Is yoga inherently vegan? And can it improve your activism?

In this episode of the Vegan Squad Pod, we’re joined by David Baylie, a certified vegan personal trainer, yoga instructor, and science of stretching coach who leads the Vegan Squad Yoga community.

David explains why yoga is vegan and how the ancient yogic principle of ahimsa (non-violence) connects the practice of yoga with veganism, compassion, and animal activism.

Drawing from Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, we explore how the ethical principles behind yoga extend beyond the mat and into the way we interact with animals, other people, and the world around us. David shares why becoming more aware of our actions can naturally lead us toward greater compassion and more conscious living.

Beyond the physical practice, we dive into some of the biggest challenges facing the vegan movement. Including social pressure, fear of judgment, and how we communicate veganism without blame or shame. We discuss how yoga and mindfulness communities can create an opening for conversations about veganism, compassion, and animal rights.

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What does it actually feel like to be raised vegan from birth and to turn that upbringing into a movement?

Today we're joined by Sarina Farb, a 32-year-old lifelong vegan hosting one of the largest vegan retreats in America: Vibrant Vegan Fest. Raised by two vegan parents, Sarina walks us through her family's education-first approach - activism events, age appropriate conversations, label-reading flashcards - and how it taught her early on that she's vegan for the animals, not her health or any other bonus.

Sarina opens up about what it was like growing up vegan in Kansas, where isolation was common and annual vegan conferences became a vital sense of belonging. From college activism to teaching, speaking tours, and work in whole-food, plant-based lifestyle medicine, we trace how her path led to creating Vibrant Vegan Fest: part music festival, part vegan summer camp, part wellness retreat, part conference, all wrapped in uplifting, joyful energy.

Join Sarina and 200 fellow attendees this September 10th-14th in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, for a 5-day retreat to remember - featuring cooked plant-based meals, workshops, yoga, dance, camp activities, and more!

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Can compassion make you a stronger man?

On today's episode of the Vegan Squad Pod, we're joined by Joey Bilotich, a 22-year-old vegan fitness creator, OCB Pro natural bodybuilder, and advocate for conscious masculinity.

Joey shares his incredible journey from years of partying, drug use, and anxiety to discovering purpose through self-development, martial arts, and ultimately veganism. After growing up on a meat-heavy diet, conversations with his brother (who was inspired by Ed Winters' debates) and his father's empathy for animals, Joey was inspired to watch The Game Changers and Dominion... which transformed the way he viewed animals forever.

We explore how Joey went vegan just one year ago and earned his OCB Pro card while using bodybuilding to challenge the myth that "you can't build muscle on a plant-based diet". Joey also opens up about a powerful spiritual experience on the way to his competition that reshaped his purpose and inspired him to use his platform to help young men become stronger, more conscious versions of themselves.

Together, we discuss effective vegan activism: reaching carnivore influencers through respectful conversations, the psychology and spirituality behind animal agriculture, experimenting with raw vegan nutrition, and why true masculinity is rooted in compassion rather than domination.

Whether you're interested in veganism, natural bodybuilding, self-development, or creating meaningful change, this conversation offers practical insights and a fresh perspective on what it means to live with strength, purpose, and integrity!

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