The Plant Fueled Podcast

This conversation is with Dr. Matthew Landry, an assistant professor of Population Health and Disease Prevention at the University of California, Irvine. Matthew is a force in the field of nutrition, with a passion for promoting plant-forward diets and addressing health disparities. He is a sought after speaker and has presented his work at conferences internationally. His current research focuses on identifying optimal dietary patterns for chronic disease prevention and addressing the challenges of designing, implementing and reporting clinical trials that test dietary patterns. He is also a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist which allows him to bring the unique perspective of real-world experience to his research. One of his most recent publications was the inspiration behind the Netflix documentary, “You Are What You Eat: A twin experiment”. We discuss: “You Are What You Eat” Connect: @theguyititiantheguyititian.com/https://publichealth.uci.edu/faculty/matthew-landry/Connect with me: @casswarbeck Resources: Omnivorous vs Vegan Diets in Identical Twins: A Randomized Clinical TrialKeto-Med randomized crossover trialSWAP-MEAT Athlete trialShop Nella, The Performance Probiotic: Use code CASS10 at checkout. Connect with me: @casswarbeck Shop Nella, The Performance Probiotic: Use code CASS10 at checkout. Theme music: Tyler Gaudon & audio editing and processing: Wyatt Pavlik *Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*

This conversation is with Robert Cheeke in celebration of his upcoming new book, The Impactful Vegan. In this book, Robert addresses what vegans can do to leverage their own strengths to save more lives and make the biggest difference for animals and the planet. As you may know, Robert is sometimes referred to as the “Godfather of Vegan Bodybuilding”, as he adopted a vegan lifestyle in 1995. Today he is the author of several books including the recent New York Times bestseller, The Plant-Based Athlete. He is considered one of the world’s most influential vegan athletes and tours the world sharing his story of transformation from a skinny farm kid to champion bodybuilder. We discuss: Connect: @robert.cheekeThe Imactful Vegan@RobertCheekePre-order The Impactful Vegan now! https://impactfulvegan.com/ Resources: The Humane LeagueThe Good Food InstituteDharma Voices for Animals Connect with me: @casswarbeck Shop Nella, The Performance Probiotic: Use code CASS10 at checkout. Theme music: Tyler Gaudon & audio editing and processing: Wyatt Pavlik *Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*

This conversation is with Dotsie Bausch. Dotsie is known for her prolific professional cycling career that produced a medal at the 2012 London Olympic Games, eight U.S. national championships, two Pan American gold medals and a world record, now she speaks passionately around the world, spreading her message about the numerous benefits – humane, nutritional and environmental – of plant-based eating. Following her professional cycling career, she founded the non-profit Switch4Good. Switch4Good, an evidence-based nonprofit disrupting the disinformation Big Dairy feeds the public, works with health experts, athletes, social justice warriors, enlightened policymakers, and progressive corporations to promote ethical lifestyles and widespread behavioral change related to how we eat. She was also a featured star in the documentary, The Game Changers. We discuss: The Game Changer’s Connect: @veganolympianhttps://dotsiebauschusa.com/Switch4Good.orgResources: Let The Plant-based Games Begin: Optimizing Athletic Performance with Plant-based NutritionThe Switch4Good PodcastThe Game Changers Olympic Level Compassion Connect with me: @casswarbeck Shop Nella, The Performance Probiotic: Use code CASS10 at checkout. Theme music: Tyler Gaudon & audio editing and processing: Wyatt Pavlik *Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*

This conversation is with repeat podcast guest, Dr. Colin Zhu. Dr. Zhu is an osteopathic doctor who is double board certified in family medicine and lifestyle medicine. Through his online wellness and education platform, The Chef Doc, Dr. Zhu is able to share his unique blend of medical knowledge and skills as a trained chef and health coach. He is a published author, international speaker, and host of the Thrive Bites podcast. This year, The Chef Doc launched some incredible group coaching programs to enable people with the tools to achieve long term success. If you’re interested in coaching programs, sign up for a 15 minute breakthrough call here: https://calendly.com/thrive-coaching-thechefdoc/15min Mention the code CASSIE2024 to receive a discount or swag bag if you join a group coaching program. In this conversation, we discuss: Connect with Dr. Zhu on Instagram: @thechefdoc | YouTube: TheChefDoc | X: @thechefdoc Resources: https://www.thechefdoc.app/App StoreGoogle PlayThrive Bites Thrive Medicine Connect with me: @casswarbeck Shop Nella, The Performance Probiotic: Use code CASS10 at checkout. Theme music: Tyler Gaudon & audio editing and processing: Wyatt Pavlik *Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*

This conversation is with Sport Psychiatrist Dr. Carla Edwards. Her practice focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness and psychological struggles in athletes. Dr. Carla completed her medical degree in Newfoundland and her psychiatry residency at McMaster University in Ontario. She has worked with a wide range of elite athletes and Olympians and is President of the International Society for Sport Psychiatry and on the board of directors for the Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine. And, not surprising, Dr. Edwards is an exceptional athlete herself. Throughout her years of education, she competed in numerous sports, but truly excelled in volleyball and was inducted into the Newfoundland and Labrador Sport Hall of Fame in 2015. We discuss: psychiatrypsychology Connect: @Edwards10Carla@carlaedwards107Dr. Carla Edwards Resources: http://www.synergysportmentalhealth.ca/https://www.sportspsychiatry.org/Mental health considerations for athlete removal and return to playIntersection of mental health issues and RED-SSports psychiatry clinical curriculum Connect with me: @casswarbeck Shop Nella, The Performance Probiotic: Use code CASS10 at checkout. Theme music: Tyler Gaudon & audio editing and processing: Wyatt Pavlik *Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*

This conversation is with Dr. Andy Reed, an elite level ultra distance trail runner and sport medicine specialist located in Canmore, Alberta. Dr. Reed completed medical school in the UK and then trained as a family physician before beginning a full time sports medicine practice in Canmore in 2012. He has been the lead team physician for the Canadian National Biathlon, Cross Country, and Paranordic ski teams since 2005. He has a keen interest in the utility of ultrasound for the diagnosis and management of sports injuries and has extensive experience in the prevention and management of running related injuries. We discuss: Connect: @canmoremdhttps://dirtbags.ghost.io/Interested in Coaching? Check out https://evokeendurance.com/ Resources: https://banffsportmed.ca/Conquering the Double Canmore Quad Connect with me: @casswarbeck Shop Nella, The Performance Probiotic: Use code CASS10 at checkout. Theme music: Tyler Gaudon & audio editing and processing: Wyatt Pavlik *Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*

This conversation is with Jonathan Scheiman, the co-founder and CEO of FitBiomics, a biotechnology startup that is sequencing the microbiome of elite athletes to identify and develop next generation probiotics that can optimize the health of everyone. Jonathan played Division 1 college basketball at St. John’s University and then received his PhD in Biomedicine from NYU. He completed his postdoctoral fellowship at the Wyss Institute at Harvard, where he started a research initiative leading to ground breaking discoveries that focused around one question: How can decoding the microbiome of the fittest people in the world benefit the health and wellness of everyone? We cover: Shop Nella, The Performance Probiotic: Use code CASS10 at checkout. Articles: Microbiome dependent gut-brain pathway regulates motivation for exercise The athletic gut microbiotaISSN Position Stand: ProbioticsMeta-omics analysis of elite athletes identifies a performance enhancing microbe that functions via lactate metabolismConnect: FitBiomics.com@fitbiomics@FitBiomics Connect with me: @casswarbeck Shop Nella, The Performance Probiotic: Use code CASS10 at checkout. Theme music: Tyler Gaudon & audio editing and processing: Wyatt Pavlik *Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*

This conversation is with Georges Laraque, one of the most feared enforcers to ever play in the National Hockey League. Georges spent the majority of his 13 year NHL career with the Edmonton Oilers, but also spent time playing in Phoenix and Pittsburgh before ending his career with the Montreal Canadiens. But as you will hear in this conversation, Georges is so much more than your stereotypical tough guy. Georges has always been a true humanitarian and an engaged citizen, and since going vegan in 2009, Georges has become a passionate animal rights activist and force within the vegan movement. He prides himself in being a voice for those without one and protecting those around him. We discuss: Get his book! Georges Laraque: The Story of the NHL's Unlikeliest Tough Guy Resources: Earthlingshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XrY2TP0ZyUThe Game ChangersPETASwitch 4 GoodGarden of LifeConnect: https://www.georgeslaraque.com/@georges_laraque@GeorgesLaraqueGeorges Laraque Connect with me: @casswarbeck Shop Nella, The Performance Probiotic: Use code CASS10 at checkout. Theme music: Tyler Gaudon & audio editing and processing: Wyatt Pavlik *Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*

This conversation is with Brenda Davis, RD. She is one of the world’s leading plant-based pioneers and has been promoting plant-based diets since making the transition herself in 1989. Brenda has been a featured speaker at medical, nutrition, and dietetic conferences in over 20 countries on 5 continents. She has authored or co-authored 13 books and today our conversation focuses around her most recent book, Plant-Powered Protein, which she co-authored with Vesanto Melina and her son, Cory Davis. We discuss: Get her new book! Plant Powered Protein Resources: Love Complement Clean Label ProjectConnect: https://brendadavisrd.com/ Connect with me: @casswarbeck Shop Nella, The Performance Probiotic: Use code CASS10 at checkout. Theme music: Tyler Gaudon & audio editing and processing: Wyatt Pavlik *Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*

This conversation is with Dr. Jules Cormier, a plant-based family medicine physician and Ninja warrior athlete in New Brunswick, Canada. Dr. Cormier earned his PhD in medicine at the Universite de Sherbrooke medical school and chose family medicine as a specialty because he highly prioritized forming lifelong relationships with his patients. In addition to his own practice, he is heavily involved in teaching various aspects of medicine, including lifestyle medicine and the power of plant-based nutrition! To complement his professional life, Dr. Cormier trains and competes in Ninja Warrior competitions and in 2022 he represented Canada at the world Ninja Warrior Championships in Las Vegas. He truly understands the importance of not just achieving health, but optimizing performance and he is skilled at combining evidence based science with practical training tactics. We discuss: Connect: @plantbased_dr_jules@maritimeninjaMaritime Ninja Warrior@plantbaseddrjulesConnect with me: @casswarbeck Resources: plantbaseddrjules.comhttps://www.plantbaseddrjules.com/shopShow sponsors: Warlock Lid Co and Warlock Golf Theme music: Tyler Gaudon Audio editing and processing: Wyatt Pavlik *Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.* Connect with me: @casswarbeck Shop Nella, The Performance Probiotic: Use code CASS10 at checkout. Theme music: Tyler Gaudon & audio editing and processing: Wyatt Pavlik *Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*

This conversation is with Kristel de Groot, a former professional tennis player and co-founder of Your Super, a successful superfoods supplement company. Beyond this, Kristel is a women’s health activist, a plant-based health coach and yoga teacher and is certified in plant-based nutrition from eCornell University. She has been named one of Forbes 30 under 30, and Inc Magazine’s 30 Under 30 and holds a bachelor's degree in finance and accounting and a masters degree in Management. Now, Kristel and her husband are releasing their first book, titled Your Super Life, with the intention of making plant-based eating easy, healthy, delicious, and accessible. We discuss: Get the Your Super Life book at your favorite book store: Barnes & Noble, Booksamllion, Target, Amazon, Walmart, etc. Follow them on IG on @kristelandmichael and @yoursuperfoods. Learn more on kristelandmichael.com and yoursuper.com Resources: Forks over KnivesHippocrates WellnessConnect with me: @casswarbeck Show sponsors: Warlock Lid Co and Warlock Golf Theme music: Tyler Gaudon Audio editing and processing: Wyatt Pavlik *Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.* Connect with me: @casswarbeck Shop Nella, The Performance Probiotic: Use code CASS10 at checkout. Theme music: Tyler Gaudon & audio editing and processing: Wyatt Pavlik *Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*

This conversation is with Coach Claire Bartholik, a certified running coach and sports nutrition specialist. She coaches vegan, plant-based, and plant-curious runners from those on a walk/run program seeking general fitness all the way up to high level athletes. She is also an athlete herself and is a multiple time Boston Marathon qualifier, state Master’s Marathon Champion and a competitive Master’s athlete. We discuss: Connect: https://theplantedrunner.com/The Planted Runner@theplantedrunnerConnect with me: @casswarbeck Resources: The Planted Runner The Planted Runner PodcastFree Nutrition Guide for RunnersTheme music: Tyler Gaudon Audio editing and processing: Wyatt Pavlik *Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider* Connect with me: @casswarbeck Shop Nella, The Performance Probiotic: Use code CASS10 at checkout. Theme music: Tyler Gaudon & audio editing and processing: Wyatt Pavlik *Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*

This conversation is with David Goldman. He has a Master’s Degree in Applied Physiology and Nutrition and is a board certified specialist in sports nutrition as well as a certified strength and conditioning specialist. This combination of expertise allows him to work closely with high level athletes towards pursuing specific performance goals. David was also the Chief Science Advisor for The GameChangers film and heavily involved in its production. We cover: The GameChangersResources: The Game Changers Institute MetabiteThe Thrive Diet episode on The Proof Articles: Supplemental Creatine and Exercise PerformanceProlonged water-only fasting and refeeding on markers of cardiometabolic risk high protein plant vs omnivore diet to support resistance trainingPlant-Based Diets for Cardiovascular Endurance PerformanceEffect of protein supplementation on resistance trainingAtkins vs South Beach vs Ornish diets on endothelial function and CRPISSN position stand on creatineTheme music by Tyler Gaudon and a special thank you to Connect with me: @casswarbeck Shop Nella, The Performance Probiotic: Use code CASS10 at checkout. Theme music: Tyler Gaudon & audio editing and processing: Wyatt Pavlik *Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*

This conversation is with Dr. Michael Greger, a New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition and a founding member and fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. He has videos on more than 2,000 health topics freely available on the incredible website NutritionFacts.org, with new videos and articles uploaded almost every day. We cover: Connect with Dr. Greger on Instagram @nutrition_facts_org and @michaelgregermd | Facebook @Nutritionfacts.org | YouTube @Nutritionfacts.org Be sure to pre-order his upcoming book, Hot Not to Age Resources: Foods to improve athletic performance and recoveryWatermelon for sore muscle reliefPreserving immune function in athletes with nutritional yeastWhole beets vs juice for improving athletic performanceDon’t use antiseptic mouthwashAre there benefits of energy drinks?Show sponsor: Warlockgolf.com use code PLANT15 at checkout for 15% off your order! Theme music by Tyler Gaudon and a special thank you to Wyatt Pavlik for the audio editing and processing! Connect with me here on Instagram: @casswarbeck Finally, please subscribe, share it with your friends and family, and leave me a review if you are enjoying the show! *Please appreciate that this information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider!* Connect with me: @casswarbeck Shop Nella, The Performance Probiotic: Use code CASS10 at checkout. Theme music: Tyler Gaudon & audio editing and processing: Wyatt Pavlik *Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*

This conversation is with Ryan Sadilek. Ryan is the creator of Minus The Gym, a health and fitness brand centered around bodyweight fitness and plant-based nutrition. Ryan is a certified personal trainer (ACE-CPT) and nutrition specialist (ACE-FNS) whose teachings on YouTube alone have helped literally thousands of people improve their level of fitness and overall health and wellbeing. Ryan's goal is to help people understand that everyone has the power to turn their health around and get on a better track. Fitness is always accessible and nutrition doesn't have to be confusing. And the only limiting factor in improving ourselves is our own level of self-belief. We cover: Connect with Ryan! YouTube: Minus The Gym Facebook: @minusthegym Instagram: @minusthegym Website: https://www.minusthegym.com Download his app: https://trybe.do/MinusTheGym Resources: Forks over KnivesBeginner’s Calisthenics Workout at Home (full routine)Transitioning to Plant-Based Eating (3 methods)WHY I Only Ate Bananas for A WeekOvercoming Gravity by Steven LowEnter the Kettlebell by Pavel TsatsoulineShow sponsor: Warlockgolf.com use code PLANT15 at checkout for 15% off your order! Theme music by Tyler Gaudon and a special thank you to Connect with me: @casswarbeck Shop Nella, The Performance Probiotic: Use code CASS10 at checkout. Theme music: Tyler Gaudon & audio editing and processing: Wyatt Pavlik *Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*

This conversation is with Dan Benardot, PhD, RD, FACSM, an internationally recognized expert on nutrition, specifically nutrition for peak athletic performance. Dan is currently Professor of Practice in the Center for the Study of Human Health at Emory University and has served as nutritionist for a number of different US Olympic teams including gymnastics, track and field, and figure skating. In addition to this, he was team dietitian for a professional NFL football team for several years. Dan has authored numerous scientific publications and has written many books, his most recent book being Advanced Sports Nutrition, 3rd Edition. If that wasn’t enough, Dan is the inventor of the NutriTiming software, which assesses real time energy balance and nutrient intake. We cover: Resources: Emery College of Arts and SciencesAdvanced Sports Nutrition, 3rd Ed ACSM’S Nutrition for Exercise Science NFL and Olympic Nutritionist: How Food Affects Athletic PerformanceOlympic Team Nutritionist Talks About Energy Balance and DietWithin-day energy deficiency and reproductive function in female endurance athletesIOC Consensus Statement on Relative Energy Deficiency in SportShow sponsor: Warlockgolf.com use code PLANT15 at checkout for 15% off your order! Theme music by Tyler Gaudon and Connect with me: @casswarbeck Shop Nella, The Performance Probiotic: Use code CASS10 at checkout. Theme music: Tyler Gaudon & audio editing and processing: Wyatt Pavlik *Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*

This conversation is with Dr. Colin Zhu, aka The Chef Doc, an osteopathic doctor who is double board certified in family medicine and lifestyle medicine. Passionate about the intersection of medicine, food, and nutrition, Dr. Zhu trained as a chef and a health coach at the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health & Culinary Arts and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition following completion of his medical degree. Colin is the author of the book "Thrive Medicine: How To Cultivate Your Desires and Elevate Your Life“ and the host of the popular Thrive Bites Podcast. We cover: Thrive MedicineConnect with Dr. Zhu on Instagram: @thechefdoc | Facebook: @thechefdoc | YouTube: TheChefDoc | Twitter: @thechefdoc Resources: https://www.chefdoczhu.comThrive Bites Thrive Medicine THR5 Formula MasterclassPlant-Based TelehealthShow sponsor: Warlockgolf.com use code PLANT15 at checkout for 15% off your order! Theme music by Tyler Gaudon and a special thank you to Wyatt Pavlik for the audio editing and processing! Connect with on Instagram: @plant_fueled That’s all for now! Be sure to subscribe and if you are enjoying the show, I would really appreciate it if you could leave a review! *Please appreciate that this information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider!* Connect with me: @casswarbeck Shop Nella, The Performance Probiotic: Use code CASS10 at checkout. Theme music: Tyler Gaudon & audio editing and processing: Wyatt Pavlik *Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*

This conversation is with Thana Boonlert. Thana has a background in Environmental Engineering and currently works as a greenhouse gas specialist, helping large industrial producers find ways to reduce their emissions. He is the Lead Organizer for the Calgary Chapter of the organization, Protect Our Winters Canada, or POW, where he aims to inspire outdoor enthusiasts to become advocates for protecting the outdoors. Thana has helped advocate for strong climate change policies through his involvement with local environmental and social justice groups, and has also run for Federal and Provincial office with the Green Party of Canada. We cover: Connect with Thana on Instagram: @thana.boonlert | Twitter: @thana4yyc | Facebook: @thana4yyc | Email: calgary@protectourwinters.ca Resources: Protect Our Winters CanadaCanadian Parks and Wilderness SocietyWe All Need WinterWhat the HealthThe Alice SanctuaryMondaysCanadian Geothermal Energy AssociationShow sponsor: Warlockgolf.com use code PLANT15 at checkout for 15% off your order! Theme music by Tyler Gaudon and a special thank you to Wyatt Pavlik for the audio editing and processing! Connect with me on Instagram: @plant_fueled Finally, please subscribe, share it with your friends and family, and leave me a review if you are enjoying the show! *Please appreciate that this information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider!* Connect with me: @casswarbeck Shop Nella, The Performance Probiotic: Use code CASS10 at checkout. Theme music: Tyler Gaudon & audio editing and processing: Wyatt Pavlik *Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*

This conversation is with Dr. Jesse Pewarchuk, co-founder and Medical Director at Aroga Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Pewarchuk co-founded Aroga in 2017 after a long journey culminating in realizing the immense power of lifestyle change as medicine. He is a General Internal Medicine physician and in addition to his board certification in Canada he is double board certified by the American Board of Obesity Medicine and the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Pewarchuk is the Medical Director of the Island Health Bariatric Clinic, allowing him to be involved in the full spectrum of obesity care - from lifestyle to medication to surgery. Aroga Lifestyle Medicine Clinic: https://www.aroga.com We cover: Show sponsor: Warlockgolf.com use code PLANT15 at checkout for 15% off your order! Theme music by Tyler Gaudon and a special thank you to Wyatt Pavlik for the audio editing and processing! Connect with me on Instagram: @plant_fueled Finally, please subscribe, share it with your friends and family, and leave me a review if you are enjoying the show! *Please appreciate that this information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider!* Connect with me: @casswarbeck Shop Nella, The Performance Probiotic: Use code CASS10 at checkout. Theme music: Tyler Gaudon & audio editing and processing: Wyatt Pavlik *Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*

This conversation is with Dani Taylor, a vegan figure competitor and champion, fitness coach, and the co-founder of VeganProteins.com. Dani coaches her clients from a base of deep personal understanding of body weight struggles. She actually grew up in a very unhealthy environment and reached 210 pounds at 16 years old despite becoming a vegetarian at age 12. But after going vegan at age 17, she began to lose weight and take her health into her own hands. She found strength training and began to learn more about proper nutrition and she never looked. Over the next few years, Dani lost 80 pounds and gained a whole new life! After being shot down by many coaches when she was younger for her vegan lifestyle, she has never let the naysayers stand in her way or anyone else’s when it comes to achieving fitness goals as a vegan. Helping people become more confident in themselves via exercise and a healthy diet and mindset is what motivates her on a daily basis. We cover: Connect with Dani on Instagram: @veganproteins | Facebook @VeganProteins | YouTube @VeganProteins If you want to work with Dani: https://www.veganproteins.com/personal-training/ Resources: VeganBodybuilding.comEpisode #1 with Robert CheekeShow sponsor: Warlockgolf.com use code PLANT15 at checkout for 15% off your order! Theme music by Tyler Gaudon and a special thank you to Wyatt Pavlik for the audio editing and processing! Connect with me on Instagram: @plant_fueled That’s all for now! Be sure to subscribe and if you are enjoying the show, I would really appreciate it if you could leave a review! *Please appreciate that this information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider!* Connect with me: @casswarbeck Shop Nella, The Performance Probiotic: Use code CASS10 at checkout. Theme music: Tyler Gaudon & audio editing and processing: Wyatt Pavlik *Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*