design and branding agency, she founded Lunch On Me (LOM) (https://www.lunchonme.org/). The organization now redistributes organic food that would otherwise be discarded to people living on skid row six days a week, reaching 10,000 people a month.The story of this community, along with Gaston's time both helping, then living on skid row for 43 days, is the subject of a forthcoming documentary called 43 Days. You can learn more and help contribute to its production here (https://www.crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/43days).Check out our offerings & partners: Vistaprint: Get 500 high-quality, custom business cards starting at$9.99. Use code GLP at Vistaprint.comEverlane: Check out our personalized collection at Everlane.com/GOODLIFE plus, you’ll get free shipping on your first order.NetSuite: Business management software on an easy to use cloud platform. Get NetSuite’s guide “Crushing the Five Barriers to Growth” when you go to NetSuite.com/GOOD now.

If you've ever wanted to help on a greater level, this is the podcast for you. Join me as I sit down with 'Lunch On Me' founder, LaRayia Gaston, as we deep dive into the raw truths of homelessness in LA and NYC. Gaston is awakening the need for change in an overlooked, often-misunderstood community. Listen in as Gaston share her 43-day experience on Skid Row and how a glove box full of granola bars can change someone's life....especially yours. In partnership with our sponsor, Beauty Heroes, we're giving away one FREE full-size Eye+ ($46) when you sign up for 3-months of Beauty Heroes’ Subscription service ($128). Listen to this week's episode for the 'secret code' and redeem on beauty-heroes.com before they're gone! Limited quantities available. Offer expires Sunday, April 28th, at 11:59 PM PST. DM your questions and shout us out using the hashtag #offtherecordpod on Insta, Twitter and everywhere else. Remember to rate, review, listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. For the full experience: Shop SkinOwl: https://www.skinowl.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtherecordwithyou Twitter: https://twitter.com/skinowl Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skinowl

This week on the Alchemized Life Podcast we welcome LaRayia Gaston, founder of Lunch On Me - a Los Angeles based non-profit dedicated to ending starvation while providing opportunities to enrich the mind, body and spirit of LA's homeless community. Lunch On Me brings nutritious and organic meals to skid row six days a week, every week and reach 10,000 people a month. They distribute organic food that would otherwise be wasted in order to create delicious and quality meals. Their initiative also includes yoga classes, community parties and healing gatherings for women. They believe that radical self-love is the foundation for permanent healing. In this episode, we talk about LaRayia's story and how she started Lunch on Me. We talk about the importance of sharing different wellness tools for those in need and the why it's necessary to making a change in homelessness. In this episode you'll also learn about ways to cultivate connection in your own communities to inspire change and remove separation.  This episode is sponsored by ThirdLove. Head to ThirdLove.com/Alchemized for 15% off your first order. This episode is also proudly sponsored by Athletix CBD. All Alchemized Life listeners can take 15% off their order at checkout by entering the code “ALCHEMIZED15” on their http://www.athletixcbd.com (website here). Find out more about LaRayia Gaston and LunchOnMe: WEBSITE |  INSTAGRAM | DONATE Apply for Ava's 2019 Group Mentorship Program HERE Visit http://www.avajohanna.com (www.AvaJohanna.com)

An activist, artist, and founder of the Los Angeles–based organization Lunch on Me (LOM), LaRayia Gaston has made it her life's mission to help those who are less fortunate. It all began when LaRayia started giving food to the homeless anytime she saw someone in need. Fast-forward to today and LOM serves organic food to people on Skid Row six times a week, reaching 10,000 mouths a month. She joined us at revitalize in 2018 to deliver a moving talk about the issues of homelessness and brought to the stage Kevin Call, a previously homeless man who credits LOM with helping get him off the streets saying, "You loved me when I didn't love myself." We are so excited to have her back, this time on the mbg podcast, to talk about the most significant issues she sees in homelessness, how a holistic approach to wellness can create sustainable change for marginalized groups, and the future of LOM. In this episode you'll hear all about:LaRayia's experience spending 43 days on Skid RowThe biggest misconceptions about the homeless and how you can break down barriers and be part of the solutionThe one thing that keeps her inspired every single dayFor LaRayia, LOM is about "creating a space for people to heal themselves and feel empowered"—and that she does. We hope her words inspire some sort of shift in your perspective and encourage you to always "love without reason." To contact Colleen or Jason with comments, questions, or speaker ideas, please email podcast@mindbodygreen.com. For all sponsorship inquiries, please email sales@mindbodygreen.com. Want to join our podcast email newsletter? Sign up here!

Today we are just so excited to welcome our guest, LaRayia Gaston! LaRayia is the founder of Lunch On Me, a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to ending starvation, and also brings mindfulness to the homeless communities. We had the pleasure of hearing LaRayia speak at Wellspring, and just knew we had to have her on the podcast to share her beautiful work with all of you. It’s truly wonderful to hear the passion that LaRayia has, and feel her divine aura – we just know that this episode will inspire each and every one of you.   We chat about: What LaRayia does with her organization   The energy behind the California fires Living on Skidrow What her Skidrow experience taught her Actions we can begin to take How Lunch On Me got started Bringing Brenda on stage at Wellspring Why you won’t see Lunch On Me handing out jelly sandwiches LaRayia’s beautiful relationship with her mother Lobby Talk! Coming back from our retreat!   Resources: Learn more: https://www.lunchonme.org/ (lunchonme.org) Instagram: @larayia ; @lunchonme Facebook: Lunch On Me Challenge   Donate   Have you tried Banyan Botanicals? Britt + Tara love Banyan Botanicals and have been using them for so long (one of our favorites is the Nasya Oil, which is perfect for anytime you need to breathe better or concentrate more). But we started using Banyan even more after we discovered their Ayurvedic Quiz! After taking this quick quiz, you’ll learn more about yourself and what products are most helpful for your specific dosha imbalances. Click here to take the quiz + create your own Ayurvedic Profile! Elevate the Globe is produced by Podcast Masters

In celebration of Thanksgiving week, Stephanie and Elizabeth sit down with activist, artist and ‘Lunch On Me’ founder, LaRayia Gaston. In this heart-expanding conversation, LaRayia illuminates and inspires discussing her mission to end homelessness one meal at a time.   In honor of giving Tuesday - That’s So Retrograde will be joining Lunch On Me's Crowdrise campaign to build a center in Los Angeles, launching November 26th, join our team!    Donate link: https://www.crowdrise.com/retrograde (launching November 26)   Thanks to this week’s partners:   Thrive Market Thrivemarket.com/retrograde   Fabletics Fabletics.com/retrograde   Lola mylola.com code: retrograde40

On this episode… LaRayia Gaston talks about how her life has been shaped by her passion for feeding the homeless community, and how Lunch On Me is about much more than simply food. She shares how practices recently embraced by wealthy and privileged demographics, like meditation and yoga, are incredibly beneficial for everyone—especially disadvantaged populations. Tune in to hear about… How Lunch On Me grew to be the powerful change-agent it is today Why LaRayia feels so strongly about cooking and sharing organic meals with the homeless The three women who inspire LaRayia every day The thing that she believes is “vital to human beings to exist, to coexist, and to heal collectively.” You might be surprised!

I am so happy today because I get to share wisdom from one of my very good friends, LaRayia Gaston, the Founder of LUNCH ON ME and an incredible healer who has been offering her heart + food to the homeless for 15 years.

LaRayia Gaston is the incredible creator of Lunch on Me. This fun, interactive, non-profit creates a strong community and create strong bonds between the homeless and the housed by providing fresh, organic foods for everyone in need. Love without reason is the heart of everything they do.   This girl is so incredible and she has the most amazing people working with her. She blew me away when I met her at Wanderlust. I saw the love, dedication and passion she has for this community, and I was floored.   LaRayia is one of the most inspirational people I've ever met. We spend time talking about her story and her insight into why we need to give, the importance of acknowledgement, and truly experiencing community.   Radically Connected LaRayia   Working as an art director and giving her art purpose Creating a non-profit to end starvation in America Keeping volunteer work a secret and getting inspired when she shared it Setting her own standards for a non-profit and living up to it   Radically Inspired Clarity   Instead of simply having gratitude about what you have, do what you can to help those who don't have what you do. Little things won't get to you when you keep in perspective what extreme hardships others are going through.   LaRayia Gaston Answers…   What inspired you to take on starvation in America? How many people do you feed and how often? What have you learned the most since starting this non-profit? How has this impacted your life and how you view your life?   Radically Loved Quotes   “I think everything in my life pushed me to this place.”   “It's just common sense to me. Someone's hungry, I have enough to share.”   “Acknowledging everyone has changed my life. I want to be open and acknowledge anyone in my space.”   “My problems aren't real problems, even hard things.”   A Little More About Our Guest   LaRayia has been volunteering and feeding the homeless for over 12 years. While serving, she's experienced some of the most life altering moments. Her direct human encounter in poverty and starvation has taught her so much about life, people, community, love and tragedy. One of the most important things about LaRayia's movement is that "Starvation being alive and well in America is only due to the neglect in redirecting food, that is often treated as waste" In order to make change happen, people have to be educated on the problem. Her mission is to integrate an interactive way to help, by using social media to bring communities together for the greater good. She's here to end starvation, starting with America.  www.LunchOnMe.org  

LaRayia Gaston is the incredible creator of Lunch on Me. This fun, interactive, non-profit creates a strong community and create strong bonds between the homeless and the housed by providing fresh, organic foods for everyone in need. Love without reason is the heart of everything they do.   This girl is so incredible and she has the most amazing people working with her. She blew me away when I met her at Wanderlust. I saw the love, dedication and passion she has for this community, and I was floored.   LaRayia is one of the most inspirational people I’ve ever met. We spend time talking about her story and her insight into why we need to give, the importance of acknowledgement, and truly experiencing community.   Radically Connected LaRayia   Working as an art director and giving her art purpose Creating a non-profit to end starvation in America Keeping volunteer work a secret and getting inspired when she shared it Setting her own standards for a non-profit and living up to it   Radically Inspired Clarity   Instead of simply having gratitude about what you have, do what you can to help those who don’t have what you do. Little things won’t get to you when you keep in perspective what extreme hardships others are going through.   LaRayia Gaston Answers…   What inspired you to take on starvation in America? How many people do you feed and how often? What have you learned the most since starting this non-profit? How has this impacted your life and how you view your life?   Radically Loved Quotes   “I think everything in my life pushed me to this place.”   “It’s just common sense to me. Someone’s hungry, I have enough to share.”   “Acknowledging everyone has changed my life. I want to be open and acknowledge anyone in my space.”   “My problems aren’t real problems, even hard things.”   A Little More About Our Guest   LaRayia has been volunteering and feeding the homeless for over 12 years. While serving, she’s experienced some of the most life altering moments. Her direct human encounter in poverty and starvation has taught her so much about life, people, community, love and tragedy. One of the most important things about LaRayia’s movement is that "Starvation being alive and well in America is only due to the neglect in redirecting food, that is often treated as waste" In order to make change happen, people have to be educated on the problem. Her mission is to integrate an interactive way to help, by using social media to bring communities together for the greater good. She’s here to end starvation, starting with America.  www.LunchOnMe.org  

We feel so fortunate to have Founder of Lunch On Me, LaRayia Gaston, back on DENtalks Podcast for our COVID-19 Perspective Series. LaRayia is a dear friend of DENtalks Podcast, if you haven’t listened to her solo episode which was #19,, please do yourself a favor and go back and listen to it. She has changed the perspective of all of us here at DENtalks forever and we know it will impact you equally. In this episode, we dive into how she is seeing COVID-19 affect the homeless community or “our street family” as LaRayia says, and it is not good. LaRayia shares that she has seen more kids in skid row and more people who aren’t necessarily homeless or who were homeless before coming to their feedings. She also shares that she sees a bigger issue at play here - how as humans this kind of separation is not what we’re accustomed to, how taxing this isolation is on people’s mental health, how there are many people struggling / dealing with more than just COVID-19 right now, how many non-profits aren’t working right now so the community’s minimum needs aren’t being met, and the overall sadness she feels and sees throughout Skid Row. This episode shines a light onto some of the deeper issues coming out of this pandemic, but LaRayia also has a way of bringing positivity to these hard times. She stresses the importance of letting go of some of the heaviness and how we need laughter and joy more than ever right now. She is a true ray of light!! There are many ways we can all help you - we’ve listed a few that LaRayia mentions in this episode. Anything and everything counts!LaRayia’s Bodega Address - 2713 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90057WAYS YOU CAN HELP Donate or make masks and bring them to LaRayia’s BodegaDonate to their free meal Friday’s Donate bars of soapDonate anything to help them serve to go meals (boxes, cutlery, etc)Donate water bottlesDonate money - https://www.lunchonme.org/donate or venmo @lunchonme***We're offering ALL OUR CLASSES VIRTUALLY! For just $29.99 / month you get UNLIMITED Access to 240+ New Monthly Livestream Classes on www.DENanywhere.com - sign up today!Show Notes: www.DENtalksPodcast.comDEN Meditation: www.DENmeditation.comDon't live in LA but want to access all that The DEN has to offer? Now you can with www.DENanywhere.com! Sign up for FREE Meditations, Certifications, Workshops, 21 Day Challenges and more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dentalks-powered-by-den-meditation7294/donations

Includes a Message of Gratitude. We are thrilled to share with you this very special episode with LaRayia Gaston. She is an amazing woman who has been feeding the homeless since she was a teenager. Her organization “Lunch on Me” pioneers new grassroots methods to empower the most vulnerable among us, LA’s homeless community. She provides over 10K organic hot meals a month (which she cooks out of HER kitchen!) and creates other opportunities to enrich their mind, body and spirit such as yoga, reiki and group events. She refuses to give them something that she wouldn’t eat, and explains how one of the biggest problems is how we dehumanize this community, and by ignoring someone’s existence causes incredible damage. LaRayia teaches us how daily microgestures change the world, how we can all check our ego at the door, and how you can (and should) bring positive energy to every interaction in your life.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dentalks-powered-by-den-meditation7294/donations