How Raw Veganism Changed Her Life Physically, Mentally & Spiritually | Lively Charleston Podcast

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In this Lively Charleston Podcast episode we're sitting down with Ashley Chong, the founder of Gym Juice Bar, RawandRadiant and a ten year raw vegan who lost over 127 lbs and restored her health through nutritional therapy. Her transformation has been featured on PEOPLE magazine, Forks Over Knives, Mercy For Animals and so much more. As a current creative entrepreneur, her brand RawandRadiant has inspired thousands of people to take control of their health and to adopt a healthy whole food plant based diet. She offers nutritional coaching to help you lose weight reverse diseases, and to meet your physical goals. She also offers business and financial consulting to budding entrepreneurs.
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[@rozchristopherson648]

I'm 61 and vegan for 6 years. If I can do it, anyone can.

[@BJ-v]

What improvements have you felt ?. I am 59 and my joints are going bad with arthritis ans I feel better eating fruit and veg but haven’t gone 100 percent yet .

[@janieswanson2549]

You literally use animal products just like everyone else here. No need to make things up.

[@grindinghard1141]

Much love, I say that all the time to ppl. If I can, anybody can.

[@jademusic1211]

​@@janieswanson2549 You literally are a troll. That's something not made up.😉

[@janieswanson2549]

@@jademusic1211 So you have nothing to refute me and are reduced to name calling... Typical. Anything else?

[@Vermontpureherbs]

I’ve been vegan 11 years and now fully raw, it’s definitely a game changer. I’m 53 and feel great.

[@VeganowledgeJJ]

Congratulations

[@tonymaurice4157]

I never feel full. And my back pain never went away

[@KevinSamuelsKid]

So you eat no eggs or any animal products what’s so ever

[@yungaudacity8613]

Been from the Caribbean I was grown up eating steam calloo and cabbage migrating to another Caribbean Island marry a man who love vegetable I grew to start loving raw vegetables it gets better I started eating lots of raw vegetables fell in love with Kayle and the dainty delicious mustard greens so good for my mental physical and emotional state of mind ...praise God for all His vegetables that He made for us all..peace and love ❤😇🙏🙏

[@gotmelanin6970]

Aw I follow her on Instagram ! This is my 7th day being raw 🥬🥰

[@adaiyah-zerahbahtyahudah7860]

Share your menu ideas. .please

[@Bridget2460]

Congratulations

[@janellvirtuouswoman4896]

Congratulations🎊 on being 7 days Raw vegan & I am 10 days in Vegan & enjoying!!! 😍🥰🤩💯💞💓💗💖🫶🙌👍

[@Lovelyone1]

Hi!! How is it going????

[@senecadukes9431]

What is her name?

[@soulTraveller144]

Humans are not carnivores. We are frugivores proven by science 🍂🌻

[@bodybynature3460]

🎯

[@I_know_it_I_sew_it_I_grow_it]

Going raw vegan was the best thing I ever did!

[@dumblizzie]

Yes same here.

[@ThePallidor]

Now try fasting?

[@I_know_it_I_sew_it_I_grow_it]

@@ThePallidor I've done many fasts. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@AnomalyBelleza]

Yes ma’am!!! It’s literally awesome!

[@lezzymcgill7662]

I haven’t gone entirely raw as yes but plant based vegan is my ❤ it’s thee ideal ❤❤I’m going & there’s no return 💯💯💯

[@Kay-zc7bs]

What she saying is so true. I went plant-based/vegan for 3 1/2 years and they were the best 3 1/2 years as an adult healthwise. I end up meeting someone that enjoyed cooking and eventually I fell off the wagon and has felt like shit ever cents. On the journey to give them to a plant base lifestyle

[@rashidashabazz7319]

The GREAT thing is WE can ALWAYS choose again. NEVER beat yourself up because EVERY LESSON IS A BLESSING 🙏🏾💚😇

[@accesstoinfo1374]

I think it's best to find someone you can align with .

[@soulyhealth]

If it made you feel so great I’d definitely jump back into raw. When it gets hard just remember how amazing you feel being raw to keep you on track.

[@criticalthinking6929]

@@accesstoinfo1374This is so true.

[@crownambassador8894]

Thats exactly what happened to me, when I ate cooked foods eats like I ate the forbidden fruit from the garden of eden and got kicked out of paradise.

[@officialjrduncanpage]

Hopefully I’ll be on the show next 💯 I’m slowly but surely eating raw, 1month in 💪🏽

[@klynnthomp]

Thank you for showcasing Ashley! This came right on time. 1 week raw vegan and it is definitely a difference in my thinking and body. Started for a spiritual fast and this may be the answer to address multiple concerns. Will try to keep going.

[@anthonyhead3330]

Thank you for this joyful interview I'm going Raw Vegan

[@carolkonyha1586]

What an inspirational and positive young woman! Thank you for this interview

[@user-is1ok4cb5y]

@rawandradiant is a FRAUD, she under-delivered, did not make good on her promises in her last cohort, got called out, offered a refund, DID NOT give the refund and then blocked and deleted the person who SHE PROMISED a refund to? RIDICULOUS. SO DISAPPOINTING, NO ACCOUNTABILITY!!!!!!!

[@jamesklein7259]

She is shining 🌟 So cool!

[@sugahoneyicetia9700]

Really enjoyed this chat! Thank you for having her on 🌱 !

[@bosslady6198]

This was great looks like there is so much benefits to plant base the hardest is making the decision

[@simplypositiveme]

Im 10 days in!!!

[@rashidashabazz7319]

Thank YOU for introducing me to this PHENOMENAL, BRILLIANT, INSPIRATIONAL, BEAUTIFUL Ball of RADIANT LIGHT ENERGY aka ASHLEY CHONG🙏🏾💚😇‼️

[@marcymoon777]

Really love her energy, she’s very inspiring. This is the first time I’ve heard anyone introduce how to start children with this lifestyle… and I’m completely amazed at that. My health journey started when I became pregnant and at that point decided to become vegetarian do to everything I knew to be heating and have a healthy baby. We were vegetarian for the 1st 13 years of his life and I wish we had never gone back. I wish I had know about raw vegan then, but everything ones in its own timing. I am her newest follower now. So glad I came across this interview!!!

[@ritamix33]

been on this since Fully Raw Christina back in the day.

[@austinrichards1740]

She’s gorgeous

[@Sunny-cj5ic]

She looks great! I just looked at her before and after pictures and she did an amazing job. WOW! Very inspirational, I’m definitely going to try this lifestyle change . Thanks for interviewing her🤍

[@jraehardin]

Where are the photos?

[@ashleywilliams9738]

Were

[@adaiyah-zerahbahtyahudah7860]

Great interview. Thank you!

[@marjoriespeicher.9319]

Thanks for sharing these positive plant base adventure & practice.

[@nxgdeezy7406]

Love this information!

[@char6201]

Just started my raw vegan journey, and I’m so excited

[@jewelwilliams777]

Thanks for sharing this video,I enjoyed ,am thinking about going vegan

[@Jan2010new]

Very respectful conversation. Liked the very pointed protein question. First time I've heard it phased in such an intelligent manner and answered so practically. Health and true success to you both! Thanks for the vid. 🙂

[@samanthiagoodleu5055]

Love her, so inspiring and her daughter is so healthy and beautiful.

[@Storesdavidal]

Thanks for this informative Video.

[@smallfox2]

Wow, such an enjoyable chat between the raw vegan and the meat eater. Open and joyful, so unlike so much on the net. Thank you. And very inspiring.

[@wendywitchner6790]

No steak or bacon since 1976. Veg for decades- vegan ( 60-70% raw) for 12 yrs. I turn 66 this month and start my day with 100 push-ups ( 2 sets of 50) before several other rigorous workouts. Where do I get my protein, energy & stamina🤔 🌱💪🏼for decades!

[@righteousservant1867]

Great interview

[@TreManchester-ls7gn]

Great video!

[@yungaudacity8613]

SHE IS ELECTRIC ! MAGNIT ! I PRAY SHE EMPHASIZES ON EXODUS 20 VERSES 1 TO 17 WHAT A COMPLETE PACKAGE...SWEET ! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👑👑👑

[@Dagoslawa]

She is amazing!

[@lottie1144]

If you’re in Charleston be sure to check out Dellz Deli! 💜 edit Dell changed the name to Dellzville!

[@sandybrown3879]

Perhaps it not eating starches that has made the difference.

[@marjoriespeicher.9319]

Really great.

[@HealthMotivator]

One of these KZbin videos where I’m like how have I not heard if these two awesome people! Super great podcast!

[@LivelyCharleston]

Thank you!

[@qedamawiessene5827]

great story . one thing I'll say is look into the critique of yoga from the company called functional patterns and their work as a whole

[@debbyrichardson1552]

Great Interview!!! New Sub:)

[@jraehardin]

Vegans & Carnivores both make the same claims. Ultimately your body is unique in it's needs. First step is experiment and getting your blood work done to have a legitimate insight, to whats inside. Also, don't arbitrarily tie yourself to a diet identity. If your body needs a particular nutrient at a specific volume do it. But understand that once the body adjusts and heals that, there may be an issue demanding you alternate your diet approach at a later time. Regardless of what you do.... Reduce Carbs, Sugar, Processed Foods, Alcohol and increase your sunlight & sleep. That's 75% of the battle. ♥️

[@doreengermany9935]

This is good advice! Raw veganism worked well for me for 6 months, healed 4 large fibroids, lost 70 lbs, restored my vision to better than perfect, and more. After 6 months however I began to feel sluggish and found out I was anemic, b12 low (even though I was using nutritional yeast and taking b12 liquid supplements). Also Vitamin D deficient. Now I eat a balanced whole food diet with high amounts of plant based food, with sweet potatoes, organic brown rice, oatmeal WITH wild caught salmon..All my levels are perfect now, I'm in my early 50's and I feel better than ever!

[@jraehardin]

@@doreengermany9935 💪🏾Glad you made the necessary changes instead of belonging 5o a diet cult. ❤️

[@melissaa.8547]

She’s awesome

[@audiannichealing]

Wonderful

[@monacannon6644]

great video

[@c.j.7593]

Lovely.

[@user-he9vo8ef4h]

Awesome

[@You_MATTER]

Oh wow, I have been trying and have a hard time with coming up with meals.

[@simmiedavissimmiesings8185]

The guest was able to quickly give her backstory in a way that is relatable. Host: please don't call a grown woman "Girl". There is no setting where this would be appropriate.

[@jesusislord3321]

And it is viewed as "racist" when said to a black woman, as when a black man is called boy. I dont believe they meant anything by it, but, it is highly disrespectful.

[@soulTraveller144]

Its cool that this guy interviewed her even though he eats animals but he could consider this.. saying i love my meat' you actually are not loving it but committing violence towards animals and your own body and having a disconnect to what your actually partaking in. You have been conditioned to love the taste of rotting flesh but its not natural for the human body and will not help your vibe or future health

[@innerview6298]

And meat is a stimulant, very addictive. That's why some carnivores have this wild animal passions in their personality to "protect their meat". Some are just primitive/careless, some are meditating and balancing their nervous system. Even some spiritual teachers eat small amount meat yet many psychics see directly what that does to their cells eventhough a person may feel good. To each their own.

[@donnaanderson5669]

I need those lists because I would like to try it for 30 days like you

[@Butterfly22593]

You don't need a list. Just eat raw fruits and vegetables

[@laurenwarren9434]

raw vegan Elite Ironman here.... could not live any other way!

[@stellacarrier8341]

This youtube video of How Raw Veganism Changed Her Life Physically Mentally & Spiritually via the Lively Charleston channel has a refreshing, motivating and enthusiastic vibe between Scott Kafka and Ashley Chong. It was motivating some of the multiple ways that are shared on the life enhancements of raw veganism regardless if for short term andor long term.

[@sweetlikehunny96]

But Saturday is the Sabbath 😢

[@rawveganfran247]

Fruitarian for life 😊🍒🍓🍇🍎🍉🍑🍊🍋🍍🍌🥑🍏🍈🍐🥝🥭🥥🍅🫐🫒🥗😍🥰😘

[@aquickstory2196]

if someone prepare raw vegan food for me I will try asap. this would be a good business.

[@dee.tyson1]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@sub_z3r000]

this interview flew past

[@rasraetc]

🙏🏽🧡✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽👑

[@bodybynature3460]

How do I keep my weight on???? Vegan for 5 yrs. 58 and feeling great.

[@BibleSamurai]

so this is ppls stories from the charleston, sc area?

[@user-yv5vh2se7j]

The little girl opera singer on age looks just like Ashley Chong.

[@lukasraw]

Raw vegan is x10 better then vegan

[@autumngrace8541]

There are too many junk vegan foods out there. Raw has only a couple things that some will use that aren't Raw. Pure maple syrup and some do honey.

[@innerview6298]

It is next level, less mucus, more energy.

[@helenmawhinney6145]

I wish her name was on KZbin label

[@sweetlikehunny96]

Blue zone in California is Loma Linda 😊

[@senecadukes9431]

What is her name?

[@SophiaKwon-vb9sf]

Wait! Was she naming vegan restaurants from Toronto? >:O

[@R512_]

Raw vegan? How that works in fall and winter?

[@autumngrace8541]

Don't start trying in fall or winter, youll be working against yourself, self sabotage will be a higher possibility, you need time to incorporate it. There are a few dehydrated foods that can be heated up to 115 f before you are killing the live enzymes.

[@learn_nature]

15:05 I think you have to talk about it, who is in a lucrative thinking, he has to think about bringing children to the world, causing a INCREASING OF cost OF living. Demand for more apartments, elimination of land, animal elimination, plant elimination, elimination of the whole world and nature. We have already reached saturated with the amount of people and should start maintaining a maximum amount of people in the family. That is, a family of 4 generations should contain a certain amount of people and nothing more. You have to calculate exactly what the number is - and make sure no one in the family [the most extended family as of 2023] should be up to 4 generations, and with a number of up to say a certain amount I don't know just to say exactly how much. Then only with someone dead, say Dad or Mom died so the last generation in the dynasty can bring children as all those who died. Thus, there will be no cost of living, no more lands will be destroyed, and no more animals or plants will be killed. Everyone has land owned or owned by their dynasty, which will solve all the problems we mentioned. Translated using Google from Hebrew, I HOPE there IS NO incomprehensible TRANSLATES :) 15:05 אני חושב שצריך לדבר על כך, שמי שהולך בחשיבה משתלמת, הוא צריך לחשוב על כך שכרגע הבאת ילדים לעולם גורמת ליוקר מחיה. ביקוש לעוד דירות, חיסול שטחי אדמה, חיסול חיות, חיסול צמחים, חיסול של כל העולם והטבע. הגענו כבר לרוויה מבחינת כמות אנשים וצריך להתחיל לשמור על כמות מקסימלית של אנשים במשפחה. כלומר משפחה של 4 דורות צריכה להכיל כמות עד מסויימת של אנשים ולא יותר מזה. צריך לחשב בדיוק מה המספר - ולדאוג שאף אחד במשפחה [משפחה הכי מורחבת בינתיים נכון לשנת 2023] צריכה להיות עד 4 דורות, ועם מספר של עד נגיד סכום מסויים אני לא יודע כרגע להגיד כמה בדיוק. ואז רק עם מישהו מת, נגיד אבא או אמא מתו אז הדור האחרון בשושלת יוכל להביא ילדים כמספר כל אלו שמתו. כך לא יהיה יוקר מחיה, לא יהרסו עוד אדמות, ולא יהרגו עוד חיות או צמחים. לכל אחד יהיה קרקע בבעלותו או בבעלות הורי השושלת שלו, וזה יפתור את כל הבעיות שהזכרנו.

[@May-om7ck]

Vegan is the real food nutrition. If you wanr to put excuses to reduce your life span, go ahead. But i promise you , its your choice

[@Learningthetruth7]

Didn't work for this girl. The toxins in plants made me sicker and sicker. Vegetarianism led to my hair not growing (cut one time per year as nearly no growth), my nails became paper thin, my eyesight went going downhill (super bad night blindness occurred) and my skin looked lackluster. Gave up after years and went carnivore! Never felt healthier. One little meme was of cave art from our ancestors and the write up stated, "We never see salads in cave paintings." So, our ancestors were meat-eaters.

[@Itslewieo]

Try eating only fruits , like berries , melons. Grapes , mangos , oranges, , certain veggies like spinach and celery , make sure everything is seeded

[@wendywitchner6790]

There are long term vegans thriving for decades. Dr Ellesworth Wareham was a vegan cardiologist that died at 104 ( vegan for over 60 yrs) . I have yet to see a long term carnivore live to over 100. I lived in Alaska for 11 yrs and I would not look to the Inuit population as role models for health🧐

[@patty5266]

Everyone is different.

[@patty5266]

@@wendywitchner6790 Betty White, Barbara Eden…

[@Yespls888]

Yeah we all have different ancestors though... carnivore diet wasn't for me. But we're all different.

[@kajusbajus]

Where is my beef ?

[@ericparker7772]

U are on the wrong show

[@soulTraveller144]

Its being slaughtered as a child as we speak in a huge ongoing static ritual to control the massess

[@mmarkus9059]

is there any plan to follow i want to try out

[@user-is1ok4cb5y]

@rawandradiant is a FRAUD, she under-delivered, did not make good on her promises in her last cohort, got called out, offered a refund, DID NOT give the refund and then blocked and deleted the person who SHE PROMISED a refund to? RIDICULOUS. SO DISAPPOINTING, NO ACCOUNTABILITY!!!!!!!

[@ConspiracyPundit]

give her ten years max before the why I am no longer cult vegan anymore, video.

[@adridabwalya7009]

Why is her surname CHONG???

[@patty5266]

She said she comes from a Jamaican, Chinese background.

[@janieswanson2549]

She literally uses animal products just like everyone else. She switched to a fad diet and watched what she ate instead of being a glutton. Could have done the same thing on most diets with the same or better results.

[@autumngrace8541]

What animal product did she mention?

[@Liyahblu]

She’s beautiful!