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The Vegan Gym Podcast

The Vegan Gym Podcast

Leif Arnesen 243 Episodes Jul 5, 2026

The Vegan Gym Podcast is hosted by Leif Arnesen and focuses on helping vegans get into the best shape of their lives. Its stated mission is to help one million vegans become healthier and fitter, on the belief that more healthy vegans will help veganism spread faster. Episodes cover plant-based nutrition, training, and mindset for building muscle and staying lean on a vegan diet. The show also aims to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.

Episodes

July Health Check-In: Movement, Marriage, and Perspective
July Health Check-In: Movement, Marriage, and Perspective Jul 5, 2026 3530 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 what has been going well, what has been challenging, what we’re learning, and what we’re grateful for.And honestly, even if no one else listens, I think we’ll get a lot out of doing these. It’s a good opportunity for us to reflect and
The Menopause Masterclass Every Woman Needs
The Menopause Masterclass Every Woman Needs May 30, 2026 10049 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, and how women can protect their long-term health with confidence.Together, they unpack the hormonal changes that occur during menopause and why this transition can feel so challenging. From body composition and bone density to ca
If You’re a Woman 30–50, Listen to This Before It’s Too Late
If You’re a Woman 30–50, Listen to This Before It’s Too Late May 2, 2026 6253 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 menopause with confidence, clarity, and a proactive approach to your health.They dive into what is actually happening in your body during this transition and why so many women feel caught off guard by changes in energy, mood, sleep, and
How I’m Designing My Diet to Live to 120+ (Without Obsessing Over Food)
How I’m Designing My Diet to Live to 120+ (Without Obsessing Over Food) Mar 14, 2026 5515 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 obsessing over food or making life miserable.My goal is simple. Live to a healthy 120. Not just longer, but stronger, sharper, independent, and fully alive. We talk about the difference between lifespan and healthspan, why “healthy enough
Why You Can’t Stick to Healthy Habits (And It’s Not Willpower)
Why You Can’t Stick to Healthy Habits (And It’s Not Willpower) Feb 7, 2026 5320 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 are the wrong tools for long-term health, and why most people fall off track despite their best intentions.You’ll learn how human nature, delayed rewards, and daily friction quietly sabotage consistency, and how to replace “trying
Why Cancer Was the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me
Why Cancer Was the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me Jan 24, 2026 4662 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 and emotional toll it took, and how it completely reshaped the way I live my life. Erin and I talk honestly about the difference between being “healthy enough” and truly optimizing your health, and why waiting for a wake-up call i
I got married! (life and health update)
I got married! (life and health update) Dec 28, 2025 4211 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 this relaunch episode, I talk about getting married, rebuilding consistency after falling off with my health and fitness routine, and introducing my new podcast co-host, my wife, Erin. We share how we met through The Vegan Gym comm
The Plant-Powered Blueprint: Your Path to Optimal Health
The Plant-Powered Blueprint: Your Path to Optimal Health Mar 13, 2025 3152 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
Kendrick Farris: The Vegan Olympian Who Took on the World
Kendrick Farris: The Vegan Olympian Who Took on the World Feb 7, 2025 7356 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 cr
Tired of losing weight just to gain it back? Here’s the fix.
Tired of losing weight just to gain it back? Here’s the fix. Jan 29, 2025 3989 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
Struggling With Thyroid Issues? Here’s What Works
Struggling With Thyroid Issues? Here’s What Works Jan 22, 2025 2365 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, inflammatio
Rethink Your Limits: Breaking Barriers with Determination and Focus
Rethink Your Limits: Breaking Barriers with Determination and Focus Jan 15, 2025 3336 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 consi

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