Vegan Squad Pod

Vegan Squad
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Welcome to the Vegan Squad Pod, the #1 podcast for people who want to thrive on a vegan lifestyle—mind, body, and purpose! Hosted by the team at Vegan Squad Coaching, this show is dedicated to help & inspire you to find your voice, speak up for animals, and rise as a leader in the movement for animal liberation. Whether you're vegan-curious, newly vegan, or have been living this lifestyle for years, this podcast is your space to deepen your conviction and create real impact for animals, people, and the planet.

  1. 17h ago

    Sarina Farb: A Lifelong Vegan Building Community at Vibrant Vegan Fest

    What does it actually feel like to be raised vegan from birth and to turn that upbringing into a movement? Today we're joined by Sarina Farb, a 32-year-old lifelong vegan hosting one of the largest vegan retreats in America: Vibrant Vegan Fest. Raised by two vegan parents, Sarina walks us through her family's education-first approach - activism events, age appropriate conversations, label-reading flashcards - and how it taught her early on that she's vegan for the animals, not her health or any other bonus. Sarina opens up about what it was like growing up vegan in Kansas, where isolation was common and annual vegan conferences became a vital sense of belonging. From college activism to teaching, speaking tours, and work in whole-food, plant-based lifestyle medicine, we trace how her path led to creating Vibrant Vegan Fest: part music festival, part vegan summer camp, part wellness retreat, part conference, all wrapped in uplifting, joyful energy. Join Sarina and 200 fellow attendees this September 10th-14th in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, for a 5-day retreat to remember - featuring cooked plant-based meals, workshops, yoga, dance, camp activities, and more! Learn more about Vibrant Vegan Fest HERE Follow and stay up to day on the Vibrant Vegan Fest Instagram Stay connected with us on Instagram! 🌱 https://www.instagram.com/vegansquadcoaching 🌱 https://www.instagram.com/bornvegan1/ 🌱 https://www.instagram.com/thebodybuildingvegan 🌱 https://www.instagram.com/yourveganmentor1/ Subscribe to our YouTube! 🌱 Find LIVE recordings of our episodes! Book a free consult call to unlock your vegan potential with the support of an expert Vegan Squad Coach! 👉 https://vegansquadcoaching.com/apply Check out our free resources! 👉 https://vegansquadcoaching.com/resources

  2. Jul 22

    Activism Through Conscious Masculinity: Joey Bilotich on Empowering Men Through Veganism, Spirituality, & Veganism

    Can compassion make you a stronger man? On today's episode of the Vegan Squad Pod, we're joined by Joey Bilotich, a 22-year-old vegan fitness creator, OCB Pro natural bodybuilder, and advocate for conscious masculinity. Joey shares his incredible journey from years of partying, drug use, and anxiety to discovering purpose through self-development, martial arts, and ultimately veganism. After growing up on a meat-heavy diet, conversations with his brother (who was inspired by Ed Winters' debates) and his father's empathy for animals, Joey was inspired to watch The Game Changers and Dominion... which transformed the way he viewed animals forever. We explore how Joey went vegan just one year ago and earned his OCB Pro card while using bodybuilding to challenge the myth that "you can't build muscle on a plant-based diet". Joey also opens up about a powerful spiritual experience on the way to his competition that reshaped his purpose and inspired him to use his platform to help young men become stronger, more conscious versions of themselves. Together, we discuss effective vegan activism: reaching carnivore influencers through respectful conversations, the psychology and spirituality behind animal agriculture, experimenting with raw vegan nutrition, and why true masculinity is rooted in compassion rather than domination. Whether you're interested in veganism, natural bodybuilding, self-development, or creating meaningful change, this conversation offers practical insights and a fresh perspective on what it means to live with strength, purpose, and integrity! Thank you for following along and listening to the Vegan Squad Pod! Please leave a review, share this episode with a friend, and subscribe! Stay connected with us on Instagram! 🌱 https://www.instagram.com/vegansquadcoaching 🌱 https://www.instagram.com/joeybilotich/ 🌱 https://www.instagram.com/thebodybuildingvegan 🌱 https://www.instagram.com/yourveganmentor1/ Subscribe to our YouTube! 🌱 Find LIVE recordings of our episodes! Book a free consult call to unlock your vegan potential with the support of an expert Vegan Squad Coach! 👉 https://vegansquadcoaching.com/apply Check out our free resources! 👉 https://vegansquadcoaching.com/resources

  3. Jul 14

    YOU CAN SAVE THE DOGS NOW: Ella Magers Leads the LARGEST Protest Against Animal Testing in History!

    Your Call To Action: Join, donate, volunteer, share, or sign up to host satellite marches at https://www.marchforanimals.org/ Today we interview animal right activist Ella Magers about the March to Abolish Animal Testing - the largest animal rights march in history. The march aims to end dog experimentation in the U.S. and shut down Marshall BioResources, the country’s largest breeder with around 60,000 animals, including 16,000–20,000 beagles. Over the course of 2 weeks and207-miles, activists will march from Albany to Marshall BioResources near Rochester. Listen to learn details about the march! Follow the March For Animals Instagram to stay up to date: https://www.instagram.com/marchforanimals/ Stay connected with us on Instagram! 🌱 https://www.instagram.com/vegansquadcoaching 🌱 https://www.instagram.com/sexyfitvegan/ 🌱 https://www.instagram.com/thebodybuildingvegan 🌱 https://www.instagram.com/yourveganmentor1/ Subscribe to our YouTube! 🌱 Find LIVE recordings of our episodes! Book a free consult call to unlock your vegan potential with the support of an expert Vegan Squad Coach! 👉 https://vegansquadcoaching.com/apply Check out our free resources! 👉 https://vegansquadcoaching.com/resources

  4. Jul 9

    Rosie Flores: Busting Vegan Myths Through Bodybuilding

    Can bodybuilding change the way people see veganism? On today's episode of the Vegan Squad Pod, we sit down with Rosie Flores, a vegan bodybuilder four weeks out from her first competition. Rosie walks us through her journey from an athletic background and inconsistent training to structured progressive overload, commitment to competing, and launching her vegan fitness Instagram to document her bodybuilding journey. She also opens up about the health scares that led her to documentaries like What the Health, The Game Changers, and Cowspiracy and to becoming vegan six years ago, plus how her labs improved with clean plant-based eating and her decision to get sober since January. The conversation dives into navigating family skepticism, leading by example, and using bodybuilding as a "billboard" for veganism. Plus: John announces Rosie as Vegan Squad's first sponsored athlete, with three shows planned and a documentary set to capture her full competition season! Thank you for following along and listening to the Vegan Squad Pod! Please leave a review, share this episode with a friend, and subscribe! Stay connected with us on Instagram! 🌱 https://www.instagram.com/vegansquadcoaching 🌱 https://www.instagram.com/rosiee.lifts/ 🌱 https://www.instagram.com/thebodybuildingvegan 🌱 https://www.instagram.com/yourveganmentor1/ Subscribe to our YouTube! 🌱 Find LIVE recordings of our episodes! Book a free consult call to unlock your vegan potential with the support of an expert Vegan Squad Coach! 👉 https://vegansquadcoaching.com/apply Check out our free resources! 👉 https://vegansquadcoaching.com/resources

  5. Jul 1

    David Ramms' Secrets to Effective Vegan Activism (Without Pushing People Away)

    What if the way we advocate for veganism matters just as much as the message itself? In this episode of the Vegan Squad Pod, we sit down with UK-born vegan advocate David Ramms to explore his journey from being raised vegetarian to becoming a full-time vegan activist. After moving from the UK to Spain and later Croatia, David found his passion for advocacy through Anonymous for the Voiceless and has since dedicated his life to helping others embrace a more compassionate lifestyle. Together, we discuss why creating a welcoming vegan movement is essential, how behavior-change psychology can be more effective than confrontation, and why focusing on non-vegans (not policing imperfect vegans) can lead to greater impact. David also shares practical insights on maintaining healthy relationships with family and friends, preventing activist burnout, and building a sustainable approach to advocacy that lasts a lifetime. Whether you're a longtime vegan, a new activist, or simply curious about effective communication, this conversation is packed with thoughtful perspectives on creating meaningful change! Thank you for following along and listening to the Vegan Squad Pod! Please leave a review, share this episode with a friend, and subscribe! Stay connected with us on Instagram! 🌱 https://www.instagram.com/vegansquadcoaching 🌱 https://www.instagram.com/davidramms/ 🌱 https://www.instagram.com/thebodybuildingvegan 🌱 https://www.instagram.com/yourveganmentor1/ Subscribe to our YouTube! 🌱 Find LIVE recordings of our episodes! Book a free consult call to unlock your vegan potential with the support of an expert Vegan Squad Coach! 👉 https://vegansquadcoaching.com/apply Check out our free resources! 👉 https://vegansquadcoaching.com/resources

  6. Jun 24

    The Vegan Amazon: How Jonathan Faran is Revolutionizing E-Commerce with Vegan America

    What if there were a one-stop marketplace where every purchase could align with your values? Today, we’re joined by Jonathan Faran, co-founder of Vegan America, a rapidly growing plant-based marketplace that’s been described as a vegan version of Amazon and Costco. Although the platform launched just last November, it already features hundreds of sellers and tens of thousands of products spanning food, fashion, cosmetics, household goods, gifts, and services. Jonathan shares the personal experience that inspired the idea for Vegan America: the surprisingly difficult search for a pair of vegan dress shoes. That challenge led him to a broader realization that living vegan extends far beyond food, with animal-derived ingredients often hidden in everyday products consumers rarely think about. We also explore Jonathan’s own journey: from becoming vegetarian at age four after watching Chicken Run to being vegan for the past decade, and how those experiences shaped his entrepreneurial mission. He explains Vegan America’s rigorous product-vetting process, free vendor onboarding, and the company’s latest expansion efforts, including Plant Preferred, a Prime-like membership program, and a growing directory of mission-aligned service providers such as vegan therapists. Throughout the conversation, we discuss how everyday purchasing decisions can serve as a form of activism and unpack the business “flywheel” behind Vegan America’s vision: supporting vegan businesses increases accessibility and consumer demand, creating a cycle that helps more people choose plant-based options while reducing animal suffering. In this episode, Jonathan offers an inside look at the future of values-driven commerce and how conscious consumers can help build it. Thank you for following along and listening to the Vegan Squad Pod! Please leave a review, share this episode with a friend, and subscribe! Check out Vegan America here! Stay connected with us on Instagram! 🌱 https://www.instagram.com/vegansquadcoaching 🌱 https://www.instagram.com/vegan__america/ 🌱 https://www.instagram.com/thebodybuildingvegan 🌱 https://www.instagram.com/yourveganmentor1/ Subscribe to our YouTube! 🌱 Find LIVE recordings of our episodes! Book a free consult call to unlock your vegan potential with the support of an expert Vegan Squad Coach! 👉 https://vegansquadcoaching.com/apply Check out our free resources! 👉 https://vegansquadcoaching.com/resources

  7. Jun 20

    Dr. Matthew Nagra on Vegan Advocacy, Nutrition Science, and Social Media

    From protein deficiencies to “you can’t be vegan” warnings, plant-based diets are surrounded by persistent myths. Dr. Matthew Nagra - a naturopathic doctor, nutrition science communicator, and vegan of more than 15 years - has spent years examining what the evidence actually shows. In today's episode, Matthew shares how he first adopted a plant-based diet for health and athletic performance before becoming ethically motivated after watching Earthlings. He discusses facing pushback in naturopathic medical school, how that challenged him to study the research more deeply, and why he ultimately adopted a more objective approach that acknowledges healthy animal-food dietary patterns are possible, though not necessary. We also explore medical ketogenic diets for intractable epilepsy, protein requirements and sources, the limitations of raw diets, common nutrient concerns such as protein, iron, and calcium, the uncertainty surrounding vitamin D recommendations, the claims behind “I was told I can’t be vegan,” and practical advice for effective activism, including consistency, diverse approaches, and avoiding perfectionism on social media. Thank you for following along and listening to the Vegan Squad Pod! Please leave a review, share this episode with a friend, and subscribe! Stay connected with us on Instagram! 🌱 https://www.instagram.com/vegansquadcoaching 🌱 https://www.instagram.com/dr.matthewnagra/ 🌱 https://www.instagram.com/thebodybuildingvegan 🌱 https://www.instagram.com/yourveganmentor1/ Subscribe to our YouTube! 🌱 Find LIVE recordings of our episodes! Book a free consult call to unlock your vegan potential with the support of an expert Vegan Squad Coach! 👉 https://vegansquadcoaching.com/apply Check out our free resources! 👉 https://vegansquadcoaching.com/resources

  8. Jun 3

    Elevating Your Vegan Activism Through Fitness and Vigils With Sergio Pinedo

    Looking to improve your vegan activism? Join us as we discuss effective vegan activism with vegan activist & Vegan Squad Coaching client Sergio Pinedo! Sergio shares how documentaries like Earthlings pushed him from five years vegetarian to vegan, and how attending LA Animal Save vigils changed his perspective by confronting the reality of animal transport and slaughter, documenting animals’ lives, and providing brief relief like water and gentle touch. Sergio describes why vigils matter for both vegans and pre-vegans, the scale of slaughter, and how activism can include Cubes of Truth, marches, social media, sanctuaries, and self-care to avoid burnout. Sergio also shares his journey of gaining weight after going vegan, which lead him to working with John and losing 30+ lbs in 6 months to build confidence and become a better activist, emphasizing the important of fitness and wearing vegan shirts as a form visible vegan representation/advocacy. Thank you for following along and listening to the Vegan Squad Pod! Please leave a review, share this episode with a friend, and subscribe! Stay connected with us on Instagram! 🌱 https://www.instagram.com/vegansquadcoaching 🌱 https://www.instagram.com/thevegansurge/ 🌱 https://www.instagram.com/thebodybuildingvegan 🌱 https://www.instagram.com/yourveganmentor1/ Subscribe to our YouTube! 🌱 Find LIVE recordings of our episodes! Book a free consult call to unlock your vegan potential with the support of an expert Vegan Squad Coach! 👉 https://vegansquadcoaching.com/apply Check out our free resources! 👉 https://vegansquadcoaching.com/resources

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Welcome to the Vegan Squad Pod, the #1 podcast for people who want to thrive on a vegan lifestyle—mind, body, and purpose! Hosted by the team at Vegan Squad Coaching, this show is dedicated to help & inspire you to find your voice, speak up for animals, and rise as a leader in the movement for animal liberation. Whether you're vegan-curious, newly vegan, or have been living this lifestyle for years, this podcast is your space to deepen your conviction and create real impact for animals, people, and the planet.

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  • Creator
    Vegan Squad
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Vegan Squad
  • Show Website
    Vegan Squad Pod

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