Vegan Boss Radio

By Shawna Barker

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Episodes: 92

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Hosted by Shawna Barker, plant-based nutritionist and longtime vegan, Vegan Boss Radio is your place to explore everything from plant-based nutrition and health to vegan lifestyle, ethics, fitness, and the real-life challenges of living your values in a non-vegan world.

Whether you’re vegan, plant-curious, or simply interested in eating more plants and feeling your best, you’ll find practical, evidence-informed conversations designed to help you thrive.

Each episode features fascinating people from all walks of life, including nutrition experts, doctors, athletes, entrepreneurs, authors, activists, and the many other amazing vegans out there making a difference, sharing their knowledge, stories, and experiences.

Subscribe and start exploring Vegan Boss Radio.

Want personalized guidance with your plant-based diet?

Shawna offers 1:1 nutrition consultations and plant-based nutrition support through Synergy Nutrition, helping you build a healthy, balanced approach to eating more plants, without the overwhelm.

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Episode Date
#81 Brigitte Gemme - Bridging the Gap Between Knowing & Doing
Sep 26, 2026
#80 Nancy Kogel - Veganism, Activism & the Unified Field of Compassion
Sep 18, 2026
#79 Vesanto Melina - Plant-Based Nutrition for Healthy Aging
Sep 11, 2026
#78 Ashley Gillies - Building Strength & Muscle on a Vegan Diet
Sep 03, 2026
#77 Sam Schillinger - Pro-Animal Future: Creating Political Change for Animals
Aug 16, 2026
#76 James Marin - Married to Health: SIBO, Histamine Intolerance & Finding the Root Cause
Aug 01, 2026
#75 Anita Krajnc & Andrew Garner - Bearing Witness for Animals: The Animal Save Movement & Plant Based Treaty
Jul 24, 2026
#74 Angela Fernandez - Do Animals Have Legal Rights?
Jul 16, 2026
#73 Edan Wolk - Building VEGAIN & Rethinking Plant-Based Protein
Jul 11, 2026
#72 Steven Marcus Releford - Using Comedy to Spark Conversations About Veganism
Jul 02, 2026
#71 Catherine Connally - Culinary Medicine and Making Plant-Based Eating Practical
Jun 20, 2026
#70 Audrey-Josephine Addo - Building Lost & Vegan: Travel, Culture, and Community
Jun 14, 2026
Minisode: Beyond the Gym: What Vegans Need to Know About Creatine
Jun 04, 2026
#69 Emma Fry - Building Vegan Adventures in Central America
May 28, 2026
Minisode: Billie Eilish vs. The World: Cognitive Dissonance & Debunking the Backlash
May 15, 2026
#68 Dr. Tejal Raju - Plant Based Nutrition for Chronic Pain and Inflammation
May 09, 2026
Minisode: Jubilee's "1 Vegan vs 20 Meat Eaters" - Let’s Talk About the Arguments
May 01, 2026
Minisode: Is Oat Milk Actually Bad for You?
Apr 02, 2026
#67 Dr. Zahra Kassam - What We Know About Plant-Based Nutrition and Cancer Prevention
Mar 20, 2026
#66 Gail Eisnitz - Investigating the Hidden Reality of Factory Farms
Mar 13, 2026
Minisode: Is Whey Protein Better for Building Muscle?
Mar 08, 2026
#65 Jessica Scott-Reid - Is Veganism Really Declining? The Culture War on Plant-Based Eating
Feb 26, 2026
Minisode: Plant Based Nutrition Guide to Vitamins & Minerals
Feb 19, 2026
#64 Chantelle Archambault - Communications Director at the Vancouver Humane Society
Feb 06, 2026
#63 Jane Thurnell-Read - Vegan and Healthy Aging Author
Jan 27, 2026
#62 Rosie Martin - Plant Based Dietitian
Jan 20, 2026
#61 Dr. Minil Patel - General Practitioner and Lifestyle Medicine Physician
Jan 14, 2026
#60 Karen Lee - Author & Naturopathic Nutritionist at The Sensitive Foodie Kitchen
Dec 16, 2025
#59 Vanessa Sturman - Speaker and Health Coach
Dec 09, 2025
#58 Tania Cantú - Plant Based Recipe Creator at @plantbasedmexican
Nov 25, 2025
#57 Sylvain Karpinski - Adventurer & Founder of Gusta Foods & SLY Foods
Nov 18, 2025
Minisode: 10 Things I Wish Everyone Knew About Being Vegan
Nov 11, 2025
#56 Dr. Melanie Joy - Psychologist & Award-Winning Author
Oct 27, 2025
Minisode: What's the Deal with Soy? Part 2
Oct 21, 2025
#55 Dr. Jade Dittaro - Hospitalist and Lifestyle Medicine Physician
Oct 13, 2025
#54 Dr. Tila Kansagra - The Plant Promoting Doctor, Board Certified in Lifestyle Medicine
Sep 26, 2025
#53 Natalie Fulton - Vegan Activist, and the Media and Content Lead for Pro-Animal Future
Sep 19, 2025
#52 Terri Chrisman - Speaker, Podcaster, Nutritionist, and Author of Fabulous Health
Sep 14, 2025
Minisode: How to Build Balanced Plant Based Meals
Sep 06, 2025
#51 Maxime Sigouin - Founder and CEO of Fit Vegan Coaching
Aug 29, 2025
Minisode: Are These Nutrients Missing on a Vegan Diet?
Aug 21, 2025
#50 Dr. Jules Cormier - Physician, Educator, and Advocate for Lifestyle Medicine
Aug 14, 2025
#49 Joe Gagnon - CEO, ultra-endurance athlete, coach, and author of Living Intentionally
Aug 09, 2025
#48 Amanda Persi - Vegan Travel Curator and Founder of The Getaway Co.
Jul 31, 2025
#47 Emmanuelle Bonham - Personal Trainer, Nutritionist, & Founder of Kind Luxury
Jul 25, 2025
#46 Ex-Vegans Who Turn Anti-Vegan — And What They’re Getting Wrong
Jul 20, 2025
#45 Desirée Dupuis - Social Entrepreneur, Author, and Founder of Voes & Co.
Jul 10, 2025
#44 Kate Galli - Master Personal Trainer, Life Coach, & host of the Healthification Podcast
Jun 28, 2025
#43 Lindsay O'Donnell - Marketing Strategist, Intuitive Business Coach & Founder of PQ Consulting
Jun 21, 2025
#42 Akash Patel - MD/MBA Student & Evidence-Based Nutrition Advocate at @_plantitude
Jun 12, 2025
#41 Sandra Nomoto - Vegan Marketing Strategist, Author, & Book Whisperer for Authors
Jun 06, 2025
#40 Angela Crawford PhD - Psychologist, Author, and Vegan Educator
May 31, 2025
#39 Carolyn Scott-Hamilton - The Healthy Voyager
May 22, 2025
#38 Captain Paul Watson - Speaker, Author, Master Mariner, & Lifelong Environmentalist
May 16, 2025
#37 Victoria Moran - Author, Yogi, and Founder of Main Street Vegan
May 08, 2025
#36 Rhiannon Whitney - Vegan Activist & Entrepreneur
May 03, 2025
#35 lauren Ornelas - Founder of the Food Empowerment Project
Jun 28, 2022
#34 Rhyan Geiger - Owner of Phoenix Vegan Dietitian
Mar 10, 2022
#33 NaRai Dawn - Vegan Recording Artist & Founder of High Vibes Apothecary
Jan 16, 2022
#32 Soul Eubanks - Social Justice Advocate, Founder of APEX Advocacy
Dec 20, 2021
#31 Lt. Irie - Vegan Reggae DJ and Music Producer
Oct 25, 2021
#30 Métis & Plant Based - An Interview with our Mom
Sep 04, 2021
#29 Kimberly Renee - Founder of Might Be Vegan & Food Love
Aug 03, 2021
Minisode: Vegan Boss Updates
Jul 19, 2021
#28 Danielle Arsenault - Author, Educator & Founder of Pachavega Living Foods
Mar 03, 2021
#27 Tyra June aka @TyraTheTaurus - Activist & Entrepreneur
Jan 27, 2021
#26 Julia Murray - Vegan Olympian, Nutritionist, & Entrepreneur
Jan 14, 2021
#25 Ten Tips For A Successful Veganuary
Jan 07, 2021
#24 Collagen & Other Nonsensical Nutrition Trends
Aug 20, 2020
#23 Whataboutism & The Vegan Perfectionist Stigma
Aug 08, 2020
#22 Emily Court - Team Leader & Journalist for Raise Vegan Magazine
Apr 01, 2020
#21 Om Twiins Eileen & Gilian Reichert - Vegan Fitness Coaches
Mar 11, 2020
#20 Dr. Dylan Cutler, Private Wellness Consultant & Founder of Phruitful Dish
Feb 20, 2020
#19 Ravi Bohgan, Vegan Bodybuilder, Personal Trainer, & Men's Physique Competitor
Feb 08, 2020
#18 Vesanto Melina, Award-Winning Author & Dietician
Jan 25, 2020
#17 Desiree Nielsen, Dietitian, Author & Host of The Urban Vegetarian
Jan 15, 2020
#16 Jordan Weisner, Owner of Plant Active
Dec 19, 2019
#15 Ashley Chisholm, Nutrition Student, Activist & Influencer
Dec 11, 2019
#14 Meghan Beattie, Animal Rights Activist & Regional Liaison with the Global Animal Save Movement
Nov 23, 2019
#13 Zoe Peled, Activist & Vegan Events Organizer
Nov 12, 2019
#12 Think Plant-Based with Julia & Shane
Oct 29, 2019
#11 Sarah Virag, Professional Photographer
Oct 15, 2019
#10 Bhumika Mehta, Plant-Based Food Blogger & Content Creator
Oct 03, 2019
#9 Joe Rogan is Obsessed with Vegans
Sep 29, 2019
#8 Maria Lee - Personal Trainer, Athlete, & Entrepreneur
Sep 17, 2019
#7 Tosha Lobsinger, Peace People Project
Sep 08, 2019
#6 Luckie Lifestyle, Vegan Ironman & Content Creator
Sep 01, 2019
#5 Rhiannon Whitney - Vegan Entrepreneur
Aug 22, 2019
#4 Top 10 Vegan Criticisms
Aug 17, 2019
#3 Dr. Matthew Nagra, Vegan Naturopath
Aug 07, 2019
#2 What's The Deal With Soy?
Jul 30, 2019
#1 - Introducing Vegan Boss Radio & Exploring the New Beyond Meat Craze
Jul 09, 2019