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EP 148: The 10 Phases of Eating Disorder Recovery & Everything You Need to Know to Discover Where You Are Along the Path

Hey girl hey!
How is it Thursday already? I can't even!
All I know is it is HOT here in Virginia & I am loving the start of summer vibes! But let me be for real....this mama is not ready for the summer schedules. Oh my how it is transition time!
Both of my boys are in camps (thank you baby Jesus!) But at the same time, I cannot believe my oldest is going into 5th grade & my youngest just graduated from Kindergarten. Time flies way too fast! (insert mom tears) 
Tell me you can relate!
All the recent transitions had me thinking about the stages & the phases of recovery from an eating disorder.
In Episode 148, I discuss the 10 Phases of Recovery & everything you need to know about where you are along the path.
Sis, you repeat what you don't repair.
& I believe that no matter where you are along on your journey to freedom, that you are capable & worthy of a life without food restriction & thoughts all day every day controlling you.
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I encourage you to take some time today to discover what phase of recovery you are in with a listen to today's episode!
Your BEST is YET to come!
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 -> info@lindseynichol.com
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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.

EP 147: Coaching Over Coffee ~ ”I Have Struggled With Disordered Eating for Years of My Life, Will This Ever Go Away for Me?"

Hey girl!
How was your weekend?
Mine started with baseball & ended with a sick kiddo :(
All in all, we are hanging in there & loving the June weather despite a few setbacks & germs. 
But I wanted to make sure I helped start your week off right & record an episode that I truly feel will speak to your heart.
In Coaching over Coffee, Episode 147, I answer the question:
"I have struggled with disordered eating for years of my life, will this ever go away for me?"
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Here is a hint, (but I encourage you to listen to the full episode still):
Yes, you are capable of a totally FREE life.
BUT....will you show up for it?
In this one I leave you with some truth bombs & questions to help you ponder your next step.
I believe in you sis! 
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So make sure to listen in if you question whether or not you will ever escape the madness of your eating disorder.
& if you have a question you'd like to have answered on the pod, you can shoot me an email directly at info@lindseynichol.com.
xo,
lindsey

EP 146: The 5 “D’s” (Biggest Challenges) Keeping You Trapped in the Disordered Eating Cycle & How You Can Overcome Them🙌

Sister,
I literally cannot wait to share with you the 5 "D's"....
What am I talking about?
The 5 "D's" are what I believe are the BIGGEST challenges you will ever face as you navigate freedom from food & that 'crazy thinking' controlling your every day.
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In Episode 146, I discuss these 5 pitfalls, so that you can recognize where you may be stuck in them...not to shame game you, but to push you to overcome!
Let's rewind for a minute as I take you back to my own struggle with disordered eating...
I was lost. Exhausted. Constantly thinking about what I could eat next & when I could eat it. I was miserable. & I spent years in the same wonky cycle trying to convince myself that everything was fine & I was fine....I was far from fine.
Fast Forward to my "ah-ha"....I hated life & I craved a better way. But in the process of creating more for myself I came across these 5 biggest challenges.
The only way out girl, was through. & the same goes for you. But the good news is, if you are in the "doldrums" right now, maybe not sure where to turn to next because your mind is constantly filled with thoughts around food & your body, then today's podcast episode will speak straight to your soul.
But before you go listen, here is a quote to help you hold on to hope today:
"Remember not to dig up in doubt what you planted in faith." You deserve more sis!
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Ready to escape the 5 biggest challenges? Don't worry girl, I got you!
Listen in to discover what these 5 pitfalls are & let me show you the way out to find the true & real you...the BEST you yet!
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 -> info@lindseynichol.com
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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.

EP 145: Are You Ready to BREAK All the RULES So You Can Live Life Free? I Broke up With My Food Rules & You Can Too!

Happy Memorial Day!
It's a day for remembrance, honor & celebration. & that is why I feel it's the perfect day to BREAK UP with your food rules so that you can live life FREE!
Eleanor Roosevelt said, "Well behaved women rarely make history".
Sis, it's time you make history!
It's time to lay down those nagging thoughts about food that are controlling your life once & for all.
In Episode 145 of the podcast, I share with you many of the food rules I struggled with in my own personal path to freedom. I share how you can identify the rules no longer serving you that are keeping you stuck. & I discuss how you can introduce food exposures to challenge your current rules living you trapped.
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Each time you make a new scary choice to go agaisnt one of your food rules, your brain becomes less terrified & more accepting. This is HUGE in recovery!
Rules are meant to keep us safe, but disordered rules actually generate harm.
You are meant for MORE.
You are meant to live a life without chains of food rules.
Let me show you the way!
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Ready to break those rules? share today's episode with someone you love!
& remember that you are made for a life FREE from the chains of disordered eating.
xo,
lindsey
Find All the Things -＞ wwww.herbestself.co
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Coach with Me -＞Client Application
______
Email me directly -> info@lindseynichol.com
______
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.

EP 144: Coaching Over Coffee ~ ”Have I Ruined My Metabolism From Years of Disordered Eating Behaviors?”

Hey girl!
I'm so excited to share with you a new thing we are adding to support you here at Her Best Self Co.
Since I receive a ton of emails with questions from listeners of the HBS podcast, I thought I'd start recording episodes from time to time to highlight specific questions you ask me directly!
I'm calling this "Coaching over Coffee" because I want you to feel as though we are chatting over a cup of amazing java (or if you are a tea queen that is cool too, I won't judge!)
In Episode 144, our very first Coaching over Coffee, I answer the question:
"Have I Ruined My Metabolism?"
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Here is a hint, (but I encourage you to listen to the full episode still):
Your body doesn't care HOW you think it should look, or what society says is best...your body simply cares about functioning at it's optimal state (& eventually it will do whatever it needs to do to get to that place)...what this doesn't mean is that if you begin introducing new foods or carbs you have restricted for some time that it will store these away and you will blow up like Violet in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.
This my friend is what I call....fake news!
Truth: your body isn't broken!
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So make sure to listen in if you have wondered if you can truly wreck your metabolism...because this one is for you!
& if you have a question you'd like to have answered on the pod, you can shoot me an email at info@lindseynichol.com.
xo,
lindsey

EP 143: Scared to ”Let Go” as You Navigate Freedom From ED? Use My 5 Question Framework to Help You ”Let Be” Instead💌

I'm bringing you some Beatles on this Monday morning!
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No, not the kind my 6 year old finds crawling in the backyard, the actual BEATLES!
Okay, let me explain!
We like to dance party in our house! & this morning while we were making breakfast & singing our hearts out the song, "Let It Be", by the Beatles came on.
It goes something like this...
"And when the night is cloudy, there is still a light that shines on me, shine until tomorrow, let it be."
When I sang those words I realized that I MUST do a podcast episode on the power of "letting be".
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In Episode 143, I share with you my 5 question framework to ground yourself as you heal from restriction & control.
You see, letting go is inspiration & means pure & total release. But that can feel heavy when you are navigating freedom from disordered eating. Reality is, if you knew how to let go, you probably would have by now...am I right?
In my own recovery, I would surrender control only to pick it up again the next day. That is when I realized that the stepping stone to letting go is actually allowing yourself to "let be".
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I hope today's message inspires you & gives you so much hope as you start off a brand new week.
Whatever comes, let it come.
Whatever goes, let it go.
Whatever is, let it be.
I can't wait for your listen of today's episode!
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 -> info@lindseynichol.com
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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.

EP 142: My Biggest Takeaways From Meeting the TOP Christian Business Leaders in the World + Life Lessons You Can Apply to Live ED Free

Hey sister friend!
I am still pinching myself after a weekend of fun, where my husband & got to meet Tim Tebow, Craig Groeschel & Ed Mylett.
About 6 months ago we decided to invest in the business & learn from some of the world's very best!
It was a true honor & pleasure, but most of all...it got my creative juices flowing & I just HAD to share all the golden nuggets with you.
The same principles that apply to business & life, also apply to recovery from disordered eating.
In this episode I share truth bombs that you won't want to miss out on!
It's a true honor to share all I learned from my very fav few.
+ I even told Ed I would be joining his podcast soon!
(again, still pinching myself)
I hope you enjoy this one!
xo,
lindsey
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Find All the Things -＞ wwww.herbestself.co
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Coach with Me -＞Client Application
______
Email me directly -> info@lindseynichol.com
______
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.

EP 141.5: **FAV ALERT!!** Sis, Rest if You Must but Don’t You Dare Quit! You Are Not a Quitter Replay

Hey sweet sister!
Welcome back to the Her Best Self Podcast.
Today, I'm dropping one of the most listened episodes of all team!
In this replay, I share with you 2 important questions that you can ask yourself if you are ready to QUIT on recovery.
Maybe you feel like you have tried over and over again to recover from disordered eating patterns and behaviors, but you just don't have what it takes....you can't seem to find the magic sauce to "food freedom".
Maybe, you are starting to believe that recovery isn't possible for you, and that you will just live with food controlling your life for the rest of your life.
On the inside, you truly want freedom from disordered patterns & unhealthy thoughts of food, yet you just don't know where to go from here. You don't know what to do? You feel like you want to throw in the towel & quit.
I've been you. I get it. Gosh, do I get it on SO MANY LEVELS!
I'm here today to remind you that you are not a quitter. You my friend, you are a conqueror. You are healing. You are growing. You have possibility at your fingertips of a new life & future.
In today's episode, I share with you simple yet strategic questions that you can ask yourself to help you go from confused to ultimate clarity. These questions I use with my private coaching clients & I hope they support you as you navigate your food freedom journey.
Make sure you snag a notebook & pen for this one!
& make sure you check out my favorite bible app:
https://www.youversion.com/the-bible-app/ 
If you enjoy this episode, let me know! Send an email over to me @ info@lindseynichol.com & join our free group on FB! You can find me at all the links below.& if you need more support, you can find next steps at www.lindseynichol.com. Complete your recovery coaching application & let's jump on a quick connect together to see if personalized support is right for you.
with love & purpose,lindsey
Find All the Things -＞ wwww.herbestself.co
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Coach with Me -＞Client Application
______
Email me directly -> info@lindseynichol.com
______
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.

EP 141: How to Become Fearlessly Successful in Your Pursuit of Recovery From Disordered Eating

Hey girl hey, let's drop it like it's hot (because it's ThursYAY!)
Okay okay...I admit I'm hyped up on coffee, a yummy breakfast & passion on this incredible morning. But, mostly I blame that the topic on today's podcast is something that I just can't wait to share with you & the world, because we don't talk about it enough.
If you are like me & most of the women I coach, you are highly successful in your life. But, recovering from years of unhealthy behaviors with food & awful thoughts about your body feels truly hard to overcome. 
What you need to know: disordered eating & eating disorders give you safety, false purpose, self-affirming meaning & even identity....& this is why it's so hard to break free.
In Episode 141, I share my aha moment with you from my own recovery, where I learned that I wasn't entirely terrified of failing, I was actually terrified of succeeding!
PLOT TWIST am I right?
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You will have to listen in to the show for all the goods today & share it with someone you love!
Stop playing small sis! You are made for great BIG things :)
xo,
lindsey
Find All the Things -＞ wwww.herbestself.co
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Coach with Me -＞Client Application
______
Email me directly -> info@lindseynichol.com
______
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.

EP 140: Are You ”Settling for Starving”? 8 Things That Are Better Than Settling for a Life of Disordered Eating🎚️

Hello girl!
I'm back in your inbox today sis & I am so excited to drop a brand new episode of the Her Best Self Podcast just for YOU!
When I went to record today's show, I pivoted completely from what I was going to talk about to what I felt compelled to talk about.
In Episode 140, I share 8 things that are BETTER than "settling" for a life of disordered eating in the driver's seat.
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You see, "it's possible to miss who you've been called to be, because you're addicted & attached to who you've settled to be."
But girl, you can stop settling!
You can start honoring your body, standing in your truth & making peace with your past so that you can create the future you dream of.
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Look around you sis... if you are settling for life & you aren't living up to what you want for your life than it's time to stop being okay with "good enough".
You are worth more. 
You deserve better!
I hope this episode sheds light & love on so much truth & I hope that you take away so many nuggets of goodness, so that you can start your week strong & be ready to level-up in your food freedom journey.
You got this!
& I got you!
xo,
lindsey
Find All the Things -＞ wwww.herbestself.co
______
Coach with Me -＞Client Application
______
Email me directly -> info@lindseynichol.com
______
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.