Summer is here , and it's a moment when body image can really suffer. In this episode, Gillian shares her personal experience with chafing, along with how to manage the physical discomfort without spiraling into 'I have to lose weight ASAP!' If you can relate to any sort of body discomfort or shame during the hot months, you'll love this episode. In this episode: How Gillian deals with chafing Why chafing can trigger shame and self-criticism How we make discomfort mean something about our bodies...
Jun 23, 2025•18 min
In this episode, I’m joined by Megan, a former client who shares her journey from relying heavily on macro tracking to building a more trusting, confident relationship with food and her body. Whether you're considering nutrition coaching or wondering if the results actually stick, Megan’s story is proof that the right support can create change that lasts far beyond your time together. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: How Megan’s background as a college athlete shaped her food beliefs and fears ...
Jun 02, 2025•28 min
Get the Self Trust Starter Kit: https://bitesize.kit.com/selftrust In this episode, you'll learn: exactly why it's such a struggle to feel in control when 'unhealthy' food is in front of you why telling yourself you shouldn't eat the cake or the fries doesn't work the two-fold solution that requires you to look at your overall mindset around food AND what happens in the moment when these foods are around how to start trusting in yourself more when these scenarios arise Learn more about 1:1 coach...
May 26, 2025•16 min
In this episode, learn about how understanding what truly matters to you can build trust in your decision making, get you off 'autopilot' in your day- to-day, and develop the part of yourself that has unshakable self-confidence. Access the Self-Trust Starter Kit here: https://bitesize.kit.com/selftrust Learn more about 1:1 coaching here: https://bitesize.es/coaching-2/ Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitesizenutri...
May 12, 2025•17 min
TW: if you do not feel comfortable hearing about miscarriage or pregnancy loss, please skip this episode I'm sharing my story of pregnancy loss, discovering i DID want to be a parent after years of not knowing, and why I wish we talked about these things more (even though I hid it for a really long time). Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitesizenutri Enquire about 1.1 coaching: https://bitesize.es/contact...
May 05, 2025•18 min
In this episode, you'll learn about body checking and why common behaviors like inspecting photos, pinching body fat or even stepping on the scale keep the cycle of food obsession, insecurity and on/off dieting going. Download the free ADAPT guide mentioned in the episode: https://bitesize.kit.com/adapt Learn more about 1:1 coaching: https://bitesize.es/coaching-2/ Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitesizenutri...
Apr 28, 2025•12 min
In this episode I'm sharing some quick fire lessons I've learned in my 38 years of life- listen to pick up a couple nuggets of wisdom that might be helpful for you in your life journey... and share your own nugget of wisdom in the comments or on Instagram! Learn more about 1:1 coaching: https://bitesize.es/coaching-2/ Send me a DM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitesizenutri...
Apr 16, 2025•23 min
If you're a boredom, stress OR emotional eater, this one is for you. Let's shift how you think about boredom eating, and help you explore what's actually happening and what you can do to break the cycle of boredom eating. Enquire about 1.1 coaching: https://bitesize.es/contact Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitesizenutri
Apr 07, 2025•14 min
In this episode you'll learn the root of why you feel anxious eating in social situations, and what needs to change to feel more at ease enjoying your life without food thoughts or anxieties getting in the way. Get the food rule tracker: https://bitesize.kit.com/foodrules Enquire about 1.1 coaching: https://bitesize.es/contact Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitesizenutri...
Mar 31, 2025•15 min
In this episode, you'll learn why trying a new hobby or activity can help you stop thinking about food or your body all the time, and how to get over that little voice in your head that keeps you from doing new things. Learn more about 1:1 coaching: https://bitesize.es/coaching-2/ Access the free 3 day Food Noise Fix: https://bitesize.kit.com/foodnoise Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitesizenutri...
Mar 24, 2025•9 min
In this episode, you'll learn how to shift away from macros without falling back into hold habits, why in the past a weekend away from macros may have led to 'going overboard', and how structure and support can make it SO much easier to develop the skills you need to trust yourself to eat without tracking every bite. Learn more about 1:1 coaching: https://bitesize.es/coaching-2/ Schedule a free discovery call: https://l.bttr.to/glSy2...
Mar 10, 2025•15 min
Learn more about 1:1 coaching: https://bitesize.es/coaching-2/ Send me a DM and let me know how you liked this episode: https://www.instagram.com/bitesizenutri Access the free 3 day Food Noise Fix: https://bitesize.kit.com/foodnoise In this episode I share what in my life has changed as a result of working on my relationship with food, what surprised me the most, and what I was SURE wouldn't happen, but did. For so long, I tracked, planned, obsessed...telling myself it was just “dis...
Feb 24, 2025•15 min
In this episode, I share the six pillars of my coaching programs, why these pillars are so important, and how each one fundamentally changes your relationship with food and your body. Inside you'll also hear more about what kind of results the clients I work with have experienced in coaching, and why meaning and purpose is a key part of the process. Find 1.1 coaching details and schedule a free discovery call: https://bitesize.es/coaching-2/ Access the free 3 day Food Noise Fix: https://bites...
Feb 17, 2025•21 min
In this episode, you'll hear Kerry's story- from dieting in high school, obsessing over food and exercise to living a life that aligns with her values. Kerry's history with food/body and why her identity was tied up in dieting for so long why Kerry didn't believe that mindful eating could work for her the skills Kerry learned that help her appreciate her body in a completely different way how Kerry discovered her emotional eating tendencies after years of thinking it was just 'boredom' or self c...
Feb 03, 2025•32 min
If food feels like it’s always on your mind, you’re not stuck this way. In this episode, I’ll walk you through four key questions to help you uncover why—and what you can do to start thinking about food less. Ready to take your next step? Find details for 1:1 coaching and schedule a free Zoom chat in the show notes. If this episode helped, please leave a rating or share it! Links & Resources: Book a free discovery call here: https://l.bttr.to/glSy2 Learn more about my 1:1 coaching services: ...
Jan 20, 2025•17 min
It’s the new year, and weight loss talk is everywhere. This episode isn’t about whether you should or shouldn’t diet- it’s about building the self-trust to make choices aligned with your values, no matter the noise around you. We’ll explore how to: Recognize external pressure vs. your true desires. Use your values to guide your decisions. Set goals rooted in self-care, not external validation. Whether you’re navigating diet talk or just wanting to feel more confident in your ability to choose wh...
Jan 06, 2025•16 min
Shift your mindset from 'I can't slow down, too much to do' to 'this is how I can create space'... and notice how it shifts your relationship with food. In this episode we discuss fears of slowing down and the emotions that might come up, and how to approach slowing down when you have a LOT of sh*t to get done. Learn more about 1:1 coaching: https://bitesize.es/coaching-2/ Free mindful eating guide: https://bitesize.ck.page/cemc Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bi...
Dec 23, 2024•18 min
Understand WHY you do the things you do with food and your body, and learn the questions you need to be asking yourself to get out of the cycle of doing the same things over and over again Get on the 1.1 coaching waitlist: https://bitesize.kit.com/eac16a9dd1 Listen to the Confident Coaching Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gillian-bennett5 Free mindful eating guide: https://bitesize.ck.page/cemc weekly coaching tips to help you support clients with non macro focused methods: ...
Dec 09, 2024•12 min
Why you likely don't need as much protein as Suzy Fitness says you do, how to break the 'protein in everything' mindset, and why eating a croissant is sometimes exactly the right choice for you health wise. Learn more about 1:1 coaching: https://bitesize.es/coaching-2/ Free mindful eating guide: https://bitesize.ck.page/cemc Listen to the Confident Coaching Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gillian-bennett5 Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitesiz...
Nov 25, 2024•17 min
Learn more about 1:1 coaching: https://bitesize.es/coaching-2/ Listen to the Confident Coaching Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gillian-bennett5 Mindful eating guide: https://bitesize.ck.page/cemc Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitesizenutri...
Nov 11, 2024•18 min
Learn what is within your power to control when it comes to building confidence in yourself and reducing your focus on appearance for self worth. Learn more about 1:1 coaching: https://bitesize.es/coaching-2/ Free mindful eating guide: https://bitesize.ck.page/cemc Listen to the Confident Coaching Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gillian-bennett5 Get on the coaches' email list for free weekly coaching tips and trainings: https://bitesize.ck.page/coach Connect with me...
Oct 28, 2024•22 min
You'll hear a question from one of my clients around food rules and all or nothing thinking, why food rules are never helpful, and how to shift from rules to guidelines. Learn more about 1:1 coaching: https://bitesize.es/coaching-2/ Listen to the Confident Coaching Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gillian-bennett5 Free mindful eating guide: https://bitesize.ck.page/cemc Get on the coaches' email list for free weekly coaching tips and trainings: https://bitesize.ck.page/c...
Oct 14, 2024•17 min
In this episode: what to focus on when transitioning from one season of life to the next why uncertainty isn't something to fear how to feel more comfortable with change what to focus on instead of creating the 'perfect' plan The Confident Coaching Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5l2OrGVcZT7RVcseA3JvS3?si=5c2a8fc3fa144ced Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitesizenutri Waitlist for 1.1 coaching: https://bitesize.ck.page/eac16a9dd1 Learn more about 1:1 coach...
Sep 30, 2024•20 min
Presenting The Confident Coaching Podcast! Biweekly episodes for online and in person coaches to develop their communication skills, learn non-macro focused nutrition coaching methods, and build a coaching practice you can be proud of. Follow CCP here: https://open.spotify.com/show/5l2OrGVcZT7RVcseA3JvS3?si=23ba70b757f14a01
Sep 19, 2024•4 min
In this episode you'll hear a snippet of a conversation with a client about her worries surrounding meals out, and a tip to think about food less when out to eat. Join my weekly coaching tips email for coaches: https://bitesize.ck.page/coach Download the mindful eating workbook/guide: https://bitesize.ck.page/cemc Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitesizenutri Learn more about 1:1 coaching: https://bitesize.es/coaching-2/...
Sep 17, 2024•14 min
In this episode, Coach Jess Dalglish and I discuss... how body beliefs hold us back from the kind of connection we want what to do if you feel like you have to lose weight in order to date our lightbulb moments for realizing that being super lean wasn't aligned with who we wanted to be how to explore human connection outside of appearance a new way to think about rejection You can find Jess on Instagram HERE Join my weekly coaching insights email for coaches: https://bitesize.ck.page/coach Fre...
Sep 09, 2024•44 min
In this episode you'll learn the most common drivers of food preoccupation as well as the 4-ish step process I walk clients through to help them reduce how much brain space and time they spend thinking about food. Confident Eater details: https://bitesize.es/the-confident-eater/ Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitesizenutri Join my weekly coaching tips email list: https://bitesize.ck.page/coach...
Sep 02, 2024•30 min
In this episode you'll learn how to overcome the fear of letting go of control around food, and why past attempts at 'I'll just eat whatever I want' haven't gone as well as you would have liked. This is a great one for coaches as well to understand their client's fear of eating more food, and some of the behaviors that can be helpful in reducing fears. Join the TCE waitlist and save $100 here: https://bitesize.ck.page/tcewaitlist Join my weekly coaches' coaching tips email list: https://bitesiz...
Aug 26, 2024•26 min
You'll finish this episode believing in your ability to change. This might be the most 'inspiring' episode I've recorded- you'll learn how who you tell yourself you are might be holding you back from who you want to become, and you'll learn how to use small, realistic action to shift your identity towards the kind of person you'd like to be. Learn more about TCE (and join the waitlist for $100 off!): https://bitesize.es/the-confident-eater/ Send me a DM to chat about TCE, coaching mentorship, or...
Aug 19, 2024•22 min
In this episode I answer the question: How do I communicate my disordered eating struggles to my boyfriend? I'm scared and don't know how to go about it! Learn more about group coaching for a better relationship with food: The Confident Eater program: https://bitesize.es/the-confident-eater/ Join the coaches' confident coaching tips email list: https://bitesize.ck.page/coach Free mindful snacking guide: https://bitesize.ck.page/snack Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...
Aug 12, 2024•13 min
