Today on Beating Cancer Daily, Saranne brings listeners a lively and honest conversation about "portion distortion," that sneaky way our plates, meals, and snacks have gotten bigger without us even realizing it. With plenty of humor and real-life stories, Saranne and her expert guest make sense of why it’s so easy to lose track of what a healthy portion actually looks like, especially with today’s super-sized options everywhere you turn. Whether you are navigating life after cancer or just want to feel better in your body, this episode shares simple, eye-opening tricks for resetting your idea of "enough" food, making meals enjoyable, satisfying, and good for you. Instead of strict rules, listeners are invited to experience “portion enlightenment,” a friendlier, more realistic way to eat well. Jacqui Bryan is a functional medicine expert, whole health educator, certified health coach, nutrition specialist, and registered nurse with a personal history as a cancer survivor. She has spent years helping people rebuild their health after diagnosis and treatment, and she brings warmth, humor, and hands-on advice to everything she shares. Jacqui’s approach is all about feeling empowered, not restricted—and making changes that really work in daily life. "If our plates are getting bigger and our packages are getting larger and the restaurant culture is all calibrated to give us this abnormal sense of portion size, we need to reset that reference point without having to carry measuring cups every time we go to a restaurant." ~Jacqui Bryan Today on Beating Cancer Daily:· Notice how plate sizes and food portions have crept up over the years, making it harder to tell what’s right for you· Get clear on the difference between a serving size (on labels) and the portion you actually eat (which is often much bigger)· Pick up easy, clever ways to eyeball healthy portions using your own hand, no fuss or calorie counting necessary· Find out why eating quickly can trick you into feeling hungrier than you really are, and how slowing down helps your body catch up See how changing your eating habits, even a little, can teach your stomach and brain to feel happy with less food· Build a simple, healthy plate that keeps you full and energized, without complicated rules· Understand why people in active cancer treatment sometimes need smaller, more frequent meals packed with nutrients (and how to make that less overwhelming)· Swap “portion control” for “portion enlightenment,” creating a positive, manageable way to enjoy your meals and feel good Resources Mentioned: Label Detective episode (how to read food labels) Habit stacking episode (tips for making new habits stick) Guest Contact Information: Jacqui Bryan: JacquiBryan.com 2025 People’s Choice Podcast Awards Best Health Series FinalistRanked the Top 5 Best Cancer Podcasts by CancerCare News in 2024 & 2025,and #1 Rated Cancer Survivor Podcast by FeedSpot in 2024 to 2025. Beating Cancer Daily is listened to in 150 countries across 7 continents and features over 420+ original daily episodes hosted by Stage IV survivor Saranne Rothberg. To learn more about Host Saranne Rothberg and The ComedyCures Foundation:https://www.comedycures.org/ To write to Saranne or a guest:https://www.comedycures.org/contact-8 To record a message to Saranne or a guest:https://www.speakpipe.com/BCD_Comments_Suggestions To sign up for the free Health Builder Series live on Zoom with Saranne and Jacqui, go to The ComedyCures Foundation's homepage:https://www.comedycures.org/ Please support the creation of more original episodes of Beating Cancer Daily and other free ComedyCures Foundation programs with a tax-deductible contribution:http://bit.ly/ComedyCuresDonate THANK YOU! Please tell a friend whom we may help, and please support us with a beautiful review. Have a blessed day! Saranne

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