Khalil Rafati: Overcoming Addiction And The Power Of Therapy | The Align Podcast: Revisited

Join us in this inspiring episode of the Align Podcast as we welcome Khalil Rafati, a renowned speaker, author, and entrepreneur in the health and wellness space, who shares his journey of recovery from addiction. Discover the transformative roles of therapy, understanding pain mechanisms, and self-exploration in the healing process.
In this candid discussion, Khalil opens up about his personal struggles and how he transformed his life through self-awareness and therapeutic interventions. Learn how these tools can not only aid in recovery but also foster deep personal growth and long-term wellness.
This episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in addiction recovery, mental health, and personal transformation. Khalil's story is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the potential for renewal in us all.
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OUR GUEST
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At 33 years old, Khalil Rafati weighed 109 pounds and was living on the streets of Skid Row in downtown Los Angeles, addicted to heroin and cocaine. With nowhere to go but up, he decided to get sober. Then he discovered juicing. Now, Khalil Rafati is a speaker, author, and health & wellness entrepreneur. He is the owner of SunLife Organics, a rapidly growing chain of popular juice and smoothie bars in the United States. Additionally, he is the author of the best-selling book "I Forgot to Die" as well as his newest release "Remembering to Live." He also founded Malibu Beach Yoga and Riviera Recovery, a transitional living facility for drug addicts and alcoholics.
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KHALIL RAFATI
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📸 IG ▶ / khalilrafati
🌺 SUNLIFE ▶ / sunlifeorganics
🌐 WEBSITE ▶ sunlifeorganics.com/
📗 BOOK ▶ sunlifeorganics.com/products/...
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AARON ALEXANDER
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👉 SUBSCRIBE ▶ / @alignpodcast
🌐 WEBSITE ▶ www.alignpodcast.com
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TIMESTAMPS
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00:00 Intro
01:37 Khalil Rafati’s Journey
15:50 Khalil Rafati’s Childhood
24:51 Psychiatrist Saved me
30:56 Amygdala Pain Mechanism
37:42 Chrysalis Time
41:33 A Guide to Self-Exploration and Healing
49:23 It’s All About Ego
51:06 Challenges of Being an Introvert
57:52 Relationship with Mother
01:02:32 Align Method Program
01:03:55 Connect with your Inner Child
01:16:10 What are the drugs do with your soul?
01:29:48 Law of Attraction is Real
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ABOUT
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Aaron Alexander is a pioneering manual therapist and movement coach with over 5 years experience. He is the founder and creator of The Align Method, author of The Align Method book, and host of The Align Podcast which has ranked #1 in Nutrition on Apple Podcasts.
Aaron has worked with some of the world’s greatest professional athletes, performers, and celebrities to help relieve pain, improve strength, better flexibility, and ease the mind and body.
On this channel, Aaron interviews renowned experts in a range of fields focused on improving the mind and body. This mind and body podcast will teach you all that you need to know to become the healthiest version of yourself by integrating simplified ancient techniques and the foundational principles of The Align Method to strengthen your body, balance the mind, and activate healing systems in daily life.
The mission? To be the best personal growth podcast about healthy habits, redefine functional movement, and make fitness who you are; not what you do.
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TOPICS
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1. Recovering from Addiction
2. Psychotherapy / Therapy
3. Pain Mechanisms
4. Self Exploration and Healing
5. Family Connection and Relationship
6. Streets To A Millionaire
7. Sunlife Organics
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