Gill Stannard » Articles

MAY

2021

What I know for sure: diet culture is toxic

Tags : Anna Hearn, body positivity, diet culture toxic, dieting makes you fat, fat shaming, fitness, HAES, Haven Wellness, health at every size, slimness, Sydney, thinness, vlog, weighloss, wellness, youtube

Comments : 2

Our obsession for thinness is a multibillion-dollar industry, selling body dissatisfaction through diets, supplements, gym memberships and even surgery. Recently I chatted to Anna Hearn, founder of Haven Wellness in Sydney, about the Health At Every Size (HAES) philosophy. On the...

MAY

2021

Delicious bowls of goodness

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : bowls, dragon, family food, fussy eaters, meal in a bowl, pescetarian, poke, quinoa, rice, vegetarian

Comments : 1

I love a meal in a bowl. From a simple dhal, curry or chili beans on brown rice, to a serve of cooked grains topped with fridge fixings, ‘bowls’ are a versatile meal option. The formula Start with a layer of cooked grains on the bottom of the bowl. Top with protein,...

MAY

2021

May 2021 mentoring update: disclosure

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : business, client agreement, client trust, contractor agreements, disclosure, leases, medication, mentoring, mentoring update, niches, values, youtube

Comments : 0

How is 2021 unfolding for you? I hope the uncertainties of the past year are receding and your business is thriving. New mentoring resources There’s a lot I’d like to share with you in this mentoring update, starting with the problem most of us didn’t know we had. A recent...

brown medicine bottle with full disclosure typed on a white label heading mentoring update subheading the problem we didn't know we had on light blue background

MAY

2021

Mentoring: 8 strategies to encourage full disclosure

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : conventional medicine, disclosure, mentoring, prescription medicines, treatment, trust

Comments : 1

An initial consultation usually includes a question about the supplements, over the counter and prescribed medicines our clients take. But how often do we miss or revisit this vital information? Erica McIntyre and team recently uncovered some shocking statistics around how few of...

different coloured pills and capsules arranged in a heart shape

APR

2021

April update: update me about your meds!

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : adverse reactions, autumn, bonito, camping, drug herb interactions, fall, fish safe to eat, immunity, lockdown ending, medicine, prescribed medication, recipes, vulnerability

Comments : 0

Are you taking conventional medicines with your supplements? It’s a well-established fact that the majority of Australians don’t tell their doctors about all the complementary medicines they take. Evidence suggests this is largely due to fear of being judged or ridiculed, though...

sesame and seaweed sprinkles in a jar on a turqouise and white cloth

APR

2021

Recipe: furikake aka Japanese sprinkles

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : bonito, condiments, cooking, eggs, healthy recipes, Japanese food, nori, rice, savoury, seaweed, simple meals

Comments : 3

Literally meaning ‘to sprinkle over’, furikake is the delicious seasoning traditionally used to top cooked rice, fish, meat or eggs. I love it on steamed rice or okaya. Some would say I’m addicted to the stuff! You’ll find a wide variety of furikake in the Japanese section of...

2 whole gutted trout on a blue plate on a wooden table weathered table

APR

2021

Is fish good for you?

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : aquaculture, canned fish, fats in fish, fatty acids, fish, fish farming pollution, fish recipes, heart health, is fish good for you, is salmon good for you, mackeral, salmon, sardines, seafood, snapper, tinned fish, white fish recipes

Comments : 1

“Lot of grey: Global study muddies water on heart benefits of eating fish” So screamed the headline! Fish is good for us, isn’t it? It’s full of the best type of oils for the cardiovascular system, joints and brain. So, what’s the problem? It’s doesn’t take much sleuthing to...

tall buildings in background foreground hands hold a hand written sign saying we shouldn't have to do this

MAR

2021

March update: overwhelm (and rage!)

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : anxiety, exhaustion, food, health, March4Justice, overwhelm, rage, self-care, Zoom fatigue

Comments : 0

How are you feeling? It’s a year since our lives were tipped upside down by the pandemic. March 16 is also the anniversary of making “a few quick Live’s”, with tips and observations to navigate the pandemic. This rolled into 9 weeks of mostly daily check-ins,...

macbook open on desk with multiple faces on zoom call green mug to left of computer

MAR

2021

Overwhelm 2021

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : Covidlife, dopamne, ergonomics, lockdown, mental load, nueuropsychology, overwhelm, oxytocin, WFH, work disruption, Zoom, Zoom fatigue

Comments : 1

The past year has been one that none of us could have imagined. The global pandemic bought fear and uncertainty into our lives and, optimistically, some of us hoped that entering a brand new year would magically restore normality. While Australasia remains largely sheltered far...

green kale, florets of roasted cauliflower, cubed sweet potato sald on a white plate with silver salad servers

MAR

2021

Recipe: Roast cauliflower and sweet potato salad

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : autumn, cauliflower, citrus, cooking, family food, kale, nuts, roast vegetables, salad, vinaigrette

Comments : 0

I love roast vegetables. The high heat caramelises the natural sweetness in most vegetables, making them even more delicious. If you’re unsure how to do this or want to lift your veggie game, take a look at my guide to roasting vegetables. This salad makes a delicious side dish,...

« First ‹ Previous 11 12 131415 16 17 Next ›Last »

Articles

What I know for sure: diet culture is toxic

Delicious bowls of goodness

May 2021 mentoring update: disclosure

Mentoring: 8 strategies to encourage full disclosure

April update: update me about your meds!

Recipe: furikake aka Japanese sprinkles

Is fish good for you?

March update: overwhelm (and rage!)

Overwhelm 2021

Recipe: Roast cauliflower and sweet potato salad

Receive Gill’s Newsletter FREE

Work With Gill

Recent Posts

Semi-retired life: 3 month update

5 habits for a healthy business

Best of 2025 mentoring articles

Thank you!

Archives