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The Vegan Gym Podcast
We’re on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.
Episodes
236 episodes
The Plant-Powered Blueprint: Your Path to Optimal Health
In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, Leif and Daphne dive into the Plant-Powered Blueprint, a holistic framework designed to help you optimize your health and thrive on a plant-based lifestyle. Leif breaks down the seven ...
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Kendrick Farris: The Vegan Olympian Who Took on the World
Olympic weightlifting legend and long-time vegan, Kendrick Farris, shares his extraordinary journey from the Olympic stage to embracing a plant-based lifestyle. He discusses his competitive mindset, camaraderie in the weightlifting community, a...
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Tired of losing weight just to gain it back? Here’s the fix.
In this inspiring episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, recorded at the 2024 Vegan Superhero Academy Retreat, Leif sits down with Coach Marc and his client Elyssa to discuss her transformative weight loss journey. Elyssa shares how, before joining ...
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Struggling With Thyroid Issues? Here’s What Works
Are you struggling with Hashimoto’s or thyroid health challenges? You’re not alone. In this inspiring episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, Dr. Daphne Bascom sits down with Coach Sarah and Holly, a VSA athlete, to dive into the realities of living ...
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Rethink Your Limits: Breaking Barriers with Determination and Focus
In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, recorded outdoors at the 2024 Coaches Retreat, Leif is joined by VSA coach and Powerlifter Arman Kehlhofer. Arman shares his inspiring journey to becoming an entirely plant-powered athlete, exp...
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Turn Your Struggles into Strength (Here’s How)
In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, recorded outdoors at the 2024 Coaches Retreat, Leif is joined by VSA Coach Nathan Perrin, who shares his inspiring story of transformation. Nathan talks about the life-changing events that propelled him...
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How To Heal Your Relationship With Food (Take Back Control)
In this heartfelt episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, recorded at the 2024 Coaches Retreat, Leif is joined by VSA Coach Tiana Braden for a powerful and vulnerable conversation. Tiana opens up about her deeply personal struggles with anor...
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Late to Fitness? How to Transform Your Life at Any Age
In this inspiring episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, recorded outdoors at the 2024 Coaches Retreat, Leif sits down with VSA coach Lukasz Rafacz, a calisthenics enthusiast with a powerful mindset. Lukasz opens up about his personal journey into v...
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Struggling to See Fitness Results? Here’s a Smarter Approach
In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, recorded outdoors at the 2024 Coaches Retreat, Leif is joined by VSA coach Daniel Louwrens, who shares his inspiring journey of becoming a passionate advocate for plant-based living in South Af...
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How Discipline and Motivation Deliver Fitness Success
In this special episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, recorded at the 2024 Vegan Superhero Academy Retreat, Dr. Daphne Bascom hosts an insightful discussion with Coach Arman and two of his clients, Tooshdi and Erin. The conversation c...
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Why People Struggle With Food and Overcoming Bad Habits
Emotional eating is more than a surface-level challenge — it's a signal of deeper emotions like loneliness and sadness. In this episode, learn how to transform your relationship with food through intuitive eating. Coach Tiana opens up about her...
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How to Practice Self-Love (Without Becoming Complacent)
Redefine self-love in this eye-opening conversation on personal growth. Leif and Daphne challenge the common notion of unconditional self-acceptance, sharing how they've come to see true self-love as not just accepting who you are, but being pr...
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Why Plant-Based Habits Prevent Disease (And How To Start)
After battling non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, Angenette transformed her health through a plant-based lifestyle. In this episode, she shares how focusing on sustainable habits and staying proactive allowed her to thrive beyond just 'dieting....
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How to Stop Starting Over in Fitness (Build Habits for Life)
In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, recorded at the 2024 Vegan Superhero Retreat, Leif sits down with Coach Tom and longtime VSA client Chris to explore the difference between short-term "challenge" thinking and long-term sustainability i...
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Why Fitness Takes Teamwork (Secret to Success)
This episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast was recorded outdoors at The Vegan Gym’s 2024 Coaches Retreat. Leif and Daphne sit down in front of a stunning sunset backdrop to reflect on the incredible experiences of the VSA Games at the 2024 Vegan Sup...
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57:52
Dr. Batiste: Be Health Selfish! (Holistic Healthcare Strategy)
In this special episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, recorded at the 2024 Vegan Superhero Academy Retreat, Dr. Daphne Bascom sits down with fellow plant-based advocate, Dr. Columbus Batiste, to explore the themes of health, empowerment, and holist...
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The #1 Reason Fitness Goals Fail (And How To Fix It)
In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, recorded at the 2024 Vegan Superhero Academy Retreat, Dr. Daphne Bascom sits down with Coach Daniel and his client, Aaron, to explore the value of setting realistic, attainable goals. Aaron, a driven so...
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Why Pain is The Best Teacher (5 Lessons On Strength)
In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, Daphne reveals five powerful lessons she's learned while training for the upcoming “Tough Mudder” challenge that she will be completing with The Vegan Gym Coaching Team. She shares how she d...
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How Much Of Your Body Is Fat vs Muscle? (DEXA Tells You)
In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, Leif and Dr. Daphne Bascom delve into the details of body composition analysis, through DEXA scans and other similar tests. After recently undergoing their own DEXA scans, they share detailed insights i...
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Why Vegans Lose Fat Better (Doctor Explains)
In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, Leif and Daphne dive deep into the topic of fat, with a special focus on visceral adipose tissue. They break down the different types of fat and debunk common misconceptions. Dr. Daphne shar...
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32:48
Telling Your Doctor You're Vegan (Best Approach)
In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, Dr. Daphne Bascom shares her professional insights on how vegans can best navigate their relationships with healthcare providers.Many vegans face pressure to question their lifestyle, especially ...
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Why We Went Vegan (For Life)
In this special, candid episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, Leif and Daphne decided to do things a little differently. They each prepared 5 questions for one another, with neither knowing what questions they’d be asked prior to recording.T...
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53:55
The Power of Mindful Breathing (Take Back Control)
In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, Dr. Daphne Bascom delves into the transformative power of mindful breathing. She shares effective techniques and leads guided breathwork meditations designed to help you regain control over your nervous...
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Staying Motivated - What Every Vegan Athlete MUST Know
In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, Leif shares actionable tips to overcome phases of low motivation. It can be tempting to take the easy path, but Leif explains why “the more hard things you do in your life, the better your life becomes....
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