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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Key Topics Covered

  • The dangers of greenwashed wellness trends (and how to spot them)

  • Why nutrient-dense juice is more than just a trend — it’s therapeutic

  • The story behind Green Farm Juicery’s toxic-free juicing process

  • Melissa’s journey from corporate burnout to purpose-driven business owner

  • Ali’s own shift into entrepreneurship — inspired by Melissa herself!

  • The real impact of small, daily choices on long-term health

  • When to say no to macros, protein loading, and health advice that doesn’t fit you

  • Why clean, local ingredients support immunity and disease prevention

  • The role of women-led businesses in changing community health

  • The link between career alignment, purpose, and well-being

Top 10 Takeaways from the Episode

  1. You don’t have to follow every trend — wellness isn’t one-size-fits-all.

  2. Juicing is powerful, but only if it’s clean and truly nutrient-rich.

  3. Greenwashing is real — learn to spot red flags in wellness marketing.

  4. Sobriety, meditation, and reflection are core pillars of healing.

  5. Local businesses like Green Farm create meaningful change through community.

  6. Entrepreneurship from purpose, not profit, leads to deeper alignment.

  7. Cleveland is growing into a hub for wellness and clean living.

  8. Food is medicine — but only if we treat it that way.

  9. Ali was inspired to start The Cheeky Clean after meeting Melissa.

  10. Preventing disease starts today — with small, conscious habits.


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Let’s Keep the Conversation Going

We’d love to hear what you thought of this episode — or if you’ve had your own journey with juicing, clean living, or leaving corporate to follow your purpose.
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