The Awoken Athlete: Recent Episodes
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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE AWOKEN ATHLETE PODCAST. Hi family this is Jansen Andre, or better known as @plantstrongjans on instagram. The Awoken Athlete podcast is a channel created to dig deep into the minds and lives of professional athletes, as well as industry leaders and qualified professionals. The conversations we have will reveal things about some of the top elite athletes in the world, and give insights into how being plant-based gives you the competitive edge. Listen to the Awoken Athlete introduction below to find out whats in store. Currently the Awoken athlete podcast can be listened to on iTunes, Google play, and Spotify. If you listen on iTunes be sure to hit ‘subscribe’ so you are notified when I release new episodes and if you enjoy the content please take a minute or so to leave a review as this will help people discover the podcast.
In episode #15 I sit down with Brian Turner, Vegan body builder and youtuber. Today we dive deeper into his journey as a body builder, and his struggles and feats from dealing with his acne. Brian is super inspirational and shows what it really means to be determined and never give up!
Specifically we cover:
Bodybuilding as a sport, the ins and outs
Cystic acne
Tips for anyone dealing with acne
What motivated Brian to share his stories
Diet as a body builder
The biggest lessons bodybuilding has taught Brian
Crypto currency
Barefoot trail running
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The single best way you can support the show is by leaving a review on Apple podcast app - it only takes a few minutes and would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Jansen Andre, Author, Ironman athlete and host of The Awoken Podcast.
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@Plantstrongjans
In episode #14 I sit down with Tommy Moore, qualified exercise scientist specialising in nutrition and exercise physiology. He’s the host of both Mind Body Plants and Mind Medicine, covering topics of, longevity and the field of psychedelic assisted therapy.
Specifically we cover:
Mental health
Breathwork
Fasting
Neuroplasticity
Plant Medicine
Micro dosing
Psychedelics
Want to support the show?
The single best way you can support the show is by leaving a review on Apple podcast app - it only takes a few minutes and would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Jansen Andre, Author, Ironman athlete and host of The Awoken Podcast.
Connect with me on Instagram
@Plantstrongjans
In episode #13 I sit down with Dr Michael Klaper. A physician, consultant and educator, helps clients and patients around the world on their journey to health and well-being.
Specifically we cover:
Importance of chewing your food
Why we need to eat more greens
Fasting
Why Dairy is scary
Fibre and why its important
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The single best way you can support the show is by leaving a review on Apple podcast app - it only takes a few minutes and would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Jansen Andre, Author, Ironman athlete and host of The Awoken Podcast.
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https://www.doctorklaper.com
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LhPn2qTnT1g
In episode #12 I sit down with Mason from Superfeast. A beautiful company based around ancient herbal tonics, and medicinal mushrooms. A family owned business based in Northern NSW
Specifically we cover:
What Di Tao means
Different types of herbs for health
Cordyceps and its cultivation
The benefits of taking medicinal mushrooms
How athletes can increase their performance using tonic herbs
Tips on how to start using medicinal mushrooms
Superfeast's vision and philosophy
Want to support the show?
The single best way you can support the show is by leaving a review on Apple podcast app - it only takes a few minutes and would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Jansen Andre, Author, Ironman athlete and host of The Awoken Podcast.
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https://www.superfeast.com.au
In episode #11 I sit down with the Jake Obrien, my good friend, cancer survivor and absolute warrior. I was so excited to sit down and chat finally, and get to know him better. We go deep into his life and struggles, so tune in to see what its like to survive cancer, and the fears around it
Specifically we cover:
The accident
Fasting to cure cancer
How cancer affected Jake
Why Jake doesn't like labels
Jakes mental struggle
How Jake uses social media to spread his message
Jake's plantbased journey
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The single best way you can support the show is by leaving a review on Apple podcast app - it only takes a few minutes and would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Jansen Andre, Author, Ironman athlete and host of The Awoken Podcast.
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In episode #10 I sit down with the founder of Maca Experts. Maca is the most sacred plant of Junin, Peru with over 2000 years of traditional practice as a medicine for healing. She represents strength, resilience and balance.
Specifically we cover:
What exactly is maca
Benefits of maca
Different types of maca
How maca is used traditionally
How maca can aid athletic performance
Amino acid profile of maca
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The single best way you can support the show is by leaving a review on Apple podcast app - it only takes a few minutes and would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Jansen Andre, Author, Ironman athlete and host of The Awoken Podcast.
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In episode #9 I sit down with Tyler Toleman is a world-renowned speaker, facilitator, detox specialist, health coach and coach trainer. He has touched the lives of people around the world, helping them to heal their bodies and live disease-free through basic yet powerful daily principles of health. Tyler trains and assists Tolman Health Coaches to take this method of healing to the world and impact more peoples lives!
Specifically we cover:
What is fasting
Breaking the myths of fasting
How to undertake a fast
The benefits of fasting
What happens to the body on a fast
How to use fasting as a healing tool
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The single best way you can support the show is by leaving a review on Apple podcast app - it only takes a few minutes and would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Jansen Andre, Author, Ironman athlete and host of The Awoken Podcast.
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https://www.tylertolman.com
Jennifer Ritchie Documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXdt9UhBuBw
In episode #8 I sit down with Jeremy Reijnders, plantbased elite Crossfit athlete from the Netherlands, previously been crowned fittest man of his country. Jeremy explains his advantages of going plant based and how it helped him succeed
Specifically we cover:
Tips on how to go Vegan
What is Crossfit
How Jeremy trains
Competing at the games
Jeremy's diet
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The single best way you can support the show is by leaving a review on Apple podcast app - it only takes a few minutes and would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Jansen Andre, Author, Ironman athlete and host of The Awoken Podcast.
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https://gamechangersmovie.com
In episode #7 i sit down with Chris Mayne, professional AFL football player. For those of you who don’t know Chris currently plays for Collingwood football club, is a plant based father and an extremely strong athlete for the movement
Specifically we cover:
Insight into his career from a young age
Moving across the country from the West to the East
Raising a vegan family
The importance of real friendships
The Struggles and reality of Covid 2020 and how it impacted him
Want to support the show?
The single best way you can support the show is by leaving a review on Apple podcast app - it only takes a few minutes and would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Jansen Andre, Author, Ironman athlete and host of The Awoken Podcast.
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In episode #6 i sit down with Sabrina Frederick, professional AFL football player. For those of you who don’t know Sabrina currently plays for Richmond Tigers woman’s AFL football, has also featured on SAS a show that sees Aussie celebrities take on a series of physical and psychological tests from an elite team of ex-Special Forces soldiers
Specifically we cover:
What it's like playing AFL as a female
The importance of real life connections
The struggles and bliss of covid 2020
Meditation
Want to support the show?
The single best way you can support the show is by leaving a review on Apple podcast app - it only takes a few minutes and would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Jansen Andre, Author, Ironman athlete and host of The Awoken Podcast.
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In episode #5 i sit down with Travis Coleman, professional elite triathlete, diving deep into what got him into the physically demanding sport and how he basically skipped the younger stages of the sport and shocked the scene when he arrived as a teen.
Specifically we cover:
Stages of becoming Professional
The numerous near death experiences
Breath and the benefits of nasal breathing
Going plantbased and creating PB's
Want to support the show?
The single best way you can support the show is by leaving a review on Apple podcast app - it only takes a few minutes and would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Jansen Andre, Author, Ironman athlete and host of The Awoken Podcast.
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In episode #4 we sit down with Bryant Jennings, professional American boxer. Bryant has challenged the world heavyweight title in 2015, and has had a phenomenal career and quite a challenging upbringing, coming from the hood.
Specifically we cover:
Becoming financially successful and his drive behind becoming a boxer
How boxing activated Bryant's potential
The pressures of life and how to manage your mind when things get real tough
Growing up in the "hood" & what its like to lose friends through crime and death, and what it taught him
Insight about his path and journey to going plant based, and how he is in charge of his own diet.
Want to support the show?
The single best way you can support the show is by leaving a review on Apple podcast app - it only takes a few minutes and would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Jansen Andre, Author, Ironman athlete and host of The Awoken Podcast.
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In episode #3 i sit down with Lucy Bartholemew, Australian Ultra runner, and creative sustainble cook. Lucy is such a beautiful soul and i wanted to find out how she stays happy all of the time!
Specifically we cover:
The doubts people had about her abilities
The happiness created by her journey and love for running
Judgement and why we shouldn't worry what others think
Being hyper aware during night time running
Her passion for food and sustainability
Mindest before, during and after racing
Want to support the show?
The single best way you can support the show is by leaving a review on Apple podcast app - it only take a few minutes and would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Jansen Andre, Author, Ironman athlete and host of The Awoken Athlete Podcast.
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In episode #2 i sit down with Morgan Mitchell, Australian Olympic Sprinter, to talk about the pressures of being a professional athlete, and what edge she has over her competitors in terms of nutrition and mindset.
Specifically we cover:
Upbringing and childhood
The mental and physical tests of preparing for the Olympics
Looking within and finding your power
Why training with males pushes Morgan
The importance of grateful journal and how to get grounded
Views on fashion off the track
Want to support the show?
The single best way you can support the show is by leaving a review on Apple podcast app - it only take a few minutes and would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Jansen Andre, Author, Ironman athlete and host of The Awoken Athlete Podcast.
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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE AWOKEN ATHLETE PODCAST. Hi family this is Jansen Andre, or better known as @plantstrongjans on instagram. The Awoken Athlete podcast is a channel created to dig deep into the minds and lives of professional athletes, as well as industry leaders and qualified professionals. The conversations we have will reveal things about some of the top elite athletes in the world, and give insights into how being plant-based gives you the competitive edge. Listen to the Awoken Athlete introduction below to find out whats in store. Currently the Awoken athlete podcast can be listened to on iTunes, Google play, and Spotify. If you listen on iTunes be sure to hit ‘subscribe’ so you are notified when I release new episodes and if you enjoy the content please take a minute or so to leave a review as this will help people discover the podcast.