This episode dives deep into the world of vegan strength sports with Nick Squire, sharing insights from his journey as a powerlifter and a vegan. John and Brooke discuss the synergy between a plant-based diet and high-level athletic performance, debunking myths and discussing strategies that have helped Nick thrive in his sport.

Guest:

Nick Squire, aka Meaty McSquirrely, a renowned vegan powerlifter based in Sacramento, known for setting records, his distinct tattoos, and his large beard.

Introduction and Guest Background:

Introduction of hosts and guest Nick Squire.
Nick’s background in powerlifting, his move from Los Angeles to Sacramento, and his life as a tattooed vegan father who enjoys shooting and powerlifting.

Nick’s Powerlifting Journey and Achievements:

Discuss Nick’s transition to veganism and its impact on his athletic performance.
Insights into Nick’s training regimen and his experience setting records in powerlifting.
The role of tattoos and personal style in expressing his identity in the sports world.

Challenges and Wins:

Nick shares his challenges, including injuries and recovery, highlighting his resilience and determination.
Celebrating recent wins, such as charity work and developments with the Vegans Explore Academy.

Vegan Advocacy and Impact:

Discuss how veganism intersects with other aspects of Nick’s life, including parenting and community involvement.
Strategies for advocating veganism through sports and personal example.

Listener Questions and Interaction:

Engaging with listener questions about diet, training, and balancing life’s demands.
Brooke and John share insights from their experiences, complementing Nick’s stories.

Closing Thoughts:

Reflections on the conversation and final thoughts from all hosts and the guests.
Teasers for upcoming episodes and calls to action for listeners to engage with the show’s community online.