200 episodes

Fulfilling my mission of helping 10,000 people get lean, thrive and disease proof their bodies on plants by 2033 and 1 million by 2050.

In honor of my late fiancée who lost her battle to breast cancer and of my grand-father who lost his battle to bone cancer.

I'm here to show what's possible when you become a Fit Vegan through my own life and through interviewing other amazing Fit Vegans.

The Fit Vegan Podcast with Maxime Sigouin Maxime Sigouin

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.9 • 34 Ratings

Fulfilling my mission of helping 10,000 people get lean, thrive and disease proof their bodies on plants by 2033 and 1 million by 2050.

In honor of my late fiancée who lost her battle to breast cancer and of my grand-father who lost his battle to bone cancer.

I'm here to show what's possible when you become a Fit Vegan through my own life and through interviewing other amazing Fit Vegans.

    Veganize your Life with Stefanie Stevens 🌱

    Veganize your Life with Stefanie Stevens 🌱

    Try a FREE Fit Vegan Fat Burning Meal Plan - https://www.fitvegancoaching.com/fitvegan-mealplan-builder 
    Book Your FREE Consultation Call Here: http://book.fitvegancoaching.com/podcast

    Welcome to the Fit Vegan Podcast! Today I’m joined by a very special guest, Stefanie Stevens, the founder and creator of Life, Veganized. She loves to share recipes online, vegan products and pro tips to help make people’s plant-based journey easier and better. 

    In This Episode, We Cover: 

    [00:00-07:07] Intro - Going Vegan At 16 Years Old, Being An Ethical Vegan And More! Meet Stefanie Stevens, The Founder Of Life, Veganized. 

    [07:08-16:53] The Importance Of Having A ‘why’ And ‘how’ In Veganism. 

    [16:54-25:17] The Power Of Social Media When It Comes To Being Part Of A Community - Leading By Example & The Many Aspects That Led Her To Become Vegan Growing Up On A Farm In Ohio. 

    [25:18-38:53] Navigating Criticism And Misconceptions In Veganism - What’s It Like Shopping As A Vegan? - Educating Oneself And Finding Personal Motivation For A Complete Vegan Lifestyle. 

    [38:54-40:00] Stefanie Shares Her Favorite Vegan Brands For Skincare & Makeup!

    [40:01-42:06] Embracing Discomfort As A Catalyst For Growth! Allowing Yourself To Be Afraid And Learn From It! - Closing Thoughts. 

    Keynotes:
    “Recognize that in life a lot of things are going to scare you, especially if you’re doing things worth doing. And it’s important to feel the fear and do it anyway. Allow yourself to be afraid of things, but don’t let that stop you.“- Stefanie Stevens.
    “More companies are making it easier for people to transition. And I absolutely love the model of when I run out of something and I need to buy another, then I’m just going to buy a vegan version of it. ” -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 Stefanie Stevens:
    Website: a href="https://www.lifeveganized.com/" rel="noopener...

    • 42 min
    Improving Your Gut Health With Your Mind & Food with Dr. Sarah Robbins

    Improving Your Gut Health With Your Mind & Food with Dr. Sarah Robbins

    Welcome to the Fit Vegan Podcast! Today I’m joined by a very special guest, Dr. Sarah Robbins, who is an MD and founder of Well Sunday, a gut health resource hub that combines curated evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle learning resources, with a growing community of people seeking to improve their gut health. 
    In This Episode, We Cover: 
    [00:00-14:48] Intro - Meet Dr. Sarah Robbins From Well Sunday! - She Shares Her Journey To Gut Health - The Importance Of Healthy Eating: Truths And Misconceptions. 

    [14:49-21:37] Making Sustainable Lifestyle Changes - Abundance And Diversity In Nutrition. 

    [21:38-32:55] Self-Diagnosis And Understanding Food Tolerance - The Gut-Brain Connection. 

    [32:56-41:24] Transitioning To A Plant-Based Diet, Managing Bloating And Digestive Issues. 

    [41:25-53:49] Taking A Long-Term Approach To Health, The Role Of Lectins In Gut Health And The Impact Of Stress On Digestion - The Celery Juice And The Mono-Meals, Are They Any Good? 

    [53:50-59:26] The Power Of Belief And Mental Health - Key Takeaways And Actionable Steps To Improve Your Gut Health! 

    Keynotes:
    “When you actually do it, and you see people who lead this life that’s very rich, into old age without any illness… That’s when you can really appreciate the wisdom of simplicity“- Dr. Sarah Robbins
    “I’m happy to preach diversity because ultimately, I think people over-complicate nutrition, they think that they need to eat these specific foods to be healthy.” -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 Dr. Sarah Robbins: 
    Website: https://www.wellsunday.com/ 
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellsundayhealth/

    • 59 min
    Feeding 8.8 Billion Vegan Meals to Hungry Children with Paul Turner from Food For Life Global

    Feeding 8.8 Billion Vegan Meals to Hungry Children with Paul Turner from Food For Life Global

    Support & Learn more: https://ffl.org/ 
    Paul’s books: https://paulrodneyturner.com/

    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

    • 42 min
    Chuck Carroll’s Life Changing Journey From Weighing 420 lbs to 150 lbs & Having A New Lease On Life

    Chuck Carroll’s Life Changing Journey From Weighing 420 lbs to 150 lbs & Having A New Lease On Life

    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

    • 1 hr 4 min
    Fit Vegan Success Story - How Dr. Shikha Improved her body composition at 51 years young

    Fit Vegan Success Story - How Dr. Shikha Improved her body composition at 51 years young

    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

    • 28 min
    Torre Washington an IFBB Vegan Pro Bodybuilder on Getting Lean On Plants

    Torre Washington an IFBB Vegan Pro Bodybuilder on Getting Lean On Plants

    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/ 

    • 49 min

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