by Gillian Goerzen | Oct 28, 2019 | Body Positive
I sure hope not. But lately it sure seems like it. And can you blame them? A savvy marketer knows a trend when they see it, and they know how to jump on it to harness that superpower for their own good (even if it’s not the greater good). But where does that...
by Gillian Goerzen | Jun 11, 2019 | Body Positive, Inspiration
Shed the weight (of body shaming) and feel truly free this summer! I hear from clients all the time that they’ll “never wear shorts” or “never swim in public” because they’re too nervous about being seen (read: judged) for their...
by Gillian Goerzen | Aug 1, 2017 | Body Positive, Inspiration
Are successful people happy because they’re successful? Or are they successful because they are happy. Certainly it’s not a direct causation (one doesn’t directly cause the other) but what research shows is there is a clear correlation! And that is...
by Gillian Goerzen | May 15, 2017 | Body Positive, Inspiration
The other day I was chatting with a group of women around the topics of body love, self-compassion & health. In hushed tones one of them shyly asked me, “can I love my body…and still want to lose weight?” She asked me as though it was some dirty...
by Gillian Goerzen | May 9, 2017 | Body Positive
I’ve had many events/ moments/ experiences in my life that I would consider “transformative.” Experiences where my whole concept of self & my capabilities were transformed. One of those moments was My First Triathlon. I was 20 and madly in love...
by Gillian Goerzen | May 9, 2017 | Body Positive
“This (pointing to a candy in my hand, makes this (poking my belly)” I was 19 years old when this was said to me. My great aunt was known for her “say it like it is” lack of self-editing candor. She had a lot of redeeming qualities, but this...
