Her Best Self with Lindsey Nichol | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast — Less Food Noise. More Life.

EP 167: Do This ONE Thing When You Feel Anxious, Stressed, Discouraged & Emotional in Life & Recovery🫶

Hey girl!
How was your weekend?
I hope you had a great one!
We celebrated Labor Day & relaxed, rejuvenated & did absolutely NOTHING!
Oh, how it was glorious....well maybe for my hubby & I.
We were planning on going camping, but the hustle of another weekend away felt like so much....our bodies literally needed to be home.
I literally adore being home. How about you?
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So the one thing that I did accomplish over the weekend was a level set with myself.
I have been feeling so unaligned since vacay & I couldn't put my finger on what was off with me. But today, I grabbed my journal & pen & did some personal reflection that changed the game.
Your girl is BACK!
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& I knew I needed to do an encouraging episode to share it with you!
In Episode 167 of the podcast, I discuss the importance of self-reflection, & I share with you tons of questions that you can ask yourself when you are feeling lost, anxious, stressed, discouraged & emotional.
I hope this one helps you create action for you in your life, so that you can step into your healthiest most vibrant self.
I love ya girl!
xo
lindsey
 
Find All the Things -＞ wwww.herbestself.co
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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 166: 6 Things to Remember About Your Past That Will Help You Heal From Trauma & Catapult You Into Your Future

Happy Thursday sister friend!
Can you believe August is coming to an end? 
Ohhh how I am not ready to leave the summer behind!
Speaking of leaving things behind, in Episode 166 on the HBS podcast, I share with you an inspirational episode that will have you rethinking how you view your past, so that you can find freedom in your future.
If you feel trapped in your thinking & constantly find yourself revisiting old traumas & events then today's show is perfect for you.
You no longer need to play the past on repeat....you don't live there anymore!
It's time to leave your past trauma behind & show yourself love & compassion as you navigate healing forward.
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The deepest, heaviest, darkest pain is most often what catapults you into your highest & best self.
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Tune in to this one to hear the 6 things to remember about your past that will help you heal from trauma, so that you can experience life to the absolute fullest.
I believe in you sis!
It's time to unfriend, unfollow & delete the past stories & past version of you, because she can't go where you are headed next.
With love & so many hugs,
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 165: Coaching Over Coffee ~ ”How Do I Accept My Body & Continue to Make the Right Choices When I Feel Myself Gaining Weight?"

Hey girl HEYY!
How is your week starting? I hope so very well! 
But to make it even better, I'd love for you to join me in another coaching over coffee episode on the HBS podcast today!
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In Coaching over Coffee, Episode 165 I answer the question:
"How do I accept my body & continue to make the right choices when I feel myself gaining weight?"
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Here is a hint, (but I encourage you to listen to the full episode still):
If you find yourself questioning this part of the recovery process the first step is to understand how recovery works. 
What you are experiencing, I have also experienced. This comes from ED & the only way around it is to shift your perspective & begin to accept that maybe your body just isn't supposed to be controlled, forced or manipulated into a size.
When you live life from a place of restriction...you believe you aren't allowed to have something, you shame yourself & you go against what it is you actually want....CONTROL, PEACE & FREEDOM.
Body Acceptance is Key!
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Newsflash sis...
"Your body is NOT your masterpiece, your life is." ~Glennon Doyle
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Reality is, you can continue to trust the process even if you don't love the process. You can trust that this is what is healthy for you & what is best for you long term.
Your body was never meant to fit into your idea of perfection. Once you allow it to be free, is when you can experience true healing.
I hope this episode gives you more permission to do the next right thing!
I believe in you :)
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Listen in to this one & don't forget to come share your thoughts & feedback with us in our private facebook community!
& 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
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 164.5: Do You Desperately Want Freedom but You're Terrified to Gain Weight? Stop the Madness & Face the Fear! **FAV ALERT!!**

Hey sweet sister!
Welcome back to the Her Best Self Podcast.
Today, I'm dropping one of the most listened episodes of all time!
In this replay, I share with you the raw & real.....of what you can do when you are simply terrified to gain weight.
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If you find yourself scared to eat more because you are afraid you will gain weight...then this is your sign to listen in friend & to apply these steps today, which I'm sharing to help you along your journey. Maybe, 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 today's show 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://herbestself.co/services 
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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 164: Reframe Your Recovery With These 10 Powerful Mindset Shifts for Healing & Growth✨

Ohhh Happy Day!
Or is it? I hope you are hanging in there sis! 
In my neck of the woods, my mom turned 70 today & I caught myself going down a long dark hole of the "what ifs" & negative thoughts. I found myself wondering just how many more years I had left with her. 
But I stopped myself mid-thought cycle & held the negative Nancy committee captive in my mind while I REFRAMED to something way more powerful & positive.
Research tells us that 95% of our thoughts are set on repeat every single day & out of all of those, nearly 80% are negative....freaking wow! Am I right?
What this means is you will continue to allow those negative thoughts to impact your life UNTIL you change the song & rewrite the lyrics.
In Episode 164 of the Her Best Self Podcast, I share 10 recovery reframes for you to leverage TODAY that will have you changing your perspective & your life.
This one is full of truth, so make sure to grab a notebook & pen so that you can use some of these phrases this week when you find yourself revisiting those old recycled lies.
I hope you enjoy today's show as much as I enjoyed recording it for you :)
& don't forget to come on out to our private FB community, www.herbestselfsociety.com & share with us your fav reframe from Episode 164!
I'll talk to you real soon girl!
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 163.5: The #1 Step to Take in ED Recovery + Faith, Vulnerability & Overcoming Shame [MUST Listen REPLAY]

Hey Girl,
Do you live with guilt or shame from unhealthy patterns or disordered behaviors with food? Do you try to control your food intake only to end up frustrated and like you have failed at life? I hate what this cycle does to so many of us women.
In Episode 163.5 of the HBS podcast, I get vulnerable AGAIN and share the good stuff! I talk about my personal faith & how I struggled to believe God even cared about me at my worst with anorexia. But the most epic message of today's show is the topic of total surrender. 
Sis, in order to find complete freedom from disordered eating, you must trust in something other than yourself to get through it. In order to find complete freedom, you must let go and surrender your plans, for plans that are far greater than what you can even imagine for your life.
You see, the first step to recovery....begins with surrender.
Surrender your power and false sense of control, so that HE can create something NEW in you. True change comes from true identity. You were created for MORE.
Trust the one who created you. You weren't born to be the best at being sick.
I hope this episode hits you differently today friend! Would you mind sharing it with a friend in your life that you feel it may bless?
I would be so very honored.
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
with recovery prayers and all the hugs,
lindsey
Find All the Things -＞ www.lindseynichol.com
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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.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 -> 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 163: Discover "Mental Conditioning" & LEVEL UP Your Recovery So That You Can Create a Life of Happiness & True Food Freedom

Happy Tuesday sister friend!
How is the week treating you already? 
I'm actually freaking out a tad because school is starting over here in less than 2 weeks & while I CANNOT wait for us to get on more of a schedule, I'm holding on to summer with one mighty strong grip!
Plus, I haven't even finished ordering all the school supplies for the boys & their backpacks are on backorder....ahhhh, okay let me stop oversharing all my behind the scenes #momlife struggles....
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In Episode 163 on the podcast today, I share with you about the struggle of belief & how to overcome the LIE from the enemy that recovery isn't for you....
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Sis, your mind has SO MUCH POWER!
In this episode, I discuss the concept of mindset conditioning & how you can level up that internal power within you, so that you can reject your old self & direct your life's energy to the things you want most.
Things like personal freedom, happiness & no longer being a prisoner to disordered eating.
I can't wait for you to listen in & share this one with someone you love as I walk you through the process of mental conditioning & what you can do next.
Let's go girl!
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 162: The 5 Steps You Can Take RIGHT NOW to Escape Excessive Exercise & STOP Working Out Every Day

TGIF sister friend!
Whew, can you believe it? We have arrived! HAHA.
Well, almost...the weekend is still loading...
So what do you have planned? 
It's going to be a rainy one here in the VA, but I'm looking forward to some quality time with the hubby & kiddos. I'll probably enjoy a few good yoga sessions & spend some time in reflection with the perfect cup of coffee. But what I won't be doing is killing myself in the gym on the treadmill for hours like the olden days when I was stuck in the cycle of excessive exercise. 
& I can't say I miss that life one little bit...
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In Episode 162 of the podcast, I share with you my exercise story & how I rebuilt my relationship with exercise to be HEALTHY & HAPPY & FREE!
~If you "never miss a Monday"...
If you work out every day...
If you have an insane amount of guilt & punish yourself later for not getting in a gym sesh...
If your exercise routine impacts your marriage, your family, your relationships...
& if you restrict food on days you exercise less...
then this episode of the who was made just for YOU!
~I can't wait for you to listen in & share it with a friend, so that, you can take these 5 steps RIGHT NOW to escape excessive exercise & STOP working out every day!
You have permission to rest, relax & recover.
In fact, it's REQUIRED in your recovery!
Don't miss this one sis!
I love ya girl <3
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 161: Do You Feel Like You Are Drowning in Overwhelm & Frustration? Stop Treading Water! Recovery From an Eating Disorder Is Possible🛟

Hey girl Hey!
How are we already in August? Like what the actual happened to summer & how come school starts for us in just 3 weeks?!
I don't know about you, but I am soaking up all the summer vibes & not ready to give up on them just yet. In fact, in this episode I bring to you a story from our recent family vacay that still gets me all fired up in my spirit!
In Episode 161 of the podcast, I bring to you a short & sweet message of belief & childlike faith. My hope is that you will listen in to this one if you regularly feel like you are drowning in overwhelm & frustration....& you are simply tired of treading water.
Sis, struggling with disordered eating is hard...there are days where you will feel on top of the world & other days where you feel in the deepest darkest pit at the bottom of the ocean. OH how I get it!
But reality is, if you want to stop drowning & actually learn how to swim & actually learn how to change your behaviors & your unhealthy relationship with food....then you have to jump in the deep end!
I can't wait to hear your feedback from today's show. & I'd be honored if you shared it with someone you love whom you feel could hear this message of hope & motivation today.
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Behind every strong person is a story that gave them choices....
SINK. SWIM. or FLOAT.
What choice are you making today friend?
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Sending you love & recovery hugs. This one is for you sis!
~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 160.5: Find Hope in the Journey to Freedom ~ HBS Interview with Jacqueline Sherman - PART 2

Hey sis!
I sure do hope that you didn't miss Episode 160 of the podcast that launched Tuesday, where I speak with Jacqueline Sherman as our special guest in PART 1 of her story. 
As a follow-up from that convo, I'm sharing with you PART 2 today!
Jacqueline Sherman has an inspiring story about overcoming an eating disorder rooted in challenging family dynamics that left her feeling voiceless. At 15, during her parents' divorce, she turned to bingeing and purging to cope with the chaos. Despite trying various treatment centers and Overeaters Anonymous, real change came only after working with her therapist, Anita Johnston, who helped her identify the underlying needs driving her behaviors. Through dedicated effort, she learned to advocate for herself, set boundaries, and practice self-compassion, even when it felt forced. Her resilience is evident in her numerous comebacks after relapses, and today she enjoys a fulfilling life with a loving marriage, rewarding career, and genuine self-acceptance. Her story offers hope that full recovery from an eating disorder is possible and underscores the importance of patience and persistence in the journey to self-love.
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In today's show, we talk through so many things. But Jacqueline’s authentic story is one for the books!
This convo was such a treat and I just know it will bring inspiration and healing to your recovery journey.
Come hang out with us and listen in!
xo,
lindsey
Find All the Things -＞ www.lindseynichol.com
iamjaq@gmail.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.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 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.