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Axay Shah discusses his 16+ year journey on a raw food diet, exploring health, energy, and personal autonomy.

Summary In this candid and wide-ranging conversation, Axay Shah shares his 16+ year journey living on a raw food diet and the mindset behind it. What begins as curiosity evolves into a deeper discussion about health, energy, discipline, and personal autonomy. The group explores the science, skepticism, and cultural resistance around raw eating, while keeping the tone grounded and non-preachy. From marathon running at 66 to challenging assumptions about nutrition, the episode ultimately centers on self-experimentation, long-term health, and taking ownership of one’s lifestyle choices. Key Topics Axay Shah’s origin story and transition to a raw food lifestyle The role of curiosity vs. research in major life changes Raw vs. cooked food: evolution, biology, and debate Food culture, social pressure, and “diet identity” Energy, longevity, and aging differently Practical day-to-day raw food habits and routines Nutritional considerations (B12, vitamin D, supplementation) Self-experimentation (blood work, tracking outcomes) Addiction, habit formation, and mindset control Non-preachy health philosophy: “do what works for you” Chapters 00:00 Introduction and opening banter 00:05 Meeting…

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