{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fraisinggenv.org%2Fepisodes%2Fshaun-monson-8_FdvlVH","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"SHAUN MONSON","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/d454a4ab-c42a-408a-b524-462458037c2a/efb23489-b18e-4552-9151-baa2a9906b5d/shaun.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"<iframe src=\"https://player.simplecast.com/e5b6c19f-3a45-4adc-af84-f888af77317b\" height=\"200\" width=\"100%\" title=\"SHAUN MONSON\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>","height":200,"description":"In this episode of Raising Gen V, Naomi Hallum sits down with filmmaker and dedicated vegan activist Shaun Monson, father of two daughters raised vegan from birth. Shaun shares his personal journey, reflecting on the challenges and rewards of vegan parenting, including ethical considerations, nutritional concerns, and societal pressures. He also discusses how his upbringing in a Mormon household shaped his views on belief systems, questioning authority, and ultimately, his decision to embrace veganism. Drawing from his acclaimed documentary Earthlings, he explores how social conditioning influences our food choices and how parents can guide their children toward a more compassionate lifestyle.\nShaun also offers a thought-provoking perspective on the future of food, predicting that plant-based cuisine has yet to reach its full potential. He challenges the need to replicate meat and dairy, envisioning a future where innovative plant foods take center stage. Whether you're new to vegan parenting or looking for fresh inspiration, this conversation provides valuable insights and practical advice for raising the next generation of conscious eaters."}