Her Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Relapse Prevention, Anorexic, Bulimic, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom

EP 79: THE Question to Ask Yourself if You Aren’t Sure What to Do Next or if You Are Wondering if You Even Have a Disordered Relationship With Food

Hey Sis-
First things first today, I am so honored to have you in the Her Best Self circle & I can't wait to bring you a brand new podcast episode, where I talk about THE question to ask yourself if you aren't really sure what to do next or if you are even wondering if you have an unhealthy relationship with food.
As I prepped for this one, I came across an incredible quote from J. Walters:
"You will find peace not by trying to escape your problems, but by confronting them courageously. You will find peace not in denial, but in victory."
Gosh, is this TRUTH that you need for your Thursday!
Girl, the victory is already yours! & if you are listening in, then most likely, you are searching for a way out....maybe you know just what to do, maybe you even know you have unhealthy patterns & behaviors, maybe you even know you aren't living life to the fullest. It's OKAY friend!
You were NOT meant to navigate this mental escape alone. The first step is to assess where you are along the way. Do you have rigid food rituals? Constantly concerned about what you can eat next & when you can eat it? Terrified of gaining weight? If you answered yes to any of these....this one is for you sweet sister!
I want you to listen in to Episode 79 & I'd be honored if you shared it with a friend or family member. This episode will leave you with reflection & clarity IF you apply & answer this question as it pertains to where you are in your circumstances right now.
Let me know if you enjoy this one...& I'd love to help you along your path to total freedom from obsessive thoughts & unhealthy food behaviors leaving you chained. You aren't alone! You deserve happiness. Make the choice to surrender today!
I hope today's show blesses you.
xo,
lindsey
Find All the Things -＞ www.lindseynichol.com
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Coach with Me -＞https://www.lindseynichol.com/apply-for-coaching 
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Email me directly -> info@lindseynichol.com
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Join the free FB community -> www.facebook.com/groups/herbestselfsociety/
______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 at www.lindseynichol.com/apply-for-coaching 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 78: Live a Life of Courage & Impact! You Can Overcome Self-Sabotage & Discover Self-Mastery ~ Her Recovery Journey With Juliana Page

Sis, do I have a special treat for you today! 
In Episode 78 of the Her Best Self Podcast, I'm bringing on my 1st guest! & a very inspiring & special one indeed! 
Ms. Juliana Page is a 5x author, podcaster of Gods Vibes & Founder of Courage Co., where she helps women move from self-sabotage to self-mastery. 
In today's show, we talk about her recovery from an eating disorder & how she navigated her very own journey healing her life & relationship with herself. 
This convo was so good that we just couldn't stop talking! We highlight on steps you can take to break the chains in your life & live life courageously! You are absolutely going to love this one sister.
Come hang out with us & listen in to master the art of YOU! 
+share today's show with a friend! & go check out Juliana's podcast, Gods Vibes. You are going to love it! Speaking of vibes, cheers to you starting your week off right with all the very best ones!
xo,
lindsey
Find All the Things -＞ www.lindseynichol.com
 www.julianapage.com 
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Coach with Me -＞https://www.lindseynichol.com/apply-for-coaching 
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Email me directly -> info@lindseynichol.com
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Join the free FB community -> www.facebook.com/groups/herbestselfsociety/
______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 at www.lindseynichol.com/apply-for-coaching 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 77: Girl, Are You Terrified to Gain Weight? Do You Feel Crippled With the Mere Thought of Weight Restoration in Recovery? LISTEN IN friend!

Hey Girl!
How is your week treating you? Gosh, I just can't believe we are basically in fall y'all!
Anyways, enough about the weather....today I am talking about "weight gain"!
Yep, I said it.....the most terrifying thing of all the things when you are in recovery from disordered eating.
Do you find yourself terrified to gain weight? You know that in order to get "stronger" or "healthier" you will indeed need to put on some LBs, but the mere thought fuels you with debilitating anxiety?
Gosh, do I get it!
The scariest thing for me during my recovery from anorexia was gaining weight.
I cared so very much what others thought of me....& I was terrified that I may not like myself if I gained weight & actually had a normal life.
If this is you today friend, I encourage you to LISTEN IN to the show!
I share with you 4 steps for you to take RIGHT NOW, to help you navigate this crippling topic of weight gain.
Weight restoration can be scary, but staying chained to food controlling your life is even more terrifying. You can do this!
I hope Episode 77, brings clarity to your spirit, & I hope it shifts your perspective to embrace the recovery journey & breathe easy.....recovery is possible for you!
xo,
lindsey
Find All the Things -＞ www.lindseynichol.com
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Coach with Me -＞https://www.lindseynichol.com/apply-for-coaching 
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Email me directly -> info@lindseynichol.com
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Join the free FB community -> www.facebook.com/groups/herbestselfsociety/
______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 at www.lindseynichol.com/apply-for-coaching 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 76: Speak Truth Over Your Life! Try On These 11 Monday Mantras to Start Your Week off Right ✨

Happy Monday friend,
Did you know that mantras can work magic in your life, especially if you are navigating freedom from food controlling your every day?
I leverage mantras in my own personal recovery journey with anorexia. 
A study in Brain & Behavior, shows that repeating a single word or phrase to yourself actually quiets the brain & simple repetition activates the part of the brain that is responsible for self reflection & self judgement. In shorter terms....mantras calm your thoughts. 
In today's episode, I share with you 11 mantras that you can try on today!
Snag one or some of these sis!
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When you aren't fully in belief of what seems possible for you, it's important to find tools that will help you through the struggle. This is why I believe using mantras with my personal recovery coaching clients has made all the difference.
Start your Monday off just right sweet sister, & try on these mantras to help you along your recovery this week!
+ share Episode 76 with someone you love.
& if you enjoy today's episode & are looking for more episodes on the power of your words with other affirmation goodies, tune in to Episode 10 & Episode 45.
I hope today's show blesses you.
xo,
lindsey
Find All the Things -＞ www.lindseynichol.com
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Coach with Me -＞https://www.lindseynichol.com/apply-for-coaching 
______
Email me directly -> info@lindseynichol.com
______
Join the free FB community -> www.facebook.com/groups/herbestselfsociety/
______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 at www.lindseynichol.com/apply-for-coaching 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 75: 7 Ways to Help Someone With an Eating Disorder Who Doesn’t Want Help + Hope Along the Healing Journey

Hey Girl,
If you are struggling with disordered eating or you are looking to find support for someone who is? If you answered yes...today's episode is FOR YOU!
In Episode 75, I share 7 ways to help someone who doesn't want help, & I give you insight into my own freedom journey + hope along the way!
In my experience, t's so very important to show love, kindness & provide an "open door" if you are in the midst of helping navigate support for someone who is dealing with this dreadful disease.
I share with you nuggets of gold in this one! I also discuss how these 7 different ways in helping support someone with disordered eating can actually allow the person in need to step forward & ultimately get the accountability that is imperative to recover. 
This illness can cause isolation, loneliness & avoidance. But with today's guidance you can be armored up to help you support your loved one through this process. 
& I want you to remember.... an eating disorder is NOT a choice! Don't give up hope sweet friend. Help is possible for them....& hope is possible for YOU no matter what side of the fence you are on.
Tom Bodett says, "They say a person needs just 3 things to be truly happy in this world: someone to love, something to do, & something to hope for." I hope today's show brings hope to your weary heart & that you continue to love on that special someone in your life that is going through this struggle to freedom.
Have faith, sis!
& if you or someone you love is searching for support, I'd love to get to know you & share with you just how recovery coaching & the holistic tools & principles I leverage with private clients can help support your recovery journey. Come on over to the website & fill out a client application. 
I look forward to hearing from you! See you on Monday!
with love & hugs,
lindsey
Find All the Things -＞ www.lindseynichol.com______
Coach with Me -＞www.lindseynichol.com/apply-for-coaching
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Email me directly -> info@lindseynichol.com  ______
Join the free FB community -> www.facebook.com/groups/herbestselfsociety/ ______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 at www.lindseynichol.com/apply-for-coaching 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 74: Are You in ”Survival Mode”? Today Can Be THE DAY to Stop Tolerating Your Eating Disorder - Food Freedom Is Yours!

Hey Girl,
Do you lack focus, constantly obsessing about what to eat next or when you can eat it? Are you hyper reactive, always upset about every little thing, taking it out on the people you love most? Does life just feel "hard"? Yep, the simple things feel exhausting, right?
Sis, this is survival mode! & the truth is, you weren't meant to live in a constant state of fight, flight or freeze.
In Episode 74, I share what "survival mode" actually is & how you can break free from the chains that is has on you & your life.
In this one, we remember those we lost on September 11th of 2001. & we surrender the control we want so desperately over your life, so that you can experience what it is like to actually LIVE FREE!
Today can be your day to STOP tolerating your unhealthy behaviors with food & to get out of survival. Stop waiting for one day & make today THE day!
I hope this episode inspires you & motivates you. I hope it touches you in a way that gets you DOING something about your future.
The struggle bus is real, but so is freedom.
with recovery hugs,
lindsey
Find All the Things -＞ www.lindseynichol.com
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Coach with Me -＞https://www.lindseynichol.com/apply-for-coaching 
______
Email me directly -> info@lindseynichol.com
______
Join the free FB community -> www.facebook.com/groups/herbestselfsociety/
______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 at www.lindseynichol.com/apply-for-coaching 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 73: Anxiety & Disordered Eating ~ Food Anxiety, Body Anxiety, Social Anxiety, & Anxiety of the Future

Hey their sister ~
Do you struggle with daily anxiety? Are you constantly anxious when it comes to what you can eat next or when you can eat it, & you find yourself in borderline panic mode if you are forced out of your workout routine or daily food rituals?
Maybe, the mere idea of living life without nagging food thoughts seems entirely impossible to you? So impossible, that you have basically given up on the fact that you could ever be completely free from disordered eating & the anxiety you experience often.
If you are like many of the women I coach, then you know exactly what it is like to feel crippled by fear & anxiety ruling your life. You know exactly what it's like to be terrified of going out to eat with others, unsure of what you can order on the menu, only to be plagued by guilt & shame after leaving the restaurant.
Girl, there were SO MANY times I made up excuses to avoid social gatherings because my anxiety around food & friends/family was just to much for me to face. I desperately wanted a way out. I wanted so badly to be "normal". 
In today's episode, I share with you statistics, research & my own knowledge & personal experience with anxiety & disordered eating. I talk about what you can look out for if you have heightened anxiety & how it can co-exist with an eating disorder. I also discuss 3 things that you can start doing today to help minimize & provide more support for your journey.
This episode is real & raw & tangible. I recorded episode 73, to encourage you to keep putting one foot in front of the other & push through each day with hope & accountability. You can completely change your life & recover from an eating disorder. You can also completely change your life & find freedom from anxiety. 
I hope you enjoy this one friend. If so, would you share it with someone you love that you think would benefit? it truly would mean the world to me!
Thanks girl! Talk to you soon :)
xo,
lindsey
Find All the Things -＞ www.lindseynichol.com
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Coach with Me -＞https://www.lindseynichol.com/apply-for-coaching 
______
Email me directly -> info@lindseynichol.com
______
Join the free FB community -> www.facebook.com/groups/herbestselfsociety/
______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 at www.lindseynichol.com/apply-for-coaching 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 72: 8 Reasons Why My Battle With Anorexia Was the BEST Thing That Happened FOR ME in My Life

It's September 4th! How did we get here?!
Gosh the year is just flying, isn't it?
Lately, I've been asked by women battling an unhealthy relationship with food & their body if recovery was worth it. Am I truly happy now? And I've seen so many women make the mistake of believing the lies. The lies that they will be miserable once they gain weight or that once they commit to putting their health first, they just won't like who they are.
Many women I work with 1:1, actually come to me feeling like they are stuck in this never-ending cycle of an eating disorder & they just aren't sure they will ever escape from it. I feel that on so many levels. & I have sat with all of those same thoughts & beliefs.
But I Recovered. & sis, so can you!
Today's episode is a special one, because I wanted to share with you 8 reasons why my battle with anorexia was the BEST thing that happened FOR me in my life, in hopes it gives you some assurance & peace.
Sister, sometimes the BEST thing & the WORST thing, can be the SAME thing!
My eating disorder was the BEST, WORST thing that I have experienced, & I am truly grateful for the process of recovery.
Robert Adams says, "There is only one decision you need to make: you are either working at your freedom or you are accepting your bondage."
Stop staying chained where you are sweet friend! There is so much more to this thing called life. 
My question for you today is: What is your freedom worth to you?
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I hope today's show touches your soul & helps provide PROOF to you, that recovery is possible & that there is LIFE after an eating disorder. There is freedom available for you!
I pray you make the choice to surrender the hard, so that you can experience the gift of recovery in your life.
with love & hugs,
lindsey
Find All the Things -＞ www.lindseynichol.com______
Coach with Me -＞www.lindseynichol.com/apply-for-coaching
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Email me directly -> info@lindseynichol.com  ______
Join the free FB community -> www.facebook.com/groups/herbestselfsociety/ ______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 at www.lindseynichol.com/apply-for-coaching 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 71: Strong Is the New Skinny, so Celebrate Your Wins! 11 Victories That Have Absolutely Nothing to Do With the Scale🏆

Hey Girl Hey!
Happy Thursday!
When you are chained & programmed to food thoughts controlling your every day, you measure your success by lack. You allow yourself less, you run on less, you wish to weigh less, you thrive on consuming less.
Disordered eating becomes a game & you measure success on personal satisfaction & achievement on whether you do it "right" or eat "right", always feeling as though you are never enough, never worthy enough, or never thin enough. Life really is so much more than this!
In today's episode on the podcast, I share with you 11 victories that you can celebrate along the way that have nothing to do with scale accomplishment or defining your sole purpose on this planet around a metric or number.
You see, simple & still moments bring the most peace, clarity & freedom.
True success is a series of small victories. But when you are consumed with other thoughts, it's hard to find the actual wins.
Today is your opportunity to create the tomorrow you want & allowing yourself to celebrate all you have already accomplished is key to creating momentum & motivation along your journey.
Plato said, "The 1st & greatest victory is to conquer YOU". SAY IT AGAIN GIRL!
In Episode 71, I share with you 11 ways you can celebrate you today, so that you can conquer all that is holding you back.
There is so much more to this life than to be controlled by food & to feel trapped in your body. I encourage you today to lean in to the show & share this one with a friend. I truly believe it will bless your heart!
& the good news is that I have a few slots available for private recovery coaching for the month of September! If you are looking for accountability for your food freedom journey & personalized support, I am so excited to help support you.
Come on over to the website @ www.lindseynichol.com & fill out a client application & let's get you in for a complimentary session so that we can change the way you do life & break the chains of disordered eating once & for all.
xo,
lindsey
Find All the Things -＞ www.lindseynichol.com
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Coach with Me -＞https://www.lindseynichol.com/apply-for-coaching 
______
Email me directly -> info@lindseynichol.com
______
Join the free FB community -> www.facebook.com/groups/herbestselfsociety/
______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 at www.lindseynichol.com/apply-for-coaching  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 70: CALLING ALL CONTROL FREAKS -＞Let Go of What’s Controlling You, so You Can Gain Control Over You & Take Your Power Back From Disordered Eating!

Happy Monday Sis!
Are you a "control freak" when it comes to food & your body? Maybe you try to control all the things.....yet, you forever feel out of control, like you are one day or event away from a complete mental &/or physical breakdown?
Eating disorders are about so much more than controlling food intake & how many steps you get on the daily to control the way you look. Eating disorders thrive on a false sense of control. They survive on fear of the future, fear of gaining weight, & the thought of failing or "feeling" out of control only tightens their grip.
In today's episode, I share with you 4 encouraging tips that you can focus on today to let go of what's controlling you, so you can actually gain control over you & your future.
Sis, control is an illusion. When you can accept your reality, honor your story, get clarity over the things you can & can't control, & surrender to your false self, this is when you can call your power back. This is #winning!
In Episode 70, I share important research that may spark the control freak in you, especially if you are a perfectionist constantly restricting food out of fear of the unknown.
Truth -> real freedom from food controlling your life only comes from accepting you can't control everything & the real reality is that recovery comes from laying down the desire to try & control food & your body, so that you can become who you were made to be in the first place.....completely FREE!
I hope you love today's show! & if you enjoy today's episode, share it with a friend & let me know what you resonated with the most! I would love to hear from you in our private community! Come share what you are letting go of today.
xo,
lindsey
Find All the Things -＞ www.lindseynichol.com
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Coach with Me -＞https://www.lindseynichol.com/apply-for-coaching 
______
Email me directly -> info@lindseynichol.com  ______
Join the free FB community -> www.facebook.com/groups/herbestselfsociety/ ______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 at www.lindseynichol.com/apply-for-coaching 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.