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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.
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Apr 30, 2026
Apr 30, 2026
21 min
I recently watched an episode of Surrounded where one vegan sits down with 20 meat-eaters to answer questions and challenges about veganism.
And while the format is intense, the arguments themselves are actually very familiar.
In this mini solo episode, I break down some of the most common points raised and offer my perspective on each one. Including:
- “Plants feel pain”
- Soy production and whether animal agriculture is really driving it
- The idea that you need multiple supplements to be vegan
- “Suffering is inevitable”
- Hunting vs natural death
- Protein, athletes, and performance
- Crop deaths and unintended harm
- And more
If you’ve ever heard these claims or found yourself unsure how to respond to them, this episode addresses these conversations around veganism from both a nutrition and ethical perspective.
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About Your Host
Shawna Barker is a nutritionist with a B.Sc. in Nutrition, vegan since 2002. With over 12 years of experience, she shares evidence-based insights to help you master plant-based living.
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