John "Badass Vegan" Lewis | Fueling Your Body, Fasting, Food Inequality & Creating Positive Change | Episode 22

Are you willing to work on yourself, become the best version of yourself & impact the world positively? In this episode, John "Badass Vegan" Lewis guides people on how to shift their mindset and enjoy the health benefits of a plant-based lifestyle. He inspires others to think differently about their food choices and live their best life. John points out that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to the vegan lifestyle, and people should find what works best for them. He emphasizes the importance of daily self-talk and accountability, and how this can help to build a positive self-image. Tune in and uncover why loving yourself is the key to it all!

John Lewis aka the Badass Vegan is a serial entrepreneur, an icon in the Vegan Movement, an author, speaker, filmmaker & much more!

Key Highlights:

[00:01 - 15:22] Opening Segment

• The analogy of drugs and processed food
• John’s entrepreneurial journey 

The Badass Vegan

• Understanding the importance of networking

[15:23 - 30:12] The Impact of Your Dietary Choices

• John and Justin’s outlook on p90x
• What Bad Ass Vegan did and does now

Empowering people to take control and live their best lives

• How John became vegan

[30:13 - 46:38] The Vegan Lifestyle

• Why do people give up on the vegan lifestyle?
• Find the vegan version of your favorite meals
• Introducing the book Badass Vegan: Fuel Your Body, Ph*ck the System, and Live Your Life Right

Concentrate on the small things to make the bigger picture easier

[46:39 - 1:00:40] Feeling in Love with Food

• You can eat tasty food and still be in shape

Breaking down the old stereotype

• The importance of finding what your vegan lifestyle looks like
• John’s advice for people who want to start fasting

[1:00:42- 1:20:12] The Lens of Hip Hop & Urban Culture

• Your body needs to stay in motion

Your brain thinks better when you move

• They're Trying to Kill Us - The documentary

[1:20:13 -1:35:27] Closing Segment

• John talks about his upcoming app
• John’s Fit Rich Vegan life

Connect with John through Instagram, Facebook & TikTok. Visit his website, be cool and still be a vegan!

Key Quotes:

“To go Vegan, there is no special club, there's no entry fee, there is no application.” - John Lewis

“Just because you live a healthy life doesn't mean you can’t enjoy being healthy.” - John Lewis

“Humans are such perfectionists that they don't want to try anything because they're so used to the old thing, and no matter how bad that old thing is for them, it's comfortable.” - John Lewis

Resources Mentioned:

Badass Vegan: Fuel Your Body, Ph*ck the System, and Live Your Life Right

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