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From being turned down for a date by Paul Saladino because I didn’t eat meat, to now navigating relationships where food philosophies can look completely different, I have a lot of thoughts on this topic. In this episode, Freelee and I sit down and talk about what it’s like dating someone who eats the same way you do versus someone whose diet looks completely different. We talk about compatibility, open-mindedness, shared values, and whether two people really need to eat the same way for a relationship to work. I share some of my own experiences, including why I don’t think someone has to eat exactly like me in order for us to be compatible, but also where nutrition, lifestyle, and values can become important in a relationship. Can two people with completely different diets still make it work?

It’s been a while since Freelee and I sat down for a chat, so we’re catching up on all things fruit, fitness, and frugivore living!

In this episode, we’re sharing what we actually eat in a day, how we structure our days around a fruit-based lifestyle, how our routines have evolved over the years, and why we both continue to thrive eating an abundance of fruit.

We talk about what our meals look like, how we fuel our active lifestyles, our approach to fitness and strength, and some of the misconceptions that still surround eating a high-fruit diet.

If you’ve ever wondered what eating and living a fruit based life actually looks like day to day, this conversation is for you.

Let us know in the comments what surprised you most — and what fruit you could happily eat every single day! And let us know what other topics you'd like us to talk about!

In this episode, I sit down with Brett Harrelson, longtime raw vegan, fruit lover, and brother of actor Woody Harrelson, to talk about how eating living foods has shaped his life, health, and longevity.

Brett discovered the raw vegan lifestyle at 28 years old and has been living a high-fruit, high-raw diet ever since. Now 62, he’s thriving, strong, active, and full of energy, a walking example of what’s possible when we nourish the body with living, light-filled foods.

We talk about his transition into a fruit-based diet, how it’s impacted his mental clarity, fitness, and aging, and what keeps him inspired after three decades of raw living.

This episode is an inspiring reminder that food is not just fuel, it’s information, it’s light, and it has the power to support ageless vitality.

In this episode of The Frui-Tea Podcast, I sit down with Zaid K. Dahhaj, a circadian biology educator and heliotherapist dedicated to restoring humanity’s relationship with natural light. Zaid teaches the forgotten science of how sunlight, movement, and environment shape hormonal rhythms, mitochondrial function, and systemic health. Through his publication on Substack, The Circadian Classroom, he blends evolutionary wisdom with modern biophysics to help people realign their biology with the sun and reclaim their vitality in a world built against it.

Zaid’s work deeply resonates with me, as he teaches much of what I also share through The Sunshine Diet. We hold many of the same beliefs and practices around the sun, yet he’s been studying and researching these topics far longer than I have, so it was such a gift to speak with someone more seasoned and well-read in this field. I hope you enjoy this illuminating conversation as much as I did.

To follow more of Zaid’s work, see below:

Website: https://www.zaidkdahhaj.com

Substack: https://zaidkdahhaj.substack.com

X: https://x.com/zaidkdahhaj?s=21&t=lMyKdyY1i1JiMEgQImSA-w

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zaidkdahhaj

The 2AM Podcast: https://beacons.ai/the2ampodcast

After a long break, I’m back with a cozy catch-up episode. I share the highlights of my summer, the practices that boosted my sun tolerance (yes, months without sunscreen on my body!), and how that connects to the philosophy behind my Sunshine Diet course. I also open up about my goals for fall and winter, how I’m planning to carry the light into the colder months, and what you can keep in mind to support your own sun exposure as the seasons shift.

You can get my Sunshine Diet course here!

https://taylor-deboer-s-school.teachable.com/l/pdp/the-sunshine-diet-a-love-affair-with-light-from-fruit-to-skin-to-soul

In this episode I sit down with Freelee the Banana Girl! She’s one of the most outspoken defenders of sugar and fruit on the planet. A sugar expert, educator, and author of four vegan books, Freelee is the creator of the famous Raw Till 4 Diet and has been thriving as a fruit-based vegan for over 18 years. Her mission is to reconnect people with their frugivore physiology, and today, she’s here to explain why sugar is healthy and is being blamed for fat’s crimes.

In this episode I talk with Julia Meagher. Julia is the creator of BodySoulHeels, a dance community dedicated to empowering women and helping them embrace their full feminine potential through movement. She creates a supportive space where women connect, uplift each other, and grow together through the joy of dance.

Follow Julia's dance community:

@bodysoulheels

In this episode I sit down with holistic & homeopathic veterinarian Dr. Michael Dym. He is a presidential scholar graduate with a BS in animal science from Cornell University, as well as Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (VMD) from the University of PA. in 1991. He has studied classical homeopathy since 1997, with extensive advanced training and coursework. His personal goal is to offer our animal companions the wonderful potential of getting well through the use of homeopathy, and to educate the public about the benefits of this healing art and science.

Show Notes:

Schedule an appointment with Dr. Dym- https://doctordym.com

Raw Food-

https://rawk9.com

https://mypaleopet.com

Supplementing-

https://adoredbeast.com

https://www.visbiome.com/pages/pet-health

https://mypaleopet.com/collections/organic-herbs

Natural Flea & Tick Preventative-

https://www.wondercide.com

https://ambercrown.com/products/amber-collar

In this episode I talk with Dr. Jeffrey Barke. He is a board certified primary care physician in private practice for over 25 years. He completed his medical school and family practice residency at the University of California, Irvine.

Dr. Barke is a commissioned officer in the US Army Reserve Medical Corps. He is also a reserve deputy and a tactical physician for a local law enforcement SWAT team. Dr. Barke is the author of COVID-19, A Physicians Take on the Exaggerated Fear of Corona Virus and his newest book, Morning Message - Dispelling the Mythes You’ve Been Told about Optimal Health and his newest book, Unavoidably Unsafe, Childhood Vaccines Reconsidered.

He is also a sought after speaker on the failure of government education and all things related to COVID-19. Dr. Barke is a proud founding member of America’s Frontline Doctors.

He is also the co-host of the podcast: InformedDissentMedia.com

www.RxForLiberty.com

IG @RxForLiberty

After 6 years of being totally antibiotic free, I had to take a round of antibiotics. I discuss what happened and how I handled it.

Here are links referred to in this episode: https://thehighwire.com/ark-videos/what-are-turbo-cancers/ https://thehighwire.com/ark-videos/is-the-covid-vaccine-causing-turbo-cancers/ https://thehighwire.com/ark-videos/the-approaching-tidal-wave-of-cancer/

I sit down with Joey Fernandes a 3rd generation dairy farmer. He currently serves on the corporate board of Land O Lakes, the National Milk Producers Federation Board, the Animal Science Advisory board for Cal-Poly, the Dairy Committee for the Agricultural Council of California, and previously on the Dairy Council of California. We talk about everything from raw milk, to GMOs, to environmental regulations farmers face in California.

The following are links to interviews references in the episode:

https://thehighwire.com/ark-videos/the-real-cause-of-climate-change/ https://thehighwire.com/ark-videos/judith-curry-phd-in-the-eye-of-the-climate-change-storm/ https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TnYHk9H059vNo7HCI_X8SH1AKO22uJpK/view?usp=sharing

In this episode I sit down with Hannah Wilen and Neil Bhatia the founders of Kavahana. Kavahana is a non-alcoholic bar in LA specializing in kava nectar, a traditional root drink from Hawaii and the Pacific islands that has been enjoyed for over 3,000 years for its relaxing and social effects. Hannah has been drinking it for over a decade, finding it a powerful tool for managing her social anxiety. Together, they created Kavahana to offer a relaxed, social atmosphere where people can unwind and connect—without alcohol.

You can follow them on Instagram0 @kavahanabar

If you don't live in the LA area and what to try their Kava nectar you can order it online:

https://kavahana.com

In this episode I sit down with Dr. Dani Olson, DC who has been called Sherlock Holmes, a real-life unicorn, and a wizard. And while her work can seem like magic, it is all based on a comprehensive approach using her training in Craniopathy, Chiropractic, Qigong, Reiki, and Homeopathy. Diagnosed with a brain tumor at age 31, she chose to find the root cause of it rather than cutting it out. She was successful in her approach when a Divine healing event eradicated her tumor!

Get in touch with Dr. Dani:

https://www.doctordani.life

Learn more about Fascia & the Lymph system:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtddesAflEQ

Find Practitioners like Dr. Dani:

https://sorsi.com

Hip Hook:

https://www.alethahealth.com/mark?tw_source=google&tw_adid=606846429819&tw_campaign=12248582620&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiuC2BhDSARIsALOVfBIl4yQdxgMDw7ERYsaQN0ucUIa04crmJiWQ8MXp5PyLI9s9L8LrMd0aAhkBEALw_wcB

I sit down with my great friend Ted Carr, a former professional Triathlete, world traveler, serial entrepreneur, Skool investor, and whom you probably know as @fruitarian on Instagram. We talk about fitness, protein, fruit, and how we feel about dating someone who isn't fruitarian!

In this episode I sit down with Ali Reza, a wellness consultant, health researcher, and raw food advocate who's primary focus is raw living juices and SFV (solid food vacation) with the use of infrared saunas for detoxification. We discuss the neurochemistry of the human brain and how fruit is the best food for the human mind.

Ali's documentary- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qgKgywTLU4

Return to the Brain of Eden by Tony Wright- https://www.amazon.com/Return-Brain-Eden-Neurochemistry-Consciousness/dp/1620552515/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1SS7K7XN27WWW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.NQIWZhJAOR9SqYWSmUljV3xctnZ0y69v-4PyWBqE9yTO7bN5qx0pKtWW2MsEqNEoH53CWmYgd9Oi7xkqS-QnCA24WYsptah6WqJnCTD1lF38TFfaztVbdSdHvnT9miNYoMu1LntiyoFUXucWBAgM2UGPB5stHqukrsTQzlMWMQDKpM-JF6O37LTAzJ0-7EUtSswc3BvWoTSb3PfVkCiLjedbwudvYEQNIVov2pTROLM.9TcwhU-z4FrI3km6YIu_vCzo7k8BpOIiOPYkODyGOQM&dib_tag=se&keywords=return+to+the+brain+of+eden&qid=1724544425&sprefix=return+to+the+brain+of+ed%2Caps%2C195&sr=8-1

I dive deep into my stance on meat eating and veganism.

In this episode I discuss how you can stay on track with your health over the holidays. How to keep your immune system strong, and how to cope with any family pressure around your nutrition.

In this episode I discuss polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). I talk about what makes it worse and what helps you reverse it. I also discuss why birth control is dangerous to be on when you have PCOS and why it doesn't actually help to improve it.

In this episode I discuss all the ways that eating too many fats has negative effects on our health. Too many fats in your diet harms your blood, worsens blood sugar, contributes to brain fog, dehydrates the body, and harms the gallbladder.

In this episode I discuss the truths behind the keto diet. I talk about why it is flawed, and why it causes many health problems. I also talk about my personal experience trying the keto diet.

In this episode I dive deeper into why protein is not the pillar of nutrition and health. High protein diets do not equal good healthy and longevity. I also discuss why meat is a the biggest contributing factor to diabetes, fruit was innocent all along!

In this episode, I discuss what is chronic dehydration and why many of us are living in a hydration deficit and don't realize it. I go over all the contributing factors to being dehydrated, and why being dehydrated on a regular basis is unhealthy. As well as tips for getting your body truly hydrated.

In part 2 of toxins in skincare and beauty products I sit down with Jill Helman, esthetician and owner of The Body Bungalow in Hermosa Beach, CA. She answers some questions about skincare.

In this episode I discuss all the chemicals in skin care and beauty products that are toxic. I explain the various issue they can cause and what products they are in. I also discuss why its important to be aware of what we put on our skin.

In this episode I discuss what makes most of the sunscreen we buy toxic. I go through 7 of the 13 known toxins chemicals in sunscreen. I discuss what to look for when buying a safe sunscreen, how to practice safe sun exposure, and what internal sunscreen is.

In this episode I discuss all the harmful effects that caffeine products have on our bodies. I discuss healthier alternatives to coffee, and tips for how to deal with caffeine withdrawal if you are trying to cut caffeine out of your diet. I also share my personal history with caffeine consumption.

In Part 2 of The Liver & Why It's So Underrated I discuss more functions of the liver, like its ability to store glucose, vitamins, minerals, and so many other nutrients for us. I also discuss the ways it protects us by holding onto a large number of toxins that enter our bodies via food and the environment. I go through all the chemicals and foods that harm our liver as well as all the foods that help improve the health of our livers.

Our livers perform over 2,000 key functions in our bodies. It prepares for when we next extra support, it cleans ups any messes from poor eating. It stores toxins, filters out toxins, it shields us and protects us all day every day and we rarely think twice about it. Our livers keep us alive just like our hearts and brains. Too many fats in our diets causes the liver to get overworked and it cannot sustain processing too many fats everyday. This episode explains how to take good care of your liver.

This episode discusses the benefits of cleansing and how to properly cleanse. Many cleanses out there do more harm than good, so knowing the basic for effective cleansing is important.

In this episode I discus the emotional and physical triggers of depression. We are often aware of the emotional triggers for depression but less aware of the physical ones. Nutrition also have a huge impact on either fueling or healing your depression. You can heal from depression it is not a life sentence!

In this episode I discuss symptoms that may arise when the seasons change, and what the root cause of those symptoms are. We often think it is the time of year that is responsible for our symptoms, but it is not the season's fault. There is an underlying cause that gets triggered by a seasonal change. I also discuss foods that will help to minimize symptoms that arise when seasons change.

In this Food Focus episode I discuss all the amazing health benefits of some fall fruits and vegetables. I talk about pomegranates, cranberries, winter squashes, and pumpkin. All these foods are incredible additions to our daily diets to help the health of our nervous systems, gut health, and immune health.

In this episode I discuss cravings and why our bodies crave certain foods. I talk about how you can cope with those cravings and food choices that will help you get rid of those cravings as well.

In this episode I discuss the impact that stress has on our bodies on a cellular level. I talk about ways you can manage stress to help soften the impact that its having on our health. I also talk about why those with chronic illnesses need to be aware of their stress because it can worsen symptoms.

This episode discusses candida, and why our candida levels can get very high. I discuss why candida is actually a necessary part of a good gut balance. I also talk about foods that help keep candida at a healthy level.

In this episode I discuss the most important things that make up our immune systems. I also talk about what we could be exposed to that is weakening out immune systems, and foods and herbs that help to strengthen our immune health.

This episode discusses what constitutes a healthy bowel movement. What is a normal frequency, transit time, texture, and color. This episode also provides tips on how to improve your bowel movements and things you should avoid.

Do you consume apple cider vinegar regularly? Do you consume other types of vinegar regularly? If you consume apple cider vinegar for weight loss you may want to reconsider. This episode discusses all the things that vinegars do to our bodies, like causing digestive issues, acid reflux, and more.

In this first episode of a series that looks at a few specific foods each episode I discuss the health benefits of papayas, oranges & tangerines, plums, and peaches. You may learn some surprising facts about these foods you didn't know! I also discuss tips on ways you can incorporate more of these foods into your diet.

In this episode I discuss why protein doesn't need to be the cornerstone of your diet. I explain why protein isn't as important as we once thought when it comes to building muscle and strength. Also, when you eat a high protein diet you are simultaneously eating a high fat diet, which strains the liver and deprives the brain of what it really needs: glucose. I point out what foods are better at helping build lean muscle, strength, and improving brain function.

In this episode I talk about how you can keep your health on track while traveling, especially if you are coping with a chronic illness. I discuss the anxiety that can accompany traveling when you have a chronic illness, as well as tips that can make traveling a little easier and ease that anxiety.

In this episode I discuss why celery juice is so amazing for you from its antioxidants, vitamin C, to its naturally occurring salts. I also discuss all the conditions that will improve by incorporating celery juice into your daily routine. I even talk about tips to keep in mind when juicing celery to get the most out of it!

In this episode I discuss the emotions around dealing with a chronic illness. The sense of isolation that comes with dealing with symptoms of chronic illnesses or even with not knowing what your diagnosis is. I also provide tools to help cope with your emotions during stressful times especially when it comes to chronic illness specifically.

In this episode I discuss my personal journey with Lyme Disease. I also discuss what causes Lyme Disease and the various triggers for Lyme. I also discuss the foods and herbs that help heal Lyme as well as foods that fuel/feed Lyme.

In this episode I discuss what adrenal fatigue is, what causes adrenal fatigue, and how to avoid adrenal fatigue. I also discuss foods and herbs that help heal adrenal fatigue, in addition to foods to avoid.

This episode is all about what triggers a migraine and foods to cut out of your diet if you do get migraines. I also discuss foods you should eat more of to help prevent migraines, as well as some supplements that may be helpful.

In this episode I discuss the pros and cons of intermittent fasting. I also discuss who should NOT practice intermittent fasting. I also talk about juice cleanses and water fasting.

In this episode I discuss the underlying cause of chronic acne. I also talk about urinary tract infections and how they are linked. I discuss foods that feed acne and UTIs, as well as foods that help improve acne and lessen UTIs.