00:00 Introduction
01:22 John’s Early Spiritual Search
03:57 Burnout, Caffeine, and Fatigue
07:18 Doctor Visit and Thyroid Scare
12:40 Discovering Raw Vegan Living
16:24 Going High Raw Overnight
20:10 Raw Vegan Results and Tracking
25:09 Raw Till Dinner Routine
29:48 Fruit, Sugar, and Calories
33:40 Sharing the Lifestyle Gently
35:59 Spiritual Experiences and Intuition
43:15 Follow Your Heart
49:19 Talking About Fruit-Based Eating
53:10 Living the Message Publicly
01:01:08 Optimism, Energy, and the Future

In this episode of Rapid Regeneration, Dave sits down with John Bordonero (raw_alchemy) to explore his 15-year journey with a high-raw, fruit-centered plant-based lifestyle.

John shares how burnout, fatigue, and thyroid concerns led him to search for natural solutions, eventually discovering the raw vegan and fruit-based approach promoted by figures like Durianrider, Freelee, and Dr. Doug Graham. What followed was a dramatic shift toward a diet centered on whole fruits, smoothies, juices, and low-fat plant foods.

The conversation explores practical topics people frequently ask about when researching raw vegan diets and fruit-based nutrition, including calorie intake, raw-till-dinner eating patterns, smoothies vs whole fruit, hydration, and intuitive eating. John also discusses the mindset and spiritual shifts that accompanied his lifestyle change.

Dave and John also talk about community gatherings like Texas Fruit Festival and Vegan Wellness Retreat, where people interested in plant-based living, detoxification discussions, and holistic health come together.

Follow John:
https://instagram.com/raw_alchemy

Learn more about the festival:
http://texasfruitfestival.com

This conversation reflects personal experiences and perspectives and is shared for educational purposes only.

00:00 Introduction & Disclaimer
00:05 Sustainable Change vs 0-100
00:55 Meet Stacy Heiny
02:06 Holistic Roots & Certifications
03:32 Pilates & Mind-Body Awakening
05:13 Going Plant-Based for Animals
07:12 Pain, Inflammation & Purpose
10:09 Finding Purpose & Sharing Story
14:04 Overcoming Fear & Red Light Stories
15:24 Open to Abundance Framework
16:27 Vision Clarity & Surrender
18:54 Trusting the Divine Plan
21:13 Low-Tox Beauty & Skin Health
23:00 Gut Health, Vitamin C & Collagen
25:04 Simple Skincare Routine
27:16 Cost of Clean Beauty
29:22 Ideal vs Sustainable Growth
33:22 Pleasure, Pain & Growth
41:46 Taking Agency Through Diet
43:01 Raising Conscious Kids
49:46 Control, Surrender & Present Moment
53:27 Final Message: Grace & Trust

Stacy Heiny joins Rapid Regeneration to discuss sustainable transformation, plant-based living, mindset growth, and how to stop starting over.

Why do so many people go “zero to 100” and burn out? Stacy explains how real, lasting change happens through small, consistent actions, nervous system balance, clarity of vision, and surrendering rigid control.

We explore plant-based nutrition, gut health and glowing skin, low-tox skincare, abundance mindset, conscious parenting, and building a purpose-driven life.

If you’re working toward sustainable weight loss, holistic health, self-improvement, or a more aligned lifestyle, this episode offers grounded insight without extremes.

Follow Stacy Heiny:
http://instagram.com/theurbanpharmacy
http://instagram.com/vitalresetretreat

Learn more about Rapid Regeneration:
http://rapidregeneration.com

Texas Fruit Festival:
http://texasfruitfestival.com

This content is for informational and educational purposes only and reflects personal experience. It is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding your health decisions.

00:00 Disclaimer + Big Question
00:50 Meet Brian Mirabella
02:38 Athlete Background + Genetics
03:34 Childhood Toxins + Contact Sports
05:22 Overbreathing + High-Protein Years
06:10 Acupuncture Wake-Up Call
08:26 Wim Hof Cold Exposure Lesson
09:49 Back Injury + Healing Mindset
13:46 Trauma Loops + Nervous System
15:55 Raw Vegan Shift + Dr. Sebi/Morse
18:46 Gut-Brain Axis + Vagus Nerve
20:23 Soil Depletion + Phytoplankton
22:12 Raw Transition + Teeth + Stress
24:46 Why Diet Didn’t Fix Sleep
27:46 Breathwork vs Brainstem Training
30:06 HRV, CO2, Capnometry Testing
32:15 Breathwork Culture + Burnout
34:27 Nose Breathing During Workouts
37:46 Can You Change Breathing Patterns?
39:05 Animals, Recovery, Rest Signals
42:22 Final Advice + Programs

In this Rapid Regeneration episode, Dave Esamia sits down with breathwork coach and fitness educator Brian Mirabella to unpack a question most people never ask: what if you’ve been breathing incorrectly for years—even if your nutrition is dialed in?

Brian shares his personal journey as a lifelong athlete and wrestler, how chronic stress and overtraining shaped his baseline breathing, and why he believes nervous system regulation can be the missing link for sleep, recovery, and sustainable performance. They also dig into nasal vs mouth breathing during workouts, CO2 tolerance, HRV, and why “one-size-fits-all” breathwork protocols don’t work the same for everyone.

Follow Brian on Instagram: http://instagram.com/breath_verse

Learn more about his programs: http://quantumfitness.org

Disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and reflects personal experience and personal opinions. It is not medical advice and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding your own health decisions. Guest views are their own.