No-Bullsh!t Vegan

NBSV 221: It's never too late to get strong (even in your 70s), with Jane Thurnell-Read

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Strength training in later life might be one of the most important things you can do for your health. Jane Thurnell-Read—vegan, author, activist, an...

NBSV 220: Out of Sight: Inside animal agriculture, and Gail Eisnitz's survival story

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Gail Eisnitz, chief investigator for the Humane Farming Association and author of Out of Sight, shares what it's really like to spend decades document...

NBSV 219: Cycling 30,000 km for the planet: plant-based athletes Leanna Carriere and Dr. Timm Döbert

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Leanna Carriere and Dr. Timm Döbert are preparing to cycle 30,000 km from Alaska to Chile as part of their Wings of Survival project, following migra...

NBSV 218: Javant Benton on whole-food vegan eating, fibre, and long-term health

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Javant joins me to talk about his journey to veganism, which began with a major health scare and evolved over many years into a fully vegan lifestyle....

NBSV 217: Vegan fitness myths busted — strength training, creatine, and cardio (Coaches' Corner with Karina and Zoe)

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Coach Zoe and I are back for a Coaches' Corner episode, answering the questions we didn't get to during our recent live No-B.S. Reset panel event. We ...

NBSV 216: Vegan myth-busting power round (dietitian, doctor, agrologist, fitness coach)

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when a doctor, a registered dietitian, an agrologist, and a fitness coach sit down to answer real audience questions? Find out in this ep...

NBSV 215: 2 million steps in 30 days, and the power of community health — with Kwame Terra

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if getting healthier didn't require more willpower, more tracking, or more "optimizing"… but less? Kwame Terra and I dig into what the world's ...

NBSV 214: Life is an improvisation: Bob Wiseman on music, mortality, and veganism

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

5-time Juno Award winner and founding member of Blue Rodeo Bob Wiseman joins me for a wide-ranging, thoughtful conversation about music, aging, and wh...

NBSV 213: Longevity, wearables, and identity-based habits with Coach Mike Howard

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Howard is back on the podcast! We start with a proper catch-up: his retreats, my TEDx prep, and the reality of juggling health goals alongside re...

Happy holidays, and join our free 5-day No-B.S. Health Reset!

26 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you so much for tuning in to this show! A short holiday message from me, and an invitation to join something exciting: The 5-Day No-B.S. Health ...

NBSV 212: Vystopia: the anguish of being vegan in a non-vegan world, with psychologist and author Clare Mann

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vystopia is the profound anguish many ethical vegans experience when living in a non-vegan world. Clare Mann explains why this response is normal rath...

NBSV 211: Strength at 72 — Vegan powerlifting nun Pat Farrell and Coach Katya Gorbacheva

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

At 72, Pat Farrell is turning heads in the powerlifting world. Pat is a Dominican sister, a longtime advocate for social justice, and a dedicated vega...

NBSV 210: Minimal time, maximum strength — Coach Matt Taylor on training that fits your life

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I'm joined by strength coach Matt Taylor to talk about what it really takes to get stronger when life is busy. We dig into the concep...

NBSV 209: What a fish knows (and feels) — animal sentience and vegan ethics with Jonathan Balcombe

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Biologist and bestselling author Dr. Jonathan Balcombe joins me to discuss fish sentience, the surprising intelligence of fishes, and what science rev...

NBSV 208: Matthew C. Halteman on the joyful case for going vegan

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Veganism isn't about saying no; it's about saying yes. Philosophy professor and author Matthew C. Halteman joins me to make the joyful case for going ...

NBSV 207: Multisport coach Saskia Bjornson on vegan endurance, open-water confidence, and beginner-friendly triathlons

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vegan triathlete and coach Saskia Bjornson joins me to talk about endurance on plants, building confidence in open water, and why her sold-out beginne...

NBSV 206: Busting fitness & menopause myths with Christopher Barker

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Coach and clinical nutritionist Christopher Barker (author of Mansplaining the Menopause) is here for a no-B.S. tour through female health, strength, ...

NBSV 205: Muscles, myths, and macros: A no-B.S. guide to vegan strength training

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What really matters for getting stronger on a vegan diet? Spoiler: it's not spending hours on cardio or obsessing over tiny details. In this episode, ...

NBSV 204: Athlete. Advocate. Changemaker. Candace Burton on building a global plant-based future

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From rowing as part of the first all-Black women's 8 at the world's largest regatta, to helping steer over $8 million in grants that fuel plant-based ...

NBSV 203: Author Anne Broyles on empowering kids to tackle climate change with veganism

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss Anne's new children's book, Eating to Save the Planet: How Veganism Helps Fight Climate Change. We also explore how Anne's Cherokee heritag...

NBSV 202: Iain Tolhurst on how the world's first stock-free farm grows 120 tons of food annually with zero animal inputs

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Iain Tolhurst is a pioneer of stock-free organic farming who's been growing vegetables for nearly 40 years without a single animal input. No manure, n...

NBSV 201: John Sanbonmatsu on The Omnivore's Deception — the myth of ethical meat

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 Is "ethical meat" just a comforting bedtime story for omnivores? Philosopher and author John Sanbonmatsu joins me to unpack the myths that keep anim...

NBSV 200: Live from my studio—chats with listeners, team call-ins, and kitten shenanigans

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For the first time ever, The No-Bullsh!t Vegan Podcast goes LIVE! Join me in my Powell River recording studio (with a tiny kitten desperately trying t...

NBSV 199: More than a diet — The psychological shifts of vegan living with Dr. Angela Crawford

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when going vegan transforms more than just your plate? In this episode, I'm joined by psychologist and author Dr. Angela Crawford to expl...

NBSV 198: Thom Norman on ending factory farming through evidence-based giving

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I speak with Thom Norman, co-founder of FarmKind, a nonprofit organization working to end factory farming through evidence-based giving. Thom shares h...

NBSV 197: Coach K's strategy sessions vol. 4 — Muscle recovery, high-protein foods, meal prep, and outsmarting our own brains

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this final volume of my free strategy call series, you'll listen in on two coaching sessions packed with plant-based problem solving, strength trai...

NBSV 196: Fitness, veganism, and social justice: why politics belong in plant-based health

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I dive into why fitness and veganism aren't just personal choices—they're political whether we realize it or not. Based on a recent article I wrote,...

NBSV 195: Environmental benefits of plant-based agriculture with agrologist Cory Davis

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Agrologist Cory Davis joins me to unpack the environmental toll of animal agriculture—and the enormous potential of plant-based food systems to redu...

NBSV 194: Renowned dietitian Brenda Davis on powering health with plants

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I'm joined by renowned registered dietitian and plant-based pioneer, Brenda Davis. With decades of experience and 13 books to her name, Brenda shares ...

NBSV 193: How much protein do you really need? A deep dive with Vesanto Melina

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Registered dietitian and award-winning author Vesanto Melina returns to dive deep into all things vegan protein. With decades of experience in plant-b...

NBSV 192: Kettlebell training for every body with Coach Damali Fraiser

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kettlebell training should be for every body. Coach Damali—kettlebell expert, speaker, and owner of Lift Off Strength & Wellness—joins me to chall...

NBSV 191: Actor, playwright, director, and public speaking coach Lynn Aliya shares her vegan journey

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you looked up "powerhouse" in the dictionary, you'd find a picture of Lynn Aliya. This multi-talented dynamo is an award-winning actor, playwright,...

NBSV 190: Coach K's strategy sessions vol. 3 — metabolism, macros, calories, and strength training for endurance sports

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

About once a year, I open up my schedule to between 20 and 30 awesome folks on my email list. Each person gets a free strategy session, where they can...

NBSV 189: Strength coach Meghan Callaway on training with (and bouncing back from) injuries

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Time for a catch-up with strength coach extraordinaire and overall powerhouse Meghan Callaway! Cat news! Injury and recovery news (from both Meghan an...

NBSV 188: Chef Supreme Dow on how he set a Guinness World Record serving 1,008 vegan meals in 37 minutes, and his work serving LA's unhoused community

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

1,008 vegan meals in 37 minutes: could you swing it? Chef Supreme Dow is one person who certainly can!   Chef Supreme Dow is a former celebrity chef,...

NBSV 187: Coach K's strategy sessions vol. 2 — staying consistent, and making the most of our workout time

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

About once a year, I open my schedule to 30 awesome folks on my email list for coaching calls. Each person gets a free 20-minute strategy session, whe...

NBSV 186: Coach and gym owner Izzy Jacobus on running vegan businesses, his past as a pro musician, and poking trolls online

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Izzy and I have been Facebook friends for years, but have never had a face-to-face chat…until now. Listen in as we talk about our respective musical...

NBSV 185: Coach K's strategy sessions vol. 1 — strength training and calculating protein requirements

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

About once a year, I open my schedule to 30 awesome folks on my email list for free coaching calls. Each person gets a free 20-minute strategy sessio...

NBSV 184: Kathleen Gage on growing a vegan business, thriving as a septuagenarian, and rescuing animals

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Business consultant and overall vegan powerhouse Kathleen Gage is on the show today to discuss becoming vegan, thriving as a septuagenerian, and growi...

NBSV 183: Coach K and Coach Zoe on veganism, our own training, and 4 problems in the fitness industry right now

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Coach Zoe and I get together for a "Coaches' Corner" discussion about 4 problems in the fitness industry at the moment (and what to do about them!), a...

NBSV 182: Catching up with vegan powerlifter Daniel Austin — adapting our training as we age, his new audiobook, and more

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Time for a catch-up chat with vegan powerlifter Daniel Austin! He joins me to discuss approaches to vegan advocacy, adapting our training and diet as ...

NBSV 181: Erika Hazel (a.k.a. The Bizerkeley Vegan) on running the biggest vegan food festival in Northern California, and making veganism enjoyable for everyone

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode covers it all: running a large-scale vegan food festival, Erika's vegan story, growing and supporting vegan businesses, and de-stigmatizi...

NBSV 180: Colleen Patrick-Goudreau on the power of language when we talk about veganism

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau joins me to discuss the power of language and identity when talking about veganism, the importance of authenticity and compas...

NBSV 179: Nine vegan travel tips from Brighde Reed of World Vegan Travel

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most common excuses I hear from folks who aren't completely vegan yet is, "It's way too difficult to travel as a vegan!" Well, here's the o...

NBSV 178: Champion vegan bodybuilder Geoff Palmer busts omega myths and discusses meat and masculinity

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're often told to take omega-3 supplements, especially as vegans. And non-vegans are often told to take fish oil. But are these recommendations back...

NBSV 177: Sandra Nomoto on 4 ways the animal agriculture industry misleads the public about the healthiness of meat, dairy, and eggs

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Expert marketer Sandra Nomoto speaks with me about the animal agriculture industry's marketing tactics. Specifically: four ways they've misled the pub...

NBSV 176: Vegan powerlifter Katya Gorbacheva on strength training, challenging societal body ideals, our protein requirements, and more

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Katya Gorbacheva is one of the strongest vegans in the world. She is an elite powerlifter with a total of 1025 lbs at 165 lbs body weight and 453 DOTs...

NBSV 175: Robert Cheeke on his upcoming book, effective forms of animal advocacy, and using our strengths to help animals

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why do the most effective forms of animal advocacy often involve letting go of our personal biases? How can we understand our strengths, and use them ...

NBSV 174: K.I. team member Izzy Katz on nailing chin-ups, and how she's stayed consistent with strength training for almost a decade

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What's it like to train for a major strength goal for 1.5 years and nail it? How can we stay consistent with our training even when we don't feel "mot...

NBSV 173: Computational scientist and ultramarathoner Jeyashree Krishnan on critical thinking, veganism, and making sense of conflicting diet info

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why is critical thinking important in choosing one's diet? Why (and how) are lifestyle and diet choices not binary? How do we make sense of all the co...

NBSV 172: Dr. Anelyse Weiler on workers' rights, environmental health, veganism, and how we can fight for a more livable world

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do social inequalities and environmental problems converge? How can we find opportunities for solidarity with food and farm workers as part of eth...

NBSV 171: Jeremy LaLonde, filmmaker and creator of PB With J, on his health journey (including losing half his body weight), exploring in the kitchen, and maintaining health habits

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jeremy LaLonde is an award-winning filmmaker who lost half his body weight by going plant-based and decided to use his story and insights to help othe...

NBSV 170: Dr. Monica Bhatia on founding a protein-forward bread company, why you might be underestimating your protein needs, and moving from vegetarian to vegan

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do we need to worry about "complete" proteins? Why might some people be underestimating their protein needs? How did nutrition challenges during pregn...

NBSV 169: Dr. Esther Zeledón discusses veganism, setting goals, cultivating a positive mindset, creating habits, and more

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me for a perhaps-surprisingly-no-B.S. discussion about purpose, goal-setting, and moving forward in our lives. What does "purpose" mean in the fi...

NBSV 168: Radhi Devlukia on mindful and intuitive eating practices, and her new cookbook

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Radhi Devlukia is a plant-based cook, recipe developer, mission-driven entrepreneur, and co-founder of Juni Tea. Her debut cookbook "JoyFull" comes ou...

NBSV 167: Coach K answers 19 listener questions on veganism, fitness, habits, accordion, and much more

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Time for an Ask Me Anything episode! Topics range from creating healthy habits and staying motivated, to strength training strategies and asserting on...

NBSV 166: Film and TV actor Paloma Kwiatkowski on veganism, entering the health and wellness field, and moving to a small town

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When I heard that a new vegan athlete (and a film and TV actor, at that!) moved to my small town, I knew I had to have her on the show. And I haven't ...

NBSV 165: Rey Ortega founded one of the first vegan cookie brands in the '90s. He discusses 30 years in the plant-based sector, and large corporations jumping on the vegan bandwagon

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today is a pioneer in the plant-based sector with over 30 years of experience. In 1994, Rey founded the Alternative Baking Company, one of th...

NBSV 164: Vicky Bond, president of The Humane League, on the myth of "happy hens" in modern farming

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We hear it all the time: "I eat eggs only from free-range chickens", or "It's OK, it's a cage-free chicken". Vicky Bond, President of The Humane Leagu...

NBSV 163: Executive director of Vegan Outreach, Jack Norris, on the nonprofit's vegan campaigns

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We often refer to them as 'legends', otherwise known as folks who have been vegan for more than twenty years. Case in point: Jack Norris. Jack, who's ...

NBSV 162: TV host, author, and chef Carolyn Scott on vegan travel (including to the North Pole!)

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Carolyn Scott has travelled to the North Pole as a vegan, and hosts the only vegan TV show on a mainstream travel network. She's on the podcast to b...

NBSV 161: 111-time Ironman Todd Crandell of Racing For Recovery on addiction recovery and veganism

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ironman triathlete Todd Crandell speaks with me about his organization, his own addiction recovery, parallels between approaches to veganism and addic...

NBSV 160: Chef Karen McAthy discusses fear of and misinformation about "processed" and novel foods

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Black-and-white thinking is rampant in the fitness and nutrition industries. Within the vegan community, it often centres around ethical vs. unethica...

NBSV 159: Next Level Burger CEO Matt de Gruyter on founding America's first plant-based burger joint

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When we discuss the realms of veganism and plant-based eating, we can all come to the table around a common thread: food. Food builds relationships, c...

NBSV 158: Nancy Wehnert on how her approach to leadership coaching connects with veganism

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As an ethical stance, we're familiar with veganism, its tenets, and how it translates to our daily lives. Outside of that, you'd be surprised to learn...

NBSV 157: Ex sheep farmer, now vegan JH Burnett shares his powerful story

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sheep farmer-turned-vegan JH Burnett speaks with me about his experiences in animal agriculture, his vegan transition, and more. This is one of the ...

NBSV 156: Drs. Alona Pulde and Matt Lederman on their 9 pillars of health, and their new book

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why are doctors talking about connection? What is connection medicine and is connection just a "nice-to-have" or does it really impact your physical ...

NBSV 155: Cynthia Owen on making veganism mainstream, business grants, and her coaching practice

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Where are the places where veganism, plant-based living, and business practices intersect? We have found some, and we're here to share the intel! Cynt...

NBSV 154: Dr. Leigh Ettinger on benefits of veganism for pediatric obesity, endurance cycling & more

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Should kids be eating a plant-based diet? Will kids who are vegan be inherently more prone to vitamin deficiencies? We're jumping into these questions...

NBSV 153: Q&A with Coach K and Coach Zoe – fitness, nutrition, and veganism

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this ititeration of the 'Ask Us Anything' series, our listeners make the call on what we're speaking about, and what we dive into! We answer questi...

NBSV 152: Jen Sinkler on the fitness industry and transitioning her work to the environmental field

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jen Sinkler has a few different titles: writer, editor, trainer, and art maker [to name a few.] In recent years, her focus as a fitness trainer has pi...

NBSV 151: Coach K's birthday, goal-setting, and veganism + strength training fundamentals

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I share with you a few thoughts on my birthday, and a presentation I gave recently at a health expo, about veganism and strength train...

NBSV 150: Dr. Laura Fox on a recent Supreme Court decision about animal welfare in California

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Laura Fox is the Douglas M. Costle Chair in Environmental Law and Director of the Farmed Animal Advocacy Clinic at Vermont Law & Graduate Sc...

NBSV 149: Entrepreneur and author Vangile Makwakwa on veganism, money, systems of oppression, & more

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Vangile Makwakwa is an author, podcast host, founder of wealthy-money.com, and of course: vegan! Vangile shares her vegan story, how veganism factors ...

NBSV 148: Dr. Scott Lear on the Mediterranean diet, oils, and what Forks Over Knives got wrong

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You've probably heard a lot of the discussions. They may sing the praises of the Mediterranean diet, talk about the detrimental nature of oils, and fr...

NBSV 147: Jaebien Rosario on pseudoscience, critical thinking, and evidence-based veganism

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why is evidence-based veganism important? Why does pseudoscience damage the vegan movement? What is pseudoscience, anyway? On this episode of The No-...

NBSV 146: Isaias Hernandez of Queer Brown Vegan on environmental vegan activism, education, and more

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Isaias Hernandez is an Environmental Educator & Content Creator of QueerBrownVegan, where he educates people on the intersecting climate crises throug...

NBSV 145: Dr. Gregory F. Tague on his book, The Vegan Evolution: Transforming Diets and Agriculture

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Scholar, author, and editor Dr. Gregory Tague is on the show to discuss his book, The Vegan Evolution: Transforming Diets and Agriculture. We talk abo...

NBSV 144: Dr. Matthew Nagra on oils: how research was misinterpreted, and what it really shows

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Within veganism is a well-known movement of "absolutely no oil" proponents. Several high-profile vegan doctors and cardiologists promote a 100% no-...

NBSV 143: Sports nutrition coach Vic Johnson on plant-based endurance sports, and embracing nutritional grey areas

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can vegans participate in endurance sports at the same level as their non-vegan counterparts? What are some of the challenges they face? We answer the...

NBSV 142: Toni Okamoto of Plant-Based on a Budget shares money- and time-saving vegan meal prep tips

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Toni Okamoto is the founder of Plant-Based on a Budget, the popular website and social media platform that teaches millions how to eat more plants wit...

NBSV 141: Chef, bakery owner & author Debbie Adler on food allergies, veganism, and her new cookbook

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Debbie Adler is a plant-based chef, bakery owner, and the award-winning cookbook author of the critically-acclaimed Sweet, Savory & Free: Insanely Del...

NBSV 140: Ernalee Shannon on why it's crucial for folks with ADHD to eat vegan, & her work with kids

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ernalee Shannon is a Bio-Kinesiologist, Holistic Health Practitioner, ADHD [Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder] Sanity Saver Coach, Author, Spea...

NBSV 139: One of the world's top coaches, Dr. John Rusin, on long-term & pain-free strength training

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. John Rusin is an internationally recognized strength coach, speaker, and writer.   With more than a decade of elite-level training experience an...

Pros and cons of "Veganuary" [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #25]

25 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"Veganuary" is a popular challenge that encourages participants to go vegan for the month of January. Long-term ethical vegans like myself would prefe...

Inspirational quotes from past podcast guests [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #24]

24 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Some inspirational quotes from past podcast guests. (Topics were kept a surprise during the month of December. Listeners had to tune in to each daily ...

Can goal-setting be detrimental? [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #23]

23 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

3 reasons why goal-setting might backfire, and what to do instead. (Topics were kept a surprise during the month of December. Listeners had to tune in...

Fuelling workouts on a plant-based diet [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #22]

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tips for fuelling cardio and strength training on a 100% plant-based diet. (Topics were kept a surprise during the month of December. Listeners had to...

A reading from "The Vegan Athlete" [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #21]

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A reading from my book, The Vegan Athlete, on busting myths about soy. (Higher soy intake is associated with positive health outcomes, not negative on...

NBSV 138: World champion mountain biker Sonya Looney on fuelling as a vegan, habit-building, & more

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Vegans aren't as proficient in endurance sports, right?  [NOT.] Meet Sonya Looney.  She's a world champion pro mountain biker, certified health and ...

Why there's no such thing as "superfoods" [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #20]

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"Superfood" is a marketing term. It was invented in order to sell products. It's not a legitimate concept in nutritional science, and has no standard ...

Quotes from "The Hungry Brain" [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #19]

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A few hard-hitting quotes from The Hungry Brain: Outsmarting the Instincts That Make us Overeat, by Stephan J. Guyenet (PhD in neuroscience, and an ob...

What's the difference between "plant-based" and "vegan"? [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #18]

18 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

These terms are often used interchangeably, and sometimes just for marketing purposes, but they mean slightly different things. (Topics were kept a su...

Should you go vegan to lose weight? [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #17]

17 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Veganism is often touted as a weight loss diet. I don't think it should be, and here's why. (Topics were kept a surprise during the month of December....

Managing expectations around fast, unsustainable fitness results [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #16]

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Before working with us, one of our clients was used to getting fast results from extreme programs, but then losing those results after the programs en...

Coach K plays accordion! [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #15]

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

By popular request, I finally perform accordion on the podcast, just for fun! I'm joined (also on accordion) by Walter Martella: jazz musician, conduc...

Being "perfect" with our diets [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #14]

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Recently, one of our clients told me, "I have such an all-or-nothing approach to nutrition. I'm either "on" 100%, or completely off. And when I'm "on"...

Simplifying overwhelming fitness advice [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #13]

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You do not need to weigh your food, track your macros, drink lemon juice and cayenne pepper in your water every morning, avoid carbs, or add sustainab...

Compound vs. isolation movements in strength training [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #12]

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To make your training more effective, focus more on compound lifts, and less on isolation movements. Get the details in this mini episode. (Topics wer...

How do you stay motivated to work out? [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #11]

11 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Train yourself to operate *without* motivation. Some wise words from James Clear, in his excellent book Atomic Habits: "Really successful people feel ...