Rich Adrian of Juicing101.ca connected with me several months back after listening to a previous interview with Brian Robertson on this podcast.  Rich and his wife Lacey had been inspired by Joe Cross and his film Fat Sick and Nearly Dead, and like many others decided it was the catalyst that would help them take action and get their lives back on track.

Rich talks to me about his struggles with his weight, with depression and with anxieties amongst many other obstacles that he has had to overcome in the past.

"I am feeling better than I have in my whole life"

That is how Rich now describes his current situation and outlook on things.  Up to December 2013, Rich and Lacey were just trying to get through each day.  It was watching Joe's film that helped them to decide it was time to make a change.

"I knew there had to be something else out there"

Within 15 minutes of watching the film, Rich knew it was something they had to try.  Then it was about taking action.  Rich was all in.  Cutting out processed foods, sugars, and going on a juice "reboot" in the new year, as well as going vegetarian, Rich admits that it was tough at the start.  Of course there was the physical side of things with the detox from all the years of unhealthy lifestyle and medications, but that was only half of it.  There was also the mental aspect.  The first focus was on his own choices and lifestyle design rather than the typical concern about what others may or may not think.  This was about becoming self aware and making decisions that would benefit himself and his family, the people who were most important to him.

Rich Adrian supported this mental aspect by immersing himself in research and the quality of the information that he was "consuming" realising that it was not just what you put into your body physically but also into your mind, mentally.  It was also about community and connection.  Rich joined similarly focussed people in Facebook groups etc.  People like previous guests and Reboot with Joe success stories, Brian Robertson, Kitten the Juice Pirate, Shane Whaley, Angela Von Buelow (Shane and Angela also host a great podcast juicing radio.com)  and Lou Bell.

It was this sense of community that helped inspire Rich to make a difference, and what a difference it has made.

As I mentioned, Rich and I connected a number of months ago, however we actually met when we both attended the Camp Reboot event held at the Omega Institute in upstate New York.  A fantastic location and an amazing experience.  Listen in as Rich describes how he actually spent time running a half marathon to raise money for Lou Bell to be able to attend before knowing whether he would be in a position to go himself.  I am glad that he did, as it meant that I got a chance to meet him in person.  We talk about what we got from Camp and the support and community aspect.

Rich is now keen to give back and to make a difference.  Having realised this is something that he wants to do with his life to help and support others, Rich has planned to make this his lifestyle and his business.  Starting Facebook groups and websites to help and support others with information and motivation, Rich and Lacey are now in the process of starting up their first juice truck in their local area.  Listen as Rich explains his reasons behind this, what it takes to make it happen and of course his future plans.  It would be great if you could connect with him to show your support.

I, for one, am delighted that I have got to know Rich Adrian.  This really is an example of what I mean when I talk about "creating connections that count".

If you would like to connect with Rich Adrian, then you can head over to the website juicing101.ca or join the Facebook group Facebook.com/juicing101.ca as well as Facebook.com/greenthumbjuice.  There is also twitter @juicing101.ca and @greenthumbjuice