In this episode of the FilterLIFE Podcast, Dan Holmes sits down with John, “The Bodybuilding Vegan,” to challenge everything you think you know about food, kidney disease, and personal responsibility.

Dan opens up about living with kidney disease, chronic pain, and the struggle to make the “right” choices while running at full speed in real life. John brings over 20 years of vegan living, elite bodybuilding, and coaching hundreds of clients on plant-based nutrition and performance.

Together, they dive into:

• Plant-based diets and kidney health
• The myth that you “can’t get enough protein without meat”
• Fast food, convenience, and making better choices on the go
• How culture, income, and environment affect food decisions
• The mental battle: accountability vs excuses
• Why leaders must align their actions with their mission
• The emotional reality of chronic illness and survival mode
• Raw talk on animal ethics and personal responsibility

This isn’t a lecture. It’s a turning point.

Dan makes a public commitment to start transitioning toward a plant-based lifestyle, not overnight, but with intention and invites YOU to walk that journey with him.

Because at the end of the day:
👉 Your health is your responsibility
👉 Your choices shape your future
👉 Nobody is coming to save you but YOU

If you’re a kidney warrior, living with chronic illness, or just tired of feeling stuck in your own habits, this episode is for you.

🔗 Learn more about John (The Bodybuilding Vegan) and his coaching:
https://vegansquadcoaching.com/

🎁 Need help with your diet?
EKF will connect you with a FREE plant-focused coaching session to help you get started.

🌐 Learn more about the Enlisted Kidney Foundation (EKF):
https://FilterLIFE.org

💥 Stop waiting. Stop making excuses. Start choosing what actually fuels your life.