Synopsis
Co-owners of VeganProteins.com, Giacomo Marchese and Dani Taylor talk about building muscle, burning fat, and reaching your fitness goals in a non-vegan world.
Episodes
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Episode 191: Ep 191 - How To Deal With Seasonal Depression
29/10/2024 Duration: 31minWhen those clocks change, it hits like a ton of bricks… the struggle against seasonal depression is real. But what can you actually do about it? In this episode we’ll share our own strategies to keep morale high and embrace the winter months. Watch this episode on YouTube Muscles By Brussels One Month Free Trial (Podcast Exclusive!) PRODUCTS: Apply For Coaching 12 Week Vegan Fat Loss Course Flexible Dieting for Vegans E-Book One Time Custom Macro Calculations Muscles by Brussels Tank Tops
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Episode 190: Ep 190 - Breaking Records & Building Strength
22/10/2024 Duration: 45minWe are back from another INCREDIBLE Plantbuilt/Mr. America, and couldn’t be more proud of our team for setting new records and showing off the true strength of vegan athletes. Join us for this inspiring recap of our favorite weekend of the year. Watch this episode on YouTube Muscles By Brussels One Month Free Trial (Podcast Exclusive!) PRODUCTS: Apply For Coaching 12 Week Vegan Fat Loss Course Flexible Dieting for Vegans E-Book One Time Custom Macro Calculations Muscles by Brussels Tank Tops
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Episode 189: Ep 189 - Walking A Razor's Edge
08/10/2024 Duration: 39minIs it possible to reap only the benefits of bodybuilding prep? Is there a window of optimal functioning that doesn’t throw you into the deep end of overtraining, under-eating, and obsessive tracking? This is our topic of exploration today, and (like most aspects of fitness) the details look different for everybody. Anyone who has practiced the art of competitive bodybuilding knows that final week of prep brings you past what is healthy, sustainable, and arguably sane. But where exactly is the turning point?Watch this episode on YouTube Muscles By Brussels One Month Free Trial (Podcast Exclusive!)PRODUCTS: Apply For Coaching 12 Week Vegan Fat Loss Course Flexible Dieting for Vegans E-Book One Time Custom Macro Calculations Muscles by Brussels Tank Tops
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Episode 188: Ep 188 - Rachel - From Newbie To Bodybuilder
01/10/2024 Duration: 01h10minIf you’ve been needing some inspiration, this is it. Our latest client interview with Rachel Clark is a story of transformation and resilience... plus she is just so darn relatable! From a difficult upbringing and serious health condition to being an unstoppable force onstage, Rachel’s journey of navigating life’s challenges is a must hear.Follow Rachel on Instagram @veganmusclemachineWatch this episode on YouTube Muscles By Brussels One Month Free Trial (Podcast Exclusive!)PRODUCTS: Apply For Coaching 12 Week Vegan Fat Loss Course Flexible Dieting for Vegans E-Book One Time Custom Macro Calculations Muscles by Brussels Tank Tops
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Episode 187: Ep 187 - 20 Years of Holistic Holiday at Sea - Interview With Sandy Pukel
24/09/2024 Duration: 47minWe are thrilled to bring you this special interview with Sandy Pukel—the legend behind the Vegan Cruise and an absolute trailblazer in the plant-based movement. Join us for Sandy’s inspiring story and dive into the history of this wellness cruise, featuring seminars by renowned figures such as Deepak Chopra, Dr. Dean Ornish, and leading plant-based advocates like Dr. Michael Gregor and Dr. Neil Barnard. The cruise offers more than just five-course vegan meals; it’s a hub of education, health tips, and community building, always with a focus on wellness, environmental sustainability, and fostering a global community of like-minded individuals.Watch this episode on YouTubeRead more about Sandy and Holistic Holiday at Sea***Book your spot on the vegan cruise and get a $50 onboard credit when you mention Vegan Proteins!*** Muscles By Brussels One Month Free Trial (Podcast Exclusive!)PRODUCTS: Apply For Coaching 12 Week Vegan Fat Loss Course Flexible Dieting for Vegans E-Book One Time Custom Macro Calculations Mu
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Episode 186: Ep 186 - Our Obsession With Tracking
17/09/2024 Duration: 43minWhen it comes to reaching your goals, tracking is SO important. We would even argue that it’s necessary. But is there a point where it becomes too much? Or never-ending? Let’s talk about tracking!Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hHd-6EsDrKMMuscles By Brussels One Month Free Trial (Podcast Exclusive!)PRODUCTS: Apply For Coaching 12 Week Vegan Fat Loss Course Flexible Dieting for Vegans E-Book One Time Custom Macro Calculations Muscles by Brussels Tank Tops
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Episode 185: Ep 185 - From Injury To Advocacy - Interview With Bradie Crandall
10/09/2024 Duration: 39minToday we welcome Bradie Crandall, captain of the Plantbuilt Strongman team! Bradie’s journey from a spinal injury to championing a plant-based diet is a story of resilience and commitment to ethical competition, challenging the vegan athlete stereotype. Join us for this inspiring interview!Follow Bradie on TikTok & Instagram @veganhercules Watch this episode on YouTube Muscles By Brussels One Month Free Trial (Podcast Exclusive!) PRODUCTS: Apply For Coaching 12 Week Vegan Fat Loss Course Flexible Dieting for Vegans E-Book One Time Custom Macro Calculations Muscles by Brussels Tank Tops
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Episode 184: Ep 184 - Be The Change - An Interview With Sally Andersen
03/09/2024 Duration: 53minYou alone have the power to transform your life. But it’s up to you to be the change! Join us today for an unforgettable interview with Vegan Strong PlantBuilt CrossFit athlete Sally Andersen! Follow Sally on Instagram Watch this episode on YouTube Muscles By Brussels One Month Free Trial (Podcast Exclusive!)PRODUCTS: Apply For Coaching 12 Week Vegan Fat Loss Course Flexible Dieting for Vegans E-Book One Time Custom Macro Calculations Muscles by Brussels Tank Tops
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Episode 183: Ep 183 - Being Flexible Enough To Know When To Pivot
13/08/2024 Duration: 32minWhen the going gets tough, do you change the plan or change the goal? We talk a lot about not being too rigid, but on the other side of the coin is knowing when to pivot. Join Alice & Giacomo for a conversation on flexibility and maintenance while making the most of this summer. Watch this episode on YouTube Muscles By Brussels One Month Free Trial (Podcast Exclusive!) PRODUCTS: Apply For Coaching 12 Week Vegan Fat Loss Course Flexible Dieting for Vegans E-Book One Time Custom Macro Calculations Muscles by Brussels Tank Tops
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Episode 182: Ep 182 - How To Get Started In Bodybuilding
06/08/2024 Duration: 44minWhat does it take to become a competitive bodybuilder? If you’ve ever thought about getting on stage, this episode is for you. Today Ben & Giacomo talk about the trials and tribulations of competition prep, the rewards of profound transformation, and even the financial commitments for competitive natural bodybuilding.Watch this episode on YouTubeMuscles By Brussels One Month Free Trial (Podcast Exclusive!)PRODUCTS: Apply For Coaching 12 Week Vegan Fat Loss Course Flexible Dieting for Vegans E-Book One Time Custom Macro Calculations Muscles by Brussels Tank Tops
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Episode 181: Ep 181 - Orthorexia - The Healthy Eating Disorder
30/07/2024 Duration: 01h01minOrthorexia is an obsession with eating healthy or nutritiously… what could be so wrong with that? Well, you’ve heard us say it before—nutrition and eating patterns are MUCH more nuanced than right or wrong, good or bad. Join Ben and Dani for an illuminating conversation on Orthorexia, the “healthy eating” disorder.Watch this episode on YouTube Muscles By Brussels One Month Free Trial (Podcast Exclusive!)PRODUCTS: Apply For Coaching 12 Week Vegan Fat Loss Course Flexible Dieting for Vegans E-Book One Time Custom Macro Calculations Muscles by Brussels Tank Tops
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Episode 180: Ep 180 - Finding The Fun In Fitness Again
23/07/2024 Duration: 44minWhat happens when your fitness routine stops being fun? It happens to the best of us, but it can really drag you down before you even notice what’s going on. Today we welcome back Dani & Giacomo (it’s been a while!) for a talk on how to find the fun in fitness again. Watch this episode on YouTube Muscles By Brussels One Month Free Trial (Podcast Exclusive!) PRODUCTS: Apply For Coaching 12 Week Vegan Fat Loss Course Flexible Dieting for Vegans E-Book One Time Custom Macro Calculations Muscles by Brussels Tank Tops
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Episode 179: Ep 179 - Navigating Compassion Fatigue
16/07/2024 Duration: 36minHave you ever internalized or felt impacted by the emotions and trauma of those who are suffering? This is called compassion fatigue, and it’s not just for vegans. But what do you do when it hits? Join Ben & Athena for a special conversation on navigating compassion fatigue! Watch this episode on YouTube Muscles By Brussels One Month Free Trial (Podcast Exclusive!) PRODUCTS: Apply For Coaching 12 Week Vegan Fat Loss Course Flexible Dieting for Vegans E-Book One Time Custom Macro Calculations Muscles by Brussels Tank Tops
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Ep 177 - WFPB vs IIFYM - A Shift In Perspective
02/07/2024 Duration: 54minIs a Whole Foods Plant Based diet really good for you? While some people swear by it, we have seen wildly different results with some of our clients. Join Ben and Dani for a conversation on diet’s impact on social flexibility and longevity. Watch this episode on YouTube Muscles By Brussels One Month Free Trial (Podcast Exclusive!)PRODUCTS: Apply For Coaching 12 Week Vegan Fat Loss Course Flexible Dieting for Vegans E-Book One Time Custom Macro Calculations Muscles by Brussels Tank Tops
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Ep 176 - Trying To Do Too Much At Once
25/06/2024 Duration: 38minAre you trying to do too much at once? It's important to go after your goals, but all too often we see people sabotage themselves by reaching too far in too many directions. Join Ben & Giacomo today for a conversation on keeping it real. Watch this episode on YouTubeMuscles By Brussels One Month Free Trial (Podcast Exclusive!) PRODUCTS: Vegan Proteins Academy 12 Week Vegan Fat Loss Course Flexible Dieting for Vegans E-Book One Time Custom Macro Calculations Muscles by Brussels Tank Tops RESEARCH: MASS (Monthly Application In Strength Sport): MASS is one of our secret weapons and it continues to be an invaluable resource for us to keep up to date with the latest research. Don’t get swept up in fads or bogus info. Sign up and stay up to date with easy-to-consume journals and support the evidence-based fitness community.
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Ep 175 - The Dystopian Evolution of Social Media with Athena Trombly
18/06/2024 Duration: 47minWhat the heck happened to social media!? Is any of this real anymore? Even when the fake-ness is obvious (and it’s not always obvious these days), it still takes a toll on us emotionally and socially. Today we welcome back Athena Trombly for some real talk!As promised, here is our list of badass women over 45 that are worth following on Instagram:@women.60.plus@aliciasilverstone@susanniebergallfitness@welcometoheidi@drjengunter@iconaccidental@korea_grandma@joanijohnson@bagandaberet@drewbarrymoreWatch this episode on YouTube Muscles By Brussels One Month Free Trial (Podcast Exclusive!)PRODUCTS: Vegan Proteins Academy 12 Week Vegan Fat Loss Course Flexible Dieting for Vegans E-Book One Time Custom Macro Calculations Muscles by Brussels Tank Tops RESEARCH: MASS (Monthly Application In Strength Sport): MASS is one of our secret weapons and it continues to be an invaluable resource for us to keep up to date with the latest research. Don’t get swept up in fads or bogus info. Sign up and stay up to date with easy
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Ep 174 - The Period Episode
11/06/2024 Duration: 42minIt's time to talk about that time of the month. Is there any universal advice about menstruation? The only thing we've found to be consistent is that EVERY body that bleeds... is different. However, there are a few things we can probably all agree on (namely that the new trend of "cycle syncing"... is whack).Watch this episode on YouTubeMuscles By Brussels One Month Free Trial (Podcast Exclusive!)PRODUCTS: Vegan Proteins Academy 12 Week Vegan Fat Loss Course Flexible Dieting for Vegans E-Book One Time Custom Macro Calculations Muscles by Brussels Tank Tops RESEARCH: MASS (Monthly Application In Strength Sport): MASS is one of our secret weapons and it continues to be an invaluable resource for us to keep up to date with the latest research. Don’t get swept up in fads or bogus info. Sign up and stay up to date with easy-to-consume journals and support the evidence-based fitness community.
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Ep 173 - Not Getting Back On Track Because You Feel Bad You Got Off Track
04/06/2024 Duration: 36minWhy is it so much easier to stay on track when you have a specific goal? And how do we stay true to ourselves when we don't have a specific goal? Join Alice & Giacomo for a conversation about the hardest part of bodybuilding prep!Watch this episode on YouTube Muscles By Brussels One Month Free Trial (Podcast Exclusive!)PRODUCTS: Vegan Proteins Academy 12 Week Vegan Fat Loss Course Flexible Dieting for Vegans E-Book One Time Custom Macro Calculations Muscles by Brussels Tank Tops RESEARCH: MASS (Monthly Application In Strength Sport): MASS is one of our secret weapons and it continues to be an invaluable resource for us to keep up to date with the latest research. Don’t get swept up in fads or bogus info. Sign up and stay up to date with easy-to-consume journals and support the evidence-based fitness community.
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Ep 172 - Why You Can't Stick To A Plan
28/05/2024 Duration: 01h07minWe know that you know that adherence is the MOST important part of any plan, but why is it so dang hard? Are there things you can do to set yourself up for success? Of course there are! Join Ben & Dani for a conversation on identifying those pain points that make it hard to stick to your plan.Watch this episode on YouTube Muscles By Brussels One Month Free Trial (Podcast Exclusive!) PRODUCTS: Vegan Proteins Academy 12 Week Vegan Fat Loss Course Flexible Dieting for Vegans E-Book One Time Custom Macro Calculations Muscles by Brussels Tank Tops RESEARCH: MASS (Monthly Application In Strength Sport): MASS is one of our secret weapons and it continues to be an invaluable resource for us to keep up to date with the latest research. Don’t get swept up in fads or bogus info. Sign up and stay up to date with easy-to-consume journals and support the evidence-based fitness community.
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Ep 171 - Men's Body Image in Bodybuilding
21/05/2024 Duration: 45minBODY IMAGE is a conversation that is often female-dominated. But everyone has a body, and often perceives their own body differently from what others see (on stage, on screen, or just day to day life). Tune in for a special conversation with Ben Mitchell—our newest addition to the Vegan Proteins coaching team, fresh off his first string of natural bodybuilding shows! Watch this episode on YouTubeMuscles By Brussels One Month Free Trial (Podcast Exclusive!) PRODUCTS: Vegan Proteins Academy 12 Week Vegan Fat Loss Course Flexible Dieting for Vegans E-Book One Time Custom Macro Calculations Muscles by Brussels Tank Tops RESEARCH: MASS (Monthly Application In Strength Sport): MASS is one of our secret weapons and it continues to be an invaluable resource for us to keep up to date with the latest research. Don’t get swept up in fads or bogus info. Sign up and stay up to date with easy-to-consume journals and support the evidence-based fitness community.