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. 3d ago

    Charlie Ziegler: Vegan Bodybuilding, Animal Activism & Becoming an OCB Pro

    Can vegan bodybuilding be a powerful form of animal activism? On this episode of the Vegan Squad Pod, we’re joined by Charlie Ziegler, aka @chucktheveganlifter, an OCB Pro natural bodybuilder who made headlines after winning the overall bodybuilding title at the 2026 Midwest OCB Spring Naturals, alongside fellow vegan athlete Joey Bilotich, who won the overall classic physique title. After a decade of dedication to bodybuilding, Charlie earned his Pro Card and gained attention for showing what’s possible when you combine a vegan lifestyle with competitive bodybuilding. We dive into Charlie’s vegan origin story, his journey in natural bodybuilding, and how he uses his physique and social media presence to advocate for animals and challenge misconceptions about plant-based nutrition. We also explore different approaches to vegan activism, how to reach people who aren't vegan, and how athletes can use their platforms to inspire change and make a difference for animals. Whether you're interested in vegan bodybuilding, building muscle on a plant-based diet, natural bodybuilding competitions, or finding effective ways to advocate for animals, this conversation offers a look at how fitness can become a powerful tool for compassion and change. Stay connected with us on Instagram! 🌱 https://www.instagram.com/chucktheveganlifter/ 🌱 https://www.instagram.com/thebodybuildingvegan 🌱 https://www.instagram.com/yourveganmentor1/ Stay up to date on Vegan Squad! 🌱 https://www.instagram.com/vegansquadcoaching/ 🌱 https://www.instagram.com/vegansquadactivism/ 🌱 https://www.instagram.com/vegansquadretreats/ 🌱 https://www.instagram.com/vegansquadyoga/ 🌱 https://www.instagram.com/vegansquadparents/ Join us for a 4 day Vegan retreat!! 👉 https://vegansquadcoaching.com/retreat 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. Sep 30

    Can Vegan Options Change the World? Raquel Little on Restaurant Activism

    Can changing what restaurants put on their menus help change the world? On today's episode, we are joined by Raquel Little (@MyVeganLady), to explore a unique approach to vegan activism: using restaurants, food, and community to make veganism more accessible. Raquel takes us behind the scenes of the Vegan Chef Challenge, a month-long plant-based dining event where restaurants compete to create the best vegan dishes, communities vote for their favorites, and participating chefs have the opportunity to reach new customers and discover just how much demand exists for great vegan food. But the goal goes far beyond a competition. Raquel explains how encouraging non-vegan restaurants to add and improve their vegan options can create lasting change - sometimes resulting in restaurants keeping new vegan dishes on their menus permanently. We discuss whether making vegan food more mainstream and accessible could be one of the most effective ways to reach people who aren't vegan, the role of supply and demand in expanding vegan options, and how removing the stigma around the word “vegan” can make these conversations more productive. We also dive into ethical veganism, different approaches to animal activism, communicating without blame, avoiding infighting within the movement, navigating grief, and why patience, community, collaboration, and measurable impact are so important for creating meaningful change. This conversation offers a look at vegan restaurant activism and the idea that sometimes changing the menu can be a powerful way to change minds—and ultimately create a more compassionate world. Stay connected with us on Instagram! 🌱 https://www.instagram.com/myveganlady 🌱 https://www.instagram.com/thebodybuildingvegan 🌱 https://www.instagram.com/yourveganmentor1/ 🌱 https://www.instagram.com/vegansquadcoaching/ 🌱 https://www.instagram.com/vegansquadactivism/ 🌱 https://www.instagram.com/vegansquadretreats/ 🌱 https://www.instagram.com/vegansquadyoga/ 🌱 https://www.instagram.com/vegansquadparents/ Join us for a 4 day Vegan retreat!! 👉 https://vegansquadcoaching.com/retreat 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. Aug 28

    Activism Through Yoga with David Baylie: Ahimsa, Veganism, & Nonviolence

    Is yoga inherently vegan? And can it improve your activism? In this episode of the Vegan Squad Pod, we’re joined by David Baylie, a certified vegan personal trainer, yoga instructor, and science of stretching coach who leads the Vegan Squad Yoga community. David explains why yoga is vegan and how the ancient yogic principle of ahimsa (non-violence) connects the practice of yoga with veganism, compassion, and animal activism. Drawing from Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, we explore how the ethical principles behind yoga extend beyond the mat and into the way we interact with animals, other people, and the world around us. David shares why becoming more aware of our actions can naturally lead us toward greater compassion and more conscious living. Beyond the physical practice, we dive into some of the biggest challenges facing the vegan movement. Including social pressure, fear of judgment, and how we communicate veganism without blame or shame. We discuss how yoga and mindfulness communities can create an opening for conversations about veganism, compassion, and animal rights. Learn more about the Vegan Squad Yoga community, where David leads live yoga classes and helps members build strength, flexibility, balance, and confidence while connecting with a global vegan community! https://www.skool.com/vegansquadyoga/about Stay connected with us on Instagram! 🌱 https://www.instagram.com/vegansquadyoga/ 🌱 https://www.instagram.com/davidbaylie/ 🌱 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. Aug 19

    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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

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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
    30
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Vegan Squad
  • Show Website
    Vegan Squad Pod

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