44. Khalil Rafati: From Skid Row Junkie To Malibu Juice Giant, Part One

Our guest Khalil Rafati has defied all odds and risen from the ashes defeat, as a homeless, heroin-addicted, street urchin to become one of the most successful and influential figures on the Southern California health and wellness scene. After spending his early life circling the drain of complete failure in the downward spiral of acute drug addiction, Khalil eventually found the salvation of recovery, and within a few short years has been able to accomplish an astonishing level of success through his rapidly expanding juice bar empire, Sunlife Organics , and the ever-trendy Malibu Beach Yoga. In this heartfelt and ultra-inspiring two-part interview, we learn what life was like for Khalil at rock bottom, and ultimately how he has been able to apply universal principles of spirituality and health to achieve the impossible- a life of abundance, peace, and prosperity. You will learn the secrets of what it takes to transform your life and to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles along the way. If you or someone you know has struggled with an addiction of any kind, please do yourself, me, and this show a favor by sharing this life-changing show with them. Episode breakdown: I Forgot To Die - the book's long journey Discussing fears, insecurities, self-sabotage, imposter syndrome Neil Strauss' influence, to Khalil and the world His path to sobriety Raw, and unedited talk about the dark world of addictions Awakening to suffering, and a new approach The amazing story of how the book takes off Past traumas and redemption What makes us do drugs in the first place? Childhood trauma or we just enjoy getting high? Psilocybin mushroom and MDMA: Khalil's allies for dissipating anger Rising from the ashes: overcoming negative thoughts, and using his pain to be the greatest version of himself To your success, Luke PS: Don’t forget to catch Part Two of this epic, marathon interview this Friday! THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: FourSigmatic : Melt away stress, boost immunity, relax & sleep deeper, improve productivity, increase brain power, get stimulation without jitters. Sound like all the good stuff you want? Welcome to the medicinal fungi kingdom with FourSigmatic's highest quality mushroom & herbs in little packets of magical power that you can add to your coffee or warm drink. Your discount hookup is 15% off when you use "THELIFESTYLIST" coupon code. AND... HumanCharger : Sun In Your Pocket. The ultimate biohacking device to increase energy levels, mood, mental alertness and the effects of jet lag. How? The device shoots white light into your ear canal which hits the photosensitive areas of your brain and activates the creation of serotonin, dopamine and adrenaline. Basically the chemicals that your brain makes to keep you feeling awake and good. It’s light therapy technology and has been used since the 80s. Here’s your discount coupon hookup: “STOREY20” for 20% off. HELP SUPPORT THIS SHOW! Starting and growing a podcast requires a ton of time, energy, and money. Do you appreciate this information, and want to support my mission to deliver as much life enhancing information as possible to as many people as possible? The easiest, and most effective way you can help is to do this: 1. Go to Lukestorey.com/support and donate towards show production costs 2. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 3. Write us a review in iTunes 4. Share this show with 1 friend right now You’d be amazed how much these four simple steps do to help us grow! Here’s the magic link for reviews . Thank you from the bottom of my heart for listening, and joining me on this journey we call life.