The Plant-Based Academy by: Active Vegetarian
by Zuzana Fajkusova and Nikki Lefler, authors of Vegan Weight Loss Manifesto (2017) and Plant Powered Athlete (2020) founders of ActiveVegetarian.com and PlantBasedAcademy.ca
Our philosophy is simple; If you take care of your body and mind, cleanse yourself of accumulated toxins and take steps on a wellness journey, at your own pace, your body will start to respond in a positive way and heal itself. The journey should include a healthy - preferable plant-based diet, mindful movement, connection with nature, plenty of sleep, clean water and quietude. Through the Academy we hope to inspire and support you on this healing journey by sharing tools with you, that have helped us on our path.
Episodes
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COME ALIVE | Episode 3 – The Mighty Liver
simple steps to true health & a happy life COME ALIVE Welcome to the Plant Based Academy Podcast, where Nikki and Zuzana share simple steps and building blocks for true health and lasting well-being. Together let’s explore a better path that leads to a healthy future for people and the planet. 03...
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COME ALIVE | Episode 2 – What Causes Disease?
simple steps to true health & a happy life COME ALIVE Welcome to the Plant Based Academy Podcast, where Nikki and Zuzana share simple steps and building blocks for true health and lasting well-being. Together let’s explore a better path that leads to a healthy future for people and the planet. 02...
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COME ALIVE | Episode 1 – Now We Begin
simple steps to true health & a happy life COME ALIVE Welcome to the Plant Based Academy Podcast, where Nikki and Zuzana share simple steps and building blocks for true health and lasting well-being. Together let’s explore a better path that leads to a healthy future for people and the planet. 01...
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#87 Ryan Leier: Life Of A Modern Yogi
**PLEASE NOTE** This podcast was recorded on April 10, 2020 “Everything you do affects everything else. You, and what you do matters” – Ryan Leier Website Instagram The One Yoga Digital Studio 45 Minute Vinyasa Yoga Class with Ryan Leier The Heart of Yoga: Developing a Personal Practice Light on...
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#86 Dr. Will Bulsiewicz: How To Restore Your Gut Naturally
“Instead of covering the problem, together we’ll get to the root cause, fix it, and find out how to prevent it in the first place. With a one-two punch of plant-based foods and easy lifestyle shifts like exercise and meditation, you’ll learn to take back control of the way you eat, look, and feel...
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#85 Blake Ward: The Healthiest Clothes on the Planet
Zuz and I recently had the pleasure of connecting with Blake Ward – the founder of seed. Seed is known for it’s incredibly unique and versatile pant. Transforming the industry – by making the best clothing on the planet locally, naturally and ethically right next door to us in Alberta, Canada.…
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#84 The Power of Intuition: How to Connect with Your True Self
The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honours the servant and has forgotten the gift. ~ Albert Einstein Understanding what intuition is and learning to use as a part of our lives can be very powerful! We all have a natural...
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#83 Build Resilient Health: Strengthen Your Immune System Naturally
Hello friends, thank you for joining us for this episode of the Active Vegetarian Show, it’s nice to have you here with us. In this episode, we share our thoughts on the global Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, the increase rate of cancer cases and ways you can build resilient health. Arm yourself…
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#82: Healthy & Easy Plant-Based Food Swaps
We are loving the fact that veganism has finally gone mainstream! We began our plant-based journey back in 1996 when the word “vegan” was mostly idolized by hippies and animal activists. Fast forward to 2020, and with more than 57 million #vegan posts on Instagram, it’s safe to say that this...
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#81: How To Break Free From Diets & Build A Healthy A Relationship With Food
I had the honours of sitting down with Cara Carin Cifelli and we talked about how we can take a holistic approach to our wellbeing. All of us humans are gifted with “four bodies” the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual body. However, our society disproportionately focuses on the physical…
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#80: What are your thoughts on the plant-based keto diet?
In this episode, we are going to answer a question that keeps coming our way on a regular basis these days – What are your thoughts on the plant-based keto diet? The ketogenic diet has become one of the most popular diet approaches in recent years, with everyone from celebrities to fitness gurus...
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#79: The Game Changers Movie Review
Hello Friend! Thanks for checking out our latest podcast episode. In this episode of the AV Show, Nikki and Zuzana give their opinion on the latest plant-based film The Game Changers. Without going into too much detail and giving the film away Nikki & Zuzana discuss the storyline of Game…
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#78: Best Plant-Based Protein Sources, Meat Substitutes and Protein Powders
LISTEN HERE | WATCH HERE Hello and thank you for tuning in! In this episode of the AV Show we are going to answer some of the common questions we receive about protein in a plant-based diet. You will learn how easy it could be for a plant-based eater to meet recommendations for protein, […]
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#77: Self-Care: 10 Simple Ways To Take Better Care Of Yourself
Self-Care has become a trend and buzzword lately – which is great! We are happy more people are becoming aware of the value in attending to their personal needs! However, maybe you hear (or read) the word self-care and think “I WISH!”, the idea of a bath, a spa day or just curling up with…
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#76: Anemia: A Plant-Based Approach To Iron Deficiency
As health coaches, we often talk with people and even see clients, who struggle with iron-deficiency anemia after adopting a plant-based diet. It’s common to hear people describe just how much better they felt eating this way until the issue of anemia arose, and they were ‘forced’ to return to...
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#75: Sticking to Plant-Based Diet in Meat-Eating House: 10 Tips
If you follow a plant-based diet in a meat-eating household, you might find it challenging to maintain your healthy habits. However, with some tips and tricks, it is possible to stick to your nutrition goals and maintain a healthy lifestyle. In this post, we will explore ten useful tips to help…
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#74: Are You Addicted to Sugar and Junk Food? Eight simple ways to overcome sugar cravings and replace unhealthy processed carbs with nourishing plant-based foods
This is a common struggle and in fact, most vegans, as well as vegetarians, are actually more “pastatarians” or “carbotarians.” They replace meat, seafood, and dairy products with bread, starches, processed carbohydrates and meat-substitutes, all of which are high in sugar and very acidic. We...
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#73: How To Smoothly Transition To A Healthy Plant-Based Lifestyle
“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” – Hippocrates So much has happened in recent years to expand the plant-based movement, and for Nikki and I, it has been very exciting to watch things unfold. An article by Food Revolution pointed out that the number of vegans in the U.S. has...
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#72: How To Stop Overeating and Binge Eating and Stick to the Food Plan of Your Choice with Glenn Livingston Ph.D.
Glenn Livingston from NeverBingeAgain.com is on the show today, and he will share with us secrets for gaining the power to permanently overcome unhealthy food behaviours. Both his professional and personal journey is quite interesting and also inspiring. As a trained psychologist Dr Livingston…
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About this show
Our philosophy is simple; If you take care of your body and mind, cleanse yourself of accumulated toxins and take steps on a wellness journey, at your own pace, your body will start to respond in a positive way and heal itself. The journey should include a healthy - preferable plant-based diet, mindful movement, connection with nature, plenty of sleep, clean water and quietude. Through the Academy we hope to inspire and support you on this healing journey by sharing tools with you, that have helped us on our path.
Hosted by
Zuzana Fajkusova and Nikki Lefler, authors of Vegan Weight Loss Manifesto (2017) and Plant Powered Athlete (2020) founders of ActiveVegetarian.com and PlantBasedAcademy.ca
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