Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Vegans Who Lift podcast! Today we welcome vegan IFBB and OCB Pro bodybuilder: Maddie (@maddie_vitalityfitness)! We dive into Maddie's journey into veganism, how she balances bodybuilding with a vegan lifestyle, and the challenges she’s overcome. Maddie shares insights about her favorite vegan protein sources, her transition experience, and delicious cheat meals. Tune in to learn more about her competition plans and her dual role as an in-person and online fitness coach after graduating from the Vegans Who Lift Coaching Academy!

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New Episode Alert! This week on Vegans Who Lift, we’re joined by the incredible Amanda Sevilla!

We dive deep into Amanda’s journey of going vegan while navigating the complexities of eating disorders, growing up in a Filipino household with strong cultural roots, and how spirituality and yoga have supported her path to healing and alignment.

This is a powerful conversation you don’t want to miss.

Hit that subscribe button so you never miss an episode!

Special thanks to our sponsors:

Vedge Nutrition - The only vegan supplement brand we trust. High-quality, third-party tested, and 100% plant-based. Use code veganswholift for a discount.

Green Bites Go - Our go-to high-protein vegan treat! When the sweet tooth hits, these are macro-friendly and delicious. Use code #VEGANSWHOLIFT to save.

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Follow Brooke: [@miss\_meatless\_muscle](https://www.instagram.com/miss_meatless_muscle/)

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Struggling with meal prep or fitness motivation? Our latest guest, @MrsSlimOnPlants, reveals her tips and tricks for sustaining a balanced vegan lifestyle while juggling being a YouTuber, a full time employee, a mom of 2 kids, and a social media recipe queen.

From growing up vegetarian to going fully vegan, building muscle, balancing culture, raising mostly vegan kids, and running a growing YouTube channel while working a 9–5 — Nisha proves you don’t need excuses, just consistency.

💚 She talks:

✅ Making cultural recipes macro-friendly

✅ Why beans aren’t enough protein

✅ How to shift from skinny-fat to strong

✅ Leading by example (even if your partner isn’t vegan)

✅ Eating simple meals on repeat

✅ And crushing fitness goals after 40

This one is packed with practical tips + inspiration!!

INSTAGRAM:

Follow Brooke: [@miss\_meatless\_muscle](https://www.instagram.com/miss_meatless_muscle/)

Follow John: [@thebodybuildingvegan](https://www.instagram.com/thebodybuildingvegan/)

YOUTUBE:

Subscribe to John: [BodybuildingVeganTV](https://www.youtube.com/@BodybuildingVeganTV)

Subscribe to Brooke: [MissMeatlessMuscle](https://www.youtube.com/@missmeatlessmuscle)

Special thanks to our sponsors:

Vedge Nutrition - The only vegan supplement brand we trust. High-quality, third-party tested, and 100% plant-based. Use code veganswholift for a discount.

Green Bites Go - Our go-to high-protein vegan treat! When the sweet tooth hits, these are macro-friendly and delicious. Use code #VEGANSWHOLIFT to save.

PART 2 is here… and we’re not holding back.

Is raw veganism ruining the movement?

Are plant-based meats just processed junk?

Can you really call yourself vegan if you “cheat” sometimes?

We’re diving into the hottest takes, polarizing questions, and honestly telling you what we think from a vegan perspective.

You might agree. You might not. But either way, it’s a convo worth having.

Tap in, tune up, and get ready to hear some things that might ruffle a few tofu feathers.

Don’t forget to like, subscribe, rate, and share—it helps us keep having these real, unfiltered conversations!

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Follow Brooke: [@miss\_meatless\_muscle](https://www.instagram.com/miss_meatless_muscle/)

Follow John: [@thebodybuildingvegan](https://www.instagram.com/thebodybuildingvegan/)

Follow Leah: [@plantstrong\_dietitian](https://www.instagram.com/plantstrong_dietitian/)

YOUTUBE:

Subscribe to John: [BodybuildingVeganTV](https://www.youtube.com/@BodybuildingVeganTV)

Subscribe to Brooke: [MissMeatlessMuscle](https://www.youtube.com/@missmeatlessmuscle)

Special thanks to our sponsors:

Vedge Nutrition - The only vegan supplement brand we trust. High-quality, third-party tested, and 100% plant-based. Use code veganswholift for a discount.

Green Bites Go - Our go-to high-protein vegan treat! When the sweet tooth hits, these are macro-friendly and delicious. Use code #VEGANSWHOLIFT to save.

This week on Vegans Who Lift, John Thomas and Brooke Sellers sit down with the badass and refreshingly real Leah Higl ( @plantstrong_dietitian) — a performance-focused, plant-based sports dietitian who's anything but conventional.

Leah brings the heat in this episode, opening up about her mission to keep nutrition inclusive, authentic, and completely free of BS. From building muscle to managing chronic health conditions, Leah’s unique, trauma-informed approach is rooted in compassion, community, and real talk.

We dive into what it means to show up fully as yourself in the world of fitness and nutrition, how Leah supports vegan athletes with diverse identities and diagnoses, and why authenticity is her superpower. Plus, she unpacks how being queer, neurodivergent, and a total lifting nerd fuels her coaching style and connects her to her clients on a whole other level.

Get ready for honest, hilarious, inclusive, and information packed episode. If you are tired of toxic nutrition culture and ready for some real, empowering conversation — this one’s for you.

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Follow Brooke: [@miss\_meatless\_muscle](https://www.instagram.com/miss_meatless_muscle/)

Follow John: [@thebodybuildingvegan](https://www.instagram.com/thebodybuildingvegan/)

Follow Leah: [@plantstrong\_dietitian](https://www.instagram.com/plantstrong_dietitian/)

*YOUTUBE:*

Subscribe to John: [BodybuildingVeganTV](https://www.youtube.com/@BodybuildingVeganTV)

Subscribe to Brooke: [MissMeatlessMuscle](https://www.youtube.com/@missmeatlessmuscle)

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Vegans Who Lift Podcast – Ep. 64: 10 Most Controversial Opinions About Veganism (From Non-Vegans)

This week, Brooke and John are diving into 10 of the most talked-about (and misunderstood) opinions about veganism—from “you can’t build muscle on a vegan diet” to “vegan kids are unhealthy” and “it’s all just processed junk.”

We’re breaking it all down and giving you our honest, unfiltered takes.

Whether you’re vegan, veg-curious, or just tired of hearing the same tired arguments, this episode is for you.

Tune in now, and don’t forget to share with your friends, family, or anyone who needs to hear a little vegan myth-busting.

Hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Special thanks to our sponsors:

🍪🌱 *GreenBitesGo* — High-protein vegan treats made with clean ingredients for your plant-powered gains. Use code *VEGANSWHOLIFT* to save 25%!

💚💪 *Vedge Nutrition* — No artificial sweeteners, third-party tested, and made for serious lifters. Use code *VEGANSWHOLIFT* to save and support the pod!

Join John and Brooke on Episode 63 of the Vegans Who Lift Podcast as they answer your questions in real time — from how to season and flavor your food, to the wildest things we’ve heard about being vegan. Plus, we’re sharing our favorite resources for new or transitioning vegans and dishing out practical advice to make plant-based living easier and tastier.

Hit play, send to a friend, and make sure to comment if you’re loving this podcast! Let us know!

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YouTube:

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And shoutout to our podcast sponsors!!

🍪🌱GreenBitesGo : visionary creators of delicious, high-protein vegan treats with clean ingredients, perfect for your vegan gains. Use code #VEGANSWHOLIFT to save 25% on your order!

💚💪Vedge Nutrition : organic, artificial sweetener free, third party testes protein, greens, pre workouts and more! Use code: VEGANSWHOLIFT to save on your order and support the pod today!

This week on Vegans Who Lift, Brooke and John discuss the worst mistakes their clients make and how they help their clients fix them. Our new clients often don’t train to failure or with enough intensity, skip breakfast, don’t get enough sleep, and inhibit their training in other ways. Whether you are a new or seasoned lifter, this episode will help you make sure you are optimizing all aspects of your training - in and out of the gym. Share with a friend who needs to hear this and comment below if this was helpful for you!

INSTAGRAM:

Follow Brooke: https://www.instagram.com/miss_meatless_muscle/

Follow John: https://www.instagram.com/thebodybuildingvegan/

YouTube:

Subscribe to John: https://www.youtube.com/@BodybuildingVeganTV

Subscribe to Brooke: https://www.youtube.com/@missmeatlessmuscle

And shoutout to our podcast sponsors!!

🍪🌱GreenBitesGo : visionary creators of delicious, high-protein vegan treats with clean ingredients, perfect for your vegan gains. Use code #VEGANSWHOLIFT to save 25% on your order!

💚💪Vedge Nutrition : organic, artificial sweetener free, third party testes protein, greens, pre workouts and more! Use code: VEGANSWHOLIFT to save on your order and support the pod today!