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Vegan Bulking/Cutting Strategies with IFBB Pro Natalie Matthews Mar 25, 2019

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Vegans are revolutionizing the way we do bodybuilding! Some living proof of that fact is Natalie Matthews. Natalie is an IFBB Bikini Pro, vegan bodybuilder, vegan chef and cookbook author, blogger. Listen if you're looking for exclusive tips to successfully prepare for a competition as a vegan. And what if you run into people who don't believe you can be successful as a vegan bodybuilder? Use Natalie's simple strategies to help you prove them wrong and have the perfect peak week. Natalie is impacting thousands of people every day through her lifestyle, and you can too. Jump right in to elevate your nutritional efficiency to get the best body on the platform.

"I wanted to get on stage to be a walking billboard for the vegan community"

-Natalie Matthews

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3:12 - Say goodbye to severe back acne by removing this one thing from your diet

9:00 - How surfing set Natalie up for success as a bodybuilder and why variety in your workout can actually hinder your momentum

16:42 - Avoid making your nutrition a chore by using Natalie's best muscle-building menu and strategies to get your calories exactly where they need to be

22:25 - Behind the scenes view of what it looks like to enter into your first competition and even reach your dream of becoming an IFBB Pro

27:50 - Prove them wrong: The best response you can have for vegan lifestyle and bodybuilding haters

32:26 - Get picture-perfect for a wedding OR a competition through Natalie's unusual peak week preparation strategy

41:17 - How to use supplements to maintain your health through a cut and how you can stay motivated in the gym throughout the week

46:32 - The future for vegan bodybuilding: Why veganism is revolutionizing the way we do bodybuilding and approach nutrition and health

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How to Deal with Acne with Vegan Bodybuilder Brian Turner Mar 23, 2019

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We've all had experience with insecurities. Whether it's about your body, your smile, or even something that isn't physical, most of us have tried to hide parts of ourselves we don't like. But what happens when your insecurities are tied to the most visible part of you? Brian Turner is a vegan bodybuilder with a reach of almost half a million followers on YouTube and Instagram, but he wasn't always so comfortable putting himself out there.

Brian started dealing with acne at 15 and was soon suffering from four or five cysts on his face at a time. His painful experience with cystic acne first led Brian into a severe depression and he was eventually prescribed the powerful acne treatment drug, Accutane. Brian used fitness as an outlet and addressed his acne head-on, documenting and sharing his experience online.

When he was not seeing any substantial results from high doses of Accutane, Brian looked to his eating habits. He saw great improvements after removing meat and dairy from his diet; he started eating more whole foods, and ultimately made the switch to veganism. Today, his skin is clear and he is stronger than ever.

"If you don't have a passion, you miss out on a lot of life" - Brian Turner

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5:42 - What fired Brian up to share his fitness content on YouTube?

9:03 - What is cystic acne?

11:25 - How Brian's passion for bodybuilding helped him handle bullying and putting himself out into the world.

19:17 - Brian's Accutane adventures, his experience with Accutane's side effects, and how the medicine works.

26:01 - Brian's tips for anyone dealing with acne, and the science behind diet's major role in your skin.

33:13 - Why it's so important to work on your self-esteem, even before you've gotten rid of acne.

39:52 - What made Brian commit to veganism, and how it's impacted his performance as a bodybuilder.

45:37 - What does a vegan bodybuilder eat? How much protein does Brian get, and what's his split?

58:53 - How Brian started working with CT Fletcher, and his biggest takeaway from the experience.

1:10:36 - The biggest thing Brian's passion for bodybuilding has taught him, and how he sees veganism's role in the future of fitness.

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Team Acne

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The Evolution of Family Fizz with Viral Youtubers Darren and Georgie Mar 21, 2019

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It's no secret that raising a family can be challenging; however, raising a vegan family can be even more difficult due to the amount of outside opinions on how we should raise our children. But what about raising a vegan family in front of an audience of over 1.6 million subscribers on YouTube, and allowing complete strangers to get an intimate look at some of your most personal family experiences?

This is exactly how Darren and Georgie from Family Fizz, an extremely popular YouTube channel, have been living their lives for the past three years. Their online journey began as a vegan fitness channel that provided evidence-based information on how to live a healthier life. It has since evolved into a family entertainment channel involving their three daughters: Mia, Sienna, and newborn Karma -- who, by the way, already has over 200,000 followers on Instagram and is only a few months old.

However, their story hasn't always been so light-hearted. So stay tuned to find out how this couple transformed their dak substance-abusing past to becoming thriving, plant-based parent role models.

"It feels amazing to be committed to good things." - Darren Fizz

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08:56 - How Darren and Georgie found each other in the midst of self-destruction.

15:08 - How they stopped living for the weekend and changed the course of their lives.

20:30 - How did the transition to veganism happen?

31:22 - Is veganism healthy for children? Can you help them be enthusiastic about it?

37:35 - The community that helped fuel Darren and Georgie's new passion for vegan fitness, and why they stopped focusing on cardio to focus on weight-training.

49:09 - The beginning of Darren and Georgie's blog journey. Why did they want to share what they were learning?

55:35 - How did they transition from blogging to sharing their message on YouTube?

1:05:53 - Darren and Georgie's evolution to producing content as a vegan family.

1:18:57 - What it's like to live with an audience, and how Darren and Georgie keep their children grounded while encouraging their passions.

Resources:

Vegan Runners

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How Adam Sud Overcame an Adderall Addiction, Lost 200 Pounds, and Learned to Love Himself Feb 20, 2019

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Over 20 million Americans over the age of 12 have some sort of addiction. The sale of prescription drugs has increased by over 300 percent since 1999. Almost three out of four overdoses are caused by prescription drugs which are more than heroin and cocaine overdoses combined. What's worse is that these drugs can be easier to obtain than the aforementioned illegal drugs. 6.8 million people who struggle with addiction also struggle with some sort of mental illness.

Adam Sud, our guest today, had weighed over 320 pounds and was severely addicted to drugs and fast food. He was also afflicted with Type 2 Diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, anxiety disorder, sleep disorder, and suicidal depression. His downward spiral culminated with an overdose as a result of a suicide attempt while he was alone in his filthy hoarder-like apartment. He checked into rehab and with the help of his parents and a plant-based diet, he began the journey that led to a remarkable recovery not only in reversing his chronic diseases and losing nearly 200 pounds but living a happy and healthy life of purpose.

Now he is helping others discover how to find joy in owning their health and their well-being, and in developing self-love. Adam is now a diabetes and food addiction coach for masteringdiabetes.org.

Just a warning. In this episode, we discuss topics such as addiction and suicide which can be triggering to some. If you or someone you know struggle with these conditions. There are many organizations online that provide assistance and can help

"Food for me became affirmations of sobriety in recovery."

Adam Sud

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13:30 - What is the main difference between Ritalin and Adderall? How did they affect Adam and do they work?

17:30 - Adam talks about how he got addicted to Adderall. What were its effects on him and how did he feel?

24:30 - How did Adam's parents react back then? How did they help him?

30:00 - Adam talks about his attempted suicide. What was he thinking back then?

35:00 - What happened with Adam's attempt at recovery?

37:00 - How did Adam start adopting a plant based diet? What were the difficulties that he encountered?

42:30 - What was Adam's big WHY which helped him through his recovery?

50:00 - Why did Adam break down his goals to seven days each and how did it work for him?

60:00 - Adam tells us about what helped him recover and his advice to people who are also on the road to recovery

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Dick Beardsley

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How to Manage Toxins, Heavy Metals, and Allergies with Dr. Vivian Chen Feb 13, 2019

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We live in a very toxic world. From polluted water to BPAs, to PCBs, to heavy metals, to artificial preservatives, plastics, and pesticides. These toxins around us negatively affects every part of the body. Luckily, we're born with several detoxification systems like the liver, kidneys, intestines, lungs, lymphatic system, and skin. However, whenever these systems are compromised, impurities aren't properly filtered and the body is adversely affected and can even lead to allergies, diseases, and death.

On today's episode Dr. Vivian Chen joins us to let us know what measures we can take to thrive in such a toxic environment. She is certified as an integrative health practitioner and used nutrition and other lifestyle factors to reverse her husband's hypertension, her kid's allergies, her own heavy metal toxicity, and now helps clients heal using integrative modalities through her company plateful health.

Before you implement any changes that you learn here on this podcast please always check with your doctor first.

"Food is information to our genes."

- Dr. Vivian Chen

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08:00 - What happened with Dr. Vivian's new born daughter which made her switch for good?

15:30 - Where do you find medical journals and publications if you want to read them yourself?

25:00 - What are the most common foods that cause allergies and their usual symptoms? Why does it seem like we are having an allergy epidemic now?

35:00 - Protein powders and their heavy metal content

41:00 - The most effective ways to detoxify your body from toxins and plant foods that can optimize your liver and kidney health

49:00 - How should you wash your fruits and vegetables to help reduce toxins?

50:00 - What type of rice should you buy and how should you cook it? Brown rice VS white rice

55:00 - The advantages of a plant based lifestyle

60:00 - How your food dictates your genes and health

Resources:

Herbs to cleanse your kidneys and liver:

Cilantro
Parsley
Dark leafy green vegetables
Dandelion roots

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How to Live Naturally in a Modern World with Tony Riddle Aka the Natural Lifestylist Feb 10, 2019

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We developed in a natural and wild environment, so why are we not living a natural lifestyle? Today's guest has discovered exactly how to properly use our natural bodies. Tony Riddle is a Natural Lifestyle Coach, helping people heal and improve just by embracing a simple natural philosophy. Learn how you can adjust to your surroundings rather than creating your own toxic one. Hear how a few mechanical adjustments and some blue sky can make your health 10x more fulfilling.

"We can't all live in nature, but it doesn't mean that we can't live naturally."

-Tony Riddle

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6:36 - Development of a Natural Life-Stylist: How Tony went from ruling the playground to searching for self-approval

18:04 - The next step--How Tony learned about the natural running shape and helped the 80% of runners who have injured knees

27:13 - Why Tony had to close down his gym, reset his life, and re-discover who he is. Find out what Tony discovered causes suffering and how you can solve it

38:25 - The call of Ayahuasca and its healing powers. How these medicinal plant drinks gave protection, clarity, and honesty for Tony in the midst of frustration

51:50 - Want to free yourself from your addiction to self-medication? What you need to understand about your needs and your environment to Re-Wild yourself into the ideal human

1:03:24 - How the sky impacts your health: Enhance the little things about your day to maximize your life as a whole

1:10:50 - Healing and self-empowerment are more simple than you think. How one ceremony can reconnect families, heal bodies, and clarify pain

1:22:20 - You have more technological advancements than a Range Rover--Why your feet, knees, and legs are just waiting to be used for their purpose

1:30:27 - What you can do to live more naturally. It's as simple as plants, sleep, and naturally wild living

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Ayahuasca

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Vegan Relationship Q&A with Bianca Taylor Jan 31, 2019

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Ever wonder how you can be a healthy vegan AND have a healthy relationship? This episode is packed with tips for you and your significant other. Bianca Taylor joins Nimai as a vegan personal trainer who promotes women's empowerment and self-love. She is the host of the podcast Badassbabe Radio and is also… Nimai's girlfriend!

Hear from Bianca and Nimai as they break down what it looks like to have trust in a public relationship. Get advice on how to best start, maintain, and promote good relationships. And if you're looking for tips on how to raise your child while promoting vegan values, then you'll want to hear this one.

"You have to truly not be afraid to be yourself."

-Bianca Taylor

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3:00 - Names and social media can bring people together. The secrets behind how Nimai and Bianca bonded and ended up in a relationship

10:40 - How to survive long-distance relationships and why you need to evaluate your own baggage before you enter into a relationship

23:41 - Fighting Jealousy: What causes jealousy in a relationship and how Nimai and Bianca maintain trust even while they put themselves out on to social media

31:56 - Are you forcefully changing your significant other or accepting them as they are? The #1 difference between love and insecurity

40:05 - The impact of diets on dating--How relationships can work or not work between vegans and non-vegans

50:07 - The one thing you NEED to tell your kids: How to raise your children in a vegan environment

59:55 - 4 keys to having a healthy relationship even when you have baggage. Why your significant other is your best mirror

1:06:59 - What you should do if you like this episode and how you can continue this conversation

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"Is Raising a Vegan Child Safe?" with Dr. Gemma Newman Jan 29, 2019

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Is it safe to raise a child as a vegan?

In an effort to provide knowledge and debunk misconceptions, Nimai sat down with Dr. Gemma Newman, Plant-Based Nutrition Specialist from the UK. Dr. Newman bust the myths about being vegan while pregnant and raising a baby. Not only that, she will tell you how to get enough Omega 3, calcium, and iron in a plant-based diet. If you are still in the fence whether this way of eating is for you, give it a listen This is an episode you do not want to miss.

"WHEN WE ARE COMPLETELY BOMBARDED BY CHRONIC DISEASE, NOW IS THE TIME TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE."

-Dr. Gemma Newman

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7:54 Results of her husband eating a plant-based diet

9:02 Dr. Newman's realization that she was trained as a diagnostician rather than helping people figure out what to eat

14:35 What does the medical community need to do for people not to get chronic diseases

17:37 One of her patients lowered his blood pressure through a change in his nutrition

20:26 The healing power of plants: How one of Dr. Newman's patient reversed his prostate cancer through this way of eating

26:29 The dangers of Keto Diet that you all should know about

33:11 The top three plant-based diets

34:20 Dr. Newman debunking the biggest myth about Vegan Diet

36:01 Fish and Eggs: How harmful are they when you eat too much

44:04 Are vegans calcium deficient

48:03 How to increase your iron level on a Vegan Diet

52:51 Is it safe to follow a vegan diet during pregnancy

57:15 Feeding babies in a vegan way

1:01:05 Is there any precaution to take by having additional supplements as a Vegan

Resources:

Thrive: The Vegan Nutrition Guide to Optimal Performance in Sports and Life by Brendan Brazier
Finding Ultra, Revised and Updated Edition: Rejecting Middle Age, Becoming One of the World's Fittest Men, and Discovering Myself by Rich Roll
Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen by Christopher McDougall

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The Mind Muscle Connection with 6x Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates Jan 27, 2019

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Do you want to understand how your mind, your diet, and your muscles all work together? You'll discover that and more in this episode of Generation V. Nimai has the privilege of speaking with Dorian Yates. Being Mr. Olympia 6 years in a row, Dorian is a legend in the bodybuilding world. He has recently started to take up meditation, a plant-based diet, and more. Listen to this episode to hear how Dorian maintains his health and fitness in a holistic way.

"I'm more interested in my body now as being my vehicle."

-Dorian Yates

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3:07 - Credentials vs. no credentials: How Dorian has set himself apart in the knowledge of bodybuilding and fitness

8:12 - It's not just about your skills. What factors you need to take advantage of to be exceptional in any competitive field

11:53 - The one way you can continually challenge yourself: You may be surprised at what Dorian did to train and improve outside of lifting

17:39 - Veganism in Dorian's day: How veganism has evolved since his time in competitive bodybuilding

21:43 - Why Dorian has begun to change to a plant-based diet and how he has gone about doing it safely

25:35 - Rounding out--How a plant-based diet is helping Dorian to create a larger meaning in his life

29:12 - Contrasting the intensity of bodybuilding: What Dorian is doing now that he has stopped bodybuilding

33:45 - You are not alone. Why you need to change your perspective on the world, yourself, and your relationship with others

Resources:

London Real Podcast by Brian Rose

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How to Optimize Your Hormones with Author and Health Coach Mike Mahler Jan 25, 2019

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Your hormones matter. Don't ignore them. Mike Mahler joins Nimai to talk about how hormones affect your entire life. From testosterone to cortisol, Mike shares why you need to be aware of how these hormones affect your body.

Mike Mahler is a strength coach, supplement provider, author, and kettlebell expert. With his training in hormone optimization, Mike can help you release stress, get sleep, and exercise better. He also shares nutrition secrets that will help you boost your energy throughout the day.

"The most important component of strength is compassion."

-Mike Mahler

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6:38 - Chase your passions: Why Mike's interest in Eastern Philosophies drove him towards his passion for fitness

17:03 - Defining strength as more than just muscles. How to maintain a vegan diet and be an outstanding example of the benefits

41:37 - Dispersing the myths around soy: What you should be trying to consume rather than worrying about the macronutrients like saturated fats and soy

54:15 - You need sleep! The 4 biggest factors that cause you to lose energy, gain weight, and feel depressed or stressed

1:06:23 - Are you doing what you want to with life? How you can tell if you have adrenal fatigue and what you can do to take back your life

1:20:39 - Supplements or no? What proper testosterone boosters can do for your stress, exercise, and future health

1:34:27 - The power of diets in your hormone balancing: How you know what to eat to promote healthy hormones and how testosterone and other hormones affect women

1:40:17 - How you can identify the root cause of hormone imbalances and why you shouldn't just start taking supplements right away

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