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 key elements of the blueprint. Discover how this framework simplifies health and fitness, making it both sustainable and achievable. Tune in to learn how you can apply these strategies to look, feel, and perform at your best.Daphne also interviews Leif about an exciting project he has been developing for years, a free vegan nutrition course called <a href='https://plantpoweredbody.thevegangym.com/'>The Plant-Powered Body</a>. This comprehensive resource is designed to help you master the essentials of plant-based nutrition and take control of your health. Whether you&apos;re new to plant-based nutrition or looking to refine your approach, <a href='https://plantpoweredbody.thevegangym.com/'>The Plant-Powered Body</a> course offers the tools and knowledge you need to thrive.CONNECT WITH THE VEGAN GYM: <a href='https://thevegangym.com/'>Website</a> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym/'>Instagram</a> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/thevegangym'>Facebook</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/thevegangym'>YouTube</a> NEW TO THE VEGAN GYM? We&apos;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.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.thevegangym.com/">Support the show</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;The Vegan Gym Podcast&lt;/em&gt;, Leif and Daphne dive into the &lt;em&gt;Plant-Powered Blueprint&lt;/em&gt;, a holistic framework designed to help you optimize your health and thrive on a plant-based lifestyle. Leif breaks down the seven key elements of the blueprint. Discover how this framework simplifies health and fitness, making it both sustainable and achievable. Tune in to learn how you can apply these strategies to look, feel, and perform at your best.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Daphne also interviews Leif about an exciting project he has been developing for years, a free vegan nutrition course called &lt;a href='https://plantpoweredbody.thevegangym.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Plant-Powered Body&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. This comprehensive resource is designed to help you master the essentials of plant-based nutrition and take control of your health. Whether you&amp;apos;re new to plant-based nutrition or looking to refine your approach, &lt;a href='https://plantpoweredbody.thevegangym.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Plant-Powered Body&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; course offers the tools and knowledge you need to thrive.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;CONNECT WITH THE VEGAN GYM:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://thevegangym.com/'&gt;Website&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym/'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/thevegangym'&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/thevegangym'&gt;YouTube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;NEW TO THE VEGAN GYM?&lt;br/&gt;We&amp;apos;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.thevegangym.com/"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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 key elements of the blueprint. Discover how this framework simplifies health and fitness, making it both sustainable and achievable. Tune in to learn how you can apply these strategies to look, feel, and perform at your best. Daphne also interviews Leif about an exciting...

The Plant-Powered Blueprint: Your Path to Optimal Health

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, and the transition to veganism.Kendrick opens up about the challenges he faced when he made the switch in 2014, revealing how he fueled his body, overcame criticism, and stayed mentally strong. With captivating insights on performance, mindset, and plant-based living, Kendrick shares how he&apos;s continued to thrive as an athlete, husband and father, while staying true to his values. Tune in for a compelling discussion on vegan power, resilience, and personal growth.CONNECT WITH THE VEGAN GYM: <a href='https://thevegangym.com/'>Website</a> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym/'>Instagram</a> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/thevegangym'>Facebook</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/thevegangym'>YouTube</a> NEW TO THE VEGAN GYM? We&apos;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.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.thevegangym.com/">Support the show</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;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, and the transition to veganism.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Kendrick opens up about the challenges he faced when he made the switch in 2014, revealing how he fueled his body, overcame criticism, and stayed mentally strong. With captivating insights on performance, mindset, and plant-based living, Kendrick shares how he&amp;apos;s continued to thrive as an athlete, husband and father, while staying true to his values. Tune in for a compelling discussion on vegan power, resilience, and personal growth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;CONNECT WITH THE VEGAN GYM:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://thevegangym.com/'&gt;Website&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym/'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/thevegangym'&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/thevegangym'&gt;YouTube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;NEW TO THE VEGAN GYM?&lt;br/&gt;We&amp;apos;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.thevegangym.com/"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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, and the transition to veganism. Kendrick opens up about the challenges he faced when he made the switch in 2014, revealing how he fueled his body, overcame criticism, and stayed mentally strong. With captivating insights on performance, mindset, and plan...

Kendrick Farris: The Vegan Olympian Who Took on the World

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 VSA, she struggled to find a sustainable approach that worked for her long-term. It wasn’t until she teamed up with Marc that she began to shift her mindset and develop a healthy relationship with food and exercise.Marc and Elyssa dive into the process of creating a personalized weight loss plan that fits into Elyssa’s life and focuses on building habits that would last. Their conversation highlights the power of mindset, consistency, and learning to love the process, factors that have helped Elyssa achieve lasting fat loss and intuitive eating.CONNECT WITH THE VEGAN GYM: <a href='https://thevegangym.com/'>Website</a> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym/'>Instagram</a> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/thevegangym'>Facebook</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/thevegangym'>YouTube</a> NEW TO THE VEGAN GYM? We&apos;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.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.thevegangym.com/">Support the show</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;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 VSA, she struggled to find a sustainable approach that worked for her long-term. It wasn’t until she teamed up with Marc that she began to shift her mindset and develop a healthy relationship with food and exercise.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Marc and Elyssa dive into the process of creating a personalized weight loss plan that fits into Elyssa’s life and focuses on building habits that would last. Their conversation highlights the power of mindset, consistency, and learning to love the process, factors that have helped Elyssa achieve lasting fat loss and intuitive eating.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;CONNECT WITH THE VEGAN GYM:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://thevegangym.com/'&gt;Website&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym/'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/thevegangym'&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/thevegangym'&gt;YouTube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;NEW TO THE VEGAN GYM?&lt;br/&gt;We&amp;apos;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.thevegangym.com/"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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 VSA, she struggled to find a sustainable approach that worked for her long-term. It wasn’t until she teamed up with Marc that she began to shift her mindset and develop a healthy relationship with food and exercise. Marc and Elyssa dive into the process...

Tired of losing weight just to gain it back? Here’s the fix.

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 with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and how a plant-based lifestyle can transform your health. Holly shares her personal journey of overcoming fatigue, inflammation, and weight gain, and how she reclaimed her energy and confidence by embracing sustainable lifestyle changes and personalized coaching. Coach Sarah breaks down practical strategies for managing Hashimoto’s, including reducing inflammation through plant-based nutrition, building muscle to combat fatigue, and prioritizing stress management and sleep. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, looking for natural ways to manage symptoms, or seeking hope and motivation, this episode is packed with actionable advice and heartfelt stories. Don’t let Hashimoto’s define you. Discover how you can take charge of your health one step at a time. CONNECT WITH THE VEGAN GYM: <a href='https://thevegangym.com/'>Website</a> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym/'>Instagram</a> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/thevegangym'>Facebook</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/thevegangym'>YouTube</a> NEW TO THE VEGAN GYM? We&apos;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.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.thevegangym.com/">Support the show</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;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 with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and how a plant-based lifestyle can transform your health. Holly shares her personal journey of overcoming fatigue, inflammation, and weight gain, and how she reclaimed her energy and confidence by embracing sustainable lifestyle changes and personalized coaching.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Coach Sarah breaks down practical strategies for managing Hashimoto’s, including reducing inflammation through plant-based nutrition, building muscle to combat fatigue, and prioritizing stress management and sleep. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, looking for natural ways to manage symptoms, or seeking hope and motivation, this episode is packed with actionable advice and heartfelt stories. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Don’t let Hashimoto’s define you. Discover how you can take charge of your health one step at a time.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;CONNECT WITH THE VEGAN GYM:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://thevegangym.com/'&gt;Website&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym/'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/thevegangym'&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/thevegangym'&gt;YouTube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;NEW TO THE VEGAN GYM?&lt;br/&gt;We&amp;apos;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.thevegangym.com/"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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 with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and how a plant-based lifestyle can transform your health. Holly shares her personal journey of overcoming fatigue, inflammation, and weight gain, and how she reclaimed her energy and confidence by embracing sustainable life...

Struggling With Thyroid Issues? Here’s What Works

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, explaining how veganism came before weight training in his life.Arman dives into valuable insights from his powerlifting experience, emphasizing the importance of consistency and dedication. He reflects on how success comes not from being inherently special, but from showing up day after day, until lifting weights and training became a core part of his identity. This episode explores why falling in love with the process—rather than obsessing over results—is key to long-term success, and how these lessons can be applied to anyone’s health and fitness journey.CONNECT WITH THE VEGAN GYM: <a href='https://thevegangym.com/'>Website</a> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym/'>Instagram</a> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/thevegangym'>Facebook</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/thevegangym'>YouTube</a> NEW TO THE VEGAN GYM? We&apos;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.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.thevegangym.com/">Support the show</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;The Vegan Gym Podcast&lt;/em&gt;, 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, explaining how veganism came before weight training in his life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Arman dives into valuable insights from his powerlifting experience, emphasizing the importance of consistency and dedication. He reflects on how success comes not from being inherently special, but from showing up day after day, until lifting weights and training became a core part of his identity. This episode explores why falling in love with the process—rather than obsessing over results—is key to long-term success, and how these lessons can be applied to anyone’s health and fitness journey.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;CONNECT WITH THE VEGAN GYM:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://thevegangym.com/'&gt;Website&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym/'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/thevegangym'&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/thevegangym'&gt;YouTube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;NEW TO THE VEGAN GYM?&lt;br/&gt;We&amp;apos;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.thevegangym.com/"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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, explaining how veganism came before weight training in his life. Arman dives into valuable insights from his powerlifting experience, emphasizing the importance of consistency and dedication. He reflects on how success comes not from being inherently special, but f...

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