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Vegan Bodybuilder on Diet, Ethics, Masculinity & Muscle Building | Joey Bilotich | Ep 24

Raw Talks - by The Raw Temple··5 August 2026·1h 44m

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Wanna hear more about our Raw Chef Trainings? Check: https://www.therawtemple.com/dM4IMOSUMMARYIn this episode of Raw Talks, host sits down with Joey Bilotic, a 22-year-old men's coach, martial artist and bodybuilding champion who won his competition entirely on a vegan diet. Joey shares how he went from a heavy meat-based "primal" lifestyle to veganism, the moment on the drive to his competition that redefined his mission, and what changed physically when he moved from vegan to fruitarian. He breaks down protein myths, muscle growth, supplements and recovery, and explains why he believes young men are the most important group to reach. This conversation covers masculinity, building muscle on plants and the spiritual roots of the vegan movement.LINKSThe Raw Temple: https://therawtemple.comThe Raw Temple's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therawtempleJoey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joeybilotich/CHAPTERS00:00:00 - Intro00:02:03 - From Hedonism to Self-Development at 1800:04:30 - Why Young Men Think Meat Is Masculine00:05:34 - His Brother Goes Vegan & the Kitchen Confrontation00:07:36 - Game Changers, Dominion & the Point of No Return00:10:22 - The Baby Cow That Changed His Mission00:14:29 - From Men's Coach to Full-Time Vegan Advocate00:21:33 - The Fruitarian Experiment00:26:24 - Primal vs Vegan vs Fruit: Strength, Energy & a TKO00:30:28 - Friends, Family & How to Talk About Veganism00:36:52 - A Framework to Wake Up Young Men00:44:16 - Breaking the "You Need Animal Protein" Myth00:49:17 - Supplements, Protein Powder & Creatine00:52:04 - Calories vs Volume: Losing Weight on Plants00:57:47 - A Full Day of Eating & Spiritual Clarity on Fruit01:07:31 - Muscle Growth 101: Stimulus, Overload & Splits01:14:01 - Vegan After Menopause & Rebuilding Muscle From Zero01:29:34 - Inspirations, Christspiracy & the Spiritual Root01:34:24 - Future Goals: Community, Brotherhood & MMA01:39:51 - Advice for Speaking Your Truth