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
Less Polarization, More Evolution — with Llamacita Foods
In this episode of RAW, host Alison Hite (Thacker) - founder of The Cheeky Clean, engages in a heartfelt conversation with Bianca Beach, the founder of Llamacita Foods. They explore Bianca's journey from the Pacific Northwest to Cleveland, her experiences with grief after losing her mother, and her struggles with eating disorders. This episode highlights the importance of community support in entrepreneurship, the challenges of navigating ingredient choices in food production, and the significance of finding balance in life and business. This powerful conversation includes personal growth, the impact of grief, the joy of cooking, and emphasizes the need for authentic evolution - and grace - in the wellness space.
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.
Detoxing Life: From Pain to Purpose
In this episode of RAW, host Alison (Hite) Thacker (founder of The Cheeky Clean) and guest Christie Ontko-Duffy (founder of Your Only Earth) explore themes of courage, holistic healing, and the importance of conscious living. They discuss the challenges of navigating relationships, the impact of divorce, and the societal norms surrounding these topics. The conversation delves into addiction, codependency, and the significance of spiritual practices in personal transformation.
Shifting Realities — A Journey Through the Pillars of Growth
In this episode, Ali (founder of The Cheeky Clean) introduces her new studio and shares her journey of starting a podcast. She discusses the importance of personal growth, the challenges of shifting realities, and the four pillars of transformation: energetic, physical, physical, and spiritual. Alison emphasizes the significance of energy awareness in relationships and the need to overcome attachment for self-discovery. She highlights the importance of aligning with the right people and navigating social media consumption mindfully. In this conversation, Alison Hite explores the transformative journey of personal growth through various dimensions including social media, financial independence, nutrition, and spirituality. She emphasizes the importance of conscious living, the power of intention, and the necessity of letting go of limiting beliefs to evolve into one's best self. Through her experiences, she shares insights on how to align one's energy and resources towards a fulfilling and purposeful life.