Hosted by Shawna Barker, a plant-based nutritionist and passionate advocate for the vegan lifestyle. Whether you’re here for the health benefits, the ethics, or learning how to navigate the social aspects, this podcast is your go-to source for all things vegan. Each episode features in-depth discussions on nutrition, plant-based living, and the ethical side of veganism, with guests from all walks of life—athletes, entrepreneurs, activists, doctors, and more, all thriving on plants. Join me as we…
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What does it actually take to create political change for animals? In this episode, I'm joined by Sam Schillinger , Oregon Campaign Director for Pro-Animal Future , to talk about animal advocacy, political organizing, and how we can turn concern for animals into meaningful policy change. Sam and I discuss his journey into animal advocacy and his work with Pro-Animal Future, including the campaign…
What if the key to better digestive health isn't simply eliminating more foods but understanding what's happening beneath the surface? In this episode, I'm joined by James Marin, RD, EN , an Integrative Registered Dietitian, Environmental Nutritionist, and co-founder of the Good Gut SIBO/IBS Program and Married to Health . James is known for taking a systems-based approach to health, looking…
What does it mean to bear witness for animals? In this episode, I’m joined by Anita Krajnc and Andrew Garner from The Save Movement and the Plant Based Treaty for a powerful conversation about animal advocacy, compassion, and creating change. We discuss the origins of Toronto Pig Save and Manchester Pig Save , the purpose of bearing witness at vigils outside slaughterhouses, and why exposing the…
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. We explore the fascinating and evolving field of animal law, discussing how the legal system currently views nonhuman animals, how that…
What does it take to build a successful vegan sports nutrition brand? In this episode, I'm joined by Edan Wolk, co-founder and CEO of VEGAIN and co-owner of The Grind Cafe in Vancouver, to talk about entrepreneurship, plant-based sports nutrition, and the future of vegan protein. Edan shares his journey to a plant-based lifestyle, the story behind launching VEGAIN, why the company's first product…
*** A Note from Steven Shortly after recording this episode, Steven learned that he has a tumour and is currently raising funds to help cover his medical expenses during this time. If you enjoyed this conversation and would like to support him, you can contribute here: Support Steven: http://spot.fund/4hm85wlsc *** Can laughter be a gateway to conversations about veganism? In this episode, I'm…
What if one of the biggest barriers to eating healthier isn't knowing what to eat but knowing how to prepare it? In this episode, I’m joined by Catherine Connally , a clinical nutritionist, culinary medicine educator, and creator of Flavour with Benefits® . Catherine shares her plant-based journey and the experiences that led her to this lifestyle. We discuss why culinary medicine is becoming an…
Finding vegan food while traveling has come a long way over the past decade, but it can still sometimes be difficult to find the places that are worth visiting. In this episode, I’m joined by Audrey-Josephine Addo, founder of Lost & Vegan , a platform designed to help people discover vegan restaurants and plant-based dining options while exploring new cities. AJ shares her vegan story, including…
In this solo mini episode, I talk about creatine. What it is, who may benefit from taking it, if vegans are deficient, and the emerging research on brain health, mood, and cognition for women in perimenopause and menopause. This mini solo episode covers: What creatine is and how your body already makes it (and why that matters for how we talk about it) Why vegans and vegetarians have measurably…
Interested in hiking through the jungles of Costa Rica and ending the day with homemade vegan ice cream? Then I think you’re going to love this episode. In today's episode, I’m joined by Emma Fry, founder of Vegan Adventure Holidays . Emma is a UK-born adventurer now based in Guatemala, where she spends her time leading vegan hiking trips up volcanoes and through jungles and remote trails across…
