Busting Vegan Myths with Conscious Muscle

Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking to my first ever podcast guest (EP04), Jordan Dranes or some of you may know him as, “Conscious Muscle”.

When I first saw Jordan online over 7 years ago, I was so impressed with him being a vegan bodybuilder, an animal activist, a dad, the founder of Conscious Muscle: Online Fitness & Nutrition Coaching, co-founder of a 100% Vegan Supplement Company and a successful entrepreneur with a huge following - who uses his platform to not only help animals, but to help humans, too.

The work he does and what he stands for inspired me and created so much curiosity, I just had to reach out to him!

Jump ahead to now, I wanted help creating a Kick-Ass strength and conditioning program that would also include all of my nutrients and macros (from a vegan standpoint) and I knew Jordan was the ONE to call!

In this conversation, Jordan and I are telling stories, talking shop and busting some vegan myths, bro-science and misinformation about vegans, being vegan, going vegan and how it’s absolutely possible to build muscle, get strong and be healthy - without the cholesterol, carcinogens and cruelty to animals from eating them!

Jordan’s motto is, “We kill workouts, not animals!” and in today’s episode we dive deep into what it means truly to be a heart-centered vegan. I’ve been vegan for 20+ years and Jordan went vegan 9 years ago - so we also share what inspired us to start our own journeys and to make that change.

So, whether you’re already living a vegan lifestyle, looking for some new information or are just starting out on your path of wanting to make the switch, Jordan is my super-duper smarty pants friend, trainer and coach, who can provide you with the right info, inspire your journey forward and answer the usual kinds of questions that come up so often; like, “How do you get your protein?”

This is a really down to earth, raw, honest, passionate, in-the-moment conversation between two friends, peers, colleagues and also clients of one another! We go with the flow in this episode and we also hone in on the points and places where our lives intersect.

So buckle up for safety (click, click) and most of all, I hope you enjoy this wicked fun conversation between me and one of my favorite people on the planet, Jordan Dranes of Conscious Muscle and CM Supplements.

[JUST A HEADS UP:] This episode contains some sensitive topics where Jordan and I share some deeply personal stories, that include graphic details of violence and adult language.

KK's Takeaways:

Jordan’s Story Of Self-Defense & Prison (10:07)When You Have Great Losses (18:48)All Beings Want To Live (24:12)Question Your Entire Belief System (36:06)Transitioning To Vegan (46:04)Tracking Your Macros (56:25)Be Your Best Self (1:19:15)Bodybuilding Vs. Powerlifting (1:35:21)Vegan At Competitions (1:42:08)Consciousness (1:49:24)

Meet Jordan Dranes

Jordan Dranes is a vegan coach, bodybuilder/powerlifter, animal activist, a dad, and a plant-based entrepreneur from Southern Florida. He’s the founder of Conscious Muscle: Online Fitness & Nutrition Coaching and the Co-founder of Conscious Muscle Supplements, which is a 100% Vegan & Cruelty Free Supplement company. His motto is, “We Kill Workouts – Not Animals”. He's also a big proponent of Mental Health awareness and the power of personal development!

JORDAN’S SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:

CONSCIOUS MUSCLE WEBSITE: https://consciousmuscle.net

CM SUPPLEMENTS: https://cmsupplements.com/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/conscious_muscle/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/consciousmuscle

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@consciousmuscle

Karen Kenney is known for her dynamic...

Karen Kenney is a certified Spiritual Mentor, Writer, Hypnotist, Change Worker and Life Coach. She’s known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent and her no-bullshit approach to Spirituality and transformational work.

She’s been a yoga teacher for 24+ years, is a Certified Gateless Writing Instructor, and is also an author, speaker, retreat leader and the host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast.

A curious human being, life-long learner and an entrepreneur for 20+ years, KK brings a down-to-earth perspective to applying spiritual principles and brain science that create powerful shifts in people’s lives and businesses.

She works with people individually one-to-one, and offers a collective learning experience via group experiences. She supports both the conscious and unconscious mind by combining practical Neuroscience, Subconscious Reprogramming, Integrative Hypnosis, and Spiritual Mentorship. These tools help clients regulate their nervous systems, remove blocks, rewrite stories, rewire beliefs, and reimagine what’s possible!

Karen wants her clients to have their own lived experience with spirituality and to not just “take her word for it”. She encourages people to deepen their personal connection to Self, Source and Spirit in tangible, relatable, and actionable ways without losing sight of the magic.

Her process called: “Your Story To Your Glory” helps people to shift from an old thought system of fear to one of Love - using compassion, un-shaming, laughter and humor, her work is effective, efficient, and it’s also wicked fun!

KK’s been a student of A Course in Miracles for close to 30 years, has been vegan for over 20 years, and believes that a little kindness can go a long way and make a miraculous difference.

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• Latest episode: 2024-05-09
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