Rebel Rootz Show episode #48 with Diana Stobo. What if healing your body meant rewriting your entire relationship with food, intuition, and yourself? In this episode, Evonne Varady sits down with wellness pioneer, author, and founder of The Retreat Costa Rica, Diana Stobo, for a powerful conversation about healing through food, listening to your body, and building a life rooted in purpose instead of pressure. Diana shares her journey from chronic illness and pre-cancer to becoming one of the early leaders of the raw and anti-inflammatory food movements. Diana opens up about her personal healing journey, how nutrition transformed her health, and why “knowing your no’s” might be the most important wellness practice of all. They talk about the raw food movement, anti-inflammatory living, modern food systems, and why so many people feel disconnected from what actually makes them feel good. The conversation expands into womanhood, relationships, community, aging, and what it really means to create a life that feels aligned. Diana also shares the story behind building a world-class wellness resort in Costa Rica, the power of intuition in business, and why experiences and human connection are becoming the new currency. This episode is about healing, self-trust, resilience, and choosing a path that supports your body, your values, and your future. If you’ve ever felt stuck in cycles of burnout, inflammation, or disconnection, this conversation will change how you think about wellness. Tune in to learn more. Timestamps: [00:00] Trailer [00:42] Why Diana doesn’t want marriage [01:38] Does marriage change women? [02:53] Why women lost care [05:18] How Diana’s career began [09:27] Growing the wellness retreat [10:18] Where Diana lives now [12:00] Building sustainably in Costa Rica [13:54] How Diana met her partner [17:01] Diana’s wellness journey [21:16] Thoughts on New Year’s resolutions [22:57] Thoughts on Dry January [23:17] Was this always her path? [25:52] Who visits the retreat [27:38] Retreats vs online programs [31:38] Thoughts on RFK and health systems [36:21] Growing food on the property [38:31] Final thoughts on womanhood [41:06] Where to book the resort Key Takeaways: • “I don’t want to get married because as soon as that piece of paper is signed, I change.” ~Diana Stobo • “I want my relationship to be a choice we make every day, not something that’s legally bound.” ~Diana Stobo • “I had to heal myself first, and that’s what put me on this wellness path.” ~Diana Stobo • “Food can either heal you or slowly break you down.” ~Diana Stobo • “Knowing your ‘no’s’ is one of the most powerful things you can do for your health.” ~Diana Stobo • “Wellness doesn’t have to look one way. It should be done your way.” ~Diana Stobo • “Experiences, connection, and community are what people are really craving right now.” ~Evonne Varady • “You shouldn’t need a vacation from your vacation.” ~Evonne Varady Keep In Touch with Diana Stobo: Website: https://www.theretreatcostarica.com/ Personal Website: https://www.dianastobo.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianastobo/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dianastobo YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DianaStobo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dianastobo Connect with Evonne Varady: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evonnevarady/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evonne-varady-461243a5/ Follow Rebel Rootz Social Media… Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rebelrootzshow/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebelrootzshow/ Tune in to every episode on your favorite platform: Website: https://www.rebelrootzshow.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rebel-rootz-show/id1858966309 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zRpPRxyeDM4P0VnRNSoZs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RebelRootzShow
