Plant Based Curious
Are you curious about the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle but don’t know where to begin?
Welcome to The Plant-Based Curious Podcast—your essential guide to a healthier, more sustainable, and fulfilling life. Join your host, Diane Randall, a certified holistic coach, life coach, and whole living consultant with over 23 years of experience leading a plant-based and vegan lifestyle, as she becomes your friendly companion on the journey to thriving with plants.
Each bi-weekly episode explores plant-based nutrition, the transition to vegan living, holistic wellness, and the empowering science of behavior change. Diane combines her personal stories, practical tips, and expert insights to help you navigate your shift with confidence and joy. You’ll also hear from inspiring guests—including nutritionists, holistic health practitioners, athletes, and everyday success stories—who share their experiences, debunk myths, and offer actionable advice to make plant-based living simple and sustainable.
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Plant Based Curious
How Not to Be An Angry Vegan: Leading with Love and Compassion
Season 1, Episode 4 of Plant Based Curious
In this heartfelt episode, host Diane Randall chats with Katie Galley, owner of Healthification, about navigating the emotional challenges of veganism. Katie shares her journey from being an "angry vegan" to leading with love and compassion, offering practical tips to channel frustration into effective advocacy. Learn her ABC framework—Awareness, Brainstorming, and Commitment—to shift from anger to joy, Katie also introduces her new book, The Plant Positive Journal, a guide to mastering your mindset while embracing a healthy plant-based lifestyle.
Why You’ll Love This Episode:
This episode is a heartfelt reminder that while the injustices of the world can be overwhelming, leading with love and compassion is not only more effective but also more sustainable for your own well-being. Whether you're a seasoned vegan or just starting your plant-based journey, Katie’s insights and practical advice will help you navigate the emotional challenges of advocacy with grace and positivity.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand why anger arises during the transition to veganism and how it impacts your relationships and advocacy.
- Learn Katie’s ABC framework to move from anger to joy: Awareness, Brainstorming, and Commitment.
- Focus on positive actions like sharing uplifting content, cooking vegan meals for loved ones, and curating your social media feeds.
Standout Quotes:
Katie: "Love is easier than hate. Leading with compassion is not only more effective but also brings more joy and happiness into your life."
Diane: "Being a role model and advocating in a quiet way can often have a greater impact than being confrontational."
Katie: "Back yourself 100%. Have certainty in your ability to handle whatever challenges come your way."
Resources Mentioned:
Katie’s Book: The Plant Positive Journal – A step-by-step guide to mastering your time and mindset while adopting a healthy plant-based lifestyle. Available at StrongBodyGreenPlanet.com.
Listener Action Steps:
- Are you leading wit
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