About this session
Heartburn and acid reflux can make meals, meetings, commuting and sleep unexpectedly uncomfortable.
This session helps participants understand why reflux happens, recognize common working-day triggers and explore practical ways to reduce discomfort without following an overly restrictive diet.
Participants consider meal timing, portion size, posture, clothing, caffeine, alcohol, stress and late-evening routines.
The focus is on realistic changes that fit everyday working life and on knowing when recurring or changing symptoms should be discussed with a healthcare professional.
What your people take away
- Understand what happens during acid reflux and why heartburn can feel different between people
- Recognize common food, timing and lifestyle patterns that may contribute
- Explore practical ways to manage meals, meetings, travel and evening routines
- Compare helpful adjustments without removing multiple foods unnecessarily
- Build a simple plan for more comfortable working days
- Know when persistent or unusual symptoms need professional attention
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30 minutes
30 Minutes — Key Points: Eating, Movement and Evening RoutinesA focused 30-minute session on three key points from Eating, Movement and Evening Routines: building a more comfortable meal, after-meal movement and late meals and sleep.
- Building a more comfortable meal
- After-meal movement
- Late meals and sleep
Covers 3 of 4 points in Eating, Movement and Evening Routines.
60 minutes
Meals, after-meal movement, late eating, posture and evening routines.
- Module 1: Eating, Movement and Evening Routines
- Live Q&A
Covers 1 of 4 parts: Eating, Movement and Evening Routines.
90 minutes
Everything in the 60-minute session, plus everyday triggers and working-day patterns.
- Module 1: Eating, Movement and Evening Routines
- Module 2: Everyday Triggers and Working-Day Patterns
- Live Q&A
Covers 2 of 4 parts: Eating, Movement and Evening Routines and Everyday Triggers and Working-Day Patterns.
3 hours
Covers 3 of 4 parts: Eating, Movement and Evening Routines, Everyday Triggers and Working-Day Patterns and Understanding Heartburn and Acid Reflux.
Full day
Full coverage of all four modules, including how reflux works and building a practical reflux plan.
- Module 1: Eating, Movement and Evening Routines
- Module 2: Everyday Triggers and Working-Day Patterns
- Module 3: Understanding Heartburn and Acid Reflux
- Module 4: Building a Practical Reflux Plan
- Live Q&A
Covers all 4 parts.
What’s covered
Eating, Movement and Evening Routines
Every length- Building a more comfortable mealParticipants compare practical meal combinations and portion sizes that feel satisfying without leaving them overly full.
- After-meal movementThe session explores what happens after eating, including sitting in a meeting, bending, exercising or taking a gentle walk.
- Late meals and sleepThe facilitator explains why eating close to bedtime can make nighttime reflux more noticeable for some people.
- Clothing, posture and practical comfortParticipants explore how tight waistbands, prolonged slouching and work equipment may increase pressure around the abdomen.
Everyday Triggers and Working-Day Patterns
90 minutes and longer- Large or rushed mealsThe facilitator compares a large, hurried meal with a smaller meal eaten at a steadier pace.
- Caffeine, alcohol and fizzy drinksParticipants consider how coffee, energy drinks, alcohol and carbonated drinks fit into their normal week.
- Food triggers are individualThe facilitator explores commonly reported triggers such as spicy foods, high-fat meals, chocolate, mint, tomatoes and citrus while emphasizing that responses vary.
- Stress and busy-day habitsParticipants examine how deadlines, eating at a desk, repeated caffeine, skipped breaks and late meals can combine during demanding periods.
Understanding Heartburn and Acid Reflux
3 hours and longer- What reflux isThe facilitator explains how stomach contents can move back toward the esophagus and create burning, pressure or an acidic taste.
- Heartburn, regurgitation and other signsParticipants compare familiar experiences such as burning behind the breastbone, sour fluid in the throat, belching, coughing or discomfort after meals.
- Why position mattersThe facilitator demonstrates how bending, lying down or slouching after eating can make reflux more noticeable.
- Occasional or repeated?Participants explore the difference between an isolated episode and a pattern that keeps returning.
Building a Practical Reflux Plan
Full day only- Identify the main pressure pointParticipants choose the part of their routine most closely linked with discomfort, such as rushed lunches, large evening meals, repeated coffee or lying down soon after eating.
- Test one or two changesParticipants select manageable adjustments such as reducing meal size, changing the timing of coffee, staying upright after eating or reviewing a repeated trigger.
- Plan for meetings, travel and shiftsThe facilitator guides participants through reflux-prone situations such as conference catering, long journeys, overnight work and late client dinners.
- Know when to seek adviceParticipants learn when recurring heartburn, swallowing difficulties, unexplained weight loss, persistent vomiting, bleeding or chest pain require professional assessment.
Who it’s for
- Employees experiencing occasional or recurring heartburn during working weeks
- People who want practical reflux management without removing multiple foods unnecessarily
- Teams whose schedules, travel or evening routines affect meal timing
- Anyone seeking clear boundaries between self-care and professional assessment
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 Heartburn & Acid Reflux
How long is Heartburn & Acid Reflux?
Heartburn & Acid Reflux 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 Eating, Movement and Evening Routines: building a more comfortable meal, after-meal movement and late meals and sleep. A 60-minute session covers Eating, Movement and Evening Routines in full, with a live Q&A. A 90-minute session adds Everyday Triggers and Working-Day Patterns. A 3-hour session adds Understanding Heartburn and Acid Reflux. A full-day session adds Building a Practical Reflux Plan.
Can Heartburn & Acid Reflux 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 Heartburn & Acid Reflux?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Heartburn & Acid Reflux 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.