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 | Aug 30, 2022 | Body Positive, Fitness
I was a runner for over 20 years. Between my own running and coaching others, my world revolved around running. I loved it. But in the last few years, my body had stopped loving it. I had chronic back pain. Then there was the pandemic. And I pivoted, hard (just like...
by Gillian Goerzen | May 11, 2021 | Body Positive
As you know I’m passionate about inclusion, normalization, and celebration of body diversity. I truly believe “healthy is an outfit that looks different on every body.” When companies like Shimano (bike components) are producing mini-documentaries...
by Gillian Goerzen | Apr 20, 2021 | Body Positive, Healthy Living
Over the past year my body has changed. A fairly considerable amount. It happened over about a 6-10 month period without major changes to my lifestyle. What felt like “all of the sudden,” my clothes weren’t fitting. So I practiced what I preach and...
by Gillian Goerzen | Apr 6, 2021 | Body Positive, Healthy Living
Our brains are busy places. We’re constantly thinking, evaluating, perceiving and making decisions. All. Day. Long. But what happens when a good chunk of your mental real estate is wrapped up in this: Is my shirt sitting nicely? (adjust just to be sure, even...
