71: Khalil Rafati: Finding Your Light At Rock Bottom

In this intimate conversation with Raj, Khalil Rafati, founder of SunLife Organics and author of the bestselling memoir "I Forgot to Die," shares his remarkable journey from addiction and homelessness to becoming a successful wellness entrepreneur and spiritual seeker. With 21 years of sobriety and 18 thriving juice bar locations across the country, Khalil brings raw honesty and hard-won wisdom to this conversation about transformation, authenticity, and the power of incremental change.Key Insights:Why hitting rock bottom might be the greatest gift for true transformationThe surprising truth about "losing everything" that most people missHow tiny daily habits can create monumental life changesWhat a near-death experience taught him about God and darknessThe unexpected way nutritional healing sparked spiritual awakeningWhy authenticity requires peeling back painful layers of conditioningThe counterintuitive approach to sustainable personal growthWhat building a multimillion-dollar business taught him about faithHow relationships become our greatest mirror for growthThe hidden gift in feeling completely worthlessThis deeply vulnerable conversation offers hope and practical wisdom for anyone seeking genuine transformation. Whether you're struggling with addiction, building a business, or simply trying to live more authentically, Khalil's journey demonstrates that our darkest moments can become the foundation for extraordinary growth. His raw honesty about both his struggles and successes provides a roadmap for how small, consistent changes in how we think, eat, and relate to others can radically transform our lives.Tools/resources mentioned in the episode:Books: Psycho Cybernetics, Think and Grow Rich, The Power of HabitConnect to Khailil:Instagram - @khalilrafatiBook “Remembering to Live: Lessons I Learned Crawling out of Hell’Khalil's bestselling memoir “I forgot to die”Connect with Raj:Newsletter – Sign up here: https://www.rajjana.com/staygrounded/Instagram: @raj_janaiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/rs/podcast/stay-grounded-with-raj-jana/id1318038490Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22Hrw6VWfnUSI45lw8LJBPYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@raj_janaLegal Disclaimer: The information and opinions discussed in this podcast are for educational and entertainment purposes only. The host and guests are not medical or mental health professionals, and their advice should not be a substitute for seeking professional help. Any action taken based on the information presented is strictly at your own risk. The podcast host and their guests shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by information shared in this podcast. Consult your physician before making any changes to your mental health treatment or lifestyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Stay Grounded Podcast is your go-to resource for conversations that help you become the most grounded, authentic, and loving version of yourself that you can be. Each week, host Raj Jana -- co-founder of Liber8 -- uses his relentless curiosity to interview a diversity of guests who have mastered different concepts for living a life that’s true to them.With the help of Raj’s deep questions and his ability to distill complex subjects into digestible takeaways, regular listeners discover empowering perspectives around mindset, emotional well-being, and spirituality as well as tools and frameworks for developing the self-awareness needed to show up fully for the people and things that matter most in their lives. Our hope is that your mind can take a rest as your heart tunes into conversations that are designed to help you feel calm, uplifted, and loved. Each episode is designed to help you discover something new in yourself, offering messages that feel as if they were recorded just for you. You’ll feel like a fly on the wall as you witness honest and vulnerable conversations between friends that track the highs and lows experienced when you’re working to embody your true nature and purpose. No matter where you come from or what you’re going through, you’re not alone. This podcast is predicated on the idea that by authentically sharing our stories, we can inspire healing and insight for each other. In the words of the late Ram Dass, “We are all just walking each other home.”Welcome to the Stay Grounded family. For more information, head to www.rajjana.com/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.