S3:E4 – TAA-S03Ep04 - From Bodybuilding to Powerlifting: KATYA GORBACHEVA on Building Strength as a Vegan, Health Transformation, and Why More Women Should Lift Heavy!

The Aethix Approach

Today, we have an incredible guest with us who’s paving the way for strong, vegan women all around the world: Katya Gorbacheva! Katya is not just any powerlifter—she’s one of the strongest vegan women on the planet, a nationally qualified USAPL powerhouse, and an elite force in the USPA/IPL. Plus, she’s part of the PlantBuilt and Vegan Strong teams—the largest vegan athletic team out there! 🌱💪

In today’s episode, Katya dives deep into her transformative journey from the world of bodybuilding to powerlifting, why she’s left the bodybuilding stage behind, and the pivotal moment a surprising blood test result inspired her to try going plant-based and the subsequent effects on her follow up blood work. She’ll also share her experiences of being one of the few vegans when she heads back to Russia, and how she’s using her own journey to bridge the knowledge gap in nutrition and exercise for everyone she coaches. But that’s not all! Katya gets real about the struggles she’s faced—yo-yo dieting, orthorexia, and finding a healthy relationship with food and her own body. Now, with a wealth of science-backed insights, she’s helping others achieve their health and fitness goals through intrinsic motivation and a love for their bodies.

And of course, we’ll hear about her favorite vegan eats, her future goals, and the unique approach she brings to her coaching. If you’ve ever wondered how strength and compassion can be combined into a powerful lifestyle, or how a tailored, plant-based approach can effect bloodwork, this is the episode for you!

Check out Katya on Instagram at @Gorbacheva and at totalbodylab.com for coaching and get ready for an inspiring conversation with the indomitable Katya Gorbacheva—without further adu, on with the show! 🎧

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