Muscles by Brussels Radio

Episode 277: Coaches Catch Up September 2026

The five Vegan Proteins coaches sit down for the first "Coaches Catch Up" to talk about what’s happening in their training, competition prep, and lives outside the gym. B

Episode 276: Ben Coaches Sawyer in Real Time

Ben and Sawyer sit down for an in-depth look at what coaching actually looks like in practice. They revisit Sawyer's successful cut from the upper 170s to the mid-160s, t

Episode 275: Becoming a Champion Vegan Bodybuilder with Alex Payne

Alex Payne joins Ben on Muscles by Brussels Radio to discuss his journey from athletics and years of lifting on his own to becoming a competitive vegan bodybuilder and co

Episode 274: How to Eat Out Without Ruining Your Progress

Eating out is inevitable, whether you're traveling, meeting family, attending a work lunch, or simply not in the mood to cook. Dani and Alice break down how to navigate r

Episode 273: Can You Get Lean Without Tracking?

Do you need to track every calorie and macro to make progress? Ben and Dani discuss the pros and cons of macro tracking, how nutrition tracking evolved, and why tracking

Episode 272: Before You Compete in Bodybuilding, Watch This

Thinking about stepping onstage for the first time? Coaches Ben & Alice dive deep into what aspiring natural bodybuilding competitors should consider before committing to

Episode 271: From Dream to Reality: Shireen's Bodybuilding Journey

Shireen joins Ben and Giacomo to share her journey from going vegan for her health to discovering bodybuilding and eventually stepping onstage for her first competition.

Episode 270: How to Track Macros Without Losing Your Mind

Flexible dieting can seem overwhelming at first, but it doesn't have to be. In this episode of Muscles by Brussels Radio, Coach Sawyer and Giacomo break down a practical

Episode 269: Why Everything Hurts When You Lift

Mobility, flexibility, and stability are often overlooked until pain or injuries force them into the spotlight...but they can make the difference between years of product

Episode 268: Is 10k Steps Overrated? Your Cardio Questions Answered

In this episode of Muscles by Brussels Radio, Ben and Sawyer take a broader look at the role of movement in a healthy lifestyle. They discuss why staying active is about

Episode 267: Why Bad Nutrition Advice Goes Viral (w/ Mic the Vegan)

Evidence-based nutrition doesn't always win the attention economy...but it's what leads to lasting health. In this episode of Muscles by Brussels Radio, Ben and Coach Saw

Episode 266: The Biggest Myth About Diabetes with Cyrus Khambatta, PhD

In this episode of Muscles by Brussels Radio, Ben and Giacomo sit down with Cyrus Khambatta, PhD, co-founder of Mastering Diabetes, to unpack the science behind insulin r

Episode 265: Peptides Explained: The Good, the Bad & the Hype

In this episode of Muscles by Brussels Radio, the Vegan Proteins coaching team sits down for their first-ever roundtable discussion to tackle one of the hottest topics in

Episode 264: Diet Smarter, Not Harder

In this episode of Muscles by Brussels Radio, Ben and Dani discuss nonlinear dieting and how adjusting calorie intake throughout the week can make fat loss more sustainab

Episode 263: The Fitness Myths Holding You Back

In this episode of Vegan Proteins' Muscles by Brussels Radio, Ben is joined by coaches Sawyer and Giacomo for a roundtable discussion on common beginner fitness mistakes

Episode 262: Menopause and Weight Loss: Why Your Old Strategies Stop Working

In this episode of Vegan Proteins' Muscles by Brussels Radio, Dani and Alice dive deep into the realities of perimenopause, menopause, hormones, and maintaining a strong,

Episode 261: How Kelsey Became a Pro Bodybuilder in 6 Months

In this episode of Muscles by Brussels Radio, Ben sits down with coaching client Kelsey to discuss her remarkable first bodybuilding season, which culminated in earning p

Episode 260: Do GLP-1s Really Cause Muscle Loss? ft. Dr. Angie Sadeghi

In this episode of Muscles by Brussels Radio, Ben sits down with Dr. Angie Sadeghi for an in-depth conversation on GLP-1 medications, gut health, digestion, fiber, and th

Episode 259: The Fitness & Nutrition Creators We Actually Trust in 2026

Ben and Sawyer begin with a life update covering travel, training structure, and adapting to new environments as a vegan athlete living abroad. Sawyer discusses moving fr

Episode 258: We Messed Up...Let's Set the Record Straight

In this episode, Giacomo and Sawyer dive into the biggest coaching mistakes they’ve made throughout their careers and how their perspectives on coaching have evolved over