First, I have to say, there is NO reason to have even the slightest embarrassment over why you didn't go! I actually find it admirable that you knew yourself well enough to know it just wasn't the right timing for you! ❤️ Second, I am DYING to go to this festival! I just feel like the people, the ideals, the setting... It all aligns with me! But I'm hesitant and a little scared for a couple of reasons. 1) I'm in a wheelchair and am nervous about accessibility, and 2) ever since a car accident I suffer from multiple neurological issues, one being severe gastoparesis which has left me basically starving to death. I am finally on a better path with my new holistic dietician who has helped tremendously with my necessary liquid diet. I am a 100% believer and advocate of juicing and blending natural, whole foods and cannot speak to natures healing capacity enough! But, my hesitation is in how I still look. I am skeletal still, and have sadly come across so much cruelty from people who know nothing of my health situation and say things like 'go eat a hamburger'. I'd love to be able to float on the water with a fresh juice in such a beautiful environment, but I'm scared to be seen in my current state. I'm just wondering what kind of insight you can offer me as to whether it would be a trip worth making, and if it's even possible in a disabled state. Also, I adore your channel and hope someday to meet you! Love and positive vibes! 💕✌🏼️🌈✨
Megan Elizabeth Um...so not gonna lie... I'm kinda totally fangirling over here that you took the time to not only read my comment, but reply as well! 😍 lol But for real, thank you so much for your thoughtful and incredibly kind response! I do very much want to go to the festival, and I'm very open to getting creative with making things work, but I do have some limitations I can't get around. One being my time away from my doctors. I would not be able to go for the whole week, much as I would absolutely love to, so I was wondering if there are weekend rates or single day rates or anything like that? I'm so excited just at the mere idea that I might be able to make this work, actually going might be too much for me to handle!! Lolol! 💖💖
Angi Anarchy Just wanted to give u a big virtual hug for all you are going through. I can relate to having chronic health issues, including gastroparesis and can relate to the insecurity and hurt that can result from comments and looks from others, but your perseverance and positive is super awe inspiring. Hang in there and I hope you get a chance to go to the festival! 🤗
aww you're so sweet :) they do have daily and weekend rates so you can stay for however many days works for you. send me an email at megan AT meganelizabeth DOT com if you want to chat more about it and we can figure it out ;)
In case you ever get double pink eye again, use sovereign silver! This was recommended to me recently because I had double pink eye and it was gone in 2 days. Everyone's body is different, but it's worth a try (if anybody reads this and gets pink eye).
My roommate is always on my case about eating fruit and veggies or smoothies. Totally dislike her throwing her opinions out. I lived in Hawaii for two years and ate fruits and veggies all day every day. Loved it. Now on the mainland Inhave gained weight, gave up beer and soda. Just drinking water and eating my Hawaiian way. But what can I tell the roommate to keep her off my tail?
My poor food choices are slowly killing me. I'm in constant pain. I know what I need to do but I lack willpower and hate myself for it. I feel worthless and trapped in a hell of my own making. I wonder if life is worth the struggle.
if you're not willing to help yourself then it's time to ask as friend, family member, or professional to help you make the first few steps that you need to make. reading your comment saddens me, but you also aren't asking for help. that's the first step. you have to ask for help and realize that you want it.
lola sorrows You need a purpose to create a meaningful context for your eating habits. For example, some people train for a marathon or a 5k. They prepare all their food to help them prepare every day for the race. Or, you have a wedding coming up or want to wear a bikini in the summer. Having some kind of goal/purpose will help motivate you in the short term to create specific eating habits that will improve health, appearance, and performance. Find something you want to challenge yourself.
@@taoist32 this really helped me a lot, thank you boba and ben. over the past 4 years i developed a spiritual practice through yoga and meditation so needing to get my body into a healthy vehicle for that transformation was my motivation i needed. om shanti.
I can't believe I've never gone- I live 30 minutes away and even went to a wedding there like a week after last years festival. Perhaps this will be the year :)
My parents live right across the river in Rbk! I had talked with Dr.Sam last year about how the people who run it may not do much longer. I'm going to start a gofundme page to see if I can get some assistance with going because it's honestly been a DREAM of mine the last 3 years but living in GA and having a little boy, and on top of the financial aspect has always held me back
Just a thought, people who ask you if you ever have a bad day could focus on doing things to make their days better. No one has a perfect day every day, but a lot of how we view the day has to do with our perspective and choices. I have not had a cold and I rarely get tired since going vegan. I feel even better when I drop processed food, and exercise more. There are things people can do to feel better. Maybe just going on a bike ride or reading a book. The library is free and people could spend time checking out books rather than watching Netflix. Also, perhaps checking social media less, or just saying no to social commitments people think are necessary. I just like watching the sunset, and I had stopped doing it for awhile. When I started doing it again recently, I felt quite a bit of contentment doing just that.
I'm so curious about the WFF...but the funny part is that I'm not even remotely a raw vegan. I'm closer to a paleo mindset, but have always found that there is still lots to learn from the raw/vegan/fruitarian communities about overall health. It makes me wonder what it would feel like to go for the week, without being a raw vegan follower. Kinda like going to a Christian retreat as a non-Christian...Would it be weird? Fascinating? Would people try to convert me if they found out? Or maybe shun/ignore me altogether?...I'm super curious!
it would be really different for you for sure, but you would probably love it! it's only one week and who knows, you may love it and want to do it longer :) it certainly would be a freaking amazing time. if you do decide you'd like to come play then you might want to spend a couple weeks or so before that just trying a vegan diet with fruit for breakfast, so there's less adjusting while you're there and you can just focus on enjoying yourself.
I want to go so badly! I am a student and I live ~4hrs away by car actually! I found the high carb fully raw vegan lifestyle only a month ago, but I love it and it feels so good! The only thing really that is stopping me is that I don't know if I can afford it..and also my parents think it is a lot of money. I looked into the work-share option, but honestly I know i would enjoy myself more just going and not working...I don't know what to do!!!!!! Although, I know I will not regret going if I do.
Megan I am not trying to be a hater but I don't see what was so weird about John's video whilst he did not need to talk about his opinion on the food at Woodstock and whilst some people may not of agreed with the video it seems like at the time he just wanted to share his thoughts on his Woodstock and when he made his second video he wanted to share what Michael had written to him. If I am being honest the main reason why I would not want to go to Woodstock is after hearing what happened with John but that is just my opinion on things.
The way you said "I say go, you should totally go" around 7:43-7:48 totally made me think at this scene from "This is the end": th-cam.com/video/b07sactDEKU/w-d-xo.html :)))) Loved this movie, so funny!
You seem very sweet. But my guess is that you didn't go because you gained some lbs last year & if you are even slightly overweight, you are likely to be alienated at WFF.
definitely not the case... did you watch the video? and no there is no body shaming at woodstock. everyone is excepted at every size, health and fitness level.
Good to hear! Going to my first this year! Look forward to meeting you Megan! :)
omg yay! so excited to meet you too jack!
I'll be attending for my first time as well. Thanks Megan and Jack for being an inspiration to me through TH-cam!
Sooo incredibly stoked for this summer! See you beautiful people there!
so stoked too!
Jackson is that you at 2:27?
Awesome! Look forward to seeing you there in August :)
yay! glad you're coming back!
Paulina and I will be there, yay!!
First, I have to say, there is NO reason to have even the slightest embarrassment over why you didn't go! I actually find it admirable that you knew yourself well enough to know it just wasn't the right timing for you! ❤️ Second, I am DYING to go to this festival! I just feel like the people, the ideals, the setting... It all aligns with me! But I'm hesitant and a little scared for a couple of reasons. 1) I'm in a wheelchair and am nervous about accessibility, and 2) ever since a car accident I suffer from multiple neurological issues, one being severe gastoparesis which has left me basically starving to death. I am finally on a better path with my new holistic dietician who has helped tremendously with my necessary liquid diet. I am a 100% believer and advocate of juicing and blending natural, whole foods and cannot speak to natures healing capacity enough! But, my hesitation is in how I still look. I am skeletal still, and have sadly come across so much cruelty from people who know nothing of my health situation and say things like 'go eat a hamburger'. I'd love to be able to float on the water with a fresh juice in such a beautiful environment, but I'm scared to be seen in my current state. I'm just wondering what kind of insight you can offer me as to whether it would be a trip worth making, and if it's even possible in a disabled state. Also, I adore your channel and hope someday to meet you! Love and positive vibes! 💕✌🏼️🌈✨
hi angi
Megan Elizabeth Um...so not gonna lie... I'm kinda totally fangirling over here that you took the time to not only read my comment, but reply as well! 😍 lol But for real, thank you so much for your thoughtful and incredibly kind response! I do very much want to go to the festival, and I'm very open to getting creative with making things work, but I do have some limitations I can't get around. One being my time away from my doctors. I would not be able to go for the whole week, much as I would absolutely love to, so I was wondering if there are weekend rates or single day rates or anything like that? I'm so excited just at the mere idea that I might be able to make this work, actually going might be too much for me to handle!! Lolol! 💖💖
Angi Anarchy
Just wanted to give u a big virtual hug for all you are going through. I can relate to having chronic health issues, including gastroparesis and can relate to the insecurity and hurt that can result from comments and looks from others, but your perseverance and positive is super awe inspiring. Hang in there and I hope you get a chance to go to the festival! 🤗
I am sending you a big hug. Get well soon!!! ❤❤❤❤
aww you're so sweet :) they do have daily and weekend rates so you can stay for however many days works for you. send me an email at megan AT meganelizabeth DOT com if you want to chat more about it and we can figure it out ;)
In case you ever get double pink eye again, use sovereign silver! This was recommended to me recently because I had double pink eye and it was gone in 2 days. Everyone's body is different, but it's worth a try (if anybody reads this and gets pink eye).
omg i totally would have used that! i keep it around for occasional internal use or use on cuts. duh! why didn't i think of that!?
My roommate is always on my case about eating fruit and veggies or smoothies. Totally dislike her throwing her opinions out.
I lived in Hawaii for two years and ate fruits and veggies all day every day. Loved it. Now on the mainland Inhave gained weight, gave up beer and soda. Just drinking water and eating my Hawaiian way. But what can I tell the roommate to keep her off my tail?
My poor food choices are slowly killing me. I'm in constant pain. I know what I need to do but I lack willpower and hate myself for it. I feel worthless and trapped in a hell of my own making. I wonder if life is worth the struggle.
if you're not willing to help yourself then it's time to ask as friend, family member, or professional to help you make the first few steps that you need to make. reading your comment saddens me, but you also aren't asking for help. that's the first step. you have to ask for help and realize that you want it.
lola sorrows You need a purpose to create a meaningful context for your eating habits. For example, some people train for a marathon or a 5k. They prepare all their food to help them prepare every day for the race. Or, you have a wedding coming up or want to wear a bikini in the summer. Having some kind of goal/purpose will help motivate you in the short term to create specific eating habits that will improve health, appearance, and performance. Find something you want to challenge yourself.
@@taoist32 this really helped me a lot, thank you boba and ben. over the past 4 years i developed a spiritual practice through yoga and meditation so needing to get my body into a healthy vehicle for that transformation was my motivation i needed. om shanti.
@@lolasorrows3063 Your welcome! It’s awesome you took these last 4 years to develop yourself.
What ever happened to Chris Randall? He lost tons of weight on a raw vegan diet. I believe he was at the 1st WFF. He disappeared without notice.
i'm really not sure :) he was a sweet guy
I can't believe I've never gone- I live 30 minutes away and even went to a wedding there like a week after last years festival. Perhaps this will be the year :)
oh wow you're that close!? you gotta do it
Megan you look great! Glowing!
thanks kaz
I was definitely black sheep also 😅 I think that continues today haha
black sheep are the cutest ones though :)
My parents live right across the river in Rbk! I had talked with Dr.Sam last year about how the people who run it may not do much longer. I'm going to start a gofundme page to see if I can get some assistance with going because it's honestly been a DREAM of mine the last 3 years but living in GA and having a little boy, and on top of the financial aspect has always held me back
awkward hug anyone? :)
Megan Elizabeth 😂 you are adorable, virtual hugs n' pink eye 👀 life would be boring without the bumps built in 🙏💖🎉
lol :)
yes, me, me, pick me! :D
Megan Elizabeth you are so funny
Just a thought, people who ask you if you ever have a bad day could focus on doing things to make their days better. No one has a perfect day every day, but a lot of how we view the day has to do with our perspective and choices. I have not had a cold and I rarely get tired since going vegan. I feel even better when I drop processed food, and exercise more. There are things people can do to feel better. Maybe just going on a bike ride or reading a book. The library is free and people could spend time checking out books rather than watching Netflix. Also, perhaps checking social media less, or just saying no to social commitments people think are necessary. I just like watching the sunset, and I had stopped doing it for awhile. When I started doing it again recently, I felt quite a bit of contentment doing just that.
yes great points! sunsets and books are the bomb :)
I really wanted to come. It looks like I will have to wait until next summer. I hope you'll be doing another class there in 2018
I'm going this year my first time can't wait to meet you.
so awesome! you too! for the whole week?
the WFF was the best week of my life! I look forward to meeting you at the next one!
it is definitely one of my best too! see you there!
I live in new york, it is beautiful upstate....really want to go to this next year
yes! its one of my favorite places to visit :)
Did you go to WFF 2017?
I'm so curious about the WFF...but the funny part is that I'm not even remotely a raw vegan. I'm closer to a paleo mindset, but have always found that there is still lots to learn from the raw/vegan/fruitarian communities about overall health. It makes me wonder what it would feel like to go for the week, without being a raw vegan follower. Kinda like going to a Christian retreat as a non-Christian...Would it be weird? Fascinating? Would people try to convert me if they found out? Or maybe shun/ignore me altogether?...I'm super curious!
it would be really different for you for sure, but you would probably love it! it's only one week and who knows, you may love it and want to do it longer :) it certainly would be a freaking amazing time. if you do decide you'd like to come play then you might want to spend a couple weeks or so before that just trying a vegan diet with fruit for breakfast, so there's less adjusting while you're there and you can just focus on enjoying yourself.
someday I hope to get there!💚
I want to go so badly! I am a student and I live ~4hrs away by car actually! I found the high carb fully raw vegan lifestyle only a month ago, but I love it and it feels so good! The only thing really that is stopping me is that I don't know if I can afford it..and also my parents think it is a lot of money. I looked into the work-share option, but honestly I know i would enjoy myself more just going and not working...I don't know what to do!!!!!! Although, I know I will not regret going if I do.
they have day passes too! maybe you can come for a weekend if the full week is too much this year :)
oh they do?? How do inquire about the day passes? that sounds so great! Thanks for your reply Megan :)
for sure ;) i think once you make a profile on there you can ask them questions. and there's also a contact us link at the bottom of their main page.
once i eat my massive salad I'm going to figure it out!
Were your eyes that bad to stop going?
Would it be weird if I went by myself?
Okay totally off subject...but your top is #onpoint! 😘
aww thanks joy! i love this top too! i think i got it at one of those hip second hand stores.
I'm going for the first time i can't wait to meet you
yaaaay! so many new friends to meet
What's weird is that John Kohler was told not to come I guess 🤔 it wouldn't have been the same without you or him being there 😢
yeah john did kind of a weird video about woodstock and pissed michael off... i felt bed for him but i get it
Megan I am not trying to be a hater but I don't see what was so weird about John's video whilst he did not need to talk about his opinion on the food at Woodstock and whilst some people may not of agreed with the video it seems like at the time he just wanted to share his thoughts on his Woodstock and when he made his second video he wanted to share what Michael had written to him. If I am being honest the main reason why I would not want to go to Woodstock is after hearing what happened with John but that is just my opinion on things.
Are you going this year ???🤞
yes sir
My mom was an LPN, cool 👍
LOL
The way you said "I say go, you should totally go" around 7:43-7:48 totally made me think at this scene from "This is the end": th-cam.com/video/b07sactDEKU/w-d-xo.html :)))) Loved this movie, so funny!
ooooh man that movie is soo good!
So wish I could go but I have to go get surgery so I don't get a vacation this year.
boo! well it's best you take care of that first and relax
Megan, will Michael's recent arrest put a damper on this years festival.
Hugs ❤️
want 2 go to wood stock. ^_^
you can do it!
Was that Mississippi Vegan at the beginning there? I love him 😅
pepper! that's where we met :)
ILL BE THERE!!!!!! :) :) :) XOXO
You're so sweet Megan. I would love to meet you. Someday, when I can afford to go, I will. It does look like fun.
yay! some day :) thanks for watching yolanda
Your so awesome
You seem very sweet. But my guess is that you didn't go because you gained some lbs last year & if you are even slightly overweight, you are likely to be alienated at WFF.
definitely not the case... did you watch the video? and no there is no body shaming at woodstock. everyone is excepted at every size, health and fitness level.
Hope Antifa doesn't hurt you.
huh? :)