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Shawna Barker

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Paul Shapiro

Laura Murphy

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Emma Osborne

Dave Graham

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In this episode I interview Shawna Barker, a plant-based nutritionist in Vancouver, Canada. Shawna is also the owner, manager and in-store nutritionist at Plant Life Nutrition, Vancouver’s only fully vegan health food store. She began her journey towards health and nutrition over 25 years ago when she decided to change her diet at a very young age and was determined to learn everything she could about nutrition, food science, natural health, and how to thrive on a plant-based diet. Shawna graduated with honors from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Science degree in Food, Nutrition and Health, as well as the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition with a Diploma in Holistic Nutrition. Between 2010 and 2013 she ran an organic farm and food truck, but then switched to focusing on her nutrition business, Synergy Nutrition, full time. Drawing from her background in both science and holistic health she supports her clients with a comprehensive program including individualized diet, supplements, and lifestyle recommendations. In this interview, Shawna discusses: • The challenges in making the switch to full-time nutritionist and why niching in plant-based nutrition was instrumental to her success • How she successfully transitioned the health store she owns and manages into an all-vegan one, including changing the name, and despite initially losing some customers • How she juggles running her nutrition business and managing the store • Why location has been crucial for the business’s success • Why she uses both ‘plant-based’ and ‘vegan’ in her marketing and branding materials • The number one marketing tool she uses that brings the best results (it’s not social media) and how she measures the success • And much more. Visit the Synergy Nutrition website Check out the Plant Life Nutrition health food store Brands mentioned in vegan business news highlights Snacklins Geltor RESOURCES: My Online PR Course for Vegan Business Owners &amp; Entrepreneurs: Vegans in the Limelight My book Vegan Ventures: Start and Grow an Ethical Business  Follow Vegan Business Media on: Facebook   Twitter  Instagram  Connect with me personally at: Facebook  Twitter  LinkedInThe post VBT 131: Interview with vegan nutritionist &amp; health store owner Shawna Barker first appeared on Vegan Business Media.

In this episode I interview Shawna Barker, a plant-based nutritionist in Vancouver, Canada. Shawna is also the owner, manager and in-store nutritionist at Plant Life Nutrition, Vancouver’s only fully vegan health food store. She began her journey towards health and nutrition over 25 years ago when she decided to change her diet at a very young age and was determined to learn everything she could about nutrition, food science, natural health, and how to thrive on a plant-based diet. Shawna graduated with honors from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Science degree in Food, Nutrition and Health, as well as the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition with a Diploma in Holistic Nutrition. Between 2010 and 2013 she ran an organic farm and food truck, but then switched to focusing on her nutrition business, Synergy Nutrition, full time. Drawing from her background in both science and holistic health she supports her clients with a comprehensive program including individualized diet, supplements, and lifestyle recommendations. In this interview, Shawna discusses: • The challenges in making the switch to full-time nutritionist and why niching in plant-based nutrition was instrumental to her success • How she successfully transitioned the health store she owns and manages into an all-vegan one, including changing the name, and despite initially losing some customers • How she juggles running her nutrition business and managing the store • Why location has been crucial for the business’s success • Why she uses both ‘plant-based’ and ‘vegan’ in her marketing and branding materials • The number one marketing tool she uses that brings the best results (it’s not social media) and how she measures the success • And much more. Visit the <a href="https://www.synergynutrition.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Synergy Nutrition website</a> Check out the <a href="https://www.plantlifenutrition.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Plant Life Nutrition health food store</a> Brands mentioned in vegan business news highlights <a href="https://www.snacklins.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Snacklins</a> <a href="https://geltor.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Geltor</a> RESOURCES: My <a href="https://veganbusinessmedia.official.academy/#!vegans-in-the-limelight/1/Y12nx/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Online PR Course for Vegan Business Owners &amp; Entrepreneurs: Vegans in the Limelight</a> My book <a href="https://www.veganbusinessmedia.com/vegan-ventures-about-the-book" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Vegan Ventures: Start and Grow an Ethical Business</a><a href="https://www.veganbusinessmedia.com/vegan-ventures" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> Follow Vegan Business Media on: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/veganbusinessmedia/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook  </a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Veganbizmedia" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katrinafoxvegan/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a> Connect with me personally at: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/katrina.fox1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook </a> <a href="https://twitter.com/katrinafox" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter </a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrinafox1/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>The post <a href="https://www.veganbusinessmedia.com/vbt-131-interview-with-vegan-nutritionist-health-store-owner-shawna-barker/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VBT 131: Interview with vegan nutritionist &amp; health store owner Shawna Barker</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.veganbusinessmedia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vegan Business Media</a>.

VBT 131: Interview with vegan nutritionist & health store owner Shawna Barker

Shawna Barker BSc., R.H.N. is a nutritionist, college instructor, and an expert in plant-based nutrition. She graduated with honours from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelors of Science degree in Food, Nutrition and Health, as well as the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition with a Diploma in Holistic Nutrition.Shawna began her journey towards health and nutrition over 25 years ago when she decided to change her diet at a very young age and was determined to learn everything she could about nutrition, food science, natural health, and how to thrive on a plant-based diet.As the founder of Synergy Nutrition, she is able to teach, inspire, and motivate her clients and students about the benefits of nutrition and natural health. Drawing from her background in both science and holistic health she is able to supply the inspiration and knowledge to support her clients' health with a comprehensive program including individualized diet, supplement, and lifestyle recommendations.Instagram: @synergy_nutritionInstagram: @plantlifenutrition (vegan nutrition store in Vancouver, BC)Collagen Article:http://www.synergynutrition.ca/blog/building-collagen-the-vegan-wayAnxiety Article:http://www.synergynutrition.ca/blog/top-3-tips-to-reduce-anxietyDiet Rapidly and Reproducibly Alters the Human Gut Microbiome:https://www.nature.com/articles/nature12820High-Fat Diet Promotes Depression-Like Behaviour:https://www.nature.com/articles/s41398-019-0470-1#Abs1The Bacteria Building Your Baby:https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/06/190605100320.htmHealth Advantage of Vegan Diet: Exploring the Gut Microbiome:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4245565/Relevance of Protein Fermentation to Gut Health:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22121108The Gut-Brain Connection:https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/the-gut-brain-connectionNewly Discovered Neuron Circuit:https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2018/09/your-gut-directly-connected-your-brain-newly-discovered-neuron-circuitMysteries of Gut-Brain Connection:https://ideas.ted.com/a-scientist-explores-the-mysteries-of-the-gut-brain-connection/Mental Health May Depend on Creatures in the Gut:https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/mental-health-may-depend-on-creatures-in-the-gut/Bowel Wars: Hydrogen Sulfide Vs. Butyrate:https://nutritionfacts.org/video/bowel-wars-hydrogen-sulfide-vs-butyrate/

Shawna Barker BSc., R.H.N. is a nutritionist, college instructor, and an expert in plant-based nutrition. She graduated with honours from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelors of Science degree in Food, Nutrition and Health, as well as the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition with a Diploma in Holistic Nutrition.Shawna began her journey towards health and nutrition over 25 years ago when she decided to change her diet at a very young age and was determined to learn everything she could about nutrition, food science, natural health, and how to thrive on a plant-based diet.As the founder of Synergy Nutrition, she is able to teach, inspire, and motivate her clients and students about the benefits of nutrition and natural health. Drawing from her background in both science and holistic health she is able to supply the inspiration and knowledge to support her clients' health with a comprehensive program including individualized diet, supplement, and lifestyle recommendations.Instagram: @synergy_nutritionInstagram: @plantlifenutrition (vegan nutrition store in Vancouver, BC)Collagen Article:<a href="http://www.synergynutrition.ca/blog/building-collagen-the-vegan-way" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.synergynutrition.ca/blog/building-collagen-the-vegan-way</a>Anxiety Article:<a href="http://www.synergynutrition.ca/blog/top-3-tips-to-reduce-anxiety" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.synergynutrition.ca/blog/top-3-tips-to-reduce-anxiety</a>Diet Rapidly and Reproducibly Alters the Human Gut Microbiome:<a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/nature12820" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nature.com/articles/nature12820</a>High-Fat Diet Promotes Depression-Like Behaviour:<a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41398-019-0470-1#Abs1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nature.com/articles/s41398-019-0470-1#Abs1</a>The Bacteria Building Your Baby:<a href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/06/190605100320.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/06/190605100320.htm</a>Health Advantage of Vegan Diet: Exploring the Gut Microbiome:<a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4245565/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4245565/</a>Relevance of Protein Fermentation to Gut Health:<a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22121108" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22121108</a>The Gut-Brain Connection:<a href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/the-gut-brain-connection" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/the-gut-brain-connection</a>Newly Discovered Neuron Circuit:<a href="https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2018/09/your-gut-directly-connected-your-brain-newly-discovered-neuron-circuit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2018/09/your-gut-directly-connected-your-brain-newly-discovered-neuron-circuit</a>Mysteries of Gut-Brain Connection:<a href="https://ideas.ted.com/a-scientist-explores-the-mysteries-of-the-gut-brain-connection/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ideas.ted.com/a-scientist-explores-the-mysteries-of-the-gut-brain-connection/</a>Mental Health May Depend on Creatures in the Gut:<a href="https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/mental-health-may-depend-on-creatures-in-the-gut/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/mental-health-may-depend-on-creatures-in-the-gut/</a>Bowel Wars: Hydrogen Sulfide Vs. Butyrate:<a href="https://nutritionfacts.org/video/bowel-wars-hydrogen-sulfide-vs-butyrate/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://nutritionfacts.org/video/bowel-wars-hydrogen-sulfide-vs-butyrate/</a>

E06 - Shawna Barker on the Microbiome, the Gut-Brain Connection and Optimizing these with a Plant-Based Diet

Interview With Shawna Barker (BSc., RHN) | Synergy Nutrition In this episode, we talk to Shawna Barker who is the manager of the first Vancouver, Canada all plant-based supplement store… The post Ep 31 – Interview With Shawna Barker | Synergy Nutrition appeared first on Think Plant-Based!.

Interview With Shawna Barker (BSc., RHN) | Synergy Nutrition In this episode, we talk to Shawna Barker who is the manager of the first Vancouver, Canada all plant-based supplement store… The post <a href="https://www.thinkplantbased.com/podcast/31/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ep 31 – Interview With Shawna Barker | Synergy Nutrition</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.thinkplantbased.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Think Plant-Based!</a>.

Ep 31 – Interview With Shawna Barker | Synergy Nutrition