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Ripped At 73: Chef Babette Davis On Self-Love, Fitness, & Reinvention At Any Age

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Jul 22, 2024

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Chef Babette Davis

Chef Babette Davis, a 73-year-old vegan chef and fitness advocate, shares her inspiring journey from hardship to health. She discusses her philosophy of food as medicine and the transformative power of self-love. Babette highlights the importance of self-care and shares personal anecdotes from her life experiences, showing how humor and mindfulness can foster resilience. She also emphasizes the need for community awareness around nutrition and celebrates the healing potential of plant-based eating, all while impressively doing push-ups!

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ANECDOTE

Knee Injury

Chef Babette Davis injured her knee on a treadmill two days before her 73rd birthday.
She sprinted at 7mph after a spin class, ignoring her body's signals.

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ADVICE

Self-Care

Focus on good nourishment and positive thoughts for health.
Question the need for medical intervention if you feel amazing.

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INSIGHT

Self-Love as Appreciation

Self-love is crucial to showing appreciation for life's gift.
It involves caring for thoughts, relationships, nourishment, and purpose.

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Aging, Fitness, and Self-Care

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The Journey of Self-Love and Reinvention

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The Vitality of Self-Love and Health

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Embracing Solitude and Connection

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The Power of Energy and Connection

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The Journey to Self-Love and Healthy Living

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Expressions of Gratitude and Support

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Chef Babette Davis is a 73-year-old vegan chef, fitness icon, and star of viral social media videos.

This conversation explores Chef Babette’s journey from childhood hardship to health advocacy, her philosophy on food as medicine, and her mission to heal communities through plant-based eating. We discuss her lessons to vitality at any age, the power of self-love, and her spiritual approach to life.

Before wrapping up the conversation, Chef Babette wows with impromptu push-ups!

Chef Babette is an incredible spirit and a powerful lighthouse. This conversation is inspiring and practical. Enjoy!

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