Episode #94
#81 Brigitte Gemme - Bridging the Gap Between Knowing & Doing
You probably know at least a few things you could be doing to improve your health, but knowing what to do and actually doing it consistently are two very different things. In this episode, I’m joined by Brigitte Gemme , founder of Vegan Family Kitchen and a health and habit coach, to talk about how we can bridge that gap between knowing and doing. Brigitte has been helping people make healthy vegan cooking easier since 2017, with a focus on meal planning, batch cooking, and practical plant-based meals. She has a PhD in Educational Studies from the University of British Columbia, a certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition, and more than five years of experience as a coach. Her work has increasingly shifted toward health and habit coaching, helping clients make meaningful changes by focusing on small, manageable habits. In this episode, we talk about: • Why knowing what we should do doesn't necessarily mean we'll actually do it • Why trying to change too many things at once can backfire • How small habits can lead to meaningful long-term changes • Motivation, accountability, and consistency • Why we often fall back into old habits • Perfectionism and the all-or-nothing mindset • How to make healthy changes feel more manageable and sustainable Whether you’re trying to eat more plants, improve your overall health, or finally put some of the things you already know into practice, this conversation offers a practical look at how lasting change can actually happen. About Brigitte Gemme Brigitte Gemme is the founder of Vegan Family Kitchen, where she has been helping people make healthy vegan cooking easier through meal planning, batch cooking, and cooking education. She is also a health and habit coach who works with clients to create meaningful changes through small, sustainable habits. Brigitte holds a PhD in Educational Studies from the University of British Columbia and a certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition. Connect with Brigitte on her websites brigittegemme.com and veganfamilykitchen.com , as well as her Instagram @plantwise.brigitte . _________________________________________________________ About Your Host: Shawna Barker is a nutritionist with a BSc. in Nutrition and has been vegan since 2002. With over 14 years of experience, she brings evidence-based insights to help you build a plant-based life that actually works for you. Work With Me: If you're ready to go plant-based or already are and want to feel more confident about your nutrition, I offer private consultations with personalized, evidence-based guidance. No overwhelm, just clarity. Book your free 15-minute discovery call at synergynutrition.ca ________________________________________________________ Vegan Boss Resources: Supplements: 100% vegan, carefully curated and 10% off everything, always. Visit my Online Store . Ships across Canada. Apparel: Wear the message. Shop Vegan Boss Apparel and follow @veganbossapparel on Instagram. Enjoying the show? Subscribe, share this episode with someone who is interested in health and veganism, and leave a review, it really helps more people find the podcast. DM me anytime on Instagram @vegan_boss
