#53 | Are Animals Here for a Purpose or for Our Pleasure? | Gary Yourofsky on Veganism, God & Animal Rights | Best Life By You Podcast with Julia Furlipa

#53 | Are Animals Here for a Purpose or for Our Pleasure? | Gary Yourofsky on Veganism, God & Animal Rights | Best Life By You Podcast with Julia Furlipa

Are animals here for a purpose... or simply for our pleasure? In this unforgettable conversation, Julia Furlipa sits down with legendary animal rights activist Gary Yourofsky to explore one of the most challenging ethical questions of our time. From the moment Gary witnessed elephants chained in a circus to his lifelong fight for animal liberation, this interview dives deep into why society treats some animals like family while viewing others as food. Together, Julia and Gary discuss veganism, speciesism, Christianity, compassion, health, environmental responsibility, and what it truly means to live according to our values. Whether you agree with Gary or not, this conversation will challenge assumptions, encourage critical thinking, and leave you asking difficult questions about the way we view animals. Topics include: • Why we love dogs but eat cows and pigs • The difference between vegan and plant-based living • Speciesism explained • Gary Yourofsky's journey into animal rights activism • The ethics of eating animals • Christianity, the Bible, and compassion for animals • Why changing our beliefs can be so difficult • Health, nutrition, and common myths about veganism • Animal sanctuaries and how you can help Support the incredible work of Sasha Farm Animal Sanctuary: https://www.sashafarm.org [https://www.sashafarm.org] Learn more about Gary Yourofsky's educational work through ADAPTT: https://www.adaptt.org/ [https://www.adaptt.org/] If this conversation challenged you or made you think differently, please Like, Subscribe, and share it with someone who would benefit from hearing another perspective. Subscribe for more conversations on health, mindset, nutrition, spirituality, longevity, and living your best life. CHAPTERS 00:00 Why We Love Dogs But Eat Other Animals 01:00 Introducing Gary Yourofsky 02:55 The Moment That Changed Gary's Life Forever 05:20 Why We Treat Animals as Commodities 07:00 What Veganism Really Means 12:20 Plant-Based vs Vegan 16:40 Why People React So Strongly to Veganism 19:00 Why Humans Resist Change 23:40 Christianity, God, and Animal Rights 30:40 Was Jesus Vegan? 35:20 The Biggest Misconceptions About Veganism 40:05 The Most Common Excuses for Eating Animals 44:40 The Truth About Gladiators and Plant-Based Eating 51:20 Media, Propaganda, and Animal Agriculture 58:30 Why Most People Would Never Kill Their Own Food 01:00:50 Soy Milk vs Dairy Milk 01:05:20 Faith, God, and Animal Compassion 01:10:05 The Story That Changed Thousands of Lives 01:12:15 Gary's Legacy and Final Thoughts #GaryYourofsky #AnimalRights #Vegan #Veganism #AnimalLiberation #BestLifeByYou #JuliaFurlipa #PlantBased #EthicalVegan #Speciesism #Compassion #Christianity #Bible #Health #Nutrition #Podcast #AnimalEthics #CrueltyFree #SaveAnimals CONNECT WITH JULIA: My Book “The 7+ Lifestyle: A Recipe Book for Life!”: https://amzn.to/4rM6HpY [https://amzn.to/4rM6HpY]  My Podcast “Best Life By You”: https://www.youtube.com/@bestlifebyyoupodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@bestlifebyyoupodcast]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julia_bestlifebyyou/ [https://www.instagram.com/julia_bestlifebyyou/]  My All-in-One Best Life By You App: https://bestlifebyyoutracker.replit.app/ [https://bestlifebyyoutracker.replit.app/]  Work with Julia: ⁠https://www.bestlifebyyou.com/⁠ [https://www.bestlifebyyou.com/%E2%81%A0]  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juliafurlipa [https://www.tiktok.com/@juliafurlipa]

#52 | The Juice Lady’s Healing Journey: Juicing, Seed Oils, & God’s Purpose with Cherie Calbom & Julia Furlipa | Best Life By You Podcast

In this powerful episode of Best Life By You, Julia sits down with Cherie Calbom, known worldwide as The Juice Lady, to talk about her personal healing journey, the life-changing power of juicing, whole foods, healthy fats, seed oils, faith, and finding your God-given purpose. Cherie shares how chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia in her twenties led her to discover juicing, nutrition, and the importance of using food as fuel for the body. She also explains why vegetable-based juicing is different from fruit juice, how to approach oils wisely, and why health matters when it comes to fulfilling your purpose in life. This episode is for anyone who wants to feel better, eat better, live with more purpose, and take ownership of their health journey. Disclaimer: This conversation is for educational and inspirational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making major health changes. Chapters: 00:00 God, purpose, and health 02:02 Welcome to Best Life By You 05:32 Cherie’s chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia journey 06:50 How juicing changed Sherry’s life 08:36 Julia’s mold toxicity healing story 10:51 The right way to juice 13:47 Green juice vs. fruit juice 16:21 Working with George Foreman and the UAE royal family 18:33 Why vegetables and fiber matter 21:24 The truth about seed oils 30:03 Healthy oils to use instead 34:21 Cooking oils and smoke points 37:33 Coconut oil, oil pulling, and skin health 41:21 Walnut milk and omega-3s 46:11 Finding your God-given purpose 50:51 How Cherie lives her best life 52:15 “Nothing tastes as good as good health” Connect with Cherie: https://www.instagram.com/juiceladycherie/ [https://www.instagram.com/juiceladycherie/ ] CONNECT WITH JULIA: My Book “The 7+ Lifestyle: A Recipe Book for Life!”: https://amzn.to/4rM6HpY [https://amzn.to/4rM6HpY]  My Podcast “Best Life By You”: https://www.youtube.com/@bestlifebyyoupodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@bestlifebyyoupodcast]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julia_bestlifebyyou/ [https://www.instagram.com/julia_bestlifebyyou/]  My All-in-One Best Life By You App: https://bestlifebyyoutracker.replit.app/ [https://bestlifebyyoutracker.replit.app/]  Work with Julia: ⁠https://www.bestlifebyyou.com/⁠ [https://www.bestlifebyyou.com/%E2%81%A0]  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juliafurlipa [https://www.tiktok.com/@juliafurlipa]

#51 | The Mindset of a Professional Athlete: TJ Starks' Journey to Greatness | Best Life By You Podcast with Julia Furlipa

TJ Starks joins the Best Life By You Podcast to share his incredible journey from being a 5'6" high school athlete to becoming a professional basketball playeroverseas.In this inspiring conversation, TJ discusses his growth story, playing professionally in Uruguay, training through uncertainty, preparing for upcoming G League opportunities, and how faith has helped guide every step of his journey.We also dive into athlete mindset, motivation, nutrition, recovery, coaching young athletes, and the lessons TJ has learned while pursuing greatness. Whether you're an athlete, entrepreneur, or simply chasing a dream, this episode is packed with valuable insights on perseverance, discipline, and trusting God's plan.Topics Covered:• Professional basketball overseas• G League aspirations• Athlete mindset & motivation• Training and recovery• Faith and sports• Kobe Bryant's influence• Coaching young athletes• Staying ready for opportunitiesFollow TJ Starks: https://www.instagram.com/iamtstarks/ [https://www.instagram.com/iamtstarks/ ]CONNECT WITH JULIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julia_bestlifebyyou/ [https://www.instagram.com/julia_bestlifebyyou/ ]TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juliafurlipa [https://www.tiktok.com/@juliafurlipa ]Best Life By You App: https://bestlifebyyoutracker.replit.app/ [https://bestlifebyyoutracker.replit.app/ ]Work with Julia: ⁠https://www.bestlifebyyou.com/⁠ [https://www.bestlifebyyou.com/⁠ ]Book: https://amzn.to/4rM6HpY #BestLifeByYou #TJStarks #Basketball #AthleteMindset #GLeague #ProfessionalBasketball #NBA #FaithOverFear #Motivation #Basketball#KobeBryant #BestLifeByYoupodcast #juliafurlipa

#50 | Why Curious People Become More Successful, with Troy Szymanski & Julia Furlipa | Best Life By You Podcast

"Jack of all trades, master of none." But what if that's completely wrong? In this episode of Best Life By You, Julia sits down with entrepreneur, athlete, coach, and lifelong learner Troy Szymanski to discuss curiosity, purpose, entrepreneurship, faith, fitness, personal growth, and why the most successful people often build experience across many different areas before discovering their life's work. We discuss: • Why curiosity creates creativity • The danger of choosing one path too early • How to find your purpose • Faith, entrepreneurship, and personal growth • Why motivation isn't enough • The difference between goals and systems • How to build discipline that lasts • The Ask, Seek, Knock framework • Why anything worth doing is worth doing poorly Whether you're building a business, improving your health, exploring your passions, or trying to figure out what's next in life, this conversation will challenge how you think about success. Subscribe for more conversations on health, mindset, faith, entrepreneurship, and building your best life. CHAPTERS 00:00 The River Never Stays The Same 00:43 Welcome To Episode 50 02:27 Meet Troy Szymanski 05:44 Curiosity, Sports & Finding Yourself 09:35 Why Passion Compounds 14:04 When Your Passion Changes 18:33 How To Find Your Purpose 21:46 Why Curiosity Beats Specialization 25:58 Jack Of All Trades vs Master Of One 30:14 Ask, Seek, Knock 37:53 Faith, Growth & Asking For Help 48:10 What Would You Tell Your Younger Self? 52:18 Motivation vs Discipline 54:09 Anything Worth Doing Is Worth Doing Poorly 58:40 Why Most People Quit Too Early 01:02:49 Your Environment Shapes Everything 01:03:49 Final Thoughts On Growth & Success CONNECT WITH JULIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julia_bestlifebyyou/ [https://www.instagram.com/julia_bestlifebyyou/]  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juliafurlipa [https://www.tiktok.com/@juliafurlipa]  Best Life By You App: https://bestlifebyyoutracker.replit.app/ [https://bestlifebyyoutracker.replit.app/]  Work with Julia: ⁠https://www.bestlifebyyou.com/⁠ [https://www.bestlifebyyou.com/%E2%81%A0]  Book: https://amzn.to/4rM6HpY [https://amzn.to/4rM6HpY]

#49 | He Survived an Overdose, Reversed Diabetes & Lost 150+ Pounds | Adam Sud's Incredible Recovery Story | Best Life By You Podcast with Julia Furlipa

#49 | He Survived an Overdose, Reversed Diabetes & Lost 150+ Pounds | Adam Sud's Incredible Recovery Story | Best Life By You Podcast with Julia Furlipa What happens when someone survives the darkest moment of their life and decides to start over?In this powerful episode of Best Life By You, Julia sits down with Adam Sud, addiction recovery advocate, speaker, researcher, and founder of Plant-Based for Positive Change. Adam shares the raw and emotional story of his battle with addiction, obesity, type 2 diabetes, depression, and a life-threatening overdose that became the turning point for everything that followed.After years of struggling with substance abuse, chronic disease, and hopelessness, Adam made a decision that transformed his future. Through recovery, lifestyle change, and a whole-food plant-based approach to nutrition, he reversed type 2 diabetes, lost over 150 pounds, came off multiple medications, and went on to become one of the leading voices in addiction recovery and behavior change.In this conversation, we discuss:✅ Adam's overdose and rock-bottom moment✅ Addiction, shame, and recovery✅ Mental health and resilience✅ Reversing type 2 diabetes naturally✅ The science behind plant-based nutrition✅ Fiber, longevity, and chronic disease prevention✅ Why behavior change is so difficult✅ The "Pleasure Trap" and human psychology✅ Building a meaningful life after addiction✅ Hope for anyone struggling todayThis episode is filled with practical wisdom, emotional honesty, and life-changing insights for anyone facing challenges with health, addiction, mindset, or purpose.🔗 Connect with Adam SudWebsite: https://www.adamsud.com/about [https://www.adamsud.com/about]https://www.plantbasedforpositivechange.org/ [https://www.plantbasedforpositivechange.org/]Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plantbasedaddict/ [https://www.instagram.com/plantbasedaddict/]🔗 CONNECT WITH JULIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julia_bestlifebyyou/ [https://www.instagram.com/julia_bestlifebyyou/ ]TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juliafurlipa [ https://www.tiktok.com/@juliafurlipa ]Best Life By You App: https://bestlifebyyoutracker.replit.app/ [https://bestlifebyyoutracker.replit.app/ ]Work with Julia: ⁠https://www.bestlifebyyou.com/⁠ [https://www.bestlifebyyou.com/⁠ ]Book: https://amzn.to/4rM6HpY [https://amzn.to/4rM6HpY ]Chapters00:00 Adam's Suicide Attempt & Overdose Story01:22 Introduction to Adam Sud03:43 The Best Decision of His Life: Marriage04:35 What Adam's Life Looks Like Today11:28 Why Adam Went Plant-Based17:20 The Overdose That Changed Everything19:40 Choosing Life After Rock Bottom21:10 Rehab, Diabetes & Devastating Diagnoses23:43 Discovering Plant-Based Nutrition25:13 The First Days of Recovery30:03 The Pleasure Trap Explained33:18 The Power of Simple Habits34:54 Reversing Type 2 Diabetes Naturally36:00 Nutrition & Addiction Recovery Research39:20 Why Nutrition Science Gets Misunderstood44:00 The Truth About Fiber & Longevity48:12 Plant-Based Nutrition Myths51:00 Groundbreaking Recovery Research Findings58:30 What Living Your Best Life Really Means01:00:20 A Message for Anyone Struggling01:02:15 Final Thoughts & Closing#AdamSud #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealth #PlantBased#WholeFoodPlantBased #Type2Diabetes #DiabetesReversal #SuicidePrevention #RecoveryJourney #Fiber #Nutrition #HealthPodcast #WellnessPodcast #BehaviorChange #Longevity #BestLifeByYou #PersonalTransformation #Mindset #HealthJourney