Timestamps
00:00 – Disclaimer + episode introduction
00:38 – Who is Vonnie and why his story matters
01:43 – From farmers markets to State Fair success
02:37 – Party life, solitude, and inner guidance
04:38 – The tomato moment that changed everything
06:34 – Transitioning from vegetarian to vegan
07:19 – Oneness, intuition, and vibration shift
07:47 – Social pressure and staying true
10:36 – Health wake-up and cleaner eating
12:23 – Clarity, creativity, and self-awareness
14:51 – Raising conscious, healthy kids
17:22 – Vegan Vibrations and Chakra Chow
18:33 – Building success without rushing
19:49 – Leading by example, not forcing change
22:21 – Responding to “too much fruit sugar”
23:56 – Finding alignment in life and work
26:51 – Silence, self-reflection, and purpose
28:18 – Defining spirituality and identity
30:30 – Strengthening intuition
31:30 – Why Texas Fruit Festival felt aligned
34:16 – Final thoughts and closing

Meet Vonnie at Texas Fruit Festival:

Follow Vonnie on Instagram:

Check out Vonnie’s restaurants:
http://legacyfoodhall.com/vendor/vegan-vibrationz/

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00:00 – Disclaimer + What you’ll learn
03:10 – Bronx upbringing + “food desert” reality
06:05 – Junk food dopamine loop + normalized habits
07:18 – Acne, inflammation, and the wake-up call
08:40 – Cutting dairy + switching to almond milk
10:15 – 2015 wrist injury + the turning point
12:27 – Researching inflammation + taking ownership
14:46 – First plant-based week: sleep, clarity, energy
16:07 – Gradual transition: vegetarian → vegan
18:06 – What inflammation is (and how he reframed it)
19:57 – Plant-based performance as an athlete
23:43 – Retreats, community mission, and Texas Fruit Festival
27:20 – Loving life + “eating life” for energy
29:28 – Helping family + handling resistance
33:08 – Loss, grief, and honoring his parents
38:07 – Discipline, excuses, and building confidence
43:08 – Social media breaks + mental reset
45:22 – Raw foods, fasting cycles, and balance
55:06 – Purpose, peace, and Scott’s worldview
57:26 – Accountability, coaching, and consistency

This content is for informational and educational purposes only and reflects personal experience. It is not medical advice and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding your own health decisions.

In this episode of Rapid Regeneration, I sit down with Scott Burnhard for a real conversation about discipline, health transformation, and how to rebuild your life when you’ve been knocked down. Scott shares what it was like growing up in the Bronx surrounded by processed food and fast food, how he started connecting the dots between inflammation and what he was eating, and why his journey wasn’t “cold turkey”—it was progression, built step by step.

We also get into the emotional side: trying to help loved ones who aren’t receptive, navigating grief, and learning how to keep your heart open without forcing your path on anyone. Scott talks about the mindset shift that helped him stop making excuses, build self-discipline, and stay consistent—plus how he uses breaks (including social media breaks) to stay grounded and purposeful.

This conversation is for anyone searching for fitness motivation, personal growth, healthier habits, or a plant-based lifestyle approach rooted in real life experience. Nothing here is medical advice—this episode is about perspective, education, and taking ownership of your choices. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes related to fasting, detox protocols, or your diet—especially if you have any medical conditions.

Connect with Scott at Texas Fruit Festival:
http://texasfruitfestival.com

Scott’s YouTube channel:
http://www.youtube.com/@ScottBurnhard

Scott’s retreats, apparel, and more ways to connect:
http://scottburnhard.com/

Follow Scott on Instagram:
http://www.instagram.com/scottburnhard/

00:44 – Meeting Ellen in Michigan
02:25 – Early health challenges
04:17 – Ski accident wake-up call
07:48 – Finding “natural hygiene”
09:37 – Juicing, weight loss, calories
12:04 – “It reveals everything”
14:33 – The “infinite supply” of energy
16:31 – Emotions drain energy
18:27 – Power vs Force framework
21:23 – Map of consciousness levels
24:58 – Why complaining bonds people
27:39 – Playground “vibe drop” moment
29:31 – Pain pushes, vision pulls
31:15 – Making change “welcome”
34:21 – High-vibe habits & cravings
39:17 – Parenting & relationships
42:18 – Modeling without forcing
46:16 – Why people resist change
51:01 – “Flip the switch” mindset
55:18 – Facing fear exercise
57:34 – Challenges as gifts
01:03:13 – Sensitive nervous system
01:05:06 – River person vs Type A
01:07:24 – Unschooling & freedom
01:10:38 – Voluntary simplicity
01:14:25 – Life statement & magnet words
01:20:15 – Meet people where they are
01:23:26 – Festival culture & judgment
01:25:48 – Final principle: self-compassion
01:30:05 – Wrap + Texas Fruit Festival

In this episode of Rapid Regeneration, Dave sits down with Ellen Livingston to unpack what it really takes to transition into a raw vegan, high-fruit lifestyle over decades—without rigidity, guilt, or chasing perfection. Ellen shares her personal healing arc (injury, digestion struggles, mindset shifts), how she discovered natural hygiene and fruit-based eating, and why a clean diet can “reveal everything” emotionally.

They go deeper than food: how digestion and emotional reactivity drain energy, the difference between “power vs force” living, why people bond through complaint, and how to stay grounded when your choices (raw foods, personal growth, lifestyle design) don’t match the norms around you. Ellen also opens up about navigating relationships, parenting across two households, nervous system regulation for highly sensitive people, and building a “river-person” life with flexibility, values, and self-trust.

This conversation is educational and inspirational only. It reflects personal experiences and opinions and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified health professional for medical concerns.

Connect with Ellen:
http://www.youtube.com/@LivingYogaRawFoods
http://www.ellenlivingston.com/
http://www.instagram.com/livingston.ellen/?hl=en
http://www.ellenlivingston.com/about