Plant Based Curious
Are you curious about the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle but don’t know where to begin?
The Plant-Based Curious Podcast is your friendly, essential guide. Join host Diane Randall, a certified holistic coach with over 23 years of plant-based and vegan living, as she makes thriving with plants simple, sustainable, and joyful.
In our bi-weekly episodes, we explore:
• Practical Nutrition & Transition Tips: How to start and stick with it.
• Holistic Wellness: Mind, body, and lifestyle shifts.
• The Science of Change: Empowering strategies for lasting habits.
• Inspiring Interviews: Hear from nutritionists, athletes, and everyday success stories.
Whether you're a seasoned vegan, vegetarian, or a curious omnivore just looking to add more plants to your plate, this is your judgment-free zone for transformation—one bite at a time.
Connect & Share: We'd love to hear from you! Visit us at https://www.plant-basedcurious.com.
Episodes
59 episodes
The Secret Life of Plants & Fungi: Unlocking Nature's Hidden Intelligence with KK
What if I told you the grass is literally screaming when you mow it? Or that a forest shares an underground internet made of fungi? Or that the key to healing chronic illness could be growing on a tree in your backyard?In this mind-blowi...
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Season 4
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Episode 58
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25:16
The Original Carbon Cycle: How Plants Feed the World (From the Ground Up) | with Rebecca Tickell
What if I told you the most powerful climate technology on Earth isn't in a lab, but right under our feet? In this episode of my podcast, Plant Based Curious, I sit down with the brilliant filmmaker and regenerative thought leader,
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Season 4
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Episode 57
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33:18
REPOST: A Lesson in Label Literacy!
One of our most practical episodes is back! We sat down with retired analytical chemist Mel Weinstein to decode the hidden world of food additives and ultra-processed foods.Mel didn't just reveal problems—he gave us powerful solut...
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Season 3
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Episode 56
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49:58
The 30-Year Vegan's Guide to Starting Out - A Conversation with Marla Rose
In one of our most popular episodes ever from Season 1, I had an incredibly grounding conversation with my guest, Marla Rose, the founder of VeganStreet.com.We tackled the questions and fears...
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Season 3
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Episode 55
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39:15
Gut Health, Mood & Longevity Hacks: Rewire Your Metabolism with Martin Pytela
In this episode of Plant Based Curious, I sat down with functional medicine expert Martin Pytela to uncover the hidden connections between your gut, mood, and metabolism. We dive deep into why wheat can be as addictive as heroin, how your ances...
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Season 3
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Episode 54
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27:22
Reversing Heart Disease with Plants – A Powerful Transformation Story (Ft. Lauren Bernick)
"What if you could actually reverse chronic disease—not just manage symptoms? Today’s guest proved it’s possible." I’m your host Diane Randall, and in this eye-opening episode of Plant-Based Curious, I sit down with
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Season 3
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Episode 53
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30:03
REPLAY: A Holistic Path to Plant-Powered Living (Season 1 Fan Favorite!)
I’ll never forget this powerful conversation with Jordan Simon—one of those exchanges where everything just clicked. We dove deep into how fear holds us back from transformation, why whole living isn’t about perfection, and the magic that happe...
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Season 3
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Episode 52
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50:36
Honoring Heritage, Plant-Based Style: Jan Brandenburg’s Appalachian Kitchen Revolution
Join host Diane Randall for a soulful conversation with Jan Brandenburg, Appalachian native, longtime vegan, and author of The Modern Mountain Cookbook: A Plant-Based Celebration of Appalachia. Jan shares how she’s won over her meat-loving fami...
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Season 3
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Episode 51
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17:36
Gut Health Secrets: How Your Microbiome Holds the Key to Weight Loss, Energy & Longevity with Anu Simh
In this eye-opening episode, Diane Randall sits down with Anu Simh, functional health coach and gut health guru, to explore how your microbiome holds the key to weight loss, energy, and longevity. Anu debunks probiotic myths, exposes how proces...
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Season 3
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Episode 50
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34:45
The Science of Fasting, Longevity, and Reversing Biological Age with Dr. Joseph Antoun
This episode is a game-changer for anyone seeking to optimize their healthspan, combat chronic disease, and understand the revolutionary science of fasting-mimicking diets (FMD). Dr. Joseph Antoun, a physician-scientist and longevity pioneer, u...
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Season 3
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Episode 49
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54:45
Plant-Based in a Mixed Household: How to Keep Everyone Happy (ft. Alison Corey)
In this episode of the Plant Based Curious Podcast, host Diane Randall chats with Alison Corey (creator of Keeping the Peas and author of Weeknight Vegans). Allison shares game-changing tips for balancing taste buds, reducing resistance, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 48
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30:41
Debunking Plant-Based Myths: How to Thrive Without Going 100% Vegan (ft. Anna Tseng)
Confused about protein, carbs, or cost on a plant-based diet? In this episode of the Plant Based Curious Podcast, Registered dietitian Anna Tseng smashes the biggest barriers holding people back. Host Diane Randall, chats with Anna about why yo...
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Season 3
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Episode 47
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33:52
How Healing Ourselves Heals the Planet (ft. Dr. Sailesh Rao)
In this episode of the Plant based Curious Podcast, host Diane Randall chats with Systems engineer and climate visionary Dr. Sailesh Rao who reveals how animal agriculture drives 66% of global heating—more than fossil fuels—and why reclai...
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Season 3
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Episode 46
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32:47
How Your Plate Can Heal Your Mind: Plant-Based Solutions for Brain Fog, Burnout & Anxiety
In this powerful solo episode of Plant-Based Curious, host Diane Randall, M.A. CHC, merges raw personal storytelling with groundbreaking science to reveal how food rewires mental health. Struggling with chronic fatigue, brain fog, and a near Cr...
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Season 3
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Episode 45
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8:31
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 44
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30:03
Veganism Isn’t About Giving Up—It’s About Gaining Everything: A Joyful Journey with Matthew Halteman
In this episode of Plant Based Curious, host Diane Randall sits down with Matthew Halteman, philosophy professor, Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics fellow, and author of Hungry Beautiful Animals: The Joyful Case for Going Vegan. Together, they fl...
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Season 3
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Episode 43
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54:35
Why Can’t You Put Yourself First? Breaking Free from Self-Sabotage with Claudia Braun
Plant Based Curious, host Diane Randall sits down with Claudia Braun, a mindset and holistic lifestyle coach, to unpack why saying “yes” to yourself can feel so difficult—and how to transform guilt, societal pressures, and self-doubt into unsha...
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Season 3
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Episode 42
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29:02
Think All Sugar Is Bad? Dr. John Lewis Reveals the Game-Changing Science
Episode DescriptionAre all sugars created equal? In this transformative episode of The Plant-Based Curious Podcast, host Diane Randall welcomes Dr. John Lewis, a trailblazer in nutritional research and clinical trials, t...
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Season 3
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Episode 41
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34:10
Unlock the Ripple Effect: One Small Plant-Based Change to Transform Your Life
What if one small change could completely transform your health, mindset, and overall outlook on life? In the Season 3 kickoff of The Plant-Based Curious Podcast, host Diane Randall dives into the ripple effect of plant-based living. F...
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Season 3
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Episode 40
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8:31
Cultivating Holistic Wellness Through a Plant-Based Journey
In this special REPOST episode of the Plant-Based Curious Podcast, I’m excited to share an enlightening Interview I had with Jennifer Moore, the host of the Empowering Minds Mental Health Podcast. Jennifer and I di...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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25:06
Thriving Socially as a Plant-Based Eater: Tips for Success
In this episode of the Plant-Based Curious Podcast, I’m diving into a topic that many of us plant-based eaters face: navigating social situations. Whether it’s a family gathering, a dinner party, or a casual outing with friends, these sce...
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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10:21
Holistic Wellness Unpacked: What It Really Means
In this episode of Plant Based Curious, I'm excited to share with you some of my personal experiences and insights that have shaped my journey towards a more integrated, wholesome life. We'll explore the four pillars of holistic wellness—physic...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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12:56
Nourishing Life: One Step at a Time
Welcome to a special episode of the Plant-Based Curious Podcast! Today, I'm thrilled to introduce my new book, "A Whole Life Nourished: Plant-Based Living with a Holistic Approach."In this episode, I open up about my transformative jour...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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12:15
Chris Terzakos's Transformative Journey to Self-Love and Belonging
In this enlightening episode of Plant-Based Curious, join me as I chat with Chris Terzakos, who shares his transformative journey toward self-love and natural healing. Chris discusses how he overcame personal traumas and embraced self-care prac...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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21:04
Aging without Decline: Debunking the Myth with Eileen Kopsaftis
In this enlightening episode of Plant-Based Curious, I’m joined by aging expert Eileen Kopsaftis to debunk the myth that aging must be accompanied by pain and decline. We discuss the importance of maintaining a positive mindset about aging, and...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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41:55