In this episode of the Vegans Who Lift Podcast, hosts John Thomas (BodybuildingVegan) and Brooke Sellers (Miss Meatless Muscle) chat with vegan bodybuilder Ben Mitchell. Ben shares his journey into vegan bodybuilding, discussing his recent competitions, including his third show last weekend and upcoming shows with the Plant Built team at the Mr. America competition in October and the WNBF World Championships in Boston in November. He explains his decision to self-coach and emphasizes the importance of firsthand experience in providing better guidance to his clients. The conversation also touches on common misconceptions about vegan bodybuilding and the mental and physical challenges of prepping for multiple shows. Ben highlights the significance of enjoying the journey rather than focusing solely on placings. He reflects on the importance of personal goals and how having a friend at his recent competition boosted his confidence. John shares a personal win, getting a tattoo to commemorate his father's memory and remind himself to "stop and smell the roses." Brooke talks about a recent social media post featuring her dog that received a comment from actor Dave Bautista. The episode concludes with a light-hearted discussion about childhood grounding stories, revealing a fun and relatable side of the hosts and their guests.