#617 Breastmilk or Broccoli? The Vegan Baby Debate

The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up) · Jan 13, 2026 · 1h 19m

In this episode, Niall is joined by John Carmody, animal welfare activist and committed vegan, to tackle one of the most emotionally charged parenting debates there is: should a child be raised vegan from birth?

The conversation is sparked by a deeply personal email Niall received from a listener — a man married just three years, who has just welcomed his first baby with his wife. Six months ago, his wife became vegan, driven by strong views on animal cruelty. While he found the change awkward at times, especially around cooking and eating out, he accepted it as her personal choice and…