The Awoken Athlete
The Awoken Athlete
Jans
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.
Brian Turner - Bodybuilding & Acne
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 runningWant 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
Jul 4, 2021
1 hr 4 min
Tommy Moore - Neuroplasticity & Psychedelics
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> PsychedelicsWant 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
Jun 21, 2021
1 hr 58 min
Dr Michael Klaper - Eat your Greens
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 importantWant 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 Instagramhttps://www.doctorklaper.comhttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LhPn2qTnT1g
May 17, 2021
1 hr 15 min
SuperFeast - Medicinal Mushrooms & Tonics
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 NSWSpecifically 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 philosophyWant 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 Instagramhttps://www.superfeast.com.au
May 8, 2021
1 hr 18 min
Jake Obrien - Surviving Cancer
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 itSpecifically 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 journeyWant 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
Apr 29, 2021
58 min
Maca Experts - How can Maca aid your performance
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 macaWant 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
Apr 19, 2021
54 min
Tyler Tolman - Water Fasting
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 toolWant 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 Instagramhttps://www.tylertolman.comJennifer Ritchie Documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXdt9UhBuBw
Apr 11, 2021
1 hr 2 min
Jeremy Reijnders - Take a step back
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 succeedSpecifically we cover:> Tips on how to go Vegan> What is Crossfit> How Jeremy trains>  Competing at the games> Jeremy's dietWant 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 Instagramhttps://gamechangersmovie.com
Apr 4, 2021
50 min
Chris Mayne - Small Tribes
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 movementSpecifically 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 himWant 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
Mar 28, 2021
1 hr 11 min
Sabrina Frederick - Don't People please
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 soldiersSpecifically we cover:> What it's like playing AFL as a female> The importance of real life connections> The struggles and bliss of covid 2020> MeditationWant 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
Mar 21, 2021
57 min
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