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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.

AVAILABLE ON: SPOTIFY, iTUNES, & PODBEAN

25/03/2026

There’s a lot of confusion when it comes to diet and cancer.

In this clip from ep. 67, Dr. Zahra Kassam, oncologist and co-founder of , breaks down two of the most common myths she hears and what the research actually shows.

🎧 Full episode of Vegan Boss Radio out now

22/03/2026

In this week's episode, I’m joined by Dr. Zahra Kassam, Radiation Oncologist and co-founder of Plant-Based Canada (), to break down what the science actually says about nutrition and cancer.

We talk about:

• The role of nutrition in cancer prevention and survivorship
• How diet may impact outcomes during treatment
• The connection between plant-based diets and chronic disease risk
• And common myths, including the idea that “sugar feeds cancer”

If you’ve ever wondered how much your diet really matters when it comes to long-term health, this episode is a must-listen.

🎧 Listen now on Vegan Boss Radio and be sure to follow

18/03/2026

Some of the most important stories are the hardest to tell.

In this clip, , undercover investigator and author, shares her experience trying to bring footage from factory farms and slaughterhouses to major media outlets.

Some networks declined to air it, saying viewers would change the channel.

Others chose to run the story, giving the public a rare look at what typically happens behind closed doors.

Check out her new book, Out of Sight, to learn about her personal and professional life as an undercover investigator.

🎧 Full episode with is now live on Vegan Boss Radio

14/03/2026

In this week's episode, I’m joined by Gail Eisnitz (), chief investigator for the Humane Farming Association and author of the new memoir Out of Sight: An Undercover Investigator’s Fight for Animal Rights and Her Own Survival.

⚠️ A quick note: parts of this conversation include descriptions of animal abuse inside factory farms and slaughterhouses.

It isn’t easy to hear, but Gail believes the public deserves to know what happens behind closed doors.

🎧 Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts.

11/03/2026

Why has pro-meat messaging exploded in the last few years?

If you’ve spent any time online lately, you’ve probably noticed a surge in pro-meat content. Everything from “carnivore diet” influencers to viral anti-vegan talking points.

In this clip from my conversation with journalist Jessica Scott-Reid (), she talks about some of the forces behind that shift, including cultural trends, media narratives, and the broader food industry landscape.

🎧 Listen to the full episode with Jessica on Vegan Boss Radio wherever you get your podcasts.

10/03/2026

Is whey protein actually better than plant protein for building muscle?

I still sometimes hear people say that whey is the “gold standard” and plant proteins are somehow inferior.

In this week’s mini solo episode, I break down what the research actually says.

Spoiler: plant protein powders like soy and pea perform just as well as whey for muscle growth when combined with resistance training 💪🌱

🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

05/03/2026

Clip from Episode #64 with Chantelle Archambault from the Vancouver Humane Society () 🌱

While the number of people who are fully vegan or vegetarian is increasing gradually, something else is happening too: many more people are reducing how many animal products they eat.

And that matters.

For example, if everyone ate plant-based just one day per week, that could mean roughly 1/7 fewer animals being farmed for food.

Of course, going fully vegan has the biggest impact. But meaningful shifts often start with awareness and smaller changes that move people in the right direction.

In this episode, Chantelle and I talk about how public awareness, policy change, and individual choices all play a role in improving outcomes for animals.

🎧 Listen to the full conversation on Vegan Boss Radio – Episode #64

27/02/2026

Is veganism actually declining, or is there more to this story?

In this week's episode, I sit down with Jessica Scott-Reid () to unpack the recent headlines declaring that veganism is “dead.”

We talk about:
• What these articles get wrong
• The difference between veganism and plant-based diets
• Meat-fluencers and shifting cultural narratives
• Industry-funded messaging around “ultra-processed” plant-based foods
• The rise of food system disinformation

This is a nuanced, important conversation about how public perception is shaped and who benefits from it.

🎧 Episode #65 is available now on all platforms.

What have you noticed about the way veganism is being portrayed in the media lately?

25/02/2026

Most people assume that getting shorter and losing balance are just part of aging.

Jane Thurnell-Read () is 78 years old and says that weight training is one of the reasons she has maintained her height, posture, and stability over the years.

In this clip from Episode #63, we talk about:
• Why strength training matters more as we age
• How it supports posture and bone density
• The connection between muscle, balance, and fall prevention

If you’ve been thinking about starting strength training, Jane is such an inspiring reminder that it is never too late to start!

🎧 Episode #63 with Jane Thurnell-Read is available now.

19/02/2026

New solo episode out now! 🎙️🌱

Last week was a little busier than usual with private nutrition clients (very grateful for that), so the podcast took a brief pause...but we’re back!

In this mini episode, I walk through my plant based nutrition guide to key vitamins and minerals to be aware of.

We cover:
• Vitamin B12
• Vitamin D3
• Calcium
• Iodine
• Iron
• Zinc
• Omega-3

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

Let me know below what nutrient you get asked about most often? 👇

18/02/2026

Tried plant based… and ended up bloated?

In this clip with , she explains why jumping from a low-fibre diet to a high-fibre one too quickly can leave you uncomfortable. But that doesn't mean a plant based diet won't work for you. 🌱

Your gut microbiome needs time to adapt.
Slow increases = very different experience.

🎧 Listen to the full episode ( #62) for a practical, evidence-based conversation with dietitian Rosie Martin about plant based nutrition and gut health.

Have you ever experienced this when changing your diet?

06/02/2026

🎙️ New episode is now live!

I’m joined by Chantelle Archambault, Communications Director at the Vancouver Humane Society (), for a powerful conversation about animal advocacy, public awareness, and how change actually happens - from campaigns against rodeos and horse racing to working with local governments and shaping policy.

We talk about:
• What VHS does behind the scenes
• Why practices like rodeos and horse racing are still normalized
• How everyday people can get involved and make their voices heard
• The role of education in driving real change

If you care about animals, justice, and learning how to create impact beyond social media, this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts

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