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Vegan Boss Radio Hosted by Shawna Barker, a plant-based nutritionist and passionate advocate for the vegan lifestyle. This podcast is your go-to source for all things vegan.

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🎙️ NEW EPISODE!What does it actually take to create political change for animals?This week, I'm joined by Sam Schillinge...
17/08/2026

🎙️ NEW EPISODE!

What does it actually take to create political change for animals?

This week, I'm joined by Sam Schillinger (Sam Schillinger), Oregon Campaign Director for Pro-Animal Future (Pro-Animal Oregon).

Sam and I talk about his work advocating for animals through political campaigns, including Pro-Animal Future's campaign to ban the sale of force-fed foie gras in Portland.

We also discuss why political advocacy is such an important tool for the animal movement, how advocates can work with politicians and voters to create change, and why we need more people getting involved.

🎧 Listen to Episode #77: Sam Schillinger – Pro-Animal Future: Creating Political Change for Animals wherever you listen to podcasts.

06/08/2026

What is it really like to bear witness outside a slaughterhouse?

In this clip, Anita Krajnc, Executive Director of The Save Movement (Animal Save Movement | Animal Rights & Vigils ) and global campaign coordinator for the Plant Based Treaty (Plant Based Treaty ), shares what these vigils are all about, and tells a powerful story of someone whose life changed after hearing the cries of pigs being sent to slaughter.

For many people, bearing witness is about recognizing farmed animals as individuals and giving them compassion in their final moments. It's also about helping bring greater awareness to a reality that most people never see.

🎧 To hear our full conversation about the Animal Save Movement, the Plant Based Treaty, animal advocacy, and ways to create change, listen to Episode #75 of Vegan Boss Radio with Anita Krajnc and Andrew Garner.

🎙️ NEW EPISODE!I'm so excited to share my conversation with James Marin from Married to Health (SIBO IBS SIFO Histamines...
03/08/2026

🎙️ NEW EPISODE!

I'm so excited to share my conversation with James Marin from Married to Health (SIBO IBS SIFO Histamines MCAS Dysbiosis)!

We dive into SIBO, histamine intolerance, gut health, the microbiome, and why finding the root cause matters.

James is an Integrative Registered Dietitian and Environmental Nutritionist who is known for his systems-based approach to gut health, helping people move beyond symptom management to identify and address the root causes of digestive issues.

Whether you're navigating digestive concerns yourself, you're a health professional, or you're fascinated by the science of the gut microbiome, I think you'll find this conversation incredibly valuable.

🎧 Listen now to Episode #76: James Marin – Married to Health: SIBO, Histamine Intolerance & Finding the Root Cause on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway after listening!

30/07/2026

🐷 Are animals just property under the law?

For centuries, the law has largely viewed animals as property. But is that beginning to change?

In this clip from my conversation with Professor Angela Fernandez from Animal Law Program at U of T, she discusses how the legal understanding of animals is evolving alongside growing recognition of animal sentience, and what that could mean for the future of animal law.

It's a fascinating topic that challenges us to think about how our legal system views non-human animals and whether those views are starting to shift.

🎧 To hear the full conversation, listen to Ep. #74 of Vegan Boss Radio: "Do Animals Have Legal Rights?", available wherever you get your podcasts.

🌱 Registration is now open!Want to go beyond social media headlines and truly understand plant-based nutrition?Join me f...
25/07/2026

🌱 Registration is now open!

Want to go beyond social media headlines and truly understand plant-based nutrition?

Join me for a 15-hour, evidence-based Plant-Based Nutrition course through Pacific Rim College, starting September 2.

Together, we'll explore:

🥦 The difference between vegan & plant-based
💪 Protein quality and bioavailability
🦠 Gut health and the microbiome
💊 Key nutrients and vegan supplements
🧠 Common nutrition myths and misconceptions
🌿 How to confidently support vegan and plant-based diets

This is a college-level course featuring lectures, activities, and quizzes, but it's open to everyone, whether you're a health professional, nutrition student, or someone who wants a deeper understanding of plant-based nutrition.

🗓 Wednesdays | 12pm-3pm PST
📅 September 2, 9, 16, 23, & Oct 7

If you've ever wished there was one place to learn the science behind plant-based nutrition without the confusion and misinformation, this course is for you.

🔗 Register through Pacific Rim College by emailing [email protected]

🎙️ NEW EPISODE! 🎙️What does it mean to bear witness for animals? And why is it so important?In this episode, I'm joined ...
25/07/2026

🎙️ NEW EPISODE! 🎙️

What does it mean to bear witness for animals? And why is it so important?

In this episode, I'm joined by Anita Krajnc, Executive Director of The Save Movement (Animal Save Movement | Animal Rights & Vigils) and Global Campaign Coordinator for the Plant Based Treaty (Plant Based Treaty), and Andrew Garner, UK Country Liaison for the Animal Save Movement and Global City Campaigner for the Plant Based Treaty.

In this episode, we discuss:

🐷 What bearing witness is and why it matters
💧 Anita's landmark "water trial"
🌱 The work of Toronto Pig Save and Manchester Pig Save
🌍 The Plant Based Treaty and the role of local governments in creating more sustainable food systems
📣 Why the animal movement needs more people and why every action, no matter how small, can make a difference

Whether you're already active in animal advocacy or you're wondering how you can get involved, I hope this conversation leaves you feeling informed, inspired, and empowered.

🎧 Listen to Episode #75 of Vegan Boss Radio wherever you get your podcasts!

💚 If this episode resonates with you, please share it with a friend. The more people who hear these conversations, the more compassion we can inspire for animals, people, and our planet.

21/07/2026

🥤 What if your protein powder could fully dissolve in water?

In this clip, Edan Wolk, founder of VEGAIN (VEGAIN® | NO BULL. NO SH*T.), explains what clear protein is and why it offers a different option for people who want to increase their protein intake.

Have you tried clear protein?

🎧 To hear more about Edan's plant-based journey, the story behind VEGAIN, common misconceptions about vegan protein, and what it's like running a vegan café, listen to Episode #73 of Vegan Boss Radio, available wherever you get your podcasts.

🎙️ NEW EPISODE! 🎙️What does the law say about animals? And should it say something different?In this episode, I'm joined...
17/07/2026

🎙️ NEW EPISODE! 🎙️

What does the law say about animals? And should it say something different?

In this episode, I'm joined by Angela Fernandez, Professor of Law and History at the University of Toronto and Director of the Animal Law Program at the Henry N.R. Jackman Faculty of Law (Animal Law Program at U of T) to explore the fascinating and evolving field of animal law.

We discuss:

⚖️ What animal law is and why it matters
🐷 How the legal system currently views nonhuman animals
📚 The concepts of animals as property and legal personhood
🌎 Emerging legal approaches to protecting animals and the environment

🎧 Listen to Episode #74 of Vegan Boss Radio wherever you get your podcasts!

A big thank you to supplementV for sponsoring this episode. If you're looking for a convenient way to support your plant-based diet, visit SupplementV.com and use the code VEGANBOSS to receive 15% off your first order. 🌱

15/07/2026

🍬 "Comedy is like putting the medicine in the candy."

Comedian Steven Marcus Releford shares why he thinks comedy can decrease defensiveness and create space for greater openness and understanding.

🎧 Listen to the full conversation, including Steven's journey into veganism, how he created Plant-Based Comedy, and how he uses humour to spark conversations about veganism and animal advocacy, on episode #72 of Vegan Boss Radio, available wherever you get your podcasts.

🎙️ NEW EPISODE! 🎙️What does it take to build a successful vegan sports supplement company?In this week's episode, I'm jo...
13/07/2026

🎙️ NEW EPISODE! 🎙️

What does it take to build a successful vegan sports supplement company?

In this week's episode, I'm joined by Edan Wolk, co-founder and CEO of VEGAIN (VEGAIN® | NO BULL. NO SH*T.) and co-owner of The Grind Cafe in Vancouver (The Grind Café) 🎧🌱

We discuss:

💪 Edan's journey to a plant-based lifestyle
🌱 How VEGAIN got started
🥤 Why their first product was a vegan mass gainer
💧 Their innovative clear protein that drinks more like an electrolyte beverage than a traditional protein shake
❓ Common misconceptions about vegan protein
☕ What it's like running a vegan café
🥛 Which plant-based milks coffee drinkers tend to prefer when transitioning from dairy

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!

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