Muscles By Brussels Radio!

After a bit of a break, Ben and Alice are back on the mic to catch up and get real about a topic that doesn’t get talked about enough: privilege in vegan bodybuilding.From post-competition recovery and rediscovering the joy of training, to promoting bodybuilding shows and launching businesses, there's a lot going on behind the scenes—and it's not lost on either of them that even having the option to bodybuild is a form of privilege.In this episode, they unpack: Why feeling “normal” again after prep takes longer than we think What it’s like starting a new bodybuilding show from scratch (shoutout to OCB Hammer Forged!) The real cost of being a vegan athlete—and how that cost isn’t just financial Myths vs. truths about vegan diets being “too expensive” or “too complicated” How access, time, resources, and even gym culture shape who gets to participate in this sport This isn’t a guilt trip—it’s a gratitude trip. A reality check. And a nudge to appreciate the fact that if you can train, fuel, and compete... t