The You4ia Health Podcast

How to thrive as a plant based athlete with vegan bodybuilder Joel Kirkilis

Welcome to episode 6 of the ‘weekly dose of you4ia’ podcast. It was an honor sitting down with Joel Kirkillis, a plant based athlete animal activist and one of the humble human beings I’ve had the pleasure of meeting. Joel has been an amazing mentor for me through all avenues in my life including my training and transition into a plant based lifestyle. He is an inspiration to many and it is evident in this weeks episode.

 

Joel has an amazing story and a prolific bodybuilding career proving that you can thrive as an athlete on a plant based diet. Joel has competed in 13 body building competitions so far and has podium placed in all of them and won 4, all as a vegetarian and plant based athlete. Joel also has an abundance of knowledge around the area of supplementation, nutrition and movement. He is a certified cross-fit coach and currently completing a bachelor in osteopathy along with a certificate 3 and 4 in fitness (Personal Training). However most of his knowledge came from self education.

 

In this episode we cover:

• Joel’s upbringing and aspirations to play professional soccer.
• His 13^thyear history as a vegan and how he has thrived and is still thriving as an athlete.
• His prolific history with bodybuilding and nutrition and training tips for any aspiring plant based bodybuilders.
• The common question all vegans get asked “Where he gets his protein from”
• Joel’s current diet and how he is proving that any athletes can thrive off a plant based diet.
• His journey as an animal activist and Joel paints the picture of what its like as a truck full of pigs or animals arrive into the slaughter house.
• His current training regime and ambitions to make the cross-fit games as a master.
• How carbs are not the enemy and how we need these in our diets for optimal health and performance.
• His personal experience pushing his body to its limits and tips on how to get comfortable being uncomfortable.

 

Joel is an incredible athlete and human and has an amazing story, and is living into his mission of being a great person and a great athlete without harming any living beings.

You can follow Joel’s journey and get in contact with him on…

Instagram – joel_kirks

Facebook – Joel Kirkillis

 

The story behind the 100% plant based, cruelty free & guilt free DIY dessert bar - Goje Yarraville

Welcome to episode 5 of the ‘weekly dose of you4ia’ podcast. It was a pleasure sitting down with Jelena and Goran, the owners of one of the most iconic plant based dessert bars in Melbourne, known as Gojè (pronounced GO-JAY).

 Goran and Jelena have changed the way we look at dessert by revolutionizing the frozen yoghurt. They have taken a whole foods, plant based approach by designing a self serve frozen yoghurt bar that is 100% vegan! All of their amazing yoghurt as well as their delicious toppings are hand made on site from wholefoods, with no pre – mixes or syrups and made with organic ingredients where possible… too good to be true hey?

 

In this episode we cover:

• Jelena and Goran’s background and how they started the empire known today as Gojè.
• They spoke about their personal transition into veganism and how they transitioned their business completely plant based.
• Tips on resilience and how to stick to your guns through difficult periods.
• The process of making the frozen yoghurt and the ingredients they use to make it 100% plant based.
• Their personal experience running a business together as a couple, and top tips on how to separate work from their personal relationship, to avoid conflict.
• They touch on their eco friendly products, the breakdown process of these and how they personally are going above and beyond to reduce their footprint.
• Jelena and Goran’s favourite vegan places to eat out and lucky for you guys I posted them below -
  - Particle café
  - Very good falafel
  - Moroccan soup bar
  - Little deer tracks
  - Red Sparrow pizza
  - Healthy self co.
  - Pizza farrow
  - Admiral Chang Ho

 Goran and Jelena are two of the kindest, compassionate and humble people I’ve had the pleasure of meeting. They are very passionate about making the world a better place and are doing amazing things, one peanut butter date roll at a time.

Definitely check these guys out at -
38 Anderson street Yarraville, Melbourne, Australia.

Or check out their amazing products on social media through..

Instagram – gojèyarraville

Facebook - gojeyarravile

Why passion is the key to success with Zac & Cat Balmain - Owners of Particle Cafe.

Welcome to episode 4 of the ‘Weekly Dose of You4ia’ Podcast. This week I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with the Zac and Cat Balmain, the owners of one of the most iconic vegan cafes in Melbourne, Particle Café. This power couple are doing amazing things in the western suburbs of Melbourne. These guys are some of the most compassionate, humble, kind human beings I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting.

I personally used to work at Particle part time, and grew so much as a person being surrounded by like minded people who genuinely care about the health and wellbeing of everyone and everything. These guys not only creating wholesome plant based alternatives but are educating people in the process.

In this episode:
- We cover Zac’s upbringing and travel history which inspired his desire to start a café. We also cover his background and history owning numerous cafes all across Melbourne

- The start of Particle café and the transition period turning it from a standard café into one of the most iconic vegan cafes in Melbourne.

- Zac and Cat inspire us by sharing their story of resilience and how they didn’t let negative feedback or energy stop them from achieving their goals.

- Zac explains to us the milk alternatives they offer at particle and gives us the secret recipe for making your own nut mylk at home.

- Zac shares with us his process into the art of making the perfect cup of coffee.
- He shares with us some kitchen essentials which will aid your transition into veganism all while making your taste buds ignite.
- Zac gives us tips on how we can become more active in the community and stand up for what we believe in.

- Zac shares with us resources that we can use to help our transition into a plant based diet as well as advice for business owners considering the transition into a cruelty free, vegan business.

 

Nut Mylk Recipe:

1. Soak 300g of nuts overnight in tap water and a pinch of Himalayan saly to activate.
2. Rinse the nuts out in a strainer the next day.
3. Add nuts to a food processor with half of the 850ml of water and a sweetener (20g of agave syrup OR20g of maple syrup OR 2 medjool dates) for 2 – 3 minutes.
4. Add remaining amount of water and blitz on low speed for 10 seconds to bind together.
5. Strain through a nut bag into a bowl and store on fridge.

- Lasts 6 -7 days and Makes 1.7 Litres of nut mylk.

 

Documentaries to educate and empower your decision to turn: Search on Netflix or youtube.

• Earthlings
• What the health
• Dominion
• Cowspiracy

 

These guys are an inspiration to many and are doing great things for not only the vegan community but the whole community in general. They are so passionate about what theyre doing and its quite evident throughout the episode. The food and drinks here you’re your taste buds ignite, and make you feel like your cheating when your actually not.
Address: 47 miliatary road, Avondale heights.
Instagram – @particlecafe 
Facebook – Particle Cin (actvisim) or Particle Cinnamon (café)

Why more men are choosing yoga over alcohol and drugs to deal with their emotions with Tyson Venables

 

Welcome to episode 3 of the ‘Weekly Dose of You4ia’ Podcast. I sat down with one of my mentors and great mates Tyson Venables. Tyson is a personal trainer, crossfit coach, yoga instructor and all round awesome dude with a great story to tell. He is the owner of ‘bear strength fitness’ and is up to amazing things, listen in to find out more.

In this episode:
- We cover Tyson’s background, growing up and his transition from Sydney to Melbourne. He answered the historic question Melbourne or Sydney, and chose Melbourne based on the coffee.
- Tyson explains in depth the benefits of yoga, meditation and how it transformed his life.
- He gives us hot tips on how to take yoga off the mat incorporate yoga into our everyday lives.
- He shares with us an awesome breathing technique that is pure gold.
- Tys takes us through his background as an aspiring professional cross-fitter and his experience as a cross-fit coach.
- He shares with us in depth, his history battling adrenal fatigue and the warning signs we should look out for. Us humans often think were invincible but we aren’t.
- He shares with us some of his upcoming projects, in particular his ‘Bear strength man camps’. Which are weekend camps for men including HIIT training, yoga, meditation, surfing, mountain biking and hiking. Tyson is also trying to break the stigma against men’s mental health and their unwillingness to talk about their emotions. He is teaching men that alcohol and drugs aren’t the way to deal with their mental problems.

I am loving everything that Tyson is up to in particular the Mens health retreats. Tyson is an inspirational person and is always open to chatting with anyone. You can find more about what Tyson is up to here:
Instagram – @Tysonven OR @Bearstrengthmancamps
Facebook – Tyson Venables
Email – tyson@bearstrengthnfitness.com
Tysons blog – www.bearstrengthnfitness.com

Details for Tyson yoga classes:
Where: Cross-fit Balaclava – 16-20 Williams Street Balaclava.
Wednesdays 1:30pm – Midweek energising practice to help centre and give you the clarity to get through to the end of the week.
Sundays 10:30am – A slower, more rejuvenating practice with a meditation focus.
Cost of the classes are a very affordable $5.

Details for Amelia
Instagram - amelia.schrader
Email – amealia.schrader@gmail.com
Axis Yoga School –

How to incorporate more FUN into our lives with Dale Sidebottom

Welcome to episode 1 of the Weekly Dose of You4ia Podcast. On todays show I caught up with physical education teacher, personal trainer, business owner and entrepreneur, Dale Sidebottom.

Dale was in fact my year 11 and 12 teacher, now mentor and good mate. I absolutely love everything Dale stands for and is actioning to date and I am super excited to share his story with you all today.

In this episode:
- We cover Dales background and what got him to where he is today.
- We expose top tips on how to incorporate FUN into our lives and the importance of setting time to ‘play’.
- Dale shares with us his morning routine and how he believes is the key to dominating the day.
- Dale also shares with us his tips on turning an idea into a hobbie, then into a business.

Dale has been a huge mentor to me from high school onwards and is such an influential and inspiring person. If you would like to find out more about the awesome things Dale is up too, including:
- Game based bootcamp and personal training - Instagram: @bottomsupfitness
- Health and lifestyle applications on the app store ‘Dale Sidebottom’ in the search bar.
- Fitness retreats in Bali - Instagram: @fhlretreats
- ‘FUN’ workshops for teachers - Instagram: @energeticeducation
 
Or contact dale directly
Instagram: @dalesidebottom
email: https://energetic.education and click ‘contact us’.