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The podcast for anyone who’s ever been told vegans can’t get strong, stay fit, or live fully. A mix of science-backed nutrition, exercise advice, vegan food and recipe tips, and just the right amount of chaos to help you thrive on plants and laugh along the way.

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This week is a replay of one of our favorite episodes about going vegan! We cover lots of cooking and food tips and tricks since that is usually the part that people have the most practical trouble with. We also discuss a few other elements about goi... more

In this episode:

• Withdrawal vs. consumption, and what green, blue, and grey water footprint actually mean

• 98% of livestock's water footprint is growing feed

• Where AI and data centers really sit, and the two things that beat both

New News

UK ... more

Pigs can solve mirror puzzles, hold grudges, and comfort a friend who's having a bad day. So why do we call them dumb?

Last week we covered what factory farming does to the water and the air. This week we cover what it does to the pig. 

In this epi... more

Why are pig factory farm waste lagoons bright pink and why should you care even if you're not vegan?

We get into how America stores millions of gallons of untreated pig waste in open-air lagoons, and the fallout for neighbors, rivers, and the worker... more

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Recent Guests

Stu Giddens
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Lucy Whitney
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Episode: From Performance to Policy: A Switch4Good Conversation (ft. Lucy Whitney)

Hosts

The Muscle Deficient Vegan
Host of the show, discusses nutrition and training with another host.
Protein Deficient Vegan
Co-host of the Deficient Vegans podcast, often introduces themselves as the protein deficient vegan

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • Fun and informative

    These two cut a great cross-section between solid information and opinion, while throwing in some funny banter/silliness to keep things from getting stale

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sleepy1878
    United States2 months ago
  • Breaking down myths

    Love, love, loved the episode on whether veganism is privileged! This show consistently provides good info and I love the news section.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mangosnax
    United States3 months ago
  • A New Favorite

    This podcast ticks so many boxes for me as I begin my strength-training journey as a vegan. Genuinely helpful advice from two compassionate vegans, covering both training and nutrition. This will be a weekly listen for me. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AndrewJH
    United States5 months ago
  • Fantastic Show on Plant Based Food and Fitness

    Love the focus on great food, recipes, and strength training ! Bonus is coverage of current events and news, and navigating a plant based lifestyle in the real world . Entertaining, enlightening, and funny too. Thank you for all the hard work in putting this together!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gdogrun
    United States6 months ago

Listeners Say

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Guests and topics are described as genuine and helpful for vegan athletes.
Audiences praise actionable, science-backed guidance for vegan strength training.
Listeners value relatable banter and practical tips they can apply in real life.
Fans like the mix of gear reviews, news, and community updates.

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Finding a Vegan Community
Q: What would you recommend for someone who wants to lose weight, but has very little time to spend working out or cooking?
For weight loss, the most important changes happen in the kitchen; track your intake with a kitchen scale and a calorie app to create a deficit, then build in gym work gradually as you reach your goals.

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What is Deficient Vegans about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A nutrition- and movement-focused show that helps vegans build strength and stay fit, blending practical training tips with science-informed nutrition and real-world lifestyle advice. Episodes cover topics like protein sizing on plant-based diets, supplement considerations for vegan athletes, sleep and recovery, and the interplay between veganism and culture. A distinctive element is the host duo's mix of data-driven discussions, practical demos, and light humor, plus regular coverage of current vegan-food and fitness news. The show tends to attract listeners who want evidence-based guidance for lifting, dieting, and everyday wellness on a plant-based lifestyle, with occasional community activities and live sponsor moments that feel authent... more

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Deficient Vegans launched 3 years ago and published 61 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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