Fit Rich Life

Have you been curious about the Plant Based Lifestyle? But where do you get your Protein? In this week's episode, our amazing guest Robert Cheeke, a bestselling health and fitness author & speaker shares how Top Performing Athletes from a huge array of Professional Sports are dominating their field on a fully Plant Based diet. We shed light on all things Protein & Muscle Building. And we even delve into mindset, personal development, chasing & achieving life-long dreams & much more! Tune in to get inspired! Considered the Godfather of Vegan Bodybuilding, Robert Cheeke is the NYT Bestselling Author of "The Plant-Based Athlete" that he co-wrote with Matt Frazier in addition to numerous other bestselling books. He has been Vegan since age 15 (over 26 years now), grew up on a farm in Oregon, went from distance running to winning bodybuilding competitions as a Natural Vegan Bodybuilder and has been spreading the Fit Vegan Lifestyle as a public speaker for decades. Key Highlights: [00:01 - 13:44] Opening Segment Roberts shares his background and work How to live a good life as a vegan Check out The Plant-Based Athlete: A Game-Changing Approach to Peak Performance [13:45 - 22:37] Adopting a Fit Lifestyle That is Plant-Based Robert's experience of going vegan and the impact it had on his life How Robert understood how to adjust and adapt his diet to be able to be more inclusive of other foods Why Robert is considered the Godfather of Vegan Bodybuilding Check out Vegan Fitness: Built Naturally [22:38 - 34:35] There's No One Main Source of Protein Where vegans get their protein Understand what your true calorie needs are Robert's insights about protein deficiency vs excess protein intake [34:36 - 47:57] Bringing in the Fats There is a huge protein myth that's running How easy it is to hit your protein targets if you take the time to document your nutrition intake Why protein bars are often actually fat bars [47:58 - 58:00] The American Way: A Fast Food Nation Your entire daily added sugar recommendation can be met in one single sports drink The easiest thing for people to do is to follow a whole food plant-based diet Adopt a lifestyle and a diet that promotes health and longevity [58:01 - 1:11:49] Having a Motivational Mindset & Personal Development Robert shares some of his favorites athletes are and why How to make the most of the 1440 minutes we have every day What you want to get out of your life, and what means the most to you [1:11:50 - 1:25:56] Becoming an NYT Best Selling Author Robert's life is worth living right now How losing people that were close to Robert has changed his priorities The importance of showing up for your family and your friends It's never too late to redesign your life in a way that is bringing the meaning to [1:26:57 - 1:39:18] Closing Segment Follow your passion and make it happen Want to connect with Robert? Head to Vegan BodyBuilding, and stay up-to-date with the vegan athletics movement & connect with him on Instagram. Resources: TDEE Calculator WANT TO LEARN MORE? Follow my personal website: https://alchemizelife.com/ Follow my Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Youtube, & Twitter Show Notes: www.alchemizelife.com/podcast/plantbasedathlete Sponsors: Are you ready to get in the best shape of your life, double your income, and 10x your savings/investments? I'm incredibly passionate about fitness & finances and have reached a strong degree of mastery in these domains and built an incredible coaching program to help you. Head to www.fitrichvegan.com, and sign up for a free consultation, or DM me on Instagram with the words "Fit Rich Vegan" to discover if it'd be a good fit for you! If you desire to lead a happy, healthy, fit life, go to www.vedgenutrition.com/dragon, and grab your plant-based healthy essentials. My two favorite products are the Vegan Pre-Workout & the Plant Protein. Use the code DRAGON and get 15% off! For something like you've never had before and to get into an almost euphoric state of Focused Flow & Productivity, try Feel Free by Botanic Tonics! Go to www.botanictonics.com and use code DRAGON to save 40% off your first order! Thanks for tuning in! If you liked my show, LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe! Tweetable Quotes: "We're so focused on reaching these protein goals that we eat a lot of food that has protein in it, but also has a lot of excess calories in it." - Robert Cheeke "The most important thing I figured out was how to connect the dots ahead of time." - Robert Cheeke "If you can put some meaningful conversation and discourse behind your answer of why you want to do something, that's what's going to compel you to do it." - Robert Cheeke

Still trying to figure out what type of work actually makes you truly come ALIVE instead of crushing your spirit? In this episode, our incredible guest Jonathan Fields talks about his latest work that has led to creating a framework that allows anyone to easily identify the type of work that really does light their spirit on fire and so much more! We all spend a third of our lives at work so it is critical for all of us to figure out what sparks us, how to do more of that, and how to do less of the work that drains us. Listen to this episode to start your journey towards coming alive at work & thriving in all areas of life! Jonathan is a dad, husband, award-winning author, executive producer, and host of two of the top-ranked podcasts in the world, Good Life Project® and SPARKED™. He is also the founder of a series of companies focused on human potential, currently serving as CEO of Spark Endeavors, where he developed the groundbreaking Sparketype® Assessment, which has been tapped by over 650,000 individuals and organizations to identify, embrace, and cultivate work that makes people come alive. His latest book, SPARKED: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work That Makes You Come Alive, is both a rallying cry and a field guide to reclaiming work as a source of meaning, joy, and possibility. Key Highlights: [00:01 - 11:12] Opening Statement Jonathan shares his background and work Organizations should invest in employees' growth and support Jonathan's thoughts on work, leadership, and employee experience Check out Sparked: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work that Makes You Come Alive [11:13 - 21:23] What Makes You Come Alive What it means to come alive and how doing work that is "sparked" can help to achieve this Things you can learn from taking the free online Sparketype® Assessment Primary Sparketyp, Secondary (Shadow) Sparketype & the Anti-Sparketype (the work that drains you the most) What the expressions of Sparketypes are and how they impact our lives and work [21:24 - 31:29] The Way To Express The Impulses Justin's Sparketype - the "Performer" The reason why performers are often misunderstood The purpose of performers is to energize and animate moments, experiences and interactions [31:30 - 40:29] The Opportunity To Bring Ideas To Life What makes Jonathan a good fit for positions in which he can use his creativity to solve problems Why someone who learns in order to share their knowledge and wisdom with others makes a difference Why Jonathan decided to start a podcast [ 40:30 - 53:12] How People Feel When They're Working Many people are quitting their jobs and businesses after experiencing disruption If you want to make a bigger change, you should do it from a place of self-knowledge and confidence You should explore what makes you come alive before you decide to pursue any big changes in your lives or careers [53:13 - 1:05:15] People's Lives And Organizations' Abilities to Flourish Why it is incredibly expensive to lose people in a company How cutting and running versus doing the work can impact an individual's career and personal life What organizations are doing to keep up with the disruption caused by technology and the changing workforce [1:05:16 - 1:15:32] Closing Segment Do you want to connect with Jonathan? Follow him on Instagram and Twitter. Head to Jonathan Fields, to check out what moves people! Make sure to listen to Goodlifeproject.com, and discover powerful stories, conversations, resources, and community to help you find and live your best life now! WANT TO LEARN MORE? Follow my personal website: https://alchemizelife.com/ Follow my Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Youtube, & Twitter Show Notes: www.alchemizelife.com/podcast/sparked Sponsors: Are you ready to get in the best shape of your life, double your income, and 10x your savings/investments? I'm incredibly passionate about fitness & finances and have reached a strong degree of mastery in these domains and built an incredible coaching program to help you. Head to www.fitrichvegan.com, and sign up for a free consultation, or DM me on Instagram with the words "Fit Rich Vegan" to discover if it'd be a good fit for you! If you desire to lead a happy, healthy, fit life, go to www.vedgenutrition.com/dragon, and grab your plant-based healthy essentials. Use the code DRAGON and get 15% off! For something like you've never had before and to get into an almost euphoric state of Focused Flow & Productivity, try Feel Free by Botanic Tonics! Go to www.botanictonics.com and use code DRAGON to save 40% off your first order! Resources Mentioned: Sparketype.com Thanks for tuning in! If you liked my show, LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe! Tweetable Quotes: "It's incredibly expensive for companies to lose people and have to hire and train someone new. And it's personally expensive to people because then they have to go into a new job. And there's a learning curve on both sides." - Jonathan Fields "What we do with your one wild and precious life has been spinning in my head for a very long time." - Jonathan Fields "Don't wait to come alive." - Jonathan Fields

"My personal mission is to inspire and empower people to proactively design and live a life worth living." Hi! I am Justin David Carl. Also, known as Dragon. Join me and my friend, Brian Turner on this first episode as he helps me set the stage for Alchemize Life. I'm an Entrepreneur & a Life Alchemist who seeks out & shares expertise, wisdom & thought leadership in the areas of Fitness, Health, Money, Creativity, Business & Entrepreneurship, Personal & Spiritual Development, Lifestyle, Mindset, Habits, & all areas that encompass Holistic Wellbeing and a life well-lived. [00:01 - 20:15] Opening Segment Aha! Moment - deciding to start the podcast Alchemize Life's theme The Dragon's mission The topics he will be covering Guests to expect The wisdom behind the name Why it took so long before Justin stepped up When the perfectionist and procrastinator side conspire Here are the guests you should expect [20:16 - 39:05] The multifaceted Life Alchemist A bionote of Justin Too much of anything is dangerous His desire to change drove him to seek better friends Change is beautiful for Justin New friends, company, and a family Goals and dreams change as we grow His athlete side Justin is very passionate about fitness and health Get your health and finances figured out [39:06 - 48:27] The Dragon's very many passions Different but highly relevant matters of life Rabbit holes lead you to wonder worlds Focus on the reality that the process is the prize Why Justin calls himself a Life Alchemist [48:28 - 58:15] A Story of Love and Gratitude The goal is to add value to people When did Justin wife gave him the "Dragon" nickname His phoenix sparked an important question Model that magic to others [58:16 - 01:02:06] Closing Segment Final Words Listen to the upcoming episodes Connect with Brian Turner on YouTube & Instagram. WANT TO LEARN MORE? Follow my personal website: https://alchemizelife.com/ Follow my Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Youtube, & Twitter Show Notes: www.AlchemizeLife.com/EnterTheDragon I am incredibly passionate about fitness and finances & have reached a strong degree of mastery in these domains and now I'm looking to help others do the same! Interested? Sign up at www.fitrichvegan.com & we will let you know when enrollment for the program opens! Sponsors: From Preworkout to Protein if you desire to lead a happy, healthy, fit life, go to www.vedgenutrition.com/dragon and grab your plant-based healthy essentials. Use the code DRAGON to save $$! For something like you've never had before and to get into an almost euphoric state of Focused Flow & Productivity try Feel Free by Botanic Tonics! Go to www.botanictonics.com and use the code DRAGON to save 40% off your first order! Thanks for tuning in! If you liked my show, LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe! Tweetable Quotes "The best way to feel inspired is to work to inspire others." -Justin David Carl "I've always had this desire to learn from others, sit at their feet and harness their knowledge, their expertise, and their insight to progress my own journey. I feel that while I'm doing that, I may as well record and share this, in hopes of being a service to people." - Justin David Carl "What you teach is teaching you." - Justin David Carl "I'm definitely a perfectionist. The perfectionist and the procrastinator usually do tag-teaming. That's my biggest diminisher internally. The perfectionist is the gang leader of my internal diminisher that hides my light." - Justin David Carl "If you don't have your health, you have nothing." - Justin David Carl