Ep. 122 | Free of Sugar Cravings and Gut Issues Eating Plant-Based [+ Traveling Tips] - Interview with Diane Randall

podcast episodes Sep 23, 2025
guest interview with diane randall, free of sugar cravings & gut issues

Have you ever received some health news from a doctor that shocked you, because you never expected a certain condition to happen to you? That’s what my Guest Diane experienced and it really made her sit up and take notice, even though she was already dealing with high cholesterol, high blood pressure and constant gut issues

So she began her health transformation journey then, and 20 years later has never looked back. But among the positive changes she experienced such as weight loss and improved gut symptoms, the most remarkable may have been this: her sugar cravings and addiction seems to have disappeared. Tune in to find out more about Diane’s fascinating story! 

 Diane Randall is an author, whole living consultant, instructor, and speaker. In this episode, we’ll also dive into tips and strategies for those who are frequently traveling, because Diane used to have a busy schedule as a consultant. Don’t miss these tips and ideas to help you in your plant-based diet transition and journey!


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Episode Highlights & Key Timestamps:

  • [2:25] Diane’s background and eating habits prior to making a lifestyle change
  • [3:45] The health problems that started in her mid-twenties 
  • [5:38] How Diane started her diet transition
  • [6:56] The symptoms and gut issues that sent her often to the hospital
  • [8:14] How plant-based eating gave her victory over a severe sugar addiction4
  • [11:09] Where she is today with her long-standing gut problems
  • [12:35] Top strategies that Diane uses to stay plant-based while traveling
  • [16:03] A strategy for eating successfully at restaurants with others 
  • [16:44] Diane shares how she meal preps for the week
  • [19:03] Learn about her book “A Whole Life Nourished”
  • [22:06] How to connect with Diane




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How to Connect with Diane:

Get details of her book ‘A Whole Life Nourished’, her Podcast (Plant Based Curious Podcast) and her services at:

 https://dianerandallconsults.com/  or www.plant-basedcurious.com



Next Steps:

Contact -> [email protected] 

Learn -> www.plantnourished.com 

Join -> Plant-Powered Life Transformation Course: www.plantnourished.com/ppltcourse 

Connect with Community -> www.facebook.com/groups/beginnerplantbaseddietsuccess 

Get Free 15-Minute Strategy Call -> www.plantnourished.com/strategycall 

Free Resource -> Quick Start Grocery Guide for Plant-Based Essentials: www.plantnourished.com/groceryguide 



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