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 storytelling, sense of humor, and her no BS approach to Spirituality. She’s a sought-after speaker, podcast guest, spiritual teacher, and workshop presenter.
An entrepreneur for 20+years, Karen brings a down-to-earth and practical approach to spiritual concepts that can be powerfully applied in both people’s personal and professional lives. She’s a Certified Spiritual Mentor, Certified Hypnotist, writer, speaker, and the host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast, as well as the founder of the community: THE NEST.
Karen guides those she works with to create their own unique experience with spirituality and to not just “take her word for it”. In her 1:1 program THE QUEST, she brings together brain science, subconscious reprogramming, healing hypnosis, and spiritual mentorship to help her clients remove limiting blocks, rewrite old stories, rewire in new beliefs, and reimagine their lives!
KK supports her clients, communities, and audiences to deepen their connection to themselves and the Divine in tangible, relatable, and actionable ways. She leads by example and shows that you can do deep, transformative, and healing work while still laughing and having fun!
A student of A Course in Miracles for nearly three decades, a certified yoga teacher for 22+ years, and a longtime practitioner of Passage Meditation, Karen’s also a Certified Gateless Writing Instructor, and a transformational retreat leader.
