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EP 41: This Is YOUR Life! Grant Yourself Grace & Create the VERY BEST Version of It! 4 Steps to Shift Your Energy & Reclaim Your Freedom Focus

Girlfriend,
I CANNOT wait for you to hear today's podcast episode!
If you are struggling with the never ending cycle of disordered eating, then you know how hard it can be every single day to break free. In fact, it can feel so heavy & so impossible majority of the days....especially, if you have been dealing with food controlling your life for years. 
Today, I share with you the #1 thing you are doing to sabotage your success in this battle & I share with you the 4 steps you can apply today, to create the very best version of YOU!
If you have been looking for TRUTH & Permission to LET GO of ED, so that you can truly experience peace...you won't want to miss Episode 41!
I want you to STOP focusing on the past, so that you can start claiming your future.
Where energy goes, energy flows...& girl, I am here to help you shift your focus, so that you can change your life, while giving yourself grace in the process.
Life moves in one direction. Ask yourself today: Are you ready to create the very best path forward?

EP 40: Traveling on Auto Pilot? Experience Mindful Intent In ED Recovery as You Travel Towards Your Next Destination

Happy Monday Sweet Sister!
Today's episode is all about FLYING!
Actually, it's mostly about embracing the recovery journey from food controlling your life & allowing yourself to experience your very best, while being mindful & getting intentional in the process. If you struggle with feeling like you are living in a constant state of auto pilot, then this one is for you!
I share my personal fear of flying & how I managed to release the control to the one true pilot, while leaning in & trusting that everything will work out as I head to my next destination.
I also discuss a recent example of intuitive eating & how stressful situations don't have to be all consuming, but can be liberating.
In Episode 40, I share with you my experience in giving up control & finding freedom both in eating disorder recovery & in thousands of miles high, up in the sky! 
If you struggle with living life on auto pilot, feeling constantly numb & like someone else has control over the steering wheel...then today's show is for you!
I am so honored to have your listen! Thank you friend for being here :)
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 -＞ www.lindseynichol.com  ______
Coach with Me -＞ info@lindseynichol.com   ______
Join the free FB community of women -＞ 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 39: BEST of the BEST Episode Roundup! The Top 5 Episodes on the Her Best Self Podcast + A Celebration & Thank YOU!

Happy Thursday girl!
Today on the podcast I am sharing the BEST of the BEST of the show!
We are slated to hit 10K downloads with EP 39 & I am over the moon with excitement & joy that this show has touched your heart & possibly a heart of someone you love.
In Episode 39, I give you the Top 5 episodes downloaded, so that you can go back & listen for yourself!
If you struggle with not having peace with food, you don't know what to eat, & maybe you aren't sure where to go next or how to get there...then today's show is for you!
I am so honored to have your listen! Thank you sweet sister for being here :)
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 -＞ www.lindseynichol.com  ______
Coach with Me -＞ info@lindseynichol.com   ______
Join the free FB community of women -＞ 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 38: The 3 Letter Word That Will Lead You to Your Very BEST Self + 1 Simple Exercise to Do Right Now For Food Freedom

Hey Girl!
Happy Monday & welcome back to the Her Best Self Podcast.
Today on the show, I talk about a fixed mindset & a growth mindset.
I walk you through one simple exercise to do RIGHT NOW for food freedom!
This episode is a goodie sister!
Moving from stuck & disordered to faith-filled & FREE takes courage, patience & strength....but if you start adding this one, three-letter word to your sentences this week, I promise you will experience more freedom.
The truth is: some of the BEST days of your life haven't happened YET!
Did I give it away?
Holy moly, I think so!
If you can add the word YET to all that you haven't yet overcome, you can start living into all that you are becoming.
If you haven't experience freedom from food controlling your life YET, then today is your day to tune in to episode 38. This one might change your life sis!
If you enjoy today's show, let me know! Share your most favorite takeaway with me. Send me an email & make sure to come join the free group on FB! You can find me at all the links below. & if you need more support reach out directly @ info@lindseynichol.com to ask for your complimentary consult!
Don't forget to apply for limited 1:1 recovery coaching where I can help you navigate your food freedom journey! 
with love & purpose,
lindsey
Find All the Things -＞ www.lindseynichol.com 
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Coach with Me -＞ info@lindseynichol.com   
______
Join the free FB community of women -＞ www.facebook.com/groups/herbestselfsociety/ 
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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 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 37: Do You Know the Reasons Why You Eat? Get Present With Your Plate & Give Yourself Permission to Nourish Your Body

In today's episode I share the winner of the FREE book giveaway!
It's okay if you didn't win today girl! You can still share this show with someone if your life that you think would benefit from all we talk about here in this safe place. With each rating & review, this podcast is visible to more & more women that are desperately looking for more support with eating disorder recovery & breaking the chains from disordered eating behaviors. 
In episode 37, I talk about the reasons why you eat. This episode comes straight from the heart because fear around food can be the real deal & learning to become more aware of your hunger cues is imperative for recovery & ultimate food freedom.
Did you know that you make 200+ food decisions each and every day? & the brain has SO MUCH power!! The moment you eliminate anything from your diet is the very moment that you crave it.
Listen in today friend for the 3 main reasons why you eat & for a message of hope to hold on to in your recovery journey.
You are worthy of food.
You are worthy of nourishing your body with all the best things.
& you are allowed to eat for hunger, physical need & comfort.
What I want to emphasis for you is that it's perfectly okay to taste & smell & nourish your body. It's okay to crave certain foods. & it's okay to completely recreate your relationship with your body & yourself. And it's not just okay, it's possible! 
Lean in and HONOR your body today! & tune in to the show to walk through an exercise that will help you do just that!
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 -＞ www.lindseynichol.com  ______
Coach with Me -＞ info@lindseynichol.com   ______
Join the free FB community of women -＞ 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 36: Sis, Growth Is a Process! Recognize Which Stage of Change You Are in & Embody the Magical Metamorphosis of YOU

Growth is a PROCESS! You don't just wake up one day and become a butterfly. 
But how does one become a butterfly?
You have to be willing to fly so much that you are willing to give up being a caterpillar.
If this speaks to your heart today, I encourage you to listen in to the show. I discuss the power of change & the transtheoretical model (evolved from Prochaska & DiClemente's studies, also called the Stages of Change Model. 
Growth is a process. But you have permission to go from confused to transformed! Step out of your comfort zone & begin your very own metamorphosis. & remember, growing might feel like breaking at first, but rebirth from the false self to the true self is the grandest process you will ever experience.
I pray that this episode touches your soul today & that you are left fulfilled, empowered & changed!
It's time to transform, trust, rebirth & redefine your very best self!
Recovery from disordered eating requires change. 
 
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 -＞ www.lindseynichol.com  ______
Coach with Me -＞ info@lindseynichol.com   ______
Join the free FB community of women -＞ 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 35: 9 Recommended Books for Your Recovery + a GIVEAWAY to Snag Your Next Read for FREE!

Hey girl! Welcome back to the show.
Today I am sharing the 9 favorite eating disorder recovery books that helped me along my journey & I hope will help you too.
I truly believe that these 9 books will keep you motivated & feeling strong (along with my podcast of course lol) when you feel like you want to give up on you & your BEST life. 
Many of these reads provide specific strategies that I leverage with you in recovery coaching & my personalized framework that will have you making peace with your food & yourself, as well as leaning in to those limiting beliefs & changing your thought patterns that will propel you from ED brain to THRIVING!
I'll share the links to all these great reads below:
& don't forget about the free book giveaway! 
In order to get entered to win one of these 9 books of your choice (which I will announce in next Thursday's episode - May 4, 2023, you will want to do these 2 simple steps:
1. Leave a 5-star (yes please!) review right here at this link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/her-best-self-eating-disorder-support-recovery-coaching/id1648241635 (scroll down past the recent episodes & you will see a place to rate & leave a review - I appreciate you more than you know! Reviews help the show get seen, & the more women I can impact right here in this place the better!)
2. Come on over to our private community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/herbestselfsociety/ 
& don't forget to snag some of these recommendations:
1. The Power To Change - Craig Groschel https://amzn.to/3ng8SWO 
2. Making Peace with Your Plate - Robyn Cruze & Espra Andrus https://amzn.to/3oHeMRj
3. You Can Heal Your Life - Louise Hay https://amzn.to/3n3ibcS
4. The High 5 Habit - Mel Robbins https://amzn.to/444JaFt
5. Winning The War In Your Mind - Craig Geoschel https://amzn.to/3L9B3yU
6. Gaining: The Truth About Life After ED - Aimee Lu https://amzn.to/3nbjs1y 
7. Battlefield Of The Mind - Joyce Meyer https://www.amazon.com/dp/0446691097/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_12PXHRFG67Q14SVZH08X?linkCode=ml2&tag=143078-20 
8. Life Without ED - Jenni Schaffer https://amzn.to/3AwcGpZ 
9. Intuitive Eating - Evelyn Tribole & Elyse Resch  https://www.amazon.com/dp/1250004047/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_SWVDPX34GCF8VY8EFBHM?linkCode=ml2&tag=143078-20
Thanks for tuning on today friend! I hope this episode blesses your week. recovery hugs,
lindsey 
_Find All the Things -＞ www.lindseynichol.com ______Coach with Me -＞ info@lindseynichol.com  ______Join the free FB community of women -＞ 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 34: 4 Relapse Prevention Steps to Remove the Triggers, so You Can Do the NEXT RIGHT THING While You Embrace the Process

Happy Monday girl!
In today's episode, I share all about the 4 recovery steps for relapse prevention.
I discuss what exactly is lapsing & relapsing in eating disorder recovery. & I share the 4 key steps that you can start implementing today to get out of your rut & prevent relapse of disordered eating. 
Temptation is temporary. & if you can remove the triggers by understanding them in the first place, then you can help prevent relapse all together.
I hope you love this episode, just as much as I loved pouring into your day.
Here is a quote that hits very close to home for me & I pray it provides hope & healing to your recovery journey:
“Food is something I am going to have to face at least three times a day for the rest of my life. And I am not perfect. But one really bad day does not mean that I am hopeless and back at square one with my eating disorder. Olympic ice skaters fall in their quest for the gold. Heisman Trophy winners throw interceptions. Professional singers forget the words. And people with eating disorders sometimes slip back into an old pattern. But all of these individuals just pick themselves back up and do the next right thing. The ice skater makes the next jump. The football player throws the next pass. The singer finishes the song. And I am going to eat breakfast.”- Jenni Schaefer
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 -＞ www.lindseynichol.com ______Coach with Me -＞ info@lindseynichol.com  ______Join the free FB community of women -＞ 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 33: You Are Not a Quitter! 2 Important Questions to Ask Yourself When Freedom From Disordered Eating Behaviors Seems ”Too Hard”

Hey sweet sister!
Welcome back to the Her Best Self Podcast.
Today, I'm sharing 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 -＞ www.lindseynichol.com ______Coach with Me -＞ info@lindseynichol.com  ______Join the free FB community of women -＞ 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 32: A Message of Hope During Heartbreaking Loss + Vulnerability & Realness to Grieve & Let Go Without ED

Hey girl,
This episode was a rough one to record. But I know in my heart it was to serve you. This weekend brought so much pain to my life. I almost didn't join you on the mic this week. But I knew in order to honor the sweet loss of my precious Lily, & to bring hope to you, that I had to be vulnerable.
Grief is part of life. Grief is part of healing.
Grief is part of letting go. If you are struggling with grief, depression or letting go of your eating disorder or a loss of something you so desperately love, this one is for you.
I hope my story brings peace to your soul & leaves you clinging to the fact that while we may experience pain here on this planet, we can also experience great love & hope.
That is my hope for you this week friend.
I pray today's episode brings realness & love to your life. 
If this episode touched your heart, share it with me & let me know that it had impact on your life. You can send me a direct message at info@lindseynichol.com.
& come join us in our private facebook community, where we help partner & support you on your road to food freedom.
You can find us at the links below.
with love & recovery hugs,
lindsey
Find All the Things -＞ www.lindseynichol.com 
______
Coach with Me -＞ info@lindseynichol.com   
______
Join the free FB community of women -＞ 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.