The Vegan Gym Podcast

July Health Check-In: Movement, Marriage, and Perspective

We’re going to try something a little different today. This is our first monthly health and life check-in. Our plan is to do these once a month as a way to reflect on wh

The Menopause Masterclass Every Woman Needs

In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, Janine sits down with physician and women’s health expert Dr. Daphne Bascom for an in-depth conversation about menopause, aging,

If You’re a Woman 30–50, Listen to This Before It’s Too Late

In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, Erin sits down with physician and women’s health expert Dr. Daphne Bascom to break down how to navigate perimenopause and menopa

How I’m Designing My Diet to Live to 120+ (Without Obsessing Over Food)

In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, Erin and I break down exactly how we are designing our diets to maximize healthspan, longevity, and performance without obsessin

Why You Can’t Stick to Healthy Habits (And It’s Not Willpower)

Why do healthy habits feel so hard to stick to, even when you really want to change? In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, we break down why willpower and motivation

Why Cancer Was the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me

In this episode, we dive deep into why your health must become your top priority — not someday, but today. I share the story of my cancer diagnosis at age 21, the mental

I got married! (life and health update)

After a long break, The Vegan Gym Podcast is officially back. And instead of jumping straight into training and nutrition, I wanted to share a life and health update. In

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

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 discus

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

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 C

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 ins

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 tran

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 conversat

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

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

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

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

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&apo

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 sustainabl