Deficient Vegans

Muscle Deficient Vegan & Protein Deficient Vegan
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The podcast for anyone who’s ever been told vegans can’t get strong, stay fit, or live fully. A mix of science-backed nutrition, exercise advice, vegan food and recipe tips, and just the right amount of chaos to help you thrive on plants and laugh along the way.

  1. 1d ago

    REPLAY: Veganism and Masculinity

    REPLAY of episode 50. Save a cow, ride a soy boy. We get into the weird history of gendered food marketing, what 40+ studies say about soy and testosterone, and why vegan men keep having to justify their existence. Plus, a myth of the week on complete proteins. References: Real Men Don't Eat (Vegetable) Quiche: Masculinity and the Justification of Meat Consumption Chapters 0:06 Veganism, Masculinity, and the Marketing Behind Meat 2:54 Selling Food as Masculine 7:39 The Rise of the “Soy Boy” 10:22 Does Soy Affect Testosterone? 15:42 Vegan Athletes Break the “Weak” Stereotype 18:58 Meat, Masculinity, and an Imaginary Past 21:35 Who Profits from Male Insecurity? 25:18 The Psychology of Proving Your Manhood 28:30 Be Yourself, Not Someone Else’s Idea of Manly 31:27 The Health Costs of the “Manly” Diet 35:26 Gender Norms and Who Becomes Vegan 38:37 Hunting, Masculinity, and Childhood 41:10 Hunting, Gender, and the Caveman Myth 44:27 How Childhood Teaches Gender Roles 46:26 Compassion, Masculinity, and “Like a Girl” 50:16 The Tofu Test for Toxic Masculinity 53:25 What Men and Women Believe About Meat 57:41 Challenging Gender Norms and Meat Culture 1:02:59 Myth of the Week: Complete Proteins 1:04:38 When Complete Proteins Matter 1:09:31 Who Needs to Watch Their Protein? 1:13:26 Why Vegan Nutrition Needs Honest Advice 1:17:42 Closing Thoughts and Listener Links How to Get In Touch ⭐️ Deficient Vegans Discord ⭐️Deficient Vegans WebsiteInstagramYouTubeDeficient Vegans Sub-redditMuscle Deficient Vegan - Fitness & Nutrition Online CoachingBlogInstagramYouTubeTikTokProtein Deficient Vegan - Food & Recipes Recipe BlogInstagramYouTubeTikTok

  2. Oct 26

    REPLAY: Stocking Your High Protein Vegan Pantry

    We're on a break this week, so this is a replay of episode 23! We hope you enjoy! Chapters 0:05 Stocking a High-Protein Vegan Kitchen 1:27 Soy Protein Pantry Staples 5:16 Seitan, Protein Pasta, and More 9:02 Nutritional Yeast and Silken Tofu 11:23 Protein Powders and Peanut Butter 13:47 Beans, Lentils, and Protein Tortillas 15:58 Grab-and-Go Vegan Protein Snacks 21:56 Fridge Staples: Tofu, Tempeh, and More 26:42 Freezer-Friendly Meals and Meat Alternatives 28:49 Staying Fueled at Home and On the Go 31:53 Myth of the Week: Healthy Eating and Fat Loss 32:53 TVP Apple Muffins and Sign-Off How to Get In Touch ⭐️ Deficient Vegans Discord ⭐️Deficient Vegans WebsiteInstagramYouTubeDeficient Vegans Sub-redditMuscle Deficient Vegan - Fitness & Nutrition Online CoachingBlogInstagramYouTubeTikTokProtein Deficient Vegan - Food & Recipes Recipe BlogInstagramYouTubeTikTok

  3. Oct 19

    How to Do Halloween as a Vegan: Candy, Costumes, and Kids

    This week we are talking about vegan Halloween candy and non-food treats, and ways to help vegan kids participate in Halloween activities. We also cover participating as an adult. Links Angeline Berva article on Great Vegan AthletesChapters 0:02 Vegan Halloween: Candy, Costumes, and More 0:22 Food Security and Plant-Based News 2:17 A Vegan Strongwoman Takes the Title 3:45 Halloween Candy Ingredients to Watch For 6:37 Vegan Gummies and Nostalgic Treats 11:37 Accidentally Vegan Candy to Hand Out 18:44 Vegan Chocolate Worth Splurging On 23:08 Teal Pumpkins and Non-Candy Treats 25:18 Vegan Trunk-or-Treat Ideas 28:38 Vegan-Friendly Costumes and Makeup 30:08 Making Halloween Fun for Vegan Kids 32:26 What to Do With Swapped Candy 34:41 Halloween Parties, School, and Vegan Food 39:17 Vegan Drinks and Halloween Baking 40:37 Pranks, Wrap-Up, and Keeping Halloween Fun 43:07 Bite-Sized Coaching: Candy Before a Workout 44:19 Updates, Crochet, and the Podcast Book Club How to Get In Touch ⭐️ Deficient Vegans Discord ⭐️Deficient Vegans WebsiteInstagramYouTubeDeficient Vegans Sub-redditMuscle Deficient Vegan - Fitness & Nutrition Online CoachingBlogInstagramYouTubeTikTokProtein Deficient Vegan - Food & Recipes Recipe BlogInstagramYouTubeTikTok

  4. Oct 12

    When in Doubt, Zoom Out: Proof the Vegan Movement Is Working

    In this episode, we talk about signs of progress in vegan advocacy across food, institutions, policy, and culture. New news https://foe.org/news/ca-budget-invests-healthy-school-meals/https://bryantresearch.co.uk/insight-items/uk-consumers-understand-that-meat-free-products-do-not-contain-meat/https://mercyforanimals.org/mcmissing/patty-battles/https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/mcdonalds-mcplantus-vegan-friendly-burger-chains-ranking-plant-based/Chapters 0:02 Vegan Progress Check 1:28 School Food Gets Plant-Based 4:11 Label Confusion Survey 5:33 Burger Chains Ranked 12:41 Measuring Vegan Progress 16:40 Grocery Store Expansion 25:30 The End of Surcharges 29:57 Happy Cow Changes Everything 34:21 Vegan Numbers Hold Steady 38:55 Veganuary's Growing Reach 45:59 Hospitals Choose Plants 50:02 Hospital Meals Go Plant-Based 53:39 Vegan Options Change Menus 59:22 Progress in Cosmetics and Media 1:07:30 Shifting Views on Animals 1:19:01 Welfare Wins and Bans 1:25:32 Helping Vegan Progress Continue 1:29:59 Warm Up the Right Way 1:34:03 Book Club and Wrap-Up How to Get In Touch ⭐️ Deficient Vegans Discord ⭐️Deficient Vegans WebsiteInstagramYouTubeDeficient Vegans Sub-redditMuscle Deficient Vegan - Fitness & Nutrition Online CoachingBlogInstagramYouTubeTikTokProtein Deficient Vegan - Food & Recipes Recipe BlogInstagramYouTubeTikTok

  5. Oct 5

    What if you can't go vegan yet?

    This week we discuss what to do if someone cares about animals but cannot go fully vegan yet due to family, health, or practical limits.  New news Those Vegan Cowboys' animal-free casein sports nutrition project (Nutrition Insight)2026 VegNews Restaurant Awards winnersWalletHub's 10 best US cities for vegans and vegetarians (VegNews)Mentioned in the episode Animal slaughter numbers (Our World in Data)The Vegan Society's definition of veganismThe Vegan Society's guidance on medicationsWhat the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act changed for non-dairy milk in schools (Green Queen)Animal Advocacy Careers (skills-based volunteering and jobs)The Humane LeagueThe Impactful Vegan by Robert CheekeChapters 0:05 Welcome 0:30 Precision Fermentation News 1:21 Vegan Awards Roundup 3:40 Best Vegan Cities 5:17 What If You Can’t Go Vegan? 10:34 Medication Exceptions 11:33 Food Constraints 16:21 Holidays and Family Meals 19:15 Health Diet Limits 20:49 Beyond Food Choices 23:13 Vegan Personal Care 25:25 Supporting Animal Alternatives 31:25 Vegan Business Support 33:50 Advocating at Work 37:31 Spreading Vegan Media 42:55 Supporting Vegan Community 48:54 Food Access and Donations 55:09 School and Dissection Choices 58:28 Workplace Advocacy Matters 1:01:05 Research, Testing, and Ethics 1:03:05 How to Donate Effectively 1:10:40 Small Steps, Big Impact 1:15:16 Protein Myths Explained 1:19:22 New Recipes and Book Club How to Get In Touch ⭐️ Deficient Vegans Discord ⭐️Deficient Vegans WebsiteInstagramYouTubeDeficient Vegans Sub-redditMuscle Deficient Vegan - Fitness & Nutrition Online CoachingBlogInstagramYouTubeTikTokProtein Deficient Vegan - Food & Recipes Recipe BlogInstagramYouTubeTikTok

  6. Sep 28

    Can You Even Be an Ex-Vegan?

    This week we discuss why ex-vegan stories get so much attention and define different kinds of former vegans.  Chapters 0:02 Podcast Kickoff 0:32 Animal Testing Reform 2:40 Cottage Cheese Update 4:31 Olympia Vegan Athlete 6:05 Ex-Vegan Debate 11:21 Vegan Vs Plant-Based 17:29 The Ex-Vegan Study 24:25 Why People Quit 31:44 Leaving And Belief Shifts 36:35 Meat Reduction Results 39:54 What Makes People Quit 47:20 Health Diets And Identity 54:49 Plant-Based To Vegan 56:28 Veganuary Success Stories 58:30 Why People Stay Vegan 1:03:18 Ego In Activism 1:06:54 Viral Ex-Vegan Videos 1:12:50 Infighting And Public Perception 1:15:39 What Ex-Vegans Reveal 1:19:47 Anti-Vegan Communities 1:22:42 Fixing Vegan Dropout 1:26:37 Long-Term Support Matters 1:34:45 Coaching And Breakfast Sausage 1:41:46 Book Club And Wrap-Up How to Get In Touch ⭐️ Deficient Vegans Discord ⭐️Deficient Vegans WebsiteInstagramYouTubeDeficient Vegans Sub-redditMuscle Deficient Vegan - Fitness & Nutrition Online CoachingBlogInstagramYouTubeTikTokProtein Deficient Vegan - Food & Recipes Recipe BlogInstagramYouTubeTikTok

  7. Sep 21

    Veganism Online vs. Veganism in Real Life

    This week we discuss the differences between the perception of veganism based on online conversations versus the (fairly boring) reality of being a vegan in day to day life. Chapters 0:06 Vegan Online vs Real Life 0:18 EU Label Ban News 1:48 Otter Comeback Story 3:08 Fall Flavor Season 4:30 Online Vegan Reality 11:38 Algorithm Rewards Drama 13:41 Backlash to Vegan Advice 20:52 Reducing Harm Matters 26:39 Different Vegans, Same Space 29:49 Policing the Vegan Police 36:26 Purity Tests Everywhere 37:35 Shame and Perfect Vegans 43:31 Deficient Vegans Explained 47:58 Vegan Basics Are Easier 50:52 Vegan Basics and Hidden Ingredients 56:14 Online Judgment and New Vegans 1:02:45 Why Vegans Quit 1:12:00 Social Media’s Double-Edged Sword 1:25:44 Cable Machine Attachment Tips 1:32:32 Pancake Obsession and Breakfast Ideas 1:36:10 Book Club and Closing Notes How to Get In Touch ⭐️ Deficient Vegans Discord ⭐️Deficient Vegans WebsiteInstagramYouTubeDeficient Vegans Sub-redditMuscle Deficient Vegan - Fitness & Nutrition Online CoachingBlogInstagramYouTubeTikTokProtein Deficient Vegan - Food & Recipes Recipe BlogInstagramYouTubeTikTok

  8. Sep 14

    But You Still Eat Fish, Right?

    This week we cover the discussion around whether or not fish is "meat". We tackle this from multiple angles like the history, the emotions and connections around fish, pain response in fish, intelligence/sentience and more. Chapters 0:06 Fish, Meat, and Myth 2:48 Daring’s New Meals 4:08 Beans Beat Beyond 5:57 Beyond’s Protein Pivot 8:03 Fish Are Not Dolphins 11:55 Lent, Loopholes, and Fish 16:50 Government Splits Seafood 19:13 Words About Vegetarians 20:50 Pescatarians and Labels 27:11 Fishing Versus Hunting 32:22 Catch, Release, and Death 37:46 Fish Feel Pain 43:23 Fish Are Smarter 47:23 Tool-Using Fish 48:29 Fish Farming Numbers 55:18 Why Fish Aren't Meat 1:03:46 Summer Bodies Debate 1:08:39 Black Bean Brownies How to Get In Touch ⭐️ Deficient Vegans Discord ⭐️Deficient Vegans WebsiteInstagramYouTubeDeficient Vegans Sub-redditMuscle Deficient Vegan - Fitness & Nutrition Online CoachingBlogInstagramYouTubeTikTokProtein Deficient Vegan - Food & Recipes Recipe BlogInstagramYouTubeTikTok

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The podcast for anyone who’s ever been told vegans can’t get strong, stay fit, or live fully. A mix of science-backed nutrition, exercise advice, vegan food and recipe tips, and just the right amount of chaos to help you thrive on plants and laugh along the way.

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  • Creator
    Muscle Deficient Vegan & Protein Deficient Vegan
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    74
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Deficient Vegans
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    Deficient Vegans

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