In this solo episode, Alison Hite (Thacker) steps into a new era — publicly sharing her relationship with functional medicine doctor Dr. Jeremy Watson and officially launching the TheCheekyClean Lifestyle Detox Course. Ali reflects on why fear is often the signal that something meaningful is ahead, and how discomfort has been the catalyst for every real evolution in her life. She dives into the philosophy behind the Lifestyle Detox Course — reframing detox not as restriction, but as reclamation of your natural state of health. Covering everything from food and water to mindset, energy, and environment, this episode is a vulnerable, practical reminder that healing starts with awareness and small, consistent choices. If you've been waiting for a sign to go deeper into your wellness journey, this is it.

Follow along: https://www.instagram.com/thecheekyclean & https://www.instagram.com/rawthepod

🌿 TheCheekyClean Lifestyle Detox Course is now live! 👉 thecheekyclean.com/lifestyle-detox-course — 20% off introductory week only! (no code needed)

🛒 Sponsored by TheCheekyClean Collagen. Use code RAW10 for 10% off at consciouscart.com.

🎙️ Show Notes + Other RAW Resources:

This Week's Episode: https://www.thecheekyclean.com/podcast/episodes/hard-launch-love-healing-lifestyle-detox-course

All Episodes: https://www.thecheekyclean.com/podcast

What if the most powerful thing you could do for your health was simply knowing where your food comes from? This week, Ali sits down with Kawai Bitto, Director of Market Operations at North Union Farmers Market, for a rich conversation on local food systems, food access, seasonal eating, and the real-life impact of supporting small farms and local makers. They dig into why local often beats organic, how farmers markets serve every budget (SNAP, WIC, and Produce Perks included), how motherhood shapes food choices, and what it means to vote with your dollars — one market visit at a time.

🍑This episode is brought to you by TheCheekyClean Collagen. Use code RAW10 for 10% off at consciouscart.com.

Connect with Kawai:

📱 Instagram: instagram.com/waianiani | instagram.com/northunionfarmersmarket

🌐 Website: northunionfarmersmarket.org

Connect with Ali:

📱 Instagram: instagram.com/thecheekyclean

instagram.com/rawthepod

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Show Notes + Other RAW Resources:

This Week's Episode: https://www.thecheekyclean.com/podcast/episodes/organic-vs-local-food-farmers-markets-kawai-bitto

All Episodes: https://www.thecheekyclean.com/podcast

In this powerful episode of RAW, host Alison Hite (Thacker) – founder of TheCheekyClean and Conscious Cart – sits down with Tony Kost — Cleveland hospitality leader, event coordinator at Cordelia, and nearly 10 years sober — for one of the most honest conversations about addiction and recovery the show has hosted.

Tony shares his full story: alcoholism in the restaurant industry, rock bottom, detox, shame, relapse, therapy, grief, and the long, nonlinear work of building a life from the inside out. Together, he and Ali explore how comparison, disconnection, and social pressure keep people stuck — and why sobriety, community, and radical self-honesty are what set people free.

This episode is for anyone questioning their relationship with alcohol, supporting someone in recovery, or simply trying to live more authentically.

Follow Tony: https://www.instagram.com/tony_and_oscarjames/

Follow TheCheekyClean: https://www.instagram.com/thecheekyclean

🌿 This episode is sponsored by TheCheekyClean Collagen — use code RAW10 for 10% off Collagen at https://www.consciouscart.com

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Show Notes + Other RAW Resources:

This Week’s Episode: https://www.thecheekyclean.com/podcast/episodes/sobriety-addiction-recovery-self-love-tony-kost

All Episodes: https://www.thecheekyclean.com/podcast/episodes