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Giacomo Marchese

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Ep 236 – Being Strong Through Adversity

December 15, 2025

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Melanie, a vegan powerlifter whose past year has been marked by massive life changes, personal growth, and record-setting strength. She opens up about navigating divorce, rebuilding her life, discovering the power of community, and transforming her approach to training and mindset. With coaching insights from Sawyer and…

Ep 235 – Build More Muscle in Less Time?

December 8, 2025

In this episode, Ben and Sawyer break down the art of time efficient training. They explore how to get the most muscle building stimulus with the least time investment by dialing in exercise selection, intensity, and smart programming. You’ll learn the difference between maintenance and growth volume, how to strategically use supersets, circuits, myo-reps, and…

Ep 234 – The Secret to Building Momentum

December 1, 2025

In this episode, Alice and Giacomo dive deep into the real key to fitness success: habits. From overcoming negative self-talk and embracing the long game to celebrating small wins and building supportive community, they unpack what it truly takes to keep momentum on your health and strength journey. Whether you’re brand-new to training or working…

Ep 233 – Is Bodybuilding Safe for Teens?

November 24, 2025

In this inspiring conversation, Ben, Dani, and Ellie dive into what it’s really like to pursue natural bodybuilding as a teenager—while balancing school, mental health, veganism, and a first competition prep. Ellie shares her athletic background, her transition from running to strength training, how veganism became part of her identity, and how bodybuilding became a…

Ep 232 – How Much Protein Do You REALLY Need?

November 17, 2025

In this episode, Alice and Sawyer take a deep dive into one of the most common questions in vegan fitness: how much protein do you really need? They break down evidence-based ranges for total body weight and lean mass, explain how needs shift during cutting, bulking, maintenance, aging, or recovery, and clear up common misconceptions in the vegan…

Ep 231 – Life Changes…Your Goals Should Too

November 10, 2025

In this episode of Muscles by Brussels Radio, Ben and Giacomo dive deep into how life transitions, from new relationships to career shifts, can reshape your fitness goals. They explore how to adjust expectations with compassion, find balance between ambition and sustainability, and redefine what progress means in every phase of life. Whether you’re a vegan…

Ep 230 – Should You Train Fasted?

November 3, 2025

In this episode of Vegan Proteins Muscles by Brussels Radio, Ben and Alice dive into the topic of peri-workout nutrition: what to eat before, during, and after your workouts to maximize energy, performance, and recovery. They discuss the pros and cons of training fasted, how carbohydrates and glycogen protect your muscles, the importance of hydration…

Ep 229 – How to Fix Feeling Stuck in Fitness

October 27, 2025

Giacomo and Sawyer explore the complexities of personal growth in fitness, discussing the importance of coaching, navigating ambivalence, and the emotional investment required for success. They reflect on their own experiences in competition and the challenges faced by clients in achieving their goals. The conversation emphasizes the need for self-discovery, setting realistic expectations, and the…

Ep 228 – Are You Using Caffeine Wrong?

October 20, 2025

Alice and Giacomo dive deep into the world’s favorite stimulant. They explore how it impacts training, recovery, hydration, and sleep, and share personal experiences with dependence, withdrawal, and mindful moderation. You’ll learn how to use caffeine strategically for better workouts without burning out, the benefits of pairing it with L-theanine and L-tyrosine, and why switching…

Ep 227 – Staying Fit When Life Gets in the Way

October 13, 2025

Learn how to stay consistent with fitness when life gets hectic. Coaches Ben & Sawyer share mindset, nutrition, and training tips to stay resilient throughout. From traveling and schedule changes to shifting priorities, they explore practical strategies that don’t demand perfection. This includes how to develop adaptability, nutrition habits, emotional resilience, and realistic training…

No Bake Pumpkin Chocolate Truffles

October 12, 2025

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Rustic White Bean Soup

October 12, 2025

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