73. Getting real (and raw!) about veganism: pure plant-based wisdom w/ Leah Nduati

How often do you crave vibrant energy and a renewed connection with your food? How often do you wonder if there's a way to nourish your body with the purest ingredients nature has to offer.For this first episode of Season 8 and a sequel to the first ever episode, the Yes Girls dive headfirst into the world of raw veganism with guest expert and certified Yes Girl, the radiant Leah Nduati (@leah__nduati), founder of Yoga Experiences Africa (@yogaexperiencesafrica), a health and wellness thought leader and entrepreneur, and a seasoned raw vegan explorer.Timestamps to Specific Segments:(0:00) Intro(1:54) Things you should know about vegan/plant-based/meat-free diets(3:34) Meet Leah Nduati, self-made plant-based guest expert(4:42) The actual raw plant-based yes challenge that was set for Akumu(6:45) How Akumu said yes to this challenge(9:32) Challenges and effects of being on a raw plant-based diet(19:18) Leah gives Akumu her rating for her 2.5-day raw plant-based challenge(22:12) Factors that would have made the challenge much harder for Akumu(24:03) Factors that make this lifestyle more complicated for Leah(25:52) Rules/concessions that you can create when trying this lifestyle(27:23) Raw plant-based diets versus different climates and seasons(29:21) Leah's journey towards a vegetarian, then vegan, then raw vegan lifestyle(35:30) On toxins leaving the body when you're on a raw vegan diet(36:32) Can you still enjoy food and enjoy what you are eating as a vegan?(38:04) Leah's most important consideration when making lifestyle choices(40:19) Does Leah judge other people's lifestyles or subscribe to the "to each their own" philosophy? (44:17) A beginner's guide to getting started with a raw vegan lifestyle(51:27) Where you can find Leah and what she has recently said yes to(53:32) Outro__________Join us as Akumu embarks on a personal raw vegan diet challenge, meaning she gets to navigate the exciting journey of going raw vegan as a beginner. Leah shares her invaluable insights on what it means to go raw vegan, offering practical tips for anyone curious about this lifestyle, whether you're aiming for a short-term cleanse or considering becoming a raw vegan for life.We unpack everything from crafting a delicious raw vegan meal plan to understanding the potential benefits and addressing common challenges as well as questions surrounding a raw vegan lifestyle. Get ready to discover the incredible world of raw vegan food and learn how to embrace a vibrant, plant-powered existence.So, whether you're considering a raw vegan diet or simply curious about the experience, tune in for a candid discussion that may inspire you to take your own leap into the unknown.Important resourcesThe raw vegan yes challenge meal plan and rules:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DUPMveLWArDLYvczDcOmDMPJOarvHxyo/view?usp=sharingFollow Leah Nduati and her raw vegan lifestyle here:https://www.instagram.com/leah__nduati/Gillian Berry: the raw vegan thought leader that Leah mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJqC8Y95CBmUTSh32IngDRAThe 70-year-old woman who looks 30-something that Leah mentioned:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6oJA_xhTa8The Wheel of Life self-assessment tool that Leah mentioned:https://www.betterup.com/blog/wheel-of-lifePrevious Yespisodes related to this one:Episode 1: Saying yes to being veganEpisode 26: Saying to being yoga enthusiastsIf you enjoy the podcast, we love you! And we'd like to ask you to rate us on Spotify - it will only take a few seconds, we promise!If you listen to us on Apple Podcasts, please take a moment to leave a brief review. We promise it will take less than a minute unless, of course, you have more to say.In any case, we appreciate you!Thanks in advance!For video logs, visit https://www.youtube.com/@yesgirlspodcastFor blogs, visit https://yesgirlspodcast.com/Feel free to follow us across these platforms:INSTAGRAMTWITTERLINKEDINTIKTOK