by Gillian Goerzen | Aug 25, 2024 | Body Positive, Fitness, Inspiration
The seed was planted two years ago. I’d completed my 10k marathon swim (which in itself was it’s own journey), and I remember thinking, huh, that wasn’t impossible…I wonder if I could swim further?! Could I complete an ultra swim? With body...
by Gillian Goerzen | Nov 3, 2022 | Inspiration
In December 2021 I was diagnosed with a rare disease called Indolent Systemic Mastocytosis. The diagnosis was a culmination of a multitude of symptoms seemingly no doctor could explain, but which caused me significant irritation and distress day to day… for...
by Gillian Goerzen | Apr 20, 2021 | Body Positive, Inspiration
I got my first bikini about 7 or 8 years ago. At the time buying it (then wearing it) felt like a moment of victory for me. A triumph over the “battle with body” I’d waged my whole life. I finally had the confidence to (proudly) stand up against all...
by Gillian Goerzen | Feb 23, 2021 | Inspiration
When I joined my friend Dee in November for a hike and dip in Departure Bay, I had no idea it would be anything more than just something fun to do with my friend. Little did I know it would become the start of a really empowering ritual that has been a godsend to me...
by Gillian Goerzen | Feb 16, 2021 | Inspiration
As you know, I’m passionate about helping women have a healthy relationship with their body. Through the work I do as a coach, I have the distinct opportunity to encourage women to stop, reflect and consider whether their priorities, values and beliefs around...
by Gillian Goerzen | Dec 15, 2020 | Inspiration
I’ve got a really important holiday message for you. It has the potential to totally shift how you view the next few weeks of your life (possibly longer). And massively increase the joy you experience. Who doesn’t need a bit more joy right now?! Am I...
