ABOUT ME
A Personal Story of Falling and Rising Again
My full name is Dmytro Stepanenko, but everyone calls me Dima and this is my path - my transformation.
I’m not a doctor or a scientist. But I’ve lived through something that changed my body, mind, and life - and that gives me the right to speak.
At 260 lb, I suffered from severe health problems, panic attacks, and was drowning in pharmaceuticals. I ended up in a psychiatric hospital, told I’d never escape the cycle.
But I did.
I found a different way - through plant-based living, therapeutic fasting, and inner work.
I’m here to share what helped me heal - and to inspire others to take back control of their lives.
How I Found My Way Out
The solution turned out to be shockingly simple - and radically effective.
No complex protocols. No more pills.
Just a complete shift to plant-based nutrition
and the regular practice of 36-hour fasting cycles.
This change didn’t just help me recover - it gave me back my clarity, energy, and sense of self.
I began to feel stronger. Lighter. Alive.
It was as if my body remembered how to heal - once I stopped interfering.
It felt like a light at the end of the tunnel before the breakthrough.
A new chapter of life unfolding right before my eyes.
For the first time in years, I felt hope - real, grounded hope.
Not from a prescription, but from within.
That moment marked the beginning of something bigger than healing.
It was the start of transformation.
The Birth of MAMA VEGAN
That’s when MAMA VEGAN was born.
A project created with one clear mission:
to show that plant-based food isn’t just “salad and seeds.”
Veganism can be delicious, nourishing, and truly enjoyable -
not just for vegans, but even for lifelong meat lovers.
Mama Vegan wasn’t just about recipes.
It was about proving that conscious eating
can be a lifestyle full of flavor, joy, and creativity.
I began to rebuild my life - and from that inner transformation, a new project was born.
We launched Mama Vegan.
What started as a small idea quickly gained momentum.
People resonated with our message, and the demand grew.
We found ourselves not just healing - but building something that others could be a part of.
It was no longer just about me.
It became a movement.
What began with simple plant-based meals soon expanded into a diverse menu:
• vegan versions of popular non-vegan salads
• refined sugar-free desserts
• and even fully raw creations
We proved that conscious eating could be exciting, accessible, and loved by everyone - not just health enthusiasts, but entire families.
Mama Vegan became more than just food - it became a movement.
Scaling the Vision
As MAMA VEGAN grew, we began partnering with cafés and small craft stores across Ukraine.
But our vision was bigger - we aimed to bring plant-based products into major retail chains.
To prepare for that leap, I enrolled in 'Фуд Просвiта' (Fud Prosvita, Food Enlightenment) - a specialized training program created by 'Ciльпо' (Silpo), one of Ukraine’s largest supermarket chains owned by Fozzy Food.
There, I gained insight into how the food industry really works - from product development and packaging to certifications and retail distribution.
This experience gave me the tools and understanding needed to bring a clean, conscious vegan brand into the mainstream.
He discusses the real benefits of veganism and breaks the myth that plant-based eating is just “green leaves.”
“Veganism is not about restriction - it’s about rediscovering what food can really do for your body and mind.”
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He emphasizes the importance of mental preparation, internal discipline, and a conscious approach when undertaking any deep detox or fasting practice.
“You don’t start with food — you start with the mind. Healing begins from within.”
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This membership strengthens my ongoing commitment to evidence-based practice in the fields of plant-based health, therapeutic fasting, and holistic lifestyle education.
