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Giacomo Marchese
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Can You Travel and NOT BLOW YOUR DIET?

You ever go on a trip and think, “Screw it—I’ll start over when I get home”? Yeah, me too. (Hi, I’m human.) But after 23 years of being vegan—and plenty of trips where I’ve either stayed on track or had fun—I’ve finally figured out how to do both without turning into a hangry gremlin or hauling a suitcase full of…

Ep 222 – Stop Your Burnout!

 What does a cross-country vegan strong-person party bus have to do with burnout? Absolutely nothing. But it did come up in this week’s episode, and honestly, we kind of love the idea. Once we got back on track, Sawyer and Giacomo dug into the messy, exhausting, and all-too-familiar topic of burnout—what it looks like, how to recognize…

Ep 221 – The Reality of Off Season Bodybuilding

Let’s talk about what happens after the glitter and tan fade. You know—that time between shows when the real work begins. Whether you call it an improvement season, build phase, or just “eating more and lifting heavy,” it’s where champions are made. In this week’s episode, Alice opens up about her shift from bikini to a more…

Ep 220 – 10 Vegan Nutrition Mistakes

Most of us didn’t go vegan and instantly become nutrition wizards. Whether you went full “lentils and brown rice” or lived off potato chips and Oreos (no judgment), there are some common pitfalls that almost every new vegan stumbles into. In this episode, Sawyer and Giacomo break down the top 10 mistakes we’ve made ourselves—and that we…

Ep 219 – The Privilege of Vegan Bodybuilding

After a bit of a break, Ben and Alice are back on the mic to catch up and get real about a topic that doesn’t get talked about enough: privilege in vegan bodybuilding. From post-competition recovery and rediscovering the joy of training, to promoting bodybuilding shows and launching businesses, there’s a lot going on behind the…

How To Handle A Binge

Binge eating sucks. It feels awful physically, mentally, and emotionally. But having a binge doesn’t mean you’ve failed, and it definitely doesn’t mean you’ve lost all your progress. In this video, Dani dives into what actually causes binge eating, how it’s different from just “overeating,” and most importantly, what to do after it happens. TRANSCRIPT:…

Sheet Pan Cashew Seitan

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Pistachio Cardamom Lemon Cake

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Mediterranean Cuke & Tofetta Salad

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Strawberry Rhubarb Shake

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Scrambled “Eggs”

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Ep 218 – The Dichotomy Trap

Are you all in or all out when it comes to your fitness and nutrition? In this episode, Giacomo and Coach Ben unpack the sneaky ways black-and-white thinking shows up in routines, training plans, and even your meal prep. We’re talking perfectionism, fear of change, identity attachment, and why you might be too loyal to your oatmeal and tofu scramble. We…