Jacked on the Beanstalk: The Podcast

Jacked on the Beanstalk: The Podcast

Your favourite vegan hippie meathead Sam Shorkey (first-ever VEGAN World Naturals bikini pro and coach to the winner of Bodybuilding.com's 2015 $200,000 12-Week Transformation Challenge) is proud to present "Jacked on the Beanstalk: The Podcast." Together with her sister Sarah, they're on a mission to not only promote and discuss the benefits of following a plant-based diet and lifestyle, but teach others how to live with purpose and without regret. To unlock and share the mysteries of a healthy mind, body and spirit. Here in Podcast Land, the Shorkey sisters are showcasing how strength starts on the inside. And as much as they are passionate about vegan health and fitness, they're using this platform to really focus on personal growth and helping others to develop healthy relationships with food and their bodies. All the while, sprinkling each and every episode with that smart-assed, annoyingly vegan and brutally honest Shorkey charm we've all grown to love. (And hopefully provide a few helpful secrets and tools along the way.) As we always say at Jacked on the Beanstalk "mind right and the body will follow." Now let's get this "meatless meathead / holistic hippie" wellness party started!

Episodes

#90: Springtime Renewal and Rejuvenation

May 12, 2025 • 30 mins
After a long winter for us Shorkey sisters, we are so happy that spring is finally here! The birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming and the sun is shining. And it's time to not only spring clean our houses but our bodies too! So let us celebrate the rebirth of beauty in nature and celebrate ourselves too! Yes, on this episode, I (Sam) am sharing some of my favourite springtime tips and practices to help me regain my energy an...
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#89: You Got Injured. Now What?

August 19, 2024 • 34 mins
Nothing is worse for a bodybuilder or athlete than getting injured. Whether it's an acute injury or chronic pain, this can be soul-destroying for anyone who is addicted to training for their sport. But we can't let an injury get us down! And this podcast is really more about the positive mindset that should come with being injured (rather than physical measures you can take to treat or heal said injury.) We talk about the importa...
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#88: Deep Dive Into Vegan Meal Prep

March 15, 2024 • 46 mins
One of our most popular episodes of all time was an interview with Vegan Chef / Nutritionist Amy Longard a few years back! So naturally, we thought it was time to bring her back for an even more in-depth conversation about all things meal prep. And we're letting Sarah ask all the questions on this one as she claims to be “completely clueless” and “overwhelmed” when it comes to cooking and meal planning for her family. So give it a ...
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#87: Tips & Hacks to Prioritize your Health and Fitness with Vegan Chef / Nutritionist Amy Longard

February 5, 2024 • 37 mins
It's been a long time since we've had our good friend (vegan chef / nutritionist) Amy Longard on the podcast! Definitely a good time to have her back though as many of our clients have already given up on their New Year's resolution to "get fit & healthy." And being busy, self-employed moms ourselves, we wanted to share some of our best health tips and mom hacks on how we prioritize our own health and fitness. AND promote a new & ...
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#86: Healthy Mouth = Healthy Body: Interview with Trina Felber

January 9, 2024 • 54 mins
"Your mouth is the gateway to your body and your oral health is a huge indicator to your overall health" says Trina Felber of Primal Life Organics! And we are stoked to dive into all things teeth and gum health with her on this episode of the podcast! Yes guys, most of us don't even realize (myself included) that we are de-mineralizing our teeth all the time even via brushing our teeth with NATURAL toothpaste! So be sure to give th...
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#85: Steroid Stink and the Carnivore Diet

August 29, 2023 • 26 mins
Oh how I hope that none of the guys I've dated in the past listen to my podcast! Nevertheless, on this episode, we are diving into bodily smells yet again! But more specifically, why I always seem to detect this strong, pungent odour emitting from some of the steroid using, meat-loving guys I meet. I have always held this theory that it was some kind of predator vs. prey pheromones-type reaction going on. Perhaps my vegan body's...
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#84: "New to Vegan Bodybuilding" Listener Questions Answered

May 30, 2023 • 29 mins
This episode comes to you via one of our very own podcast listeners who recently turned vegan and is never looking back! Yes, apparently our new listener Jack was just so damn inspired by our podcast that it turned him vegan! And in doing so, he actually had a lot of great questions for us that we thought we'd turn into a whole damn episode. So today, we're covering everything from fake vegan meats to the best and worst fast food o...
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#83: The Vabbing Experiment

April 25, 2023 • 15 mins
Vabbing: The weird and gross TikTok trend where women literally take their vaginal discharge and place it behind their ears or perhaps on their neck and wrists (much like they would a perfume.) Apparently this attracts more male attention. Who the hell is actually doing this though? And WTF is wrong with people?! Naturally, I (Sam) had to try it for myself and see if there was any validity to it whatsoever. And I bet you Jacked o...
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#82: The Importance of Knowing your Body Composition Metrics

March 15, 2023 • 29 mins
It's no surprise that I love to nerd out on numbers when it comes to my health and fitness. Tracking my calories and macros is of course, something I've done for years already. But only recently have I become fascinated with tracking my body composition metrics. I'm talking how much fat weight I have vs. muscle mass, bone density and water floating around inside my hot vegan bod! It's really fascinating stuff not to mention an ab...
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#81: Interview with Vegan Professional Dominatrix Estelle Sinclair

February 2, 2023 • 47 mins
Just in time for Valentine's Day, I am bringing you a very sexxxy and oh-so-taboo interview with one of my very own JOTB vegan clients: Professional Dominatrix Estelle Sinclair! Yes, we are diving into ALL the topics on this spicy episode! From farting fetishes and blindfolding to promoting veganism via sexual domination, we are learning ALL the tips from this alpha female. Just don't let your kids listen to this one!
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#80: Hunting Season Hoopla!

November 19, 2022 • 20 mins
November is deer hunting season here in Ontario, Canada. And the very reason why I (Sam) stopped eating animals at eight-years-old. Yes, it's an incredibly depressing time of year for me because of my personal connection to the beautiful deer that live out here. So naturally, I've been trolling hunters all month long via the local facebook groups! Which then led to a random chat with Sarah that we decided last minute to record. So ...
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#79: The Skin and Health Benefits of Quitting Coffee

October 25, 2022 • 30 mins
After 25 years of drinking an obscene amount of coffee every single day, I recently made the decision to break up with my caffeine addiction. Apparently my milf-spiration J-Lo doesn't drink coffee for skin health reasons. And I was really hoping that I'd notice many health benefits myself, mostly an improvement in my throat clearing without a major decrease in energy. How did this experiment go? You'll have to listen to find out!
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#78: Are BCAAs (or EAAs) Really Necessary for Muscle Growth?

August 30, 2022 • 18 mins
To BCAA or not to BCAA? That is the question I see on vegan bodybuilding groups all over the internet. And it's about damn time I share my own opinion on the subject. So if you are a vegan looking to build some muscle, I highly suggest you give this one a listen! Not only am I sharing my own experience with the supplementation of BCAAs but also my own vast knowledge of amino acids in general and how their consumption can benefit or...
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#77: Quick & Easy, High Protein Vegan Meal Prep Ideas

March 16, 2022 • 34 mins
For many of us, the idea of meal prep seems like a pretty overwhelming task. Especially when we're trying to think up ideas that are not just vegan but also high in protein and low in carbs / fat. Well, fear not, dearest podcast listeners! A solid vegan bodybuilding meal prep does NOT have to be scary or time consuming. It can be as simple as combining some basic plant-based staples that just happen to hit your macros beautifully. ...
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#76: How to Radiate Positive Energy & Avoid Energy Sucking People

December 26, 2021 • 30 mins
After a recent friend breakup, I realized just how important it is to preserve our spiritual energy so that we can be the best versions of ourselves both inside and out. I'm sure we can all identify certain people in our lives who just seem to suck the energy right out of us. But then we can all agree that there are others we know who literally light up every room they enter with their warm, glowing, positive energy. But what about...
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#75: The Bodily Smells Podcast aka The Stank-i-Sode

October 26, 2021 • 32 mins
Well we've already covered periods, poops and perspiration on the past episodes. So naturally, it only made sense that we dedicate an entire podcast to bodily smells -- specifically, those emitting from our nether regions. I'm sure we've all heard that vegans taste better and drinking pineapple juice will make your secretions taste sweeter. But are there any scientific studies to actually back up these claims? Well you're in for...
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#74: Anti-Aging Part 2 - Celebrity Tips to Look and Feel Younger

September 15, 2021 • 36 mins
To conclude our two-part anti-aging podcast series, we have scoured the internet for the best celebrity tips (according to Google) to help these stars (and now you) look and feel younger! And yes, they're all vegan friendly AND budget friendly! From superfood smoothies to cold water splashes, we're happy to share everything we've learned on reversing the clock from the hottest celebs in Hollywood. Enjoy!
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#73: The Inevitability of Aging and How to Make it Suck Less

July 21, 2021 • 25 mins
Last week I celebrated my 39th birthday feeling pretty damn good about myself and where I'm at in life. Yet it sparked a lot of self-reflection. Mostly my fears around turning 40 and becoming less physically attractive as I age. And yes, the perfect time to discuss on the podcast. Apparently aging is such a hot topic, we're doing a special JOTB two-part series! Ooh-la-la! On this first episode, it's all about mind over matter, ba...
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#72: Doing the Bare Minimum to Look and Feel Healthy and "Fit"

May 22, 2021 • 39 mins
It's been over a year since the start of the pandemic and we are STILL on full lockdown mode here in Ontario, Canada. It sucks. We're all irritated, depressed, stressed out, bored, stuck at home and without a whole lot motivating us to workout especially with gyms being closed. For many of us, we're just trying to get through each day, hoping for some light at the end of the tunnel. So let's cut ourselves some slack for now, shall ...
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#71: Boredom Eating

April 13, 2021 • 20 mins
You walk into the kitchen, open the cupboards and blankly stare. You then grab whatever is easy and accessible and mindlessly start plugging your face with it. We're all familiar with this scenario. Because we've all been guilty of BOREDOM EATING. And Lord knows we've done plenty of it amidst this pandemic. So what better topic to discuss on this episode of the JOTB podcast? And more importantly, why we eat out of boredom and how w...
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