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The Zhanay Health Podcast

The Zhanay Health Podcast

Written by: Gabriel Zhañay
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This podcast is for former athletes and high-achieving parents who want to build a leaner, stronger body—without sacrificing their lifestyle or sanity.

In a world that values productivity over well-being, you’ll learn how to simplify nutrition, train smarter, and apply evidence-based strategies to create lasting strength and longevity.

Filled with frameworks, stories, and real-world experiments, The Zhanay Health Podcast is your go-to resource for mastering high performance—using both science and unconventional methods to elevate your health and body.

Together with his guests, Gabriel Zhanay, a high-performance health coach, and his co-host and wife, Anna Zhanay, explore the intersection of Eastern philosophy and modern fitness—helping you integrate exercise, plant-rich nutrition, psychology, health, and recovery into a unified approach.

Health is your first wealth.

It's the best investment you'll ever make.

Let's create your best health. Zhanay Health Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • Ep 1: Welcome to the Vegan Body Lab!

    Ep 1: Welcome to the Vegan Body Lab!
    Oct 31 2025
    Welcome to the Vegan Body Lab Podcast!In today’s episode, we explore the VBL Podcast goals. Gabriel also shares his personal background story. We discuss the main pillars of the podcast. You'll learn about the show's future and what to expect next. There's a special segment on a hidden pitfall that traps 98% of people in their fitness. You can rewire this today. Here's what we cover:- Gabriel's professional and personal background- Why we moved to Greenville, SC from Asheville- Carl Jung and his split from Freud (impact on modern psychology)- How to reconnect with your Center and live a calm, healthy life- Future expectations and gratitude for being hereIf you're a career-driven vegan over 30 or just someone who wants to add more plants to their diet, the VBL Podcast is your new health and fitness resource. Achieve a lean, strong, and healthy body in less time. Use practical, evidence-based strategies rooted in logic and experimentation. Enjoy listening. Get free access to our vegan fitness newsletter here. You'll also get instant access to over 200+ past articles. You can connect with Gabriel over here on Facebook and Instagram.
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    35 mins
  • Ep 2: Why 95% of humans struggle with fitness (pull this lever)

    Ep 2: Why 95% of humans struggle with fitness (pull this lever)
    Nov 10 2025
    In today’s episode, we explore how to drop body fat and get lean using plants. Gabriel also shares his frameworks, fitness journey, and his most significant insights on dropping weight. You'll also learn what the ONE main lever is to pull for consistent and sustainable fat-loss and how to implement this in your fitness for the best results. Here's what we cover:- Gabriel's weight-gaining experience- The main principle behind fat loss- Gabriel's bodybuilding experience and dropping 30 pounds- How calorie tracking plays a role in fat loss- The rate of fat loss (and industry gold standard)- Timelines and reverse engineering your goals- The order of macro priority and muscle preservation- The role of resistance training during weight loss/fat lossIf you're a career-driven vegan over 30 or just someone who wants to add more plants to their diet, the VBL Podcast is your new health and fitness resource. Achieve a lean, strong, and healthy body in less time. Use practical, evidence-based strategies rooted in logic and experimentation. Enjoy listening. Get free access to our vegan fitness newsletter here. You'll also get instant access to over 200+ past articles. You can connect with Gabriel over here on Facebook and Instagram.
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    44 mins
  • Ep 3: The hidden vegan protein playbook

    Ep 3: The hidden vegan protein playbook
    Nov 10 2025
    In today’s episode, we explore how to create a vegan protein playbook that works for your fat loss and muscle-building goals. Gabriel talks about the importance of protein, his protein-focused journey, his healing journey, and how to master your protein playbook. You'll also learn how much protein you should eat and what the evidence says about protein intake (per goal). Here's what we cover:- Gabriel's experience with protein- Protein needs during fat loss (weight loss)- Protein needs during muscle-building and sports performance goals- Leucine and its connection to protein - Why plant-based eaters and vegans need to be more conscious of their protein intake - How to create your own version of 'whey' using the Vegan Whey Method- Gabriel's healing journey and autoimmune disease (protein focus during this phase)- What are primary plant-based protein options vs secondary protein sources- Creating permanent internal changes when it comes to your fitness ownershipIf you're a career-driven vegan over 30 or just someone who wants to add more plants to their diet, the VBL Podcast is your new health and fitness resource. Achieve a lean, strong, and healthy body in less time. Use practical, evidence-based strategies rooted in logic and experimentation. Enjoy listening. Get free access to our vegan fitness newsletter here. You'll also get instant access to over 200+ past articles. You can connect with Gabriel over here on Facebook and Instagram.
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    32 mins
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