The Plant-Based Podcast

What a journey Sophia has had already. From struggling with eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia, being admitted to hospital to finding herself and becoming Commonwealth and European Powerlifting champ, and record holder.

This girl is strong! Inside and out. 

Not only can she lift heavy, but she has also been able to share her story and help others. This is what the podcast is all about. 

As well as some myth-busting. I would like to try and see someone tell Sophia that you can't grow muscle on a vegan diet, because she is living proof that you can, and then some.

We also cover gym confidence and the importance of asking for help.

This is the kind of podcast that should get you motivated to resistance train but also to love yourself a little more.

I hope you enjoy it!!

Recently I was lucky enough to be invited to be on a plant-based health and fitness panel with Sophia, a Commonwealth Powerlifting Champ, Tori, a bikini figure competitor and host by Saskia from The Green Grill.

Holly and I first met at an event in London and we both knew immediately that we were on the same page with nutrition, exercise and veganism (the page that EVERYONE should be one)

- How to do Veganuary Right

- Tips on tackling your New Years Resolutions 

- How to choose a good coach or PT

- How to tackle social media's issues 

- and more..

Have a listen and let us know what you think (there will definitely be a round two)

Up to 20% of woman have PCOS, that number is staggering!

We discuss PCOS in-depth, the different types and how Dr Dylan would go about treatment. We also speak about:

- PCOS & Insulin Resistance  

- The Contraceptive Pill and Hormonal Health

- Endometriosis

- Menopause

- The Menstrual Cycle

Dr Dylan Culter did her PHD on PCOS so she knows her stuff. 

Have a listen and tell us what you think! 

You can reach out to her @phruitfuldish on Instagram

I first met Dom at an event in London, he was on a health and fitness panel I was hosting, then he also spoke a keynote speaker. 

His talk would have turned me vegan if I wasn't already,

Started with a life of crime, spent a few years in prison and since then turned his life around.

We've all heard that calories matter, and that for weight loss to occur we need to find a way to be in a calorie deficit.

These include (1) reduced caloric density, (2) improved gut microbiota symbiosis, (3) increased insulin sensitivity, (4) reduced TMAO, (5) activation of  PPARs, and (6) over-expression of mitochondrial uncoupling proteins. Collectively, these factors improve satiety and increase energy expenditure leading to reduced body weight.

Here is a link to his review https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31717463/ once you have had a listen.

And don't forget to give him a follow on Instagram @plantbased_climber

In this insightful episode, Dr Gemma and I discuss a very important topic of how best to bring up your children to be healthy plant-based vegans.

Starting with pregnancy, we talk about what things a mother can do to not only have a healthy baby but also a healthy mother throughout the process. 

Then we cover the birth, breastfeeding and alternative options. Moving onto weening, milk options and more practical parts of a growing child that starts to ask questions and is potentially put in non-vegan situations. 

Gemma is a wealth of knowledge and is not only a doctor with her own practice but also brings up her own kids plant-based. It is for this reason that I wanted her to deliver her insight on the topic.

This one is a bit different. I'm the guest! I've actually taken the audio from an interview with Connor from Active Vegans alongside Adam Stansbury.

Part 2 of the mini series is live!

Episode 32; Mini Series w/ David Cleary (Vegan Fat Loss vs Muscle Gain)