"I often chose cigarettes over having a meal"After years of living a self destructive lifestyle, suppressing his emotions, and a negative relationship with food, Koen Vaessen burnt out. And he knew it was time for a change. He went vegetarian, started a course to become a personal trainer and got fit. However, he still wasn't happy. And that's when he knew he had to go within. He needed to change his relationship with himself and learn how to deal with stress. He went vegan and eventually started the Vegan Academy to help others thrive on a vegan lifestyle, but most of all create a healthy relationship with their body and with food.Resources from this episode:The Alchemist Colleen Christensen Favorite Recipe: Nice Cream! If you want to connect with Koen, visit the following:Instagram: @theveganacademyWebsite: The Vegan Academy Podcast: The Vegan AcademyIf you want to connect with me, visit the following:Instagram: @plantcenterednutritionWebsite: plantcenterednutrition.usFacebook: Plant Centered Nutrition