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The Vegan Gym Podcast

Leif Arnesen

236 episodes

5 months ago

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...

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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...

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Health & Fitness,

Episodes (20/236)

The Vegan Gym Podcast

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 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...

2 months ago

52 minutes

The Vegan Gym Podcast

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, 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...

3 months ago

2 hours 2 minutes

The Vegan Gym Podcast

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 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 ...

4 months ago

1 hour 6 minutes

The Vegan Gym Podcast

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 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...

4 months ago

39 minutes

The Vegan Gym Podcast

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, 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 fr...

4 months ago

55 minutes

The Vegan Gym Podcast

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 into fitness coaching and how personal adversity became the driving force behind his athletic and professional success.In this deep and candid conversation, Nathan reveals how these challenging experiences fueled his commitment to consistency and self-...

4 months ago

1 hour 20 minutes

The Vegan Gym Podcast

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 anorexia, binge eating, and disordered eating. With compassion and insight, she shares her journey to healing, offering practical advice for those facing similar battles.Tiana discusses the mindset shift that transformed her perspective on body image and how strengt...

5 months ago

1 hour 1 minute

The Vegan Gym Podcast

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 veganism and fitness, balancing a non-vegan household, and the fitness philosophies he shares with his clients.Throughout the conversation, Lukasz emphasizes the importance of committing to a goal first, even when the path isn’t fully clear. His advice? ...

5 months ago

56 minutes

The Vegan Gym Podcast

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 Africa. Daniel opens up about his personal background, detailing the experiences that shaped his commitment to health, fitness, and a vegan lifestyle.The conversation delves into Daniel's unique insights on fitness and nutrition, highlighting the importance of ind...

6 months ago

1 hour 19 minutes

The Vegan Gym Podcast

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 centers on maintaining motivation and discipline throughout the various stages of a health and fitness journey.Coach Arman shares his unique philosophy on staying committed, emphasizing the importance of understanding your goals and finding joy in your exercise routin...

6 months ago

32 minutes

The Vegan Gym Podcast

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 personal journey from disordered eating to freedom, sharing powerful insights on managing emotional triggers and finding balance.Discover practical strategies like 'urge surfing' and the 'STOP method' that can help you break free from obsessive food tr...

7 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

The Vegan Gym Podcast

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 proud of the journey you're on and the progress you're making. They explore how self-worth is tied to growth, and how embracing challenges can lead to empowerment, rather than settling for complacency.This episode offers powerful insights on building self...

7 months ago

58 minutes

The Vegan Gym Podcast

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.' Joined by Dr. Daphne Bascom and Coach Marc, Angenette discusses the power of applying knowledge: 'Knowledge is power, but wisdom is application.' Tune in to learn how the Vegan Superhero Academy program helped her celebrate small wins, shift her ...

8 months ago

53 minutes

The Vegan Gym Podcast

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 in health and fitness goals. Chris shares how VSA helped him break the cycle of yo-yo dieting and quick fixes by focusing on building lasting habits. Together, they discuss why setting sustainable, long-term goals is more important than quick 30-90 ...

8 months ago

1 hour 4 minutes

The Vegan Gym Podcast

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 Superhero Retreat. They dive into the key themes that make the VSA Games so impactful, including the power of teamwork and the value of building a supportive community that has your back in the toughest moments. Leif and Daphne share heartwarming anecdotes...

8 months ago

57 minutes

The Vegan Gym Podcast

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 holistic living.Drawing from Dr. Batiste's book, Selfish, they discuss the importance of prioritizing personal health and well-being, even in the face of systemic issues in the healthcare system. Both doctors share stories from their own lives and careers, em...

8 months ago

49 minutes

The Vegan Gym Podcast

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 soccer player, came to VSA with specific goals, and together with Daniel, they worked to fine-tune his fitness journey while balancing the ups and downs of life.Daniel reflects on the importance of having a client as motivated and curious as Aaron, and ho...

8 months ago

50 minutes

The Vegan Gym Podcast

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 discovered a new level of physical and mental toughness required to conquer intense monkey bar training. Daphne discusses how pushing through pain and discomfort—like the calluses on her hands— helps to build true strength. She and Leif explore how these callus...

9 months ago

36 minutes

The Vegan Gym Podcast

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 into the results and discuss how this sophisticated imaging technique can offer a clear understanding of your body’s bone density, fat mass, and lean muscle.Leif and Daphne explore the benefits of DEXA scans over traditional methods, debunk common miscon...

9 months ago

1 hour 3 minutes

The Vegan Gym Podcast

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 shares actionable tips for avoiding and reversing visceral fat through diet and exercise, including cutting out processed foods, refined sugars, alcohol, and embracing a fully whole food plant-based diet. They also explore the impact of sleep quality on stress lev...

9 months ago

32 minutes