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The Real A$$ Word

Hosted by Ali, founder of TheCheekyClean, a wellness brand championing intentional living, RAW dives into the meaningful journey of detoxing your mind, body and spirit.

A juicy little podcast for conscious living in a toxic world.

Resources & Show Notes

Local Food, Farmers Markets & Real Wellness: A Conversation with Kawai Bitto
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Local Food, Farmers Markets & Real Wellness: A Conversation with Kawai Bitto

What if the most powerful thing you could do for your health had nothing to do with a supplement — and everything to do with where you buy your groceries? In this episode, Kawai Bitto, Director of Market Operations at North Union Farmers Market, joins Ali to break down why local food often surpasses certified organic, how farmers markets are more accessible than most people think, and what it really means to build a life rooted in intentional food choices.

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Choices that Prevent Disease — ft. Green Farm Juicery
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Choices that Prevent Disease — ft. Green Farm Juicery

In this episode of The Real A$$ Word (RAW) podcast, Ali Hite, founder of The Cheeky Clean, interviews Melissa Roddy, founder of Green Farm Juicery. Together, they explore how conscious consumer choices — especially when it comes to food — can serve as powerful tools in preventing disease and supporting long-term wellness.

This inspiring conversation covers everything from clean juicing processes and food as medicine to ditching wellness trends that don’t serve everyone. It’s a refreshing, grounded look at how local business, education, and integrity can support both health and purpose.

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