The Real A$$ Word
A juicy little podcast for conscious living in a toxic world. Hosted by Ali, founder of The Cheeky Clean, a wellness brand championing intentional living, RAW dives into the meaningful journey of detoxing your mind, body and spirit.
Resources & Show Notes

Changing Boxes: The Art of Becoming with Lisa Gianvito
Ali (The Cheeky Clean) and Lisa explore the transformative power of thoughts, meditation, and self-discovery. Lisa details her journey as a business owner, yoga teacher, reiki master and life coach while opening up about the challenges she overcame while on the path to help others. They discuss personal struggles, the importance of sobriety, and the loneliness that often accompanies healing. This raw, authentic dialogue emphasizes the significance of authentic relationships, daily mindfulness practices, and the journey of embracing change and trusting the process of life. Through their shared experiences, they highlight the importance of being present and the gifts that come from life's challenges.

Low-Tox, High Power: Reclaiming Your Right to Choose Better
In this episode, Ali Thacker (Hite) - founder of The Cheeky Clean, discusses the importance of empowering conscious consumption and taking back personal power in a world filled with influences. She emphasizes the need for awareness regarding the products we use and the choices we make, advocating for informed decisions that promote health and well-being. She dives into why becoming “uninfluenced” is key in this current environment of marketing and reviews the core staples to swap for low tox options that will yield powerful changes in reducing your daily load of exposed toxins. The conversation highlights the collective responsibility to create a healthier community and the impact of individual choices on broader societal issues.

The Real BTS of Wellness
In this episode, Ali, founder of The Cheeky Clean, shares her personal journey of healing and self-discovery, emphasizing the importance of vulnerability, letting go, and trusting one's intuition. She discusses the challenges of navigating the wellness industry, the significance of prayer and connection, and the power of self-reflection in understanding one's intentions. Through her experiences, she highlights the necessity of creating space for personal growth and the hard work involved in finding inner peace – to help others navigate the unknown waters of coming home to the heart’s true journey.

Collective Shifts Start Within
In this episode of RAW, host Alison Hite-Thacker (Founder of The Cheeky Clean) and guest Sarah Syed (Owner of The Studio Cleveland and Lakewood Yoga) explore the deeper meanings of yoga and meditation, emphasizing their roles in personal healing and spiritual growth. They discuss their individual journeys through grief, addiction, and recovery, highlighting the importance of community and self-discovery.

The Thirst for Healing Water is REAL
In this episode, Alison Hite the founder of The Cheeky Clean, and her guest Jenny Mannix delve into the critical topic of safe drinking water, exploring the alarming contaminants found in tap water and the importance of understanding water quality. They share personal journeys towards healthier living, discussing various water filtration systems and their impacts on health. The conversation highlights the role of water in healing, the environmental implications of water choices, and the science behind water quality. They also touch on the business aspect of health and wellness, emphasizing the need for informed consumer choices.