Trust Yourself With Food (previously the Bite Size Nutrition Podcast)

How does someone with a genuinely healthy relationship with food eat over the holidays—without obsessing, “saving up,” or spiraling afterward? In this episode, we’ll explore what changes when you feel calm and grounded around food, even in an environment full of rich meals, family dynamics, disrupted routines, and allll the emotions that come with the holidays.What a healthy relationship with food actually looks like over the holidaysHow body image and food freedom are deeply connected (and why holidays can poke at both)Why people with a healthy relationship with food don’t “save up” or “make up for” holiday eatingHow to think about flexibility over a season or a year, not just one day or one mealThe difference between moving your body to care for yourself vs. to “burn off” foodHow someone with a healthy relationship with food handles treats, traditions, and “special” foodsThe role of the scale, body checking, and holiday weight fluctuations (and why stepping away can help)Links/Coaching info: Register your interest in 1:1 coaching Connect with me on Instagram

Feel “in control” with macros but think about food all the time? In this updated episode (original ep is #118), I unpack the hidden risks of macro tracking and teach a saner, skills-first way to eat without feeling like you’re spiraling.You’ll learnHow to spot rigid vs. flexible control (and why it matters)What research suggests about tracking frequency, intention, and disordered eating riskThe Four Pillars of Intentional Eating (skills to replace numbers)A scaffolded plan to taper off tracking without panic🎁 Get the FREE Self-Trust Starter Kit (5 days, quick lessons + workbook)👉 https://bitesize.kit.com/selftrustWork with me🧠 1:1 coaching—January 2026 waitlist: https://bitesize.es/coaching-2/

In this solo episode, I share why I’m not planning to “bounce back” after birth and what I’ll focus on instead: caring for my baby, caring for my body, and letting my recovery unfold with respect, flexibility, and support.We’ll talk about:How bounce-back culture fuels body checking, comparison, and self-objectificationWhat positive body image actually means (it isn’t “loving how you look”) and why it supports healthier eating and movementEmbodiment as a practical skill set for pregnancy and postpartumThe mindset I’m taking into postpartum: nourishment, movement as possible, and honest communication about needsHow I prepared during pregnancy: flexible training, regular eating that includes convenience and pleasure, breathwork/deep core work, and proactive conversations with my partnerIf you’re pregnant, postpartum, or supporting someone who is, this episode offers a grounded alternative to appearance-focused goals and a permission-based way to recover.Resources & Links🎁 Get the FREE Self-Trust Starter Kit (5 days to build values-aligned decisions with food & fitness)👉 https://bitesize.kit.com/selftrust🧠 Want 1:1 support to think about food less and feel more at ease?Join the waitlist for coaching: https://bitesize.es/coaching-2/Share this episode with a friend who could use a saner take on postpartum.Follow my post partum journey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitesizenutri

In Part 2 of this two-episode series, we move from why control-based sugar strategies fail to how to manage sweets with permission, awareness, and flexibility—without rules, guilt, or obsession. You’ll learn simple, compassionate practices to enjoy sweets and feel more in control of your choices.What you’ll learnWhy unconditional permission reduces urgency (and overeating) over time“Awareness over avoidance”: how curiosity beats rigid rulesHow to align sugar decisions with your values (connection, ease, authenticity)The “add, don’t restrict” approach to snacks and mealsWhy wanting more after sweets is normal—and how to respond wiselyA step-by-step mindful sweets practice you can try this weekRelated episodesUnconditional Permission to Eat mini-series: ~Episodes 51–53Resources🎁 Free 5-Day Self-Trust Starter Kit: https://bitesize.kit.com/selftrust🧠 1:1 Coaching (details & consult): https://bitesize.es/coaching-2/NoteIf you have a medical condition (e.g., Type 2 diabetes), you may need additional guidance for sugar intake. This episode focuses on relationship-with-food skills you can adapt to your needs.If this helped, follow Trust Yourself with Food and share the episode with a friend who wants a calmer, more intentional approach to sweets.

Part one of twoHave you ever sworn off sugar, only to end up eating more of it once it was “off-limits”? In this first official episode of Trust Yourself with Food, Gillian unpacks why common strategies for controlling sugar - like cutting it out completely, keeping it out of the house, or using rigid food rules....tend to backfire.This conversation is NOT about fear mongering sugar or telling you how much you should be eating- it's about the psychology of scarcity, all-or-nothing thinking, and how hidden weight-loss pressures often drive our desire to quit sugar.You’ll leave this episode with practical reflection prompts to help you decide what a reasonable sugar intake looks like for your life... without rules, guilt, or constant mental chatter.What you’ll learn in this episode:Why past sugar-control attempts haven’t worked long-termHow scarcity and “screw it” thinking fuel cravings and overeatingThe link between sugar restriction and hidden weight-loss goals3 reflection prompts to reset your relationship with sweets🎁 Free Self-Trust Starter Kit: https://bitesize.kit.com/selftrust🧠 1:1 Coaching with Gillian: https://bitesize.es/coaching-2/Send me a DM on Instagram and let me know how you liked this episode: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bitesizenutri⁠⁠