The Fit Vegan Podcast with Maxime Sigouin Maxime Sigouin

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Welcome to the Fit Vegan Podcast! Today I'm joined by a very special guest, Paul Turner, who co-founded Food For Life Global in 1995, which has served over 8. 8 billion meals to hungry children around the world to date. He's also a former monk, a veteran of the world bank, entrepreneur, holistic life coach, vegan chef, and author of six books, including "Food Yogi” and “The 7 Maxims for Soul Happiness”. 

In This Episode, We Cover: 

[00:00-10:01] Intro - Paul Turner’s Incredible Story, The Self-Realization That Made Him Dedicate His Life To Helping Others. 

[10:02-18:13] Paul Shares How It Was Like Being A Monk From 19 To 33 Years Old & The Food As A Carrier Of Intention - This Is What First Got Paul To Be Interested In The Spiritual World And How It Has Influenced Him All His Life.

[18:14-27:17] The Relation Between Becoming A Champion In Billiards And In Life - Paul Explains The Philosophy Behind All Of The Organizations, Nonprofits And Projects He Has Developed. 

[27:18-35:19] Paul Shares One Of The Most Touching Experiences He Has Ever Lived During His Time As A Monk - Balance Masculinity & The Spiritual Side Of Masculinity.

[35:19-42:25]  Future Projects And How You Can Support Them - This Is How And Where You Can Donate To These Causes - Closing Thoughts. 

Keynotes:
“It's not just simply about  eating plant based foods. It's about understanding the power of the tongue and how what you eat and what you speak  dramatically influences your consciousness, your level of awareness.“- Paul Turner
“All the systems and the structure you've had to put in place to kind of make all these beautiful things happen and work and I think it's really incredible.” -Maxime 

My name is Maxime Sigouin. I am the founder of Fit Vegan Coaching and Empire Builders Agency. I have a passion for serving and helping people live to their fullest potential.
I've built and scaled one of the world's top whole food plant-based body recomposition program which you should check out and book your FREE introductory coaching call : http://book.fitvegancoaching.com/podcast
If you are an online coach looking to scale pass 100K+/year you can apply here for mentorship: www.empirebuilder.agency
You can find me on social media:
- Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maximes_official/
- Join our FREE Fit Vegan Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefitvegancommunity
- Get your FREE Fit Vegan Meal Plan Blueprint to help you create your own Fit Vegan meal plan https://www.fitvegan.ca/fitvegan-mealplan-builder
- Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBTxPyHiMLIc14IGWmVrFow

Chuck’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckcarrollwlc/
Try a FREE Fit Vegan Fat Burning Meal Plan - https://www.fitvegancoaching.com/fitvegan-mealplan-builder 
Welcome to the Fit Vegan Podcast! In this special episode, we’re joined by Mr. Chuck Carroll, who is the host of The Exam Room Podcast. He’s known widely as the weight loss champion, for losing an incredible amount of 275 lbs. 
In This Episode, We Cover: 

[00:00-12:51] Intro - Meet Chuck Carroll! We Discuss The Influence Of Childhood Environment, Creating An Identity Around Weight & The Role Of Rewards In Food Addiction. 

[12:52-21:41] The Detoxification Process - The Consequences Of Rewarding Patterns. 

[21:42-31:56] This Is What Consuming 10,000 Calories A Day Is Really Like - Chuck’s Milestones And Realizations - Dealing With The Concern From Friends And Family When You’re Overweight. 

[31:57-39:52] Escapism And Emotional Pain - Chuck Shares How His Relationship With Food Used To - Pursuing Dreams And Overcoming Limitations!

[39:53-56:18]  Transition To Plant-Based Eating & Life After Weight Loss - These Simple Fitness And Nutrition Tips Can Help You To Truly Commit To Your Transformation. 

[56:19-01:04:12] Improving Your Relationship With Food, Dealing With Cravings & The Advice That Chuck Carroll Would Give To His Younger Self - Closing Thoughts. 

Keynotes:
“You can always do what you think is impossible to do. Nothing is off limits, including battling the beast that is an unhealthy diet.“- Chuck Carroll
“Walking burns more calories than actually going to the gym. An exercise training session is only 5% of your total calorie burn for the day. Moving, walking, standing, jittering around throughout the day is like 15 to 35% of your calories burned for the day.” -Maxime 

My name is Maxime Sigouin. I am the founder of Fit Vegan Coaching and Empire Builders Agency. I have a passion for serving and helping people live to their fullest potential.
I've built and scaled one of the world's top whole food plant-based body recomposition program which you should check out and book your FREE introductory coaching call : http://book.fitvegancoaching.com/podcast
If you are an online coach looking to scale pass 100K+/year you can apply here for mentorship: www.empirebuilder.agency
You can find me on social media:
- Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maximes_official/
- Join our FREE Fit Vegan Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefitvegancommunity
- Get your FREE Fit Vegan Meal Plan Blueprint to help you create your own Fit Vegan meal plan https://www.fitvegan.ca/fitvegan-mealplan-builder
- Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBTxPyHiMLIc14IGWmVrFow

Welcome to the Fit Vegan Podcast! In this special episode, we’re joined by the Fit Vegan Superstar, Dr. Shikha.
In This Episode, We Cover: 

[00:00-06:46] Intro - Meet Dr. Shikha And Her Incredible Fitness Journey Ever Since She Started The Program - 

[06:47-09:57] The Importance Of Meal Planning And Tracking! Dr. Shikha Explains All Of The Changes In Her Meal Structure, Cravings & More!

[09:58-16:38] The Importance Of Strength Training, Incorporating Fitness Recommendations In Her Daily Life As A Lifestyle Medicine Practice & The Benefits Of Group Calls And Community Support! 

[16:39-26:20] This Is How Dr. Shikha Was Able To Deal With Challenges And Stay Consistent And Her Advice For Beginners! 

[26:21-28:48] Starting And Staying Consistent!  - Closing Thoughts. 

Keynotes:
“With your program, I’ve actually now been able to very much better counsel my patients on the fitness part of it, or even in the six pillars of lifestyle medicine that I became board certified in… Now I can specifically guide people according to their body composition or their ability” - Dr. Shikha
“If you go for a strength training session or you go for a walk, a walk is beneficial but not in the same way that a strength training session would bring” -Maxime 

My name is Maxime Sigouin. I am the founder of Fit Vegan Coaching and Empire Builders Agency. I have a passion for serving and helping people live to their fullest potential.
I've built and scaled one of the world's top whole food plant-based body recomposition program which you should check out and book your FREE introductory coaching call : http://book.fitvegancoaching.com/podcast
If you are an online coach looking to scale pass 100K+/year you can apply here for mentorship: www.empirebuilder.agency
You can find me on social media:
- Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maximes_official/
- Join our FREE Fit Vegan Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefitvegancommunity
- Get your FREE Fit Vegan Meal Plan Blueprint to help you create your own Fit Vegan meal plan https://www.fitvegan.ca/fitvegan-mealplan-builder
- Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBTxPyHiMLIc14IGWmVrFow

Welcome to the Fit Vegan Podcast! Today I am joined by a very special guest, Torre Washington. He’s an IFBB Vegan Pro Bodybuilder and today he’s sharing his experience on getting lean on plants. 
In This Episode, We Cover: 

[00:00-06:39] Intro - Meet Torre Washington As We Discuss Veganism And Bodybuilding - The Impact Of Growing Up Vegetarian And Having Superheroes As Role Models. 

[06:40-16:38] Transition To Mass Monsters, Torre’s Approach To Bulking, Maintaining Leanness And The Fat Loss Competitions. 

[16:39-30:43] Experience With Competition Preparation - Defining Veganism And All The Journey To A Plant-Based Lifestyle. 

[30:44-48:27] Entering The World Of Bodybuilding Competitions! Refining The Process And Learning From Mistakes - Torre Shares Misconceptions About Muscle Gain During Fat Loss. 

[48:28-49:01] Words Of Wisdom: Stop Overthinking, Fail Faster And Don’t Take Things Personally  - Closing Thoughts. 

Keynotes:
“If you’re an average person who just likes to work out and do things and want to lose fat, you may not have to be so meticulous because you can do a lot more other types of things and lose weight, but me, I’m looking to lose fat, which is inches, and maximize muscle retention.” - Torre
“As something ends, you buy a vegan version of it, right? Like if your belt ends, you buy a vegan belt, wallet, shoes.” -Maxime 

My name is Maxime Sigouin. I am the founder of Fit Vegan Coaching and Empire Builders Agency. I have a passion for serving and helping people live to their fullest potential.
I've built and scaled one of the world's top whole food plant-based body recomposition program which you should check out and book your FREE introductory coaching call : http://book.fitvegancoaching.com/podcast
If you are an online coach looking to scale pass 100K+/year you can apply here for mentorship: www.empirebuilder.agency
You can find me on social media:
- Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maximes_official/
- Join our FREE Fit Vegan Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefitvegancommunity
- Get your FREE Fit Vegan Meal Plan Blueprint to help you create your own Fit Vegan meal plan https://www.fitvegan.ca/fitvegan-mealplan-builder
- Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBTxPyHiMLIc14IGWmVrFow

Connect with Torre: 

Website: https://www.torrewashington.com/ 
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TorreWashingtonOfficial 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torre.washington/ 

Welcome to the Fit Vegan Podcast! Today I have a very special guest, Chef Roy Elem. He’s the owner of the Donna Jean restaurant and in this episode he’s going to be sharing his experience working in the food industry as a plant-based chef. 
In This Episode, We Cover: 
[00:00-10:05] Intro - Meet Chef Roy! He Shares His Transition Story To Veganism And How He Decided To Become A Proper Plant-Based Chef! 

[10:06-19:01] Structuring Plant-Based Meals! This Is How The Donna Jean Restaurant Started - Approaching Veganism Without Confrontation. 

[19:02-26:33] Using Meat Alternatives In Plant-Based Cooking - Founding A Vegan Cheese Company - Roy Shares His Experience With The Shift Towards Whole Food Plant-Based Options.  

[26:34-30:37] The Backlash From The Meat And Dairy Industry And The Evolution Of Plant-Based Options  

[30:38-35:27] Restaurant Recommendations And Supporting Small Businesses - Closing Thoughts. 

Keynotes:
“I’m actually happy to see that shift, that we’re going back to more whole food plant-based kinds of stuff.” - Roy
“I think no one deals well with confrontation. No one’s open to new ideas when you’re confronting them about their belief being wrong that they’ve been following for their whole life.” -Maxime 

My name is Maxime Sigouin. I am the founder of Fit Vegan Coaching and Empire Builders Agency. I have a passion for serving and helping people live to their fullest potential.
I've built and scaled one of the world's top whole food plant-based body recomposition program which you should check out and book your FREE introductory coaching call : http://book.fitvegancoaching.com/podcast
If you are an online coach looking to scale pass 100K+/year you can apply here for mentorship: www.empirebuilder.agency
You can find me on social media:
- Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maximes_official/
- Join our FREE Fit Vegan Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefitvegancommunity
- Get your FREE Fit Vegan Meal Plan Blueprint to help you create your own Fit Vegan meal plan https://www.fitvegan.ca/fitvegan-mealplan-builder
- Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBTxPyHiMLIc14IGWmVrFow

Connect with Chef Roy:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/royelam/
Website: https://donnajeanrestaurant.com/

Welcome to the Fit Vegan Podcast! Today I am joined by a very special guest, Shane Martin from Shane and Simple!
In This Episode, We Cover: 
[00:00-09:11] Intro - Meet Shane! The Self-Called Normal “Dude Who Loves To Cook And Eat Good Food” - Shane’s Journey To Plant-Based Eating. 
[09:12-24:53] Shane Shares All Of The Benefits He’s Been Able To Experience Ever Since Becoming Plant-Based And Losing Over 100 Lbs. 

[24:54-31:31] The Evolution Of Shane And Simple! Shane Shares His Point Of View On Activism, The Main Reason He Started Blogging!

[31:32-41:34] How The Blog Went From A Hobby To A Full-Time Job! Following Your True Passion, Simplifying Plant-Based Cooking & Overcoming The Idea Of Perfectionism. 

[41:35-54:31] Shane Explains How He Was Able To Navigate Some Challenges And The Main Lessons Learned Over Time - Baking Vegan Bread At Home! All The Information To Pre-Order It On Amazon.

[54:32-01:02:29] Waking Up Everyday And Learning To Be Grateful - Shane’s Words Of Wisdom To Anyone Listening! - Closing Statements!

Keynotes:
“If you have a desire, if you have a dream… You’re the only person that matters. Wake up every day and learn to not be discontent from a grateful standpoint. Just be thankful for where you are” - Shane
“Most people for the transformation wait to do what most people do in business, is that everything has to be perfect. “I have to have the exact game plan before I start” versus just taking imperfect action and taking a shot and then readjusting after and seeing what sticks.” -Maxime 

My name is Maxime Sigouin. I am the founder of Fit Vegan Coaching and Empire Builders Agency. I have a passion for serving and helping people live to their fullest potential.
I've built and scaled one of the world's top whole food plant-based body recomposition program which you should check out and book your FREE introductory coaching call : http://book.fitvegancoaching.com/podcast
If you are an online coach looking to scale pass 100K+/year you can apply here for mentorship: www.empirebuilder.agency
You can find me on social media:
- Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maximes_official/
- Join our FREE Fit Vegan Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefitvegancommunity
- Get your FREE Fit Vegan Meal Plan Blueprint to help you create your own Fit Vegan meal plan https://www.fitvegan.ca/fitvegan-mealplan-builder
- Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBTxPyHiMLIc14IGWmVrFow

Connect with Shane:
Blog: https://shaneandsimple.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaneandsimplecooking/?hl=es-la