About this session
Bloating can make meetings, commuting, travel and long periods of sitting unexpectedly uncomfortable.
This session explains common contributors—including rushed eating, constipation, swallowed air, meal patterns and stress—and helps participants identify practical changes without immediately cutting out multiple foods.
Participants leave with a clearer understanding of what to observe, which small adjustments may help and when recurring or changing symptoms should be discussed with a healthcare professional.
What your people take away
- Understand common causes of bloating
- Adjust your eating pace and meal patterns
- Use movement and daily routines to feel more comfortable
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30 minutes
30 Minutes — Key Points: The Working-Day Habits That Can Add UpA focused 30-minute session on three key points from The Working-Day Habits That Can Add Up: rushed meals, long gaps and large meals and sitting, constipation and routine.
- Rushed meals
- Long gaps and large meals
- Sitting, constipation and routine
Covers 3 of 4 points in The Working-Day Habits That Can Add Up.
60 minutes
Immediate help with rushed meals, long gaps, sitting, constipation and everyday drinks.
- Module 1: The Working-Day Habits That Can Add Up
- Live Q&A
Covers 1 of 4 parts: The Working-Day Habits That Can Add Up.
90 minutes
Everything in the 60-minute session, plus a practical plan for more comfortable days.
- Module 1: The Working-Day Habits That Can Add Up
- Module 2: A Practical Plan for More Comfortable Days
- Live Q&A
Covers 2 of 4 parts: The Working-Day Habits That Can Add Up and A Practical Plan for More Comfortable Days.
3 hours
Covers 3 of 4 parts: The Working-Day Habits That Can Add Up, A Practical Plan for More Comfortable Days and What Bloating Is and Why It Feels Different.
Full day
Full coverage of all four modules, including what bloating is and food patterns without the restriction spiral.
- Module 1: The Working-Day Habits That Can Add Up
- Module 2: A Practical Plan for More Comfortable Days
- Module 3: What Bloating Is and Why It Feels Different
- Module 4: Food Patterns Without the Restriction Spiral
- Live Q&A
Covers all 4 parts.
What’s covered
The Working-Day Habits That Can Add Up
Every length- Rushed mealsEating quickly between calls or while answering messages can mean swallowing more air and missing early fullness cues.
- Long gaps and large mealsSkipping breakfast, delaying lunch or eating very little during the day can lead to a much larger meal later.
- Sitting, constipation and routineLong periods of sitting, delayed toilet breaks and disrupted routines can make pressure and fullness more noticeable.
- Drinks and everyday extrasFizzy drinks, chewing gum, drinking through straws and repeatedly topping up caffeine can become part of the picture.
A Practical Plan for More Comfortable Days
90 minutes and longer- Choose one or two changesParticipants select a small number of actions to test, such as slowing the first few minutes of a meal, changing meal timing or reviewing fizzy drinks.
- Plan for meetings, travel and shiftsThe facilitator explores how food timing, movement and breaks can be planned around long meetings, commuting, travel and shift work.
- Review what actually helpedParticipants consider what felt easier, what made no difference and what was unrealistic.
- Know when to get advicePersistent, severe or clearly changing bloating deserves professional attention, especially when it appears with other concerning symptoms.
What Bloating Is and Why It Feels Different
3 hours and longer- Bloating, gas and distensionThe facilitator explains the difference between feeling bloated, producing gas and seeing the abdomen visibly expand.
- How digestion creates gasGas can come from swallowed air and from the breakdown of food inside the gut.
- Why one meal can feel differentThe same lunch may feel comfortable one day and uncomfortable another.
- Notice your own patternParticipants consider what bloating usually looks and feels like for them, including timing, pressure, fullness and visible changes.
Food Patterns Without the Restriction Spiral
Full day only- The last food is not always the causeBloating after lunch does not automatically mean lunch caused the problem.
- Fiber needs a gradual approachFiber supports digestive health, but a sudden increase can create more gas and discomfort.
- Compare patterns, not perfect dietsThe facilitator uses familiar breakfasts, lunches, snacks and evening meals to help participants compare timing, portions and variety.
- Keep a simple recordParticipants learn how to note meal timing, bowel habits, stress, movement and when symptoms appear.
Who it’s for
- Employees experiencing occasional or recurring bloating during working weeks
- People confused by competing food-trigger advice or online debloating plans
- Teams whose schedules, meetings or workplace conditions affect digestive comfort
- Anyone seeking practical digestive-health education without diagnosis or extreme restriction
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about Beat the Bloat
How long is Beat the Bloat?
Beat the Bloat runs as 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 3 hours or full day. You choose the length when you book. A 30-minute session covers three key points from The Working-Day Habits That Can Add Up: rushed meals, long gaps and large meals and sitting, constipation and routine. A 60-minute session covers The Working-Day Habits That Can Add Up in full, with a live Q&A. A 90-minute session adds A Practical Plan for More Comfortable Days. A 3-hour session adds What Bloating Is and Why It Feels Different. A full-day session adds Food Patterns Without the Restriction Spiral.
Can Beat the Bloat be delivered online or in person?
Yes, both. It runs live online, so every office can join at the same time, or in person at your site, in any country.
How do we book Beat the Bloat?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Beat the Bloat to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.