

The Vegan Gym Podcast
Leif Arnesen
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.
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May 4, 2023 • 1h 17min
Women's Health, Hormones, and Body Image with Coach Emma
In this episode, Leif sits down with Coach Emma as they discuss hormones, body image, and self-worth.Content Warning: This episode contains a discussion of eating disorders, negative body image, and suicidal thoughts. CONNECT WITH THE VEGAN GYM:WebsiteInstagramFacebookYouTubeNEW TO THE VEGAN GYM?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.Support the showSupport the show

Apr 27, 2023 • 1h 5min
Nutrition Tips for New Vegans
In this episode, Leif sits down with Coach Michael and they discuss 8 tips for nutritional success when converting to a plant-based diet. CONNECT WITH THE VEGAN GYM:WebsiteInstagramFacebookYouTubeNEW TO THE VEGAN GYM?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.Support the showSupport the show

Apr 12, 2023 • 1h 15min
Paul Shapiro: The Future of Meat & Veganism
In addition to being our co-founder and CEO, Paul Shapiro is the author of the national bestseller, Clean Meat: How Growing Meat Without Animals Will Revolutionize Dinner and the World, and the host of the Business For Good Podcast.A four-time TEDx speaker, he has twenty years of experience as a nonprofit executive and has published more than a hundred articles on food sustainability, from daily newspapers to academic journals. CONNECT WITH THE VEGAN GYM:WebsiteInstagramFacebookYouTubeNEW TO THE VEGAN GYM?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.Support the showSupport the show

Apr 5, 2023 • 52min
Breaking The Mindset That Keeps You Stuck
Consistency exists between 0 and 100. In this episode, Leif and Anders discuss breaking out of the all-or-nothing mindset and have 6 tips for cultivating long-term habits. CONNECT WITH THE VEGAN GYM:WebsiteInstagramFacebookYouTubeNEW TO THE VEGAN GYM?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.Support the showSupport the show

Mar 8, 2023 • 1h 3min
Transitioning out of a Deficit, Never Giving Up, and Helping 1,000,000 Vegans
You asked, and we answered! In part three of our three-part Q&A series, we continued answering some of our client's questions about vegan nutrition, fitness, and running our business.CONNECT WITH THE VEGAN GYM:WebsiteInstagramFacebookYouTubeNEW TO THE VEGAN GYM?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.Support the showSupport the show

Feb 15, 2023 • 1h 11min
Toni Okamoto: From Unemployed to Vegan Cookbook Author & Entrepreneur
Toni Okamoto is the founder of Plant-Based on a Budget, the popular website and meal plan that shows you how to save dough by eating veggies. She’s also the author of the Plant-Based on a Budget cookbook, The Super Easy Vegan Slow Cooker Cookbook, and the co-host of The Plant-Powered People Podcast. In this episode, we talk to Toni about her entrepreneurial journey, meal prepping on a budget, and sharing vegan recipes with friends and family. CONNECT WITH THE VEGAN GYM:WebsiteInstagramFacebookYouTubeNEW TO THE VEGAN GYM?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.Support the showSupport the show

Jan 25, 2023 • 37min
Why it's NEVER Too Late to Start
Whether you're 25 or 85, whether you have to lose 20 lb or 200 lb, it's never too late to start making positive changes. In this episode, Leif and Jake break down how to show up in the face of adversity and start changing your life TODAY.CONNECT WITH THE VEGAN GYM:WebsiteInstagramFacebookYouTubeNEW TO THE VEGAN GYM?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.Support the showSupport the show

Jan 2, 2023 • 1h 22min
Make 2023 the LAST Time you Set New Year's Resolutions
Every year people set New Year's Resolutions with good intentions.... Every year most people don't stick with those resolutions. It's a vicious cycle that can be very discouraging when it comes to achieving your goals. In this episode we break down 7 practical tips you can use to make 2023 the LAST time you set New Year's Resolutions and finally achieve your goals for good.CONNECT WITH THE VEGAN GYM:WebsiteInstagramFacebookYouTubeNEW TO THE VEGAN GYM?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.Support the show

Dec 28, 2022 • 55min
The Bioavailability of Plant Protein, the Difference One Vegan Makes, and Building a Business as Brothers
You asked, and we answered! Last week, we asked our clients to send us their pressing questions. In part two of our two-part Q&A series, we continued answering some of these questions about vegan nutrition, fitness, and running our business.CONNECT WITH THE VEGAN GYM:WebsiteInstagramFacebookYouTubeNEW TO THE VEGAN GYM?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.Support the showSupport the showSupport the show

Dec 22, 2022 • 1h 10min
Our Entrepreneurial Journey, The Truth About Kombucha, and Why We Moved To Oklahoma
You asked, and we answered! Last week, we asked our clients to send us their pressing questions. In part one of our two-part Q&A series, we sat down and began answering some of these questions about vegan nutrition, fitness, and running our business. CONNECT WITH THE VEGAN GYM:WebsiteInstagramFacebookYouTubeNEW TO THE VEGAN GYM?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.Support the showSupport the show