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 strategies to look, feel, and perform at your best. Daphne also interviews Leif about an exciting ...
Mar 13, 2025•53 min
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 criticism, and stayed mentally strong. With captivating insights on performance, mindset, and plant-b...
Feb 07, 2025•2 hr 3 min
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 and develop a healthy relationship with food and exercise. Marc and Elyssa dive into the process of...
Jan 29, 2025•1 hr 6 min
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, inflammation, and weight gain, and how she reclaimed her energy and confidence by embracing sustainable lifesty...
Jan 22, 2025•39 min
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 consistency and dedication. He reflects on how success comes not from being inherently special, but fro...
Jan 15, 2025•56 min
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 transformation. Nathan talks about the life-changing events that propelled him into fitness coaching and how personal adversity became the driving force behind his athletic and professional success. In this deep and candid conversation, Nathan reveals how these challenging experiences fueled his commitment to consistency and self-di...
Jan 08, 2025•1 hr 20 min
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 conversation. Tiana opens up about her deeply personal struggles with anorexia, binge eating, and disordered eating. With compassion and insight, she shares her journey to healing, offering practical advice for those facing similar battles. Tiana discusses the mindset shift that transformed her perspective on body image and how strength...
Jan 01, 2025•1 hr 2 min
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 with a powerful mindset. Lukasz opens up about his personal journey into veganism and fitness, balancing a non-vegan household, and the fitness philosophies he shares with his clients. Throughout the conversation, Lukasz emphasizes the importance of committing to a goal first, even when the path isn’t fully clear. His advice? Ta...
Dec 26, 2024•57 min
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 becoming a passionate advocate for plant-based living in South Africa. Daniel opens up about his personal background, detailing the experiences that shaped his commitment to health, fitness, and a vegan lifestyle. The conversation delves into Daniel's unique insights on fitness and nutrition, highlighting the importance of indi...
Nov 27, 2024•1 hr 19 min
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 and two of his clients, Tooshdi and Erin. The conversation centers on maintaining motivation and discipline throughout the various stages of a health and fitness journey. Coach Arman shares his unique philosophy on staying committed, emphasizing the importance of understanding your goals and finding joy in your exercise routine....
Nov 20, 2024•33 min
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 relationship with food through intuitive eating. Coach Tiana opens up about her personal journey from disordered eating to freedom, sharing powerful insights on managing emotional triggers and finding balance. Discover practical strategies like 'urge surfing' and the 'STOP method' that can help you break free from obsessive food trac...
Oct 23, 2024•1 hr 3 min
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've come to see true self-love as not just accepting who you are, but being proud of the journey you're on and the progress you're making. They explore how self-worth is tied to growth, and how embracing challenges can lead to empowerment, rather than settling for complacency. This episode offers powerful insights on building self-e...
Oct 16, 2024•58 min
After battling non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, Angenette transformed her health through a plant-based lifestyle. In this episode, she shares how focusing on sustainable habits and staying proactive allowed her to thrive beyond just 'dieting.' Joined by Dr. Daphne Bascom and Coach Marc, Angenette discusses the power of applying knowledge: 'Knowledge is power, but wisdom is application.' Tune in to learn how the Vegan Superhero Academy program helped her celebrate small wins, shift her mindset,...
Oct 09, 2024•53 min
In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, recorded at the 2024 Vegan Superhero Retreat, Leif sits down with Coach Tom and longtime VSA client Chris to explore the difference between short-term "challenge" thinking and long-term sustainability in health and fitness goals. Chris shares how VSA helped him break the cycle of yo-yo dieting and quick fixes by focusing on building lasting habits. Together, they discuss why setting sustainable, long-term goals is more important than quick 30-90 day chal...
Oct 02, 2024•1 hr 5 min
This episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast was recorded outdoors at The Vegan Gym’s 2024 Coaches Retreat. Leif and Daphne sit down in front of a stunning sunset backdrop to reflect on the incredible experiences of the VSA Games at the 2024 Vegan Superhero Retreat. They dive into the key themes that make the VSA Games so impactful, including the power of teamwork and the value of building a supportive community that has your back in the toughest moments. Leif and Daphne share heartwarming anecdotes fr...
Sep 25, 2024•58 min
In this special episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, recorded at the 2024 Vegan Superhero Academy Retreat, Dr. Daphne Bascom sits down with fellow plant-based advocate, Dr. Columbus Batiste, to explore the themes of health, empowerment, and holistic living. Drawing from Dr. Batiste's book, Selfish , they discuss the importance of prioritizing personal health and well-being, even in the face of systemic issues in the healthcare system. Both doctors share stories from their own lives and careers, emp...
Sep 18, 2024•49 min
In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, recorded at the 2024 Vegan Superhero Academy Retreat, Dr. Daphne Bascom sits down with Coach Daniel and his client, Aaron, to explore the value of setting realistic, attainable goals. Aaron, a driven soccer player, came to VSA with specific goals, and together with Daniel, they worked to fine-tune his fitness journey while balancing the ups and downs of life. Daniel reflects on the importance of having a client as motivated and curious as Aaron, and how ...
Sep 11, 2024•51 min
In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, Daphne reveals five powerful lessons she's learned while training for the upcoming “Tough Mudder” challenge that she will be completing with The Vegan Gym Coaching Team. She shares how she discovered a new level of physical and mental toughness required to conquer intense monkey bar training. Daphne discusses how pushing through pain and discomfort—like the calluses on her hands— helps to build true strength. She and Leif explore how these calluses symbo...
Sep 04, 2024•37 min
In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, Leif and Dr. Daphne Bascom delve into the details of body composition analysis, through DEXA scans and other similar tests. After recently undergoing their own DEXA scans, they share detailed insights into the results and discuss how this sophisticated imaging technique can offer a clear understanding of your body’s bone density, fat mass, and lean muscle. Leif and Daphne explore the benefits of DEXA scans over traditional methods, debunk common misconce...
Aug 28, 2024•1 hr 3 min
In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, Leif and Daphne dive deep into the topic of fat, with a special focus on visceral adipose tissue. They break down the different types of fat and debunk common misconceptions. Dr. Daphne shares actionable tips for avoiding and reversing visceral fat through diet and exercise, including cutting out processed foods, refined sugars, alcohol, and embracing a fully whole food plant-based diet. They also explore the impact of sleep quality on stress levels, hor...
Aug 21, 2024•33 min
In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, Dr. Daphne Bascom shares her professional insights on how vegans can best navigate their relationships with healthcare providers. Many vegans face pressure to question their lifestyle, especially when doctors and healthcare professionals express skepticism. This episode aims to empower vegans to stay confident in their decisions, effectively communicate, and advocate for themselves and their families in the healthcare system. ACLM Find a Provider Directo...
Aug 17, 2024•46 min
In this special, candid episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, Leif and Daphne decided to do things a little differently. They each prepared 5 questions for one another, with neither knowing what questions they’d be asked prior to recording. Tune in to gain valuable, off-the-cuff insights into what drives The Vegan Gym’s mission. Discover personal stories from Leif and Daphne that reveal why they are so passionate about bringing the message of veganism, health, and fitness to their audience. Learn wh...
Aug 07, 2024•54 min
In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, Dr. Daphne Bascom delves into the transformative power of mindful breathing. She shares effective techniques and leads guided breathwork meditations designed to help you regain control over your nervous system. Tune in to discover how something as simple as intentional breathwork can significantly improve your mental and physical well-being. Join us for an enlightening session that will empower you to harness the full potential of your breath. CONNECT WI...
Jul 31, 2024•21 min
In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, Leif shares actionable tips to overcome phases of low motivation. It can be tempting to take the easy path, but Leif explains why “the more hard things you do in your life, the better your life becomes.” Joined by Dr. Daphne Bascom, they dive into Leif’s top 5 motivation-boosting strategies, offering expert insights and practical advice. Tune in to discover how to stay motivated, push through challenges, and achieve your fitness goals as a vegan. Join us...
Jul 24, 2024•54 min
In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, Dr. Daphne Bascom reveals why muscle matters. Fresh from her recent presentation of this topic at the Plant-based Prevention of Disease Conference, Daphne and Leif explore the importance of building lean muscle and reducing fat for long-term health. Tune in to gain insights on effective strategies for muscle growth, fat loss, and maintaining health as you age. Join us for an empowering conversation that will inspire you to take charge of your fitness jou...
Jul 17, 2024•57 min
Following the release of our recent YouTube video, “ I Ranked Every Vegetable In The Produce Section (By Nutrition) ,” Leif and Daphne sat down to discuss the Top 10 List in more detail. They also taste-tested an array of fresh vegetables while providing insights about nutrition attributes, preparation suggestions and flavor notes. CONNECT WITH THE VEGAN GYM: Website Instagram Facebook YouTube NEW TO THE VEGAN GYM? We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their live...
Jul 10, 2024•58 min
Leif and Daphne discuss why they believe that regularly going for walks is the most underrated tool for fat loss. They share some actionable tips to help inspire and motivate you to integrate more non-exercise activity into your lifestyle. Register for Menopause Mastery: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com/menopause-mastery CONNECT WITH THE VEGAN GYM: Website Instagram Facebook YouTube NEW TO THE VEGAN GYM? We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives beca...
Jul 04, 2024•22 min
When I went through menopause, I was on the struggle bus big time. It took me a while to figure it out, and I don’t want you to struggle like I did. Whether you’re in your 30s, 70s, or anywhere in between, I think this podcast will really help you. Register for Menopause Mastery: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com/menopause-mastery CONNECT WITH THE VEGAN GYM: Website Instagram Facebook YouTube NEW TO THE VEGAN GYM? We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their l...
Jun 29, 2024•33 min
Leif and Daphne discuss tricks and techniques to continuously motivate yourself to show up and take action towards fulfilling your goals. They discuss setting firm goals rather than vague intentions, holding yourself accountable, the benefits of maintaining your momentum, and other tips to help you build confidence in your journey towards achieving your health & fitness goals. Join our 1-on-1 coaching program, the Vegan Superhero Academy: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com/ CONNECT WITH T...
Jun 19, 2024•38 min
Leif and Daphne advocate for the adoption of a simple mindset: you either win or you learn, but you never lose. They discuss the powerful impact that can come from this simple shift in mindset. Join our 1-on-1 coaching program, the Vegan Superhero Academy: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com/ CONNECT WITH THE VEGAN GYM: Website Instagram Facebook YouTube NEW 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 hea...
Jun 12, 2024•40 min
