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  • In this eye-opening episode, Lindsey Nichol tackles Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) and its significant overlap with eating disorders. Learn how to recognize BDD patterns, understand its impact on your daily life, and discover practical strategies to break free from appearance obsessions and reclaim your joy.

    In this episode, you'll discover:

    What Body Dysmorphic Disorder really is and how it differs from normal insecurityThe surprising statistics: 25-39% of those with eating disorders also experience BDDElla's inspiring journey from daily mirror checking to finding freedom and presence in the things that matter most to her6 powerful, actionable strategies to begin healing from BDD todayWhy your body was never meant to be your life's work, but to champion you in doing your life's work

    Transformative quotes:

    "Your body was never meant to be your life's work. It was meant to champion you in doing your life's work." - Lindsey Nichol

    "Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself." - Coco Chanel

    "You can't hate yourself happy. You can't criticize yourself thin. You can't shame yourself worthy. Real change begins with self-love and self-care." - Jessica Ortner

    The 6 Practical Strategies Covered:

    Practice Mindful AwarenessChallenge Distorted ThinkingReduce Social Media ComparisonRedirect Your FocusPractice Body NeutralitySeek Professional Support

    Resources Mentioned:

    www.herbestself.co - Work with Lindsey one-on-oneherbestselfsociety.com - Join our supportive community

    If you're tired of obsessing over perceived flaws that others don't notice, constantly checking your appearance, or avoiding social situations because of body image concerns, this episode provides the compassionate guidance and practical tools you need to begin healing.

    Subscribe now and take the first step toward freedom from appearance obsessions! 💕 #BodyDysmorphicDisorder #BodyImage #EatingDisorderRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #SelfLove

    Remember, you are NOT your eating disorder and you are worthy of a life that is FREE from it.

    xo,

    lindsey

    Find All the Things -> wwww.herbestself.co

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    ______Need a helping hand guiding you girl!? You don’t have to do this alone!Step 1: Go all IN! Decide to commit to yourself & your future! Do it scared girlfriend. Just do it!

    Step 2: Apply for limited 1:1 & let’s work together -> Client Application

    Step 3: Leverage the FB community for support & stay tuned for all the resources up & coming to help serve you!YOU TOTALLY GOT THIS!

    * While I am a certified health coach, anorexia survivor & eating disorder recovery coach, I do not intend the use of this message to serve as medical advice. Please refer to the disclaimer here in the show & be sure to contact a licensed clinical provider if you are struggling with an eating disorder.

  • Hey there!

    Did you know that there are only 2 emotions that impact every choice you make & ever action you take?

    Wild right?!

    So what are they?

    Well...without giving away all the goods, I'll encourage you to listen in to Episode 211, which is one of my favorite episodes that I wanted to replay for you on the Her Best Self Podcast so that you can hear for yourself!

    If you are tired of doing the same thing & you find yourself stuck in confusion, or terrified of the "what-ifs", then today's show is perfect for you!

    In this episode I discuss the power of understanding which emotion is leading your current reality, so that you can CHANGE the game & start living as the best version of you.

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    Emotion is energy IN MOTION.... you actually create what you fear.

    Let that one sink in!

    & come join us on the show!

    xo,

    lindsey

    Find All the Things -> wwww.herbestself.co

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    Coach with Me ->Client Application

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    Email me directly -> [email protected]

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    Join the free FB community -> www.herbestselfsociety.com

    ______Need a helping hand guiding you girl!? You don’t have to do this alone!Step 1: Go all IN! Decide to commit to yourself & your future! Do it scared girlfriend. Just do it!

    Step 2: Apply for limited 1:1 & let’s work together -> Client Application

    Step 3: Leverage the FB community for support & stay tuned for all the resources up & coming to help serve you!YOU TOTALLY GOT THIS!

    * While I am a certified health coach, anorexia survivor & eating disorder recovery coach, I do not intend the use of this message to serve as medical advice. Please refer to the disclaimer here in the show & be sure to contact a licensed clinical provider if you are struggling with an eating disorder.

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  • If you're feeling stuck in your recovery journey, Episode 210.5, shares the top hidden barriers that might be keeping you chained to eating disorder patterns - and how to break free once and for all.

    IN THIS EPISODEThings to Stop Doing:

    Stop Assuming You Always Know What's Best

    Eating disorders thrive on the illusion of expertise"I know what's best" is often the disorder speaking, not your wisdomRecovery requires challenging your own assumptionsProfessional guidance provides perspective you can't see from within

    Stop Believing the Lie That You Aren't Doing Enough to Recover

    Recovery isn't about doing more; it's about being more"Never enough" mentality leads to recovery perfectionismThe essential ingredient isn't more tasks—it's self-compassionAsk: "How can I bring more compassion to this moment?"

    Stop Avoiding Discomfort

    The only way out is throughEating disorders themselves are systems for avoiding discomfortRecovery requires moving toward discomfort, not away from itEach time you face discomfort, you build resilience

    Stop Thinking the Worst Possible Scenario Is Gaining Weight

    The real worst-case scenario is never experiencing freedomAs long as weight gain remains your greatest fear, the disorder retains powerRecovery may include body changes, but they aren't the catastrophe predictedThere is no wrong choice in recovery—only refusing to make a choiceACTION STEPSIdentify which of these 10 patterns is most holding you backChoose one pattern to focus on disrupting this weekPractice moving toward discomfort rather than away from itRevisit your recovery priorities and realign your energy accordinglyConsider whether professional support could help you break these patterns

    Remember, you are NOT your eating disorder and you are worthy of a life that is FREE from it.

    xo,

    lindsey

    Find All the Things -> wwww.herbestself.co

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    Coach with Me ->Client Application

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    Email me directly -> [email protected]

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    Join the free FB community -> www.herbestselfsociety.com

    ______Need a helping hand guiding you girl!? You don’t have to do this alone!Step 1: Go all IN! Decide to commit to yourself & your future! Do it scared girlfriend. Just do it!

    Step 2: Apply for limited 1:1 & let’s work together -> Client Application

    Step 3: Leverage the FB community for support & stay tuned for all the resources up & coming to help serve you!YOU TOTALLY GOT THIS!

    * While I am a certified health coach, anorexia survivor & eating disorder recovery coach, I do not intend the use of this message to serve as medical advice. Please refer to the disclaimer here in the show & be sure to contact a licensed clinical provider if you are struggling with an eating disorder.

  • If you're feeling stuck in your recovery journey, this part 1 of a 2 part episode shares the top hidden barriers that might be keeping you chained to eating disorder patterns - and how to break free once and for all.

    IN THIS EPISODEThings to Stop Doing:Stop Waiting for Perfect CircumstancesThere will never be a "perfect time" to healRecovery happens IN life, not separate from itThe waiting game is another form of control and perfectionismRecovery requires a decision, not ideal conditionsStop Spending Time and Energy on Things That Aren't Recovery PrioritiesYour time and energy are your most precious recovery resourcesIdentify where you're "leaking energy" through triggering activitiesAsk yourself: Does this support my healing or undermine it?Recovery requires intentional redirection of your resourcesStop Comparing Yourself to Everyone ElseComparison is a recovery killerYou're comparing your behind-the-scenes to others' highlight reelsYour recovery journey is unique to your body and historyThe only valuable comparison is to your yesterday selfStop Changing Course - Results Take Time and CommitmentRecovery isn't a race; it's a journey"Recovery whiplash" prevents momentum and lasting changeRecovery tools are like muscles - they get stronger with consistent useBefore abandoning your approach, ask if you've given it a fair chanceStop Thinking You're So Out of the OrdinaryYou are not the only person who has ever navigated thisThe core patterns of eating disorders are remarkably consistentFeeling "uniquely broken" becomes an excuse to stay stuckConnection to others with shared experiences is powerful medicineStop Thinking Short TermYou deserve lasting freedom, not just getting through the next mealShort-term focus can lead to decisions that undermine long-term healingRecovery requires balancing daily work with a vision of what you're working towardThink in terms of years, not just days

    Remember, you are NOT your eating disorder and you are worthy of a life that is FREE from it.

    Come back on Friday, to listen to the 2nd part of Episode 210, where I unravel the remaining 4 things for you to stop doing today! Until then, sending recovery hugs.

    xo,

    lindsey

    Find All the Things -> wwww.herbestself.co

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    Coach with Me ->Client Application

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    Email me directly -> [email protected]

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    Join the free FB community -> www.herbestselfsociety.com

    ______Need a helping hand guiding you girl!? You don’t have to do this alone!Step 1: Go all IN! Decide to commit to yourself & your future! Do it scared girlfriend. Just do it!

    Step 2: Apply for limited 1:1 & let’s work together -> Client Application

    Step 3: Leverage the FB community for support & stay tuned for all the resources up & coming to help serve you!YOU TOTALLY GOT THIS!

    * While I am a certified health coach, anorexia survivor & eating disorder recovery coach, I do not intend the use of this message to serve as medical advice. Please refer to the disclaimer here in the show & be sure to contact a licensed clinical provider if you are struggling with an eating disorder.

  • In this episode, I discuss the importance of making yourself the priority in recovery and I introduce the powerful RAIN method. This method can be used just 5 minutes a day for practicing mindfulness and self-compassion during difficult moments in your eating disorder recovery journey.

    Your Assignment is YOUThis season is about planting seeds for your own growth and healingYou need permission to make your recovery the prioritySelf-care isn't self-indulgence—it's essential recovery workRecovery takes root when you commit to "watering your garden first"The Seasons of RecoveryWe expect constant productivity from ourselves but don't apply the same standards to natureThere are natural seasons for growth, rest, and transformationThe eating disorder thrives when you're depleted and exhaustedRest and self-nurturing create the conditions for healingWhat It Means to "Water Yourself"Providing consistent, adequate nourishment without food rulesHydration—both literal and metaphorical waters of connectionExposure to things that bring joy and remind you who you areRest periods where you're simply being, not producingThe RAIN Method BreakdownRecognize what's happening in the moment without judgmentNotice triggers, urges, thoughts, emotions, and physical sensationsName what you're experiencing to create space between you and the experienceAllow the experience to be there without trying to fix or change itStop fighting against difficult emotions or thoughtsBreak the cycle of shame by acknowledging "this is what's happening right now"Investigate with kindness and curiosityAsk gentle questions: "What triggered this?" "What am I really needing?"Notice where you feel sensations in your bodyIdentify the stories you're telling yourselfNurture yourself with self-compassionOffer yourself what you truly need in the momentSpeak to yourself as you would to a dear friendRemember that difficult feelings will pass

    I hope Episode 209 blesses you & that you share it with someone else who may benefit!

    xo,

    lindsey

    Find All the Things -> wwww.herbestself.co

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    Coach with Me ->Client Application

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    Email me directly -> [email protected]

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    Join the free FB community -> www.herbestselfsociety.com

    ______Need a helping hand guiding you girl!? You don’t have to do this alone!Step 1: Go all IN! Decide to commit to yourself & your future! Do it scared girlfriend. Just do it!

    Step 2: Apply for limited 1:1 & let’s work together -> Client Application

    Step 3: Leverage the FB community for support & stay tuned for all the resources up & coming to help serve you!YOU TOTALLY GOT THIS!

    * While I am a certified health coach, anorexia survivor & eating disorder recovery coach, I do not intend the use of this message to serve as medical advice. Please refer to the disclaimer here in the show & be sure to contact a licensed clinical provider if you are struggling with an eating disorder.

  • Hey there sister friend!

    I am so ready to embrace this new week. The boys & I are on spring break & we are loving it! We are enjoying getting away from the usual routines & mundane schedules. This week we are surrendering all control & embracing spontaneous adventures. Which at one point, would have been my controlling nature, which had me thinking about CONTROL. So I knew I must revisit a previous episode & bring it back to the top of your pod listens!

    in Episode 208.5 of the podcast, I share what you need to know about control. I discuss the Restrict/Emotional Eating Cycle & how you can start today to break the habit loop in your life.

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    Here is what you need to know: in order to let go of control, you must release the fight within you. The battle in your mind is REAL! & it's the hardest one you will ever conquer.

    But the good news is, you have the power right now inside of you to surrender your desire to control food, so that you can gain freedom from what is actually controlling you. Freedom from ED 🎉

    I believe in you! Now go out & listen to Episode 132 to help you do the same.

    xo,

    lindsey

    Find All the Things -> wwww.herbestself.co

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    Coach with Me ->Client Application

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    Email me directly -> [email protected]

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    Join the free FB community -> www.herbestselfsociety.com

    ______Need a helping hand guiding you girl!? You don’t have to do this alone!Step 1: Go all IN! Decide to commit to yourself & your future! Do it scared girlfriend. Just do it!

    Step 2: Apply for limited 1:1 & let’s work together -> Client Application

    Step 3: Leverage the FB community for support & stay tuned for all the resources up & coming to help serve you!YOU TOTALLY GOT THIS!

    * While I am a certified health coach, anorexia survivor & eating disorder recovery coach, I do not intend the use of this message to serve as medical advice. Please refer to the disclaimer here in the show & be sure to contact a licensed clinical provider if you are struggling with an eating disorder.

  • In this powerful episode, we tackle one of the biggest barriers to eating disorder recovery: waiting to feel "ready." Statistics show the average person waits seven years between eating disorder onset and seeking treatment—seven years of suffering that could be avoided sis!

    In Episode 208, we explore why "ready" isn't a feeling that magically appears but a decision you make despite fear and uncertainty. Through client stories, expert insights, and practical steps, you'll discover how to move forward in your recovery journey without waiting for the perfect moment.

    Whether you're struggling with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, or disordered eating patterns, this episode offers the perspective shift and motivation you need to take that crucial first step toward healing.

    IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:Why the eating disorder voice will never tell you it's time to recoverThe myth of "feeling ready" and how it keeps you trapped in the cycleHow to make the decision to start recovery even while feeling afraidSmall, manageable steps you can take today, regardless of your "readiness"The life that awaits on the other side of this crucial decisionKEY QUOTES

    "Ready isn't when the fear disappears. Ready is when you decide to move forward despite the fear."

    "You don't have to be ready for the whole journey. You just have to be ready for the next step."

    "Recovery doesn't happen in one giant leap. It happens in thousands of small decisions."

    hope you enjoy this one friend!

    xo,

    lindsey

    Find All the Things -> www.herbestself.co

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    Coach with Me ->Client Application

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    Email me directly -> [email protected]

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    Join the free FB community -> www.herbestselfsociety.com

    ______Need a helping hand guiding you girl!? You don’t have to do this alone!Step 1: Go all IN! Decide to commit to yourself & your future! Do it scared girlfriend. Just do it!

    Step 2: Apply for limited 1:1 & let’s work together -> Client Application

    Step 3: Leverage the FB community for support & stay tuned for all the resources up & coming to help serve you!YOU TOTALLY GOT THIS!

    * While I am a certified health coach, anorexia survivor & eating disorder recovery coach, I do not intend the use of this message to serve as medical advice. Please refer to the disclaimer here in the show & be sure to contact a licensed clinical provider if you are struggling with an eating disorder.

  • In this heartfelt episode, we explore the parallel between rookie seasons in baseball & the early stages of eating disorder recovery. Through a personal story about my 11-year-old son, I share with you powerful lessons about perseverance, finding purpose in setbacks, and recognizing God's work in challenging seasons.

    Whether you're just beginning your recovery journey or facing a difficult setback, this episode offers both spiritual encouragement and practical tools to help you step up to the plate with renewed confidence.

    Here are a few key points:

    Why setbacks in recovery are like strikeouts in baseball—necessary parts of the growth processThe story of a young baseball player learning to value progress over perfectionHow God uses "rookie seasons" to develop dependence, resilience, and characterThe difference between the scoreboard mentality and the growth mentality in recoveryBiblical perspectives on finding purpose in struggle and disappointment

    Transform your setbacks into stepping-stones by creating a Recovery Learning Log. After experiencing a slip in your recovery journey, ask yourself these three questions:

    What was happening right before I felt triggered? (Identify patterns)What need was I trying to meet through this behavior? (Uncover underlying issues)What's one small adjustment I can make next time I face this situation? (Build practical wisdom)

    This simple practice shifts your relationship with struggle from shame to growth and invites God into your development process.

    I hope you loved today's episode, just as I have so very much enjoyed recording it for you sis!

    xo,

    lindsey

    Find All the Things -> www.herbestself.co

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    Coach with Me ->Client Application

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    Email me directly -> [email protected]

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    Join the free FB community -> www.herbestselfsociety.com

    ______Need a helping hand guiding you girl!? You don’t have to do this alone!Step 1: Go all IN! Decide to commit to yourself & your future! Do it scared girlfriend. Just do it!

    Step 2: Apply for limited 1:1 & let’s work together -> Client Application

    Step 3: Leverage the FB community for support & stay tuned for all the resources up & coming to help serve you!YOU TOTALLY GOT THIS!

    * While I am a certified health coach, anorexia survivor & eating disorder recovery coach, I do not intend the use of this message to serve as medical advice. Please refer to the disclaimer here in the show & be sure to contact a licensed clinical provider if you are struggling with an eating disorder.

  • Your Path to Freedom: The Freedom Formula Experience with Lindsey Nichol

    THE PROBLEM: Trapped in the Cycle

    You wake up every morning with that familiar heaviness. Another day of obsessing over food, second-guessing every bite, and feeling like you're never doing recovery "right." Despite your best efforts, you feel stuck in an endless cycle:

    You're exhausted from constantly thinking about food and your bodyYou feel like you should be "further along" in recovery by nowTraditional treatment gave you tools, but you struggle to apply them in real lifeYou're tired of having the same conversations with yourself day after dayYou're living in "the gap" – always focusing on how far you still have to go, never acknowledging how far you've comeYou feel isolated because nobody seems to truly understand what you're going throughYou wonder if complete freedom is even possible for someone like you

    The worst part? You're doing this alone. You're piecing together advice from books, podcasts, and social media, but without consistent guidance from someone who's actually walked this path, you keep falling back into the same patterns.

    THE SOLUTION: The Freedom Formula Experience!

    Girl, I've been exactly where you are. I know what it's like to feel trapped in an eating disorder, to try everything and still feel stuck, to wonder if you'll ever feel normal around food again.

    That's why I've created my 1:1 Recovery Coaching program – a personalized approach designed to help you break free from food obsession and finally experience the freedom you deserve.

    Unlike generic programs or traditional therapy alone, my coaching:

    Is tailored specifically to YOUR unique struggles, patterns, and recovery phaseCombines practical tools with deep mindset work to address the root causes of your disorderFocuses on real-life implementation, not just conceptsOffers consistent support between sessions when triggers and challenges ariseBrings in the spiritual dimension often missing from traditional approachesDraws from my personal experience of complete recovery – I'm not speaking from theory, but from LIVING this transformation

    Through our work together, we'll untangle the complex web of your eating disorder – addressing not just the food behaviors, but the perfectionism, people-pleasing, and "never enough" mindset that keeps you trapped.

    THE TRANSFORMATION: What You'll Gain

    Working with me isn't just about stopping behaviors – it's about reclaiming your entire life. Here's what my clients experience:

    Freedom from the constant mental chatter about food, calories, and body sizeThe ability to eat intuitively without rules, restriction, or compensatory behaviorsA compassionate relationship with yourself, replacing the harsh inner criticSkills to manage difficult emotions without using foodThe confidence to show up authentically in relationships instead of hiding behind perfectionismA renewed sense of purpose beyond your body and appearanceThe ability to live in "the gain" – celebrating progress and practicing self-compassionThe joy of redirecting all that mental energy toward the things that truly matter to you

    Imagine waking up and not having food be your first thought. Imagine enjoying meals with loved ones without anxiety. Imagine having the mental space to pursue your passions. This isn't just possible – it's what I help my clients achieve every day.

    You can find more about how to apply for the FFE here: https://www.herbestself.co/services

    xo,

    lindsey

    Find All the Things -> www.herbestself.co

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    Coach with Me ->Client Application

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    Email me directly -> [email protected]

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    Join the free FB community -> www.herbestselfsociety.com

    ______Need a helping hand guiding you girl!? You don’t have to do this alone!Step 1: Go all IN! Decide to commit to yourself & your future! Do it scared girlfriend. Just do it!

    Step 2: Apply for limited 1:1 & let’s work together -> Client Application

    Step 3: Leverage the FB community for support & stay tuned for all the resources up & coming to help serve you!YOU TOTALLY GOT THIS!

    * While I am a certified health coach, anorexia survivor & eating disorder recovery coach, I do not intend the use of this message to serve as medical advice. Please refer to the disclaimer here in the show & be sure to contact a licensed clinical provider if you are struggling with an eating disorder.

  • In this deeply personal episode, I share my biggest regret from my eating disorder recovery journey – how focusing too intensely on "being recovered" almost caused me to miss the beautiful growth happening along the way. Drawing on Dr. Benjamin Hardy's powerful concept of "living in the gap vs. living in the gain," I explore how this mindset shift can transform the recovery experience and help you find meaning even in your most challenging moments.

    xo,

    lindsey

    Find All the Things -> www.herbestself.co

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    Coach with Me ->Client Application

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    Email me directly -> [email protected]

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    Join the free FB community -> www.herbestselfsociety.com

    ______Need a helping hand guiding you girl!? You don’t have to do this alone!Step 1: Go all IN! Decide to commit to yourself & your future! Do it scared girlfriend. Just do it!

    Step 2: Apply for limited 1:1 & let’s work together -> Client Application

    Step 3: Leverage the FB community for support & stay tuned for all the resources up & coming to help serve you!YOU TOTALLY GOT THIS!

    * While I am a certified health coach, anorexia survivor & eating disorder recovery coach, I do not intend the use of this message to serve as medical advice. Please refer to the disclaimer here in the show & be sure to contact a licensed clinical provider if you are struggling with an eating disorder.

  •  Hey sis, welcome back to the podcast. Am I on one right now or what?

    I legit just got off a client call and I was talking to my client about what she feels is not working in her life right now. She said, I just have this constant nagging feeling that I'm not doing enough. I'm not enough. I'm not productive enough.

    Gosh does this resonate! I wanted to bring this in to the show content because I have been right where you are if you are feeling stuck with never feeling good enough.

    In fact, many days I feel like I'm not performing enough in my business, but when you're trapped in an eating disorder, you feel not thin enough. You feel not disciplined enough around food and honestly not good enough AT ANYTHING. And this feeling of never enough is like a shadow that follows you everywhere, friend.

    It is making you feel perpetually behind. Where you're constantly striving and never quite measuring up to this invisible standard. If you are nodding your head right now, then today's episode is for you. But before we dive in, I just wanna acknowledge that talking about these feelings can bring up a lot of emotion for you.

    So I want you to take care of yourself as you listen. Pause if you need to. And remember that you're not alone in the struggle. I am right here with you. I'm holding your hand. In fact, I'd love to meet you. If you're looking for additional support in your journey as you navigate freedom, look no further.

    Listen in to Episode 204 where I share the 3 part strategy to conquer "never feeling good enough". + if you are searching for support to help you navigate freedom from your disordered relationship with food then go to www.herbestself.co and fill out a client application!

    xo,

    lindsey

    Find All the Things -> www.herbestself.co

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    Coach with Me ->Client Application

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    Email me directly -> [email protected]

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    Join the free FB community -> www.herbestselfsociety.com

    ______Need a helping hand guiding you girl!? You don’t have to do this alone!Step 1: Go all IN! Decide to commit to yourself & your future! Do it scared girlfriend. Just do it!

    Step 2: Apply for limited 1:1 & let’s work together -> Client Application

    Step 3: Leverage the FB community for support & stay tuned for all the resources up & coming to help serve you!YOU TOTALLY GOT THIS!

    * While I am a certified health coach, anorexia survivor & eating disorder recovery coach, I do not intend the use of this message to serve as medical advice. Please refer to the disclaimer here in the show & be sure to contact a licensed clinical provider if you are struggling with an eating disorder.

  • Hey girlfriend,

    How dis your week beginning? I'd love to hear all the stories of how your spring is starting off! I spent the weekend recording the pod for you, practicing yoga with my hubby & having a movie night snuggled up next to the boys.

    But none of that is what I wanted to chat with you about today.

    Today, I wanted to dive right in to GUT HEALTH! So here it goes....

    How is your gut?

    Weird question to ask right? Well, maybe not so strange after all.

    If you experience high levels of anxiety or stress, don't be surprised if that comes alongside gas, bloat or other gut health issues.

    Another fun fact...

    Did you know your gut is your 2nd brain?

    Yep!

    Research shows that your gut & brain are directly linked & it's actually very common if you are stressed or overwhelmed to experience GI disfunction.

    In Episode 203.5, I talk all things gastro, bloat, constipation & how you can tame those tummy troubles while navigating freedom from food controlling your life!

    The truth in recovery from disordered eating is that you most likely will experience stomach discomfort, but the good news is that it won't last forever.

    So if you are currently in the thick of it, then this one is a must listen!

    I'll meet you on the podcast!

    xo,

    lindsey

    Find All the Things -> www.herbestself.co

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    Coach with Me ->Client Application

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    Email me directly -> [email protected]

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    Join the free FB community -> www.herbestselfsociety.com

    ______Need a helping hand guiding you girl!? You don’t have to do this alone!Step 1: Go all IN! Decide to commit to yourself & your future! Do it scared girlfriend. Just do it!

    Step 2: Apply for limited 1:1 & let’s work together -> Client Application

    Step 3: Leverage the FB community for support & stay tuned for all the resources up & coming to help serve you!YOU TOTALLY GOT THIS!

    * While I am a certified health coach, anorexia survivor & eating disorder recovery coach, I do not intend the use of this message to serve as medical advice. Please refer to the disclaimer here in the show & be sure to contact a licensed clinical provider if you are struggling with an eating disorder.

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  • Happy Friday!

     & I am so here for it. It has been the longest week. Both of my boys, including my husband, (so all three boys) here in the Nichol household have had the worst sickness of literally the past five years of our life. I feel like it has just been constant and it has gone on all week long, and quite honestly, I'm just excited to get my house back.

    As crazy as that sounds, I'm glad that everybody's at work and everybody's at school, and I can sit here and enjoy some time with me and my coffee and of course you. (And yes I am so happy that my crew is on the mend!)

    So welcome to the show sis! Thank you so much for listening.

    In Episode 203 of the podcast today. I share with you the exact steps I would take if I fell back into the trap of an eating disorder. This episode is going to help you if you are are just beginning understanding the recovery process or if you have been stuck in relapse after relapse. It's indeed a MUST listen!

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    I personally feel like God has put in my heart and has called me to help as many women as possible get through to the other side and to recover from this devastating illness. And I don't want you to sit on that anymore. If you've been listening to the show, I hope you feel like this is a safe place for you and that this is your home.

    And I am so encouraged that you keep coming back and listening to episodes here. But here's your personal invitation. Let's take this up a notch.

    It's one thing to listen and apply, and I love that you're soaking up all of the content because it's absolutely free and it is my gift to you, but I want you to take it up a notch. Let's work together sis! Go on out to www.herbestself.co and fill out a client application so that I can get you on the books for spring!

    I don't want you to miss out on all that God has for you! I don't want you to miss out on your version of freedom.

    You are worthy.

    You are able.

    You are capable.

    You are enough.

    xo,

    lindsey

    Find All the Things -> www.herbestself.co

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    Coach with Me ->Client Application

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    Email me directly -> [email protected]

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    Join the free FB community -> www.herbestselfsociety.com

    ______Need a helping hand guiding you girl!? You don’t have to do this alone!Step 1: Go all IN! Decide to commit to yourself & your future! Do it scared girlfriend. Just do it!

    Step 2: Apply for limited 1:1 & let’s work together -> Client Application

    Step 3: Leverage the FB community for support & stay tuned for all the resources up & coming to help serve you!YOU TOTALLY GOT THIS!

    * While I am a certified health coach, anorexia survivor & eating disorder recovery coach, I do not intend the use of this message to serve as medical advice. Please refer to the disclaimer here in the show & be sure to contact a licensed clinical provider if you are struggling with an eating disorder.

  • Hey there sis!

    Whew it has been a start to my week.

    Both of my boys are sick with something awful (negative flu and strep tests) but it has got this mama worn slam out! And it got me thinking what the doctor said..."it's time to get back to the basics mom." Huh? You want my kids to "just rest" and get better? No magic antibiotic that I can refill on our way home today sir?

    Sadly....Nope.

    ARGHHHH!!!!

    ~

    This fun story (yet not really) gave me the inspiration to share on the podcast today about how important it is to go back to the basics when you may be in a recovery slump.

    Recovery isn't about becoming a different person sis, it's about reclaiming the person you were always meant to be. And gosh can I not wait for you to do that! (And I can't wait for my boys to get that much needed R & R themselves.)

    Your worth is not measured in your productivity. In Episode 202, I share with you the 8 fundamental and foundational human needs to reclaim your motivation for recovery.

    You won't want to miss this one.

    I'll meet you on the podcast!

    xo,

    lindsey

    Find All the Things -> www.herbestself.co

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    Coach with Me ->Client Application

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    Email me directly -> [email protected]

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    Join the free FB community -> www.herbestselfsociety.com

    ______Need a helping hand guiding you girl!? You don’t have to do this alone!Step 1: Go all IN! Decide to commit to yourself & your future! Do it scared girlfriend. Just do it!

    Step 2: Apply for limited 1:1 & let’s work together -> Client Application

    Step 3: Leverage the FB community for support & stay tuned for all the resources up & coming to help serve you!YOU TOTALLY GOT THIS!

    * While I am a certified health coach, anorexia survivor & eating disorder recovery coach, I do not intend the use of this message to serve as medical advice. Please refer to the disclaimer here in the show & be sure to contact a licensed clinical provider if you are struggling with an eating disorder.

  •  Hey girl! Happy Friday!

    Oh my gosh...am I so glad to talk with you today. In Episode 201 of the Her Best Self Podcast, we are diving in to 7 different ways that you can break the cycle of "Good Girl Syndrome". Never heard of it before? Tune in if you find yourself constantly striving for perfection and people pleasing...this one is going to blow your mind.

    I don't know about you, but I grew up in an environment of always wanting to be good. The fear of disappointing my parents or my figure skating coach led me right into the grip of an eating disorder because the desire to be perfect took over all areas of my life. But with if you decided to stop measuring success based on your accomplishments, appearance, or other peoples opinions of you?

    ~

    Food is a basic right friend. You don't have to earn it. You don't have to be "good" with your food choices in order to be "good" as a person. You deserve nourishment, just because.

    I'll meet you on the podcast!

    xo,

    lindsey

    Find All the Things -> www.herbestself.co

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    Coach with Me ->Client Application

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    Email me directly -> [email protected]

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    Join the free FB community -> www.herbestselfsociety.com

    ______Need a helping hand guiding you girl!? You don’t have to do this alone!Step 1: Go all IN! Decide to commit to yourself & your future! Do it scared girlfriend. Just do it!

    Step 2: Apply for limited 1:1 & let’s work together -> Client Application

    Step 3: Leverage the FB community for support & stay tuned for all the resources up & coming to help serve you!YOU TOTALLY GOT THIS!

    * While I am a certified health coach, anorexia survivor & eating disorder recovery coach, I do not intend the use of this message to serve as medical advice. Please refer to the disclaimer here in the show & be sure to contact a licensed clinical provider if you are struggling with an eating disorder.

  • How is your week going sis? I am in baseball mom mode over here. Yep, this past weekend we geared up for another season of travel baseball!

    I never thought I'd actually feel proud wearing bright yellow, as it's not really "my color"....(lol, Go Pirates!), but it sure was fun over the weekend spectating, screaming & living life in the present moment.

    When I sat down to bring content to you on the podcast today, I thought I MUST share all about identity. I recorded this one during last baseball season and it fits perfectly with my spring ball vibes!

    I was reminded of all the years that being outside of my normal weekend routine would have completely thrown me for a loop. I remembered how "tied" & "chained" I felt. I remembered how I wasn't able to enjoy the moments because I was consumed with thoughts about food. Thoughts like, "when can I eat next? what am I allowed to have? haven't I already had too much today? I guess I'll save my calories for later", & God forbid I went to a sporting event....I would have ordered a diet coke, secretly wanting a bite of anything other than my chewing gum, yet never allowing myself one. I probably would have spent majority of the game wondering how other people around me could even take one bite of their hotdog.

    I lived paralyzed by shame, guilt and fear. Maybe you can relate.

    What I came to find out, was that the only way I was ever going to escape my mind, was to realize it had been hijacked. I had to realize that I was not my anorexia. I didn't cause it. I couldn't control it. I couldn't cure it.

    BUT....I could no longer contribute to the patterns and the behaviors that were keeping me chained to it.

    In order to do just that.....I had to separate myself FROM my ED.

    In Episode 200.5, I share with you the importance of separating yourself from your eating disorder. I ask you questions for you to challenge yourself this week. Yep, you won't want to miss this one girl!

    Bring a notebook & a pen & listen in!

    And remember...YOU my sweet friend may have a disordered relationship with food, but you are NOT disordered. You are not broken!

    You are healing. You are a warrior.

    xo,lindsey

    Find All the Things -> www.herbestself.co

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    Coach with Me ->Client Application

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    Email me directly -> [email protected]

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    Join the free FB community -> www.herbestselfsociety.com

    ______Need a helping hand guiding you girl!? You don’t have to do this alone!Step 1: Go all IN! Decide to commit to yourself & your future! Do it scared girlfriend. Just do it!

    Step 2: Apply for limited 1:1 & let’s work together -> Client Application

    Step 3: Leverage the FB community for support & stay tuned for all the resources up & coming to help serve you!YOU TOTALLY GOT THIS!

    * While I am a certified health coach, anorexia survivor & eating disorder recovery coach, I do not intend the use of this message to serve as medical advice. Please refer to the disclaimer here in the show & be sure to contact a licensed clinical provider if you are struggling with an eating disorder.

  • Hey there sister, friend~

    I'm so glad to drop a new message of truth into your inbox today! I cannot wait for you to listen to Episode 200 on the Her Best Self Podcast. I don't even know how we got here. I feel like I blinked and we're at episode 200. This has to be the best project I've ever done outside of completely healing myself from a toxic relationship with food and my body for years.

    In Episode 200, I talk about your perfect weight, what it is, how you can find it, and ultimately how you can redefine what you're looking at in terms of measurement.

    We live in a culture obsessed with numbers on the scale. Magazine covers wellness influencers on Instagram and even healthcare providers push this idea that there's a magical number that will solve all of your problems. But what if I told you friend that your perfect weight has nothing to do with a number? Are you mind blown yet?

    Well, if you've been listening to the show for some time, you already have been preached at by me regarding this topic, so stick with me long enough and I will have you believing that you deserve a free life.

    But I wanted to start today's show with a question. How much mental and emotional energy do you spend thinking about your weight? Maybe it's a significant amount.

    I wanna ask a follow up question: Is it worth it? Is all that energy actually improving your life? Is it making you better? Is it making you worth more?

    Is it making you happier?

    Today, I wanted to offer a different perspective because I just felt this calling on my heart, not only to make Episode 200 freaking epic, because hey, that's why you're here is to listen to some good stuff that's actually gonna change your life. But to have you shifting your mindset a bit.

    Sis, what if your perfect weight isn't a number at all, but rather a state of being?

    You'll have to listen to the full episode for all the good parts of this message...

    I'll meet you on the podcast!

    xo,

    lindsey

    Find All the Things -> www.herbestself.co

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    Coach with Me ->Client Application

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    Email me directly -> [email protected]

    ______

    Join the free FB community -> www.herbestselfsociety.com

    ______Need a helping hand guiding you girl!? You don’t have to do this alone!Step 1: Go all IN! Decide to commit to yourself & your future! Do it scared girlfriend. Just do it!

    Step 2: Apply for limited 1:1 & let’s work together -> Client Application

    Step 3: Leverage the FB community for support & stay tuned for all the resources up & coming to help serve you!YOU TOTALLY GOT THIS!

    * While I am a certified health coach, anorexia survivor & eating disorder recovery coach, I do not intend the use of this message to serve as medical advice. Please refer to the disclaimer here in the show & be sure to contact a licensed clinical provider if you are struggling with an eating disorder.

  • This week is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, and I felt called to dedicate today's podcast episode to shedding light on these often misunderstood mental illnesses. Whether you're personally struggling, supporting someone who is, or just wanting to educate yourself – today's show is a MUST listen!

    In Episode 199, I'm going beyond the surface to uncover the hidden truths about eating disorders, backed by statistics that might surprise you. And more importantly, I'll be sharing tangible ways you can support yourself or someone you love who's fighting this battle.

    You were not meant to do this alone.

    So decide today to approach your recovery with a fresh new pair of glasses and recommit to yourself today to stop the madness of this mental illness.

    I believe in you!

    xo,

    lindsey

    Find All the Things -> www.herbestself.co

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    Coach with Me ->Client Application

    ______

    Email me directly -> [email protected]

    ______

    Join the free FB community -> www.herbestselfsociety.com

    ______Need a helping hand guiding you girl!? You don’t have to do this alone!Step 1: Go all IN! Decide to commit to yourself & your future! Do it scared girlfriend. Just do it!

    Step 2: Apply for limited 1:1 & let’s work together -> Client Application

    Step 3: Leverage the FB community for support & stay tuned for all the resources up & coming to help serve you!YOU TOTALLY GOT THIS!

    * While I am a certified health coach, anorexia survivor & eating disorder recovery coach, I do not intend the use of this message to serve as medical advice. Please refer to the disclaimer here in the show & be sure to contact a licensed clinical provider if you are struggling with an eating disorder.

  • Hello gorgeous!

    Please tell me you are counting down till the weekend like I am? I am so flipping thankful it is Friday-eve.

    Goodness, has this week been A LOT for me! How about you?

    ~

    When life is crazy it's hard to appreciate the "A LOTs". It's hard to be grateful for overflow & abundance. & when you have an unhealthy relationship with food & your body it makes it nearly impossible to see anything other than LACK.

    Your eating disorder restricts more than just food & calories.

    If you feel like you never have enough time, money, love or happiness....you aren't alone. This is a tactic of disordered eating. It's how it keeps you in the crazy-making cycle. But sitting in the "not enough" bleeds into "YOU not being enough". & we aren't living in that house anymore sis!

    The truth is you are MORE than enough.

    & you deserve to start living like it.

    You can change your life from living trapped & restricted to living plentiful & abundant!

    Tune in to today's show, for a pep talk & tangible take aways to help you grab your power back from your unhealthy relationship with food.

    I hope today's episode blesses you.

    I can't wait for your listen!

    xo,

    lindsey

    Find All the Things -> www.herbestself.co

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    Coach with Me ->Client Application

    ______

    Email me directly -> [email protected]

    ______

    Join the free FB community -> www.herbestselfsociety.com

    ______Need a helping hand guiding you girl!? You don’t have to do this alone!Step 1: Go all IN! Decide to commit to yourself & your future! Do it scared girlfriend. Just do it!

    Step 2: Apply for limited 1:1 & let’s work together -> Client Application

    Step 3: Leverage the FB community for support & stay tuned for all the resources up & coming to help serve you!YOU TOTALLY GOT THIS!

    * While I am a certified health coach, anorexia survivor & eating disorder recovery coach, I do not intend the use of this message to serve as medical advice. Please refer to the disclaimer here in the show & be sure to contact a licensed clinical provider if you are struggling with an eating disorder.

  • Hey Sis,

    Happy Tuesday! Is this an incredible one or what?

    I wanted to drop a special note into your inbox today to shout it from the hilltops that YOU ARE WORTHY OF ALL your future dreams & desires.

    & that the struggle you may be facing right now is only temporary. It's not how the story ends.

    Today's message is all about HOPE for your next chapter of YOU!

    ~

    + I wanted to personally invite you to tune in to Episode 198 of the Her Best Self Pod today because I have a very special guest to introduce to you.

    If you wonder what it's like to LIVE & BREAK FREE from the chains of disordered eating then this one is for you sis.

    My dear client & friend shares her personal story & testimony...& my gosh am I so flipping proud of all the progress she has accomplished! She has been through so much....(but I'll let her tell you!)

    There is so much goodness in our conversation & I'm honored God brought us together to share this message with you.

    ~

    Here is your reminder today to not be ashamed of your story.

    One day you will just may share how you overcame what it is you are going through right now & it will be someone else's survival guide.

    Catch us on the podcast & share it with a friend too!

    xo,

    lindsey

    Find All the Things -> www.herbestself.co

    ______

    Coach with Me ->Client Application

    ______

    Email me directly -> [email protected]

    ______

    Join the free FB community -> www.herbestselfsociety.com

    ______Need a helping hand guiding you girl!? You don’t have to do this alone!Step 1: Go all IN! Decide to commit to yourself & your future! Do it scared girlfriend. Just do it!

    Step 2: Apply for limited 1:1 & let’s work together -> Client Application

    Step 3: Leverage the FB community for support & stay tuned for all the resources up & coming to help serve you!YOU TOTALLY GOT THIS!

    * While I am a certified health coach, anorexia survivor & eating disorder recovery coach, I do not intend the use of this message to serve as medical advice. Please refer to the disclaimer here in the show & be sure to contact a licensed clinical provider if you are struggling with an eating disorder.