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Her Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 226.5: Your Summer Recovery Survival Guide ~ How to Navigate BBQs, Vacations & Bathing Suit SeasonSummer schedules, vacations, and seasonal changes can trigger intense anxiety for those in eating disorder recovery. Host Lindsey Nichol shares how to navigate BBQs, beach trips, bathing suit season, and schedule disruptions while prioritizing your healing journey. Learn practical tools used in private coaching sessions to "armor up" for summer recovery success.
Key Takeaways
Your eating disorder doesn't take a vacation, so your recovery can't either
Summer is actually the PERFECT time to prioritize recovery and put yourself first
The brain feels unsafe with change - use this knowledge to your advantage
Create structure that supports recovery, not...2025-07-0820 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 226.5: Your Summer Recovery Survival Guide ~ How to Navigate BBQs, Vacations & Bathing Suit SeasonSummer schedules, vacations, and seasonal changes can trigger intense anxiety for those in eating disorder recovery. Host Lindsey Nichol shares how to navigate BBQs, beach trips, bathing suit season, and schedule disruptions while prioritizing your healing journey. Learn practical tools used in private coaching sessions to "armor up" for summer recovery success.
Key Takeaways
Your eating disorder doesn't take a vacation, so your recovery can't either
Summer is actually the PERFECT time to prioritize recovery and put yourself first
The brain feels unsafe with change - use this knowledge to your advantage
Create structure that supports recovery, not...2025-07-0820 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 225.5: Reflection from My 2007 Journal - Here's The #1 Truth No One Talks About in Eating Disorder Recovery **Must Listen Fav!**In this raw and vulnerable episode, Lindsay shares the one truth about eating disorder recovery that no one wants to discuss: it gets harder before it gets easier. She opens up her personal recovery journal from 2007 to give you an unfiltered look at what the healing journey really looks like.
If you're struggling with disordered eating or an eating disorder, this episode will prepare you for the reality of recovery while giving you the encouragement to keep fighting for your freedom.
What You'll Learn
The #1 thing about eating disorder recovery that no one talks about
Why...2025-07-0116 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 225.5: Reflection from My 2007 Journal - Here's The #1 Truth No One Talks About in Eating Disorder Recovery **Must Listen Fav!**In this raw and vulnerable episode, Lindsay shares the one truth about eating disorder recovery that no one wants to discuss: it gets harder before it gets easier. She opens up her personal recovery journal from 2007 to give you an unfiltered look at what the healing journey really looks like.
If you're struggling with disordered eating or an eating disorder, this episode will prepare you for the reality of recovery while giving you the encouragement to keep fighting for your freedom.
What You'll Learn
The #1 thing about eating disorder recovery that no one talks about
Why...2025-07-0116 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 223.5: The Day I Stopped Pretending Black Coffee Was Enough + 8 Things That Are So Much Better Than Settling for Starving **Must Listen Fav**In this deeply personal and transformative episode, Lindsey shares a powerful message that came to her during her morning devotions: "It is possible to miss who you've been called to be because you're addicted and attached to who you've settled to be." If you've been settling for a life controlled by your eating disorder, this episode will open your eyes to the incredible life waiting for you on the other side of recovery.
What You'll Learn:
The powerful devotional quote that sparked this entire episode
Why settling for your eating disorder is actually addiction in disguise
8 specific ways...2025-06-2017 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 223.5: The Day I Stopped Pretending Black Coffee Was Enough + 8 Things That Are So Much Better Than Settling for Starving **Must Listen Fav**In this deeply personal and transformative episode, Lindsey shares a powerful message that came to her during her morning devotions: "It is possible to miss who you've been called to be because you're addicted and attached to who you've settled to be." If you've been settling for a life controlled by your eating disorder, this episode will open your eyes to the incredible life waiting for you on the other side of recovery.
What You'll Learn:
The powerful devotional quote that sparked this entire episode
Why settling for your eating disorder is actually addiction in disguise
8 specific ways...2025-06-2017 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 222: Terrified to Gain Weight This Summer? Here's Your Sign & Personal Invitation to Take Radical Responsibility✨In this no-holds-barred episode, Lindsey shares the shocking moment that forced her to stop making excuses and take radical responsibility for her eating disorder recovery. If you're terrified of gaining weight this summer and tired of blaming everyone except yourself, this episode will give you the wake-up call you need to reclaim your power and choose freedom.
What You'll Learn:
The life-changing moment when Lindsey had her "come to Jesus" wake-up call
Why playing victim keeps you stuck in your eating disorder cycle
The hard truth about who's really responsible for your recovery (spoiler: it's you)
How to...2025-06-1318 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 222: Terrified to Gain Weight This Summer? Here's Your Sign & Personal Invitation to Take Radical Responsibility✨In this no-holds-barred episode, Lindsey shares the shocking moment that forced her to stop making excuses and take radical responsibility for her eating disorder recovery. If you're terrified of gaining weight this summer and tired of blaming everyone except yourself, this episode will give you the wake-up call you need to reclaim your power and choose freedom.
What You'll Learn:
The life-changing moment when Lindsey had her "come to Jesus" wake-up call
Why playing victim keeps you stuck in your eating disorder cycle
The hard truth about who's really responsible for your recovery (spoiler: it's you)
How to...2025-06-1318 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 220: The #1 Phrase That is Toxic to Your Best Self + The Decision-Making Framework That Actually Works
Are you stuck in the cycle of starting and stopping recovery? Always "trying" but never fully committing? In this game-changing episode, Lindsey reveals how one simple phrase is sabotaging your progress and keeping you trapped in what she calls "decision defaulting." Learn the neuroscience behind why "I'm trying" programs your brain for failure, and discover the powerful mindset shift that transforms chronic restarters into recovery success stories. If you're tired of living in the "maybe someday" space and ready to make decisions that stick, this episode will revolutionize your approach to healing.
What You'll Learn in This Episode
...2025-06-0324 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 220: The #1 Phrase That is Toxic to Your Best Self + The Decision-Making Framework That Actually Works
Are you stuck in the cycle of starting and stopping recovery? Always "trying" but never fully committing? In this game-changing episode, Lindsey reveals how one simple phrase is sabotaging your progress and keeping you trapped in what she calls "decision defaulting." Learn the neuroscience behind why "I'm trying" programs your brain for failure, and discover the powerful mindset shift that transforms chronic restarters into recovery success stories. If you're tired of living in the "maybe someday" space and ready to make decisions that stick, this episode will revolutionize your approach to healing.
What You'll Learn in This Episode
...2025-06-0324 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 219: The Body Story That's Keeping You Trapped with Poor Body Image (+ How to Change It & Write Your Next Chapter!)In this episode, Lindsey speaks directly to the exhausted high-achieving woman, who's spent decades restricting food and over-exercising while trying to lead in every area of life. Drawing from her personal recovery from anorexia and years of coaching experience, Lindsey helps you understand how your "body story" - those deep-rooted messages about what your body should look like and what it means about your worth - was written by diet culture, not by you. Learn how to identify the costly messages you've been carrying and discover a framework for rewriting your relationship with your body from shame to self-compassion.2025-05-3021 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 219: The Body Story That's Keeping You Trapped with Poor Body Image (+ How to Change It & Write Your Next Chapter!)In this episode, Lindsey speaks directly to the exhausted high-achieving woman, who's spent decades restricting food and over-exercising while trying to lead in every area of life. Drawing from her personal recovery from anorexia and years of coaching experience, Lindsey helps you understand how your "body story" - those deep-rooted messages about what your body should look like and what it means about your worth - was written by diet culture, not by you. Learn how to identify the costly messages you've been carrying and discover a framework for rewriting your relationship with your body from shame to self-compassion.2025-05-3021 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 218: Recovery Is Like a Roller Coaster ~ Why the Scary Parts Actually Mean You’re on the Right Track 🎢In this powerful episode, Lindsey shares a weekend experience with her son that completely reframes what recovery success looks like. Using the analogy of a terrifying roller coaster ride, she challenges the myth that recovery should feel comfortable and reveals why the hardest moments might actually be where the most important healing happens. If you've been beating yourself up because parts of recovery still feel impossible, or if you're waiting for healing to feel "good" before you fully commit, this episode will shift your entire perspective on courage, progress, and what it truly means to succeed in recovery.
...2025-05-2720 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 218: Recovery Is Like a Roller Coaster ~ Why the Scary Parts Actually Mean You’re on the Right Track 🎢In this powerful episode, Lindsey shares a weekend experience with her son that completely reframes what recovery success looks like. Using the analogy of a terrifying roller coaster ride, she challenges the myth that recovery should feel comfortable and reveals why the hardest moments might actually be where the most important healing happens. If you've been beating yourself up because parts of recovery still feel impossible, or if you're waiting for healing to feel "good" before you fully commit, this episode will shift your entire perspective on courage, progress, and what it truly means to succeed in recovery.
...2025-05-2720 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 217.5: What’s Your Recovery Spirit Animal? Listen to This Fav, Then Take My FREE Recovery Quiz to Help Jumpstart Your Healing Journey 🦁Recovery isn't one-size-fits-all, and neither are you! Just like animals in the wild, each of us has a unique way of navigating challenges and finding strength. In today's episode, I share how discovering my spirit animal (hello, turtle energy!) transformed my approach to recovery and gave me the hope I desperately needed.
Take the FREE Recovery Spirit Animal Quiz at www.herbestself.co/resources to discover whether you're a fierce lion pushing through obstacles, a steady turtle taking life one step at a time, or another powerful animal guide. Your results will reveal personalized insights about your...2025-05-2317 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 217.5: What’s Your Recovery Spirit Animal? Listen to This Fav, Then Take My FREE Recovery Quiz to Help Jumpstart Your Healing Journey 🦁Recovery isn't one-size-fits-all, and neither are you! Just like animals in the wild, each of us has a unique way of navigating challenges and finding strength. In today's episode, I share how discovering my spirit animal (hello, turtle energy!) transformed my approach to recovery and gave me the hope I desperately needed.
Take the FREE Recovery Spirit Animal Quiz at www.herbestself.co/resources to discover whether you're a fierce lion pushing through obstacles, a steady turtle taking life one step at a time, or another powerful animal guide. Your results will reveal personalized insights about your...2025-05-2317 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 217: From Ankle-Deep to ALL IN ~ The #1 Question to Ask Yourself to Find the Courage to Fully Commit to Your RecoveryIn this powerful episode of the Her Best Self podcast, Lindsey explores what it truly means to go ALL IN on your recovery journey. Inspired by a church sermon on faith, she unpacks the different levels of commitment in recovery—from ankle-deep hesitation to full blown surrender—and challenges you to identify where you're holding back. If you're tired of partial results and ready to experience true freedom from disordered eating, this episode offers both inspiration and practical next steps for going ALL IN on yourself and your healing.
What You'll Learn
The four levels of commitment in reco...2025-05-2017 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 217: From Ankle-Deep to ALL IN ~ The #1 Question to Ask Yourself to Find the Courage to Fully Commit to Your RecoveryIn this powerful episode of the Her Best Self podcast, Lindsey explores what it truly means to go ALL IN on your recovery journey. Inspired by a church sermon on faith, she unpacks the different levels of commitment in recovery—from ankle-deep hesitation to full blown surrender—and challenges you to identify where you're holding back. If you're tired of partial results and ready to experience true freedom from disordered eating, this episode offers both inspiration and practical next steps for going ALL IN on yourself and your healing.
What You'll Learn
The four levels of commitment in reco...2025-05-2017 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 216: When Healing Feels Messy & Impossible ~ Your Permission to Find Peace in the “Not Okay” MomentsIn this powerful episode of Her Best SELF podcast, Lindsey shares why the messy, difficult moments in eating disorder recovery aren't signs of failure—they're actually where the deepest healing happens. If you've been beating yourself up for struggling, if recovery feels impossibly hard, or if you're wondering why you're not "further along," this episode offers the permission and compassion you need to keep going.
What You'll Discover:
Why the myth of "perfect recovery" sets us up for unnecessary shame
The three dimensions where it's normal to struggle: body, mind, and soul
How to distinguish between no...2025-05-1619 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 216: When Healing Feels Messy & Impossible ~ Your Permission to Find Peace in the “Not Okay” MomentsIn this powerful episode of Her Best SELF podcast, Lindsey shares why the messy, difficult moments in eating disorder recovery aren't signs of failure—they're actually where the deepest healing happens. If you've been beating yourself up for struggling, if recovery feels impossibly hard, or if you're wondering why you're not "further along," this episode offers the permission and compassion you need to keep going.
What You'll Discover:
Why the myth of "perfect recovery" sets us up for unnecessary shame
The three dimensions where it's normal to struggle: body, mind, and soul
How to distinguish between no...2025-05-1619 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 214: When Hearing ‘You Look Healthy’ Hurts + 5 Proven Strategies to Help You Navigate Compliments in RecoveryIn this heartfelt episode, we tackle the complicated emotions that arise when someone says "you look healthy" during eating disorder recovery. Drawing from personal experience, Lindsey provides compassionate guidance and practical strategies to process these well-intentioned comments without letting them derail your recovery journey.
In This Episode:
[00:00] Introduction: Why "you look healthy" can feel triggering in recovery
[02:15] The powerful quote that reframes what "healthy" truly means
[04:30] Understanding our emotional reaction to appearance comments
[06:45] Strategy #1: The Pause and Reframe
[08:30] Strategy #2: The Curiosity Approach
[10:15] Strategy #3: The Gratitude Pivot
[12:00] Strategy #4: The Feeling Validation
[13:45] Strategy #5: The Recovery Identity Reminder
[15:30] The...2025-05-0216 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 214: When Hearing ‘You Look Healthy’ Hurts + 5 Proven Strategies to Help You Navigate Compliments in RecoveryIn this heartfelt episode, we tackle the complicated emotions that arise when someone says "you look healthy" during eating disorder recovery. Drawing from personal experience, Lindsey provides compassionate guidance and practical strategies to process these well-intentioned comments without letting them derail your recovery journey.
In This Episode:
[00:00] Introduction: Why "you look healthy" can feel triggering in recovery
[02:15] The powerful quote that reframes what "healthy" truly means
[04:30] Understanding our emotional reaction to appearance comments
[06:45] Strategy #1: The Pause and Reframe
[08:30] Strategy #2: The Curiosity Approach
[10:15] Strategy #3: The Gratitude Pivot
[12:00] Strategy #4: The Feeling Validation
[13:45] Strategy #5: The Recovery Identity Reminder
[15:30] The...2025-05-0216 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 213: From Body Checking to Soul Checking ~ How Shadow Work Freed Me From Anorexia + Your 11-Question GuideIn this deeply personal episode, Lindsey explores how shadow work can help those struggling with eating disorders, particularly anorexia and restrictive eating patterns. This episode provides a guided assignment for listeners to explore the deeper emotional roots of their disordered eating, designed to be completed in a quiet, private space. Through 11 powerful questions, Lindsey invites you to shine light on the shadows that may be manifesting through your relationship with food and your body.
In This Episode
Lindsey's personal story about living with anorexia and the hidden emotional pain it masked
Introduction to shadow work as a complementary...2025-04-2924 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 213: From Body Checking to Soul Checking ~ How Shadow Work Freed Me From Anorexia + Your 11-Question GuideIn this deeply personal episode, Lindsey explores how shadow work can help those struggling with eating disorders, particularly anorexia and restrictive eating patterns. This episode provides a guided assignment for listeners to explore the deeper emotional roots of their disordered eating, designed to be completed in a quiet, private space. Through 11 powerful questions, Lindsey invites you to shine light on the shadows that may be manifesting through your relationship with food and your body.
In This Episode
Lindsey's personal story about living with anorexia and the hidden emotional pain it masked
Introduction to shadow work as a complementary...2025-04-2924 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 212: What Is Body Dysmorphic Disorder? 6 Powerful Tips to Overcome Body Image Distortion So That You Can Move Beyond the Mirror🪞In this eye-opening episode, Lindsey Nichol tackles Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) and its significant overlap with eating disorders. Learn how to recognize BDD patterns, understand its impact on your daily life, and discover practical strategies to break free from appearance obsessions and reclaim your joy.
In this episode, you'll discover:
What Body Dysmorphic Disorder really is and how it differs from normal insecurity
The surprising statistics: 25-39% of those with eating disorders also experience BDD
Ella's inspiring journey from daily mirror checking to finding freedom and presence in the things that matter most to her
6 powerful...2025-04-2524 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 212: What Is Body Dysmorphic Disorder? 6 Powerful Tips to Overcome Body Image Distortion So That You Can Move Beyond the Mirror🪞In this eye-opening episode, Lindsey Nichol tackles Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) and its significant overlap with eating disorders. Learn how to recognize BDD patterns, understand its impact on your daily life, and discover practical strategies to break free from appearance obsessions and reclaim your joy.
In this episode, you'll discover:
What Body Dysmorphic Disorder really is and how it differs from normal insecurity
The surprising statistics: 25-39% of those with eating disorders also experience BDD
Ella's inspiring journey from daily mirror checking to finding freedom and presence in the things that matter most to her
6 powerful...2025-04-2524 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 206:✨Unlocking the Freedom Formula Experience™ ~ Your Personal Invite to Find Lasting Freedom From Disordered Eating✨Your Path to Freedom: The Freedom Formula Experience with Lindsey Nichol
THE PROBLEM: Trapped in the Cycle
You wake up every morning with that familiar heaviness. Another day of obsessing over food, second-guessing every bite, and feeling like you're never doing recovery "right." Despite your best efforts, you feel stuck in an endless cycle:
You're exhausted from constantly thinking about food and your body
You feel like you should be "further along" in recovery by now
Traditional treatment gave you tools, but you struggle to apply them in real life
You're tired of having...2025-03-2808 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 206:✨Unlocking the Freedom Formula Experience™ ~ Your Personal Invite to Find Lasting Freedom From Disordered Eating✨Your Path to Freedom: The Freedom Formula Experience with Lindsey Nichol
THE PROBLEM: Trapped in the Cycle
You wake up every morning with that familiar heaviness. Another day of obsessing over food, second-guessing every bite, and feeling like you're never doing recovery "right." Despite your best efforts, you feel stuck in an endless cycle:
You're exhausted from constantly thinking about food and your body
You feel like you should be "further along" in recovery by now
Traditional treatment gave you tools, but you struggle to apply them in real life
You're tired of having...2025-03-2808 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 203: Here’s Your Recovery Roadmap! The 6 Steps I Would Take Today if I Was Trapped in an Eating Disorder + What I Would Do Next if I Had a Relapse🛣️Happy Friday!
& I am so here for it. It has been the longest week. Both of my boys, including my husband, (so all three boys) here in the Nichol household have had the worst sickness of literally the past five years of our life. I feel like it has just been constant and it has gone on all week long, and quite honestly, I'm just excited to get my house back.
As crazy as that sounds, I'm glad that everybody's at work and everybody's at school, and I can sit here and enjoy some time wi...2025-03-1422 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 203: Here’s Your Recovery Roadmap! The 6 Steps I Would Take Today if I Was Trapped in an Eating Disorder + What I Would Do Next if I Had a Relapse🛣️Happy Friday!
& I am so here for it. It has been the longest week. Both of my boys, including my husband, (so all three boys) here in the Nichol household have had the worst sickness of literally the past five years of our life. I feel like it has just been constant and it has gone on all week long, and quite honestly, I'm just excited to get my house back.
As crazy as that sounds, I'm glad that everybody's at work and everybody's at school, and I can sit here and enjoy some time wi...2025-03-1422 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 186: Recovery Portions Made Simple! Break Free From Food Anxiety & Portion Distortion Using the “Dollop Method”Hey girl, welcome back to the Her Best Self world! On the podcast today, I'm talking about how you can nourish your body when maybe you have portion anxiety or a fear around weight gain and so you simply don't know what portions to have.
Do you find yourself asking these questions?
"Am I eating too much? Am I eating too little?" If so, Episode 186 is New and just for you!
I hope that your week is starting off strong, sis, just as you keep getting stronger in the truth and more grounded...2024-12-1018 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 186: Recovery Portions Made Simple! Break Free From Food Anxiety & Portion Distortion Using the “Dollop Method”Hey girl, welcome back to the Her Best Self world! On the podcast today, I'm talking about how you can nourish your body when maybe you have portion anxiety or a fear around weight gain and so you simply don't know what portions to have.
Do you find yourself asking these questions?
"Am I eating too much? Am I eating too little?" If so, Episode 186 is New and just for you!
I hope that your week is starting off strong, sis, just as you keep getting stronger in the truth and more grounded...2024-12-1018 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 126: Try This 4 Step Strategy to Face the Fear of Gaining Weight, so That You Can Make the Decision to Heal Your LifeHey girl,
How was your St. Patty's Day?
We spent time looking for 4 leaf clovers, eating green donuts & cheering on our favorite little leprechaun at his first baseball tournament of the season.
Yep, it was a pretty busy weekend for the Nichol crew. However, the one thing that I'm most proud of is honoring my body in the midst of all the fun events WITHOUT the fear of gaining weight.
You see, gaining weight use to be my biggest fear.
I mean, flying in a plane was also scary...2024-03-1818 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 126: Try This 4 Step Strategy to Face the Fear of Gaining Weight, so That You Can Make the Decision to Heal Your LifeHey girl,
How was your St. Patty's Day?
We spent time looking for 4 leaf clovers, eating green donuts & cheering on our favorite little leprechaun at his first baseball tournament of the season.
Yep, it was a pretty busy weekend for the Nichol crew. However, the one thing that I'm most proud of is honoring my body in the midst of all the fun events WITHOUT the fear of gaining weight.
You see, gaining weight use to be my biggest fear.
I mean, flying in a plane was also scary...2024-03-1818 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 50: How She Went From Binging & Broken to Finding a Beautiful Breakthrough - *Client Testimonial With Mia*Happy Monday Sister!
Can you believe the Her Best Self Podcast hit 50 episodes today? WHOOHOO!
I am literally squealing I'm so excited.
& because I wanted to do something different on the show today, I decided to share a client testimonial of a dear friend & former coaching client (Mia).
If you are looking for a behind the scenes view of what exactly is possible for you with the support & accountability of recovery coaching, you will want to check out today's testimonial.
I share a personal & vulnerable testimony of how Mia w...2023-06-1920 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 50: How She Went From Binging & Broken to Finding a Beautiful Breakthrough - *Client Testimonial With Mia*Happy Monday Sister!
Can you believe the Her Best Self Podcast hit 50 episodes today? WHOOHOO!
I am literally squealing I'm so excited.
& because I wanted to do something different on the show today, I decided to share a client testimonial of a dear friend & former coaching client (Mia).
If you are looking for a behind the scenes view of what exactly is possible for you with the support & accountability of recovery coaching, you will want to check out today's testimonial.
I share a personal & vulnerable testimony of how Mia w...2023-06-1920 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 32: A Message of Hope During Heartbreaking Loss + Vulnerability & Realness to Grieve & Let Go Without EDHey 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...2023-04-1715 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 32: A Message of Hope During Heartbreaking Loss + Vulnerability & Realness to Grieve & Let Go Without EDHey 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...2023-04-1715 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 31: Girl, Fat Isn’t a Feeling! Body Acceptance, Weight Restoration & Reality for Your Healing TransformationTruth: Your body will continue to change.
Eating disorder recovery will be the most transformational experience you may ever go through. I believe that your relationship with food, is a direct reflection to your relationship with your life & your true self.
The biggest personal obstacle I faced during my own recovery journey, was the fear of weight gain & living in "a new body" following weight restoration from anorexia.
Another truth: your body will be where your body wants & needs to be in order to thrive at it's best state of performance. This may...2023-04-1324 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 31: Girl, Fat Isn’t a Feeling! Body Acceptance, Weight Restoration & Reality for Your Healing TransformationTruth: Your body will continue to change.
Eating disorder recovery will be the most transformational experience you may ever go through. I believe that your relationship with food, is a direct reflection to your relationship with your life & your true self.
The biggest personal obstacle I faced during my own recovery journey, was the fear of weight gain & living in "a new body" following weight restoration from anorexia.
Another truth: your body will be where your body wants & needs to be in order to thrive at it's best state of performance. This may...2023-04-1324 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 30: It’s a Great Day to Recover From an Eating Disorder! Be a Boss of Your Morning With These 8 Rituals For Your AM RoutineHey Girl!
Happy Monday!
I hope you had such a blessed Easter weekend.
While my boys were running around on candy fumes, I was preparing for the week ahead. In today's episode I share with you how to be a boss of your morning with 8 things that I do daily for my AM routine.
I admit, I am NOT a morning person. But, I AM A BOSS of my mornings!
In today's show, I share Mel Robbins, 5-Second Rule & High-Five Habit, which are both strategies that I implement in...2023-04-1023 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 30: It’s a Great Day to Recover From an Eating Disorder! Be a Boss of Your Morning With These 8 Rituals For Your AM RoutineHey Girl!
Happy Monday!
I hope you had such a blessed Easter weekend.
While my boys were running around on candy fumes, I was preparing for the week ahead. In today's episode I share with you how to be a boss of your morning with 8 things that I do daily for my AM routine.
I admit, I am NOT a morning person. But, I AM A BOSS of my mornings!
In today's show, I share Mel Robbins, 5-Second Rule & High-Five Habit, which are both strategies that I implement in...2023-04-1023 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 29: Need a Fresh, New Perspective This Spring? Trash the Triggers, Declutter Your Mind, & Clean Out Your ClosetHey Girl! Do you need a fresh, new perspective this spring?
In today's episode, I share how cleaning out the clutter (both in your mind & your closet) can be a great way to refresh & renew the direction of your recovery!
Any time you can clear out confusion & replace it with clarity & simplicity you are WINNING.
Ask yourself these questions:
1. What can I remove from my life to create more peace?
2. What behaviors, habits, situations, people/relationships need to GO in order to bring fresh new energy to my life?2023-04-0622 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 29: Need a Fresh, New Perspective This Spring? Trash the Triggers, Declutter Your Mind, & Clean Out Your ClosetHey Girl! Do you need a fresh, new perspective this spring?
In today's episode, I share how cleaning out the clutter (both in your mind & your closet) can be a great way to refresh & renew the direction of your recovery!
Any time you can clear out confusion & replace it with clarity & simplicity you are WINNING.
Ask yourself these questions:
1. What can I remove from my life to create more peace?
2. What behaviors, habits, situations, people/relationships need to GO in order to bring fresh new energy to my life?2023-04-0622 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 28: The Link Between ADHD & Disordered Eating + Transparency Into My Adult DiagnosisDo you constantly struggle with feeling overwhelmed? Maybe you forget things, lack concentration or focus, or even find yourself distracted with daydreams & desires that you just can't seem to DO anything about?
Today I share with you my personal experience with ADHD & the self-awareness it gave me being diagnosed as an adult.
While it may seem unrelated & yet I never seemed to put the pieces together that my battle with an eating disorder could in fact have a direct correlation to ADHD, researches have discovered a link between the two mental health illnesses. In fact...2023-04-0328 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 28: The Link Between ADHD & Disordered Eating + Transparency Into My Adult DiagnosisDo you constantly struggle with feeling overwhelmed? Maybe you forget things, lack concentration or focus, or even find yourself distracted with daydreams & desires that you just can't seem to DO anything about?
Today I share with you my personal experience with ADHD & the self-awareness it gave me being diagnosed as an adult.
While it may seem unrelated & yet I never seemed to put the pieces together that my battle with an eating disorder could in fact have a direct correlation to ADHD, researches have discovered a link between the two mental health illnesses. In fact...2023-04-0328 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 27.5: BONUS - Eating Disorder Recovery Mid-Week Check-In + Hope & Support For YouI wanted to jump on today to share a quick ED recovery support check-in exercise. I felt so compelled this week to show up for you girl!
It can be very hard when you are in the WANTing of freedom from disordered eating, but still finding yourself a bit lost in HOW to make it so.
Here is a dose of encouragement & support to boost your week.
Leverage this exercise that I practice with private recovery coaching clients to help support you this week as you navigate freedom. Apply this today for a m...2023-03-2904 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 27.5: BONUS - Eating Disorder Recovery Mid-Week Check-In + Hope & Support For YouI wanted to jump on today to share a quick ED recovery support check-in exercise. I felt so compelled this week to show up for you girl!
It can be very hard when you are in the WANTing of freedom from disordered eating, but still finding yourself a bit lost in HOW to make it so.
Here is a dose of encouragement & support to boost your week.
Leverage this exercise that I practice with private recovery coaching clients to help support you this week as you navigate freedom. Apply this today for a m...2023-03-2904 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 27: Shift Your Perspective & LET GO of Comparisonitis With These 6 Recovery StrategiesThe first step to self-acceptance is to STOP unhealthy comparison.
As humans we are going to compare ourselves to others. It is in our nature to watch others. This is how we learn. But, if we look long enough, we will find someone who has done more, who has more & who seems to have it all together.
In the eating disorder world, comparing your journey to someone else's does NOTHING but rob your TRUTH.
In today's show, I discuss 6 strategies to help you stop the comparisonitis, so that you can start showing up & c...2023-03-2726 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 27: Shift Your Perspective & LET GO of Comparisonitis With These 6 Recovery StrategiesThe first step to self-acceptance is to STOP unhealthy comparison.
As humans we are going to compare ourselves to others. It is in our nature to watch others. This is how we learn. But, if we look long enough, we will find someone who has done more, who has more & who seems to have it all together.
In the eating disorder world, comparing your journey to someone else's does NOTHING but rob your TRUTH.
In today's show, I discuss 6 strategies to help you stop the comparisonitis, so that you can start showing up & c...2023-03-2726 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 26: A Tale of Beautiful Awareness to Uncover Your Best Self & Feed Your True HungerHey girl!
Today's episode is the real deal!
"You can't solve a problem with the same mind that created it"
& if you have been wondering if you will ever break the chains of disordered patterns & behaviors that your eating disorder traps you in, then this one is for you.
The war is in your mind & only you have the freedom of choice of which wolf you feed.
I share the Cherokee parable of the "Two Wolves", & how you can use this as a healing & empowering story to feed your...2023-03-2018 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 26: A Tale of Beautiful Awareness to Uncover Your Best Self & Feed Your True HungerHey girl!
Today's episode is the real deal!
"You can't solve a problem with the same mind that created it"
& if you have been wondering if you will ever break the chains of disordered patterns & behaviors that your eating disorder traps you in, then this one is for you.
The war is in your mind & only you have the freedom of choice of which wolf you feed.
I share the Cherokee parable of the "Two Wolves", & how you can use this as a healing & empowering story to feed your...2023-03-2018 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 25: Girl, You Are Not Broken! Get Clarity & Jumpstart Your Healing Journey With These Simple, Life-Changing QuestionsHave you been searching for a way out?
You truly want freedom from disordered patterns & unhealthy thoughts of food controlling your life, yet you just don't know where to go from here. You don't know where to start? You feel broken. You feel stuck.
I'm here today to remind you that you are not broken. You my sweet friend, you are blessed. You are healing. You are growing.
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. Th...2023-03-1326 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 25: Girl, You Are Not Broken! Get Clarity & Jumpstart Your Healing Journey With These Simple, Life-Changing QuestionsHave you been searching for a way out?
You truly want freedom from disordered patterns & unhealthy thoughts of food controlling your life, yet you just don't know where to go from here. You don't know where to start? You feel broken. You feel stuck.
I'm here today to remind you that you are not broken. You my sweet friend, you are blessed. You are healing. You are growing.
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. Th...2023-03-1326 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 24.5: BONUS - What Is Recovery Coaching? Support & Accountability You Need to Take Your Power BackOh Hey Girl!
I am doing something extra special today!
Lately, I've been answering the questions, "What do you do? What is Eating Disorder Recovery Coaching? How can you help support me?"
So instead of waiting until Monday to launch the usual new episode of the week, I wanted to jump right in today & share what Recovery Coaching is all about!
In the bonus episode today, you will learn:
- The difference between therapists & clinicians versus recovery coaches
-The support I can provide to help you find...2023-03-0913 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 24.5: BONUS - What Is Recovery Coaching? Support & Accountability You Need to Take Your Power BackOh Hey Girl!
I am doing something extra special today!
Lately, I've been answering the questions, "What do you do? What is Eating Disorder Recovery Coaching? How can you help support me?"
So instead of waiting until Monday to launch the usual new episode of the week, I wanted to jump right in today & share what Recovery Coaching is all about!
In the bonus episode today, you will learn:
- The difference between therapists & clinicians versus recovery coaches
-The support I can provide to help you find...2023-03-0913 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 24: Bodies Change, Worth Doesn’t - What is A “Freedom Point”? & 6 Steps To Find YoursYou likely have a "body ideal" or vision of what you view to be the perfect body. But the sad news is, disordered patterns lead down distorted paths.
For me, I was never going to be a "perfect" weight. However, I did know that I wanted more for my future than a life slaved by controlling my food & body.
In today's episode, I discuss what a "freedom point" is, & the steps to find yours.
These steps today will walk you through an exercise that helps many of my recovery coaching clients experience a pl...2023-03-0627 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 24: Bodies Change, Worth Doesn’t - What is A “Freedom Point”? & 6 Steps To Find YoursYou likely have a "body ideal" or vision of what you view to be the perfect body. But the sad news is, disordered patterns lead down distorted paths.
For me, I was never going to be a "perfect" weight. However, I did know that I wanted more for my future than a life slaved by controlling my food & body.
In today's episode, I discuss what a "freedom point" is, & the steps to find yours.
These steps today will walk you through an exercise that helps many of my recovery coaching clients experience a pl...2023-03-0627 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 23: Facts, Truths & All the Stats - Why Eating Disorders Need to Be Talked About + A Gift for You!It’s National Eating Disorder Awareness week! It’s time to share hope for recovery & it’s time to uplift & encourage all of you who may be battling this awful disease.
In today’s episode I share all the facts, truths & stats surrounding disordered eating & the impact of eating disorders on our society. I also share a special free gift just for listening to today’s show & spreading the word by sharing this episode with a friend or loved one.
Researchers believe:
8 million Americans have an eating disorder – seven million women and one million men
One in 200...2023-02-2724 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 23: Facts, Truths & All the Stats - Why Eating Disorders Need to Be Talked About + A Gift for You!It’s National Eating Disorder Awareness week! It’s time to share hope for recovery & it’s time to uplift & encourage all of you who may be battling this awful disease.
In today’s episode I share all the facts, truths & stats surrounding disordered eating & the impact of eating disorders on our society. I also share a special free gift just for listening to today’s show & spreading the word by sharing this episode with a friend or loved one.
Researchers believe:
8 million Americans have an eating disorder – seven million women and one million men
One in 200...2023-02-2724 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 22: Do You Struggle With Excessive Exercise? How Yoga Gave Me Freedom & Permission to Get Off the TreadmillToday's episode is all about excessive exercise & exercise addiction. & while an addiction to exercise may not be a noted clinical addiction, researchers do believe that the impacts of excessive exercise on the body have just as many harmful affects as other restrictive behaviors for those who struggle with control around food & body image.
I discuss what exactly makes the very thing we view as "healthy" so very "unhealthy". I also share my story & struggle with exercise addiction & obsession with all the "cardio queen" shenanigans.
If you find yourself constantly exercising or finding ways to exert e...2023-02-2030 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 22: Do You Struggle With Excessive Exercise? How Yoga Gave Me Freedom & Permission to Get Off the TreadmillToday's episode is all about excessive exercise & exercise addiction. & while an addiction to exercise may not be a noted clinical addiction, researchers do believe that the impacts of excessive exercise on the body have just as many harmful affects as other restrictive behaviors for those who struggle with control around food & body image.
I discuss what exactly makes the very thing we view as "healthy" so very "unhealthy". I also share my story & struggle with exercise addiction & obsession with all the "cardio queen" shenanigans.
If you find yourself constantly exercising or finding ways to exert e...2023-02-2030 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 21: 4 Ways Your Relationship With Food & Your Body Affects Your Relationships + 3 Steps to a Life of LoveIn today's episode I share the juicy topic of RELATIONSHIPS! With Valentine's day this week, I wanted to take the time to share with you 4 ways your relationship with food & your body affects your relationships + 3 steps to a loving future.
I fully believe that the relationship you have with food & your body is a direct reflection to life itself & is tied directly to the quality of the relationships you have with others.
If you find yourself constantly insolating, avoiding, arguing or feeling overwhelmed by those closest to you, then maybe just maybe you don't even...2023-02-1328 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 21: 4 Ways Your Relationship With Food & Your Body Affects Your Relationships + 3 Steps to a Life of LoveIn today's episode I share the juicy topic of RELATIONSHIPS! With Valentine's day this week, I wanted to take the time to share with you 4 ways your relationship with food & your body affects your relationships + 3 steps to a loving future.
I fully believe that the relationship you have with food & your body is a direct reflection to life itself & is tied directly to the quality of the relationships you have with others.
If you find yourself constantly insolating, avoiding, arguing or feeling overwhelmed by those closest to you, then maybe just maybe you don't even...2023-02-1328 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 20: Your Food Struggle Is Real & You Are Valid! What to Do When You Don’t Feel ”Sick Enough” to Get HelpHappy Episode 20! I am pinching myself that I've already helped THOUSANDS of women across the planet with the Her Best Self podcast! It's only been a few short months ladies! It's been such an honor & privilege to hear from so many of you about how this show & coaching with me has truly impacted your life.
In today's episode, I'm tackling head on the feeling so many of you face when it comes to unhealthy food behaviors. The feeling of not being "sick enough" to seek out support.
In the month of love, it's important that y...2023-02-0628 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 20: Your Food Struggle Is Real & You Are Valid! What to Do When You Don’t Feel ”Sick Enough” to Get HelpHappy Episode 20! I am pinching myself that I've already helped THOUSANDS of women across the planet with the Her Best Self podcast! It's only been a few short months ladies! It's been such an honor & privilege to hear from so many of you about how this show & coaching with me has truly impacted your life.
In today's episode, I'm tackling head on the feeling so many of you face when it comes to unhealthy food behaviors. The feeling of not being "sick enough" to seek out support.
In the month of love, it's important that y...2023-02-0628 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 19: Anxiety & Fear Running Your Day? Get CLEAR on What You Are Truly Afraid of So You Can Become the Woman You Were Made to BeToday's episode is a tactical one girl!
You will want to grab your Target journal & favorite pen & dive right in with me as we talk about FEAR!
Are you afraid of certain foods? Afraid to gain weight? Afraid you won't ever love your body? Afraid that you will deal with disordered eating behaviors for the rest of your life?
I get it. I was afraid of all those same things.
The truth is....in order to turn your fear into the very thing that will set you free, you have to...2023-01-3021 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 19: Anxiety & Fear Running Your Day? Get CLEAR on What You Are Truly Afraid of So You Can Become the Woman You Were Made to BeToday's episode is a tactical one girl!
You will want to grab your Target journal & favorite pen & dive right in with me as we talk about FEAR!
Are you afraid of certain foods? Afraid to gain weight? Afraid you won't ever love your body? Afraid that you will deal with disordered eating behaviors for the rest of your life?
I get it. I was afraid of all those same things.
The truth is....in order to turn your fear into the very thing that will set you free, you have to...2023-01-3021 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 18: 15 Things I Wish I Knew 15 Years Ago + Hope & Happiness for Your Healthiest YouIt's MY BIRTHDAY!!!
Well, my birthday was January 20th lol, but it's my birthday month!
Who else loves birthday MONTHS? HAHA.
I didn't always enjoy celebrating myself. In fact, birthdays with an unhealthy food & body relationship controlling your life can be down right disastrous. They can be hard. I remember a many where I restricted food, avoided celebrations, and passed cake out to others only to avoid having a piece myself. In that hard season, I remember wanting so much peace.....wanting so much freedom. Yet, I was stuck.
As I t...2023-01-2320 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 18: 15 Things I Wish I Knew 15 Years Ago + Hope & Happiness for Your Healthiest YouIt's MY BIRTHDAY!!!
Well, my birthday was January 20th lol, but it's my birthday month!
Who else loves birthday MONTHS? HAHA.
I didn't always enjoy celebrating myself. In fact, birthdays with an unhealthy food & body relationship controlling your life can be down right disastrous. They can be hard. I remember a many where I restricted food, avoided celebrations, and passed cake out to others only to avoid having a piece myself. In that hard season, I remember wanting so much peace.....wanting so much freedom. Yet, I was stuck.
As I t...2023-01-2320 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 17: Are You a Perfectionist? How to Turn “Never Feeling Good Enough” Into Your SuperpowerHey sis! Are you a perfectionist?
Do you have a never ending self-evaluation happening in your mind? Maybe you start each week with lofty attempts to follow a meal plan or finally heal your relationship with food, yet you throw in the towel completely when you slip up?
If you are in need of turning perfection into POWER, this this is YOUR episode! You can change your future by focusing on the PRESENT & striving for excellence versus perfection.
Let me show you how! Grab a notebook and pen, because today's episode is full of...2023-01-1624 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 17: Are You a Perfectionist? How to Turn “Never Feeling Good Enough” Into Your SuperpowerHey sis! Are you a perfectionist?
Do you have a never ending self-evaluation happening in your mind? Maybe you start each week with lofty attempts to follow a meal plan or finally heal your relationship with food, yet you throw in the towel completely when you slip up?
If you are in need of turning perfection into POWER, this this is YOUR episode! You can change your future by focusing on the PRESENT & striving for excellence versus perfection.
Let me show you how! Grab a notebook and pen, because today's episode is full of...2023-01-1624 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 16: Embracing the SUCK of Recovery + Breaking the Chains of Disordered Eating for GoodHey girl HEY!
Today I am getting to the TRUTH of eating disorder recovery & what it means to break the chains. For so long, I thought I could do it all myself, yet my transformation point in my battle with anorexia came when I got down on my knees & asked God for help.
Recovery is a journey, not a destination. & even though this may be hard to hear for you, it gets harder before it gets better. Recovery is all about "choice". & choosing over & over again daily to fight the battle in your mind so t...2023-01-0924 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 16: Embracing the SUCK of Recovery + Breaking the Chains of Disordered Eating for GoodHey girl HEY!
Today I am getting to the TRUTH of eating disorder recovery & what it means to break the chains. For so long, I thought I could do it all myself, yet my transformation point in my battle with anorexia came when I got down on my knees & asked God for help.
Recovery is a journey, not a destination. & even though this may be hard to hear for you, it gets harder before it gets better. Recovery is all about "choice". & choosing over & over again daily to fight the battle in your mind so t...2023-01-0924 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 15: Do You Really Want Freedom From Food Controlling Your Life? The ONE Habit To Stop Doing That Will Change Your FutureHAPPY NEW YEAR SWEET FRIEND!
Did you know, that 50% of new year resolutions don't stick after January?! (mind blown right! - nahhh lol)
Habits don't work. You get excited but then you do this ONE thing that leaves you stuck in the trap of food controlling your life....
YOU THINK!
That's right....The only reason I have a healthy relationship with food & my body is because I stopped giving my brain the power to make excuses. I stopped thinking & overthinking. What did I do instead? I just started DOING!
...2023-01-0121 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 15: Do You Really Want Freedom From Food Controlling Your Life? The ONE Habit To Stop Doing That Will Change Your FutureHAPPY NEW YEAR SWEET FRIEND!
Did you know, that 50% of new year resolutions don't stick after January?! (mind blown right! - nahhh lol)
Habits don't work. You get excited but then you do this ONE thing that leaves you stuck in the trap of food controlling your life....
YOU THINK!
That's right....The only reason I have a healthy relationship with food & my body is because I stopped giving my brain the power to make excuses. I stopped thinking & overthinking. What did I do instead? I just started DOING!
...2023-01-0121 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 14: Girl, Quit Dieting! Your Solution For Health & Healing This New Year, FREE From Fad Diets!Fad diets are pre-cursors to eating disorders. Yes, I said it!
Did you know that according to the National Eating Disorder Association, 35% of normal dieters progress to chronic dieters, & 25% of those individuals develop eating disorders?! Isn't this wild?!
The best known contributor to the development of disordered eating & full blown eating disorders is the cultural idealization of "thinness".
What is super troubling however, is that 95% of dieters will regain lost weight back (& then some) 1-5 years following their diet. But this doesn't stop the weight loss industry from pushing products & new diets down y...2022-12-2618 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 14: Girl, Quit Dieting! Your Solution For Health & Healing This New Year, FREE From Fad Diets!Fad diets are pre-cursors to eating disorders. Yes, I said it!
Did you know that according to the National Eating Disorder Association, 35% of normal dieters progress to chronic dieters, & 25% of those individuals develop eating disorders?! Isn't this wild?!
The best known contributor to the development of disordered eating & full blown eating disorders is the cultural idealization of "thinness".
What is super troubling however, is that 95% of dieters will regain lost weight back (& then some) 1-5 years following their diet. But this doesn't stop the weight loss industry from pushing products & new diets down y...2022-12-2618 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 13: Tis the Season! The 8 Gifts You Can Give Yourself & Your Body This ChristmasHoliday's can be tough when you are stuck in your own mess of disordered eating. It can be extremally hard to take a step back & give yourself anything....am I right?
In today's episode, I talk about the 8 (non-tangible) gifts that you can give yourself this Christmas. These gifts have the power to change your life, your future, & your relationship with your body & food.
You DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS ONE!
Believe me, I see you.... For years of my life, I remember Christmas being excruciating. Opening up clothes from family that...2022-12-1922 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 13: Tis the Season! The 8 Gifts You Can Give Yourself & Your Body This ChristmasHoliday's can be tough when you are stuck in your own mess of disordered eating. It can be extremally hard to take a step back & give yourself anything....am I right?
In today's episode, I talk about the 8 (non-tangible) gifts that you can give yourself this Christmas. These gifts have the power to change your life, your future, & your relationship with your body & food.
You DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS ONE!
Believe me, I see you.... For years of my life, I remember Christmas being excruciating. Opening up clothes from family that...2022-12-1922 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 12: The BIGGEST LIES You Are Believing That Are Keeping You From Your Best SelfToday I am dropping it like it's HOTT!
In this episode, I share the 3 biggest lies you are believing that are keeping you in disordered eating patterns, leaving you stuck & far from the future you dream of....a future of healing.
Listen in today to hear the 3 basic core beliefs about yourself that are preventing you from your BEST version of you. These include....
1. I am worthless
2. I am un-loveable
3. I am helpless
Sweet friend, have you caught yourself believing these nasty lies? Today, I discuss why...2022-12-1214 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 12: The BIGGEST LIES You Are Believing That Are Keeping You From Your Best SelfToday I am dropping it like it's HOTT!
In this episode, I share the 3 biggest lies you are believing that are keeping you in disordered eating patterns, leaving you stuck & far from the future you dream of....a future of healing.
Listen in today to hear the 3 basic core beliefs about yourself that are preventing you from your BEST version of you. These include....
1. I am worthless
2. I am un-loveable
3. I am helpless
Sweet friend, have you caught yourself believing these nasty lies? Today, I discuss why...2022-12-1214 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 11: Are You “Too Busy” to Eat? Stop the Self Sabotage Right NOW!Do you find yourself using the, "I don't have time to eat" excuse? How about, "I'll eat something later"? Yet, you clearly have zero intent to do so...& just maybe you wind up binging later from the all day restrictive patterns.
If you are using "busy" as a way to control your food intake then this episode is a MUST listen!
It's no secret that the disordered mind will pull out all the tricks to keep us stuck in unhealthy behaviors. I want to help you get to the root of this problem so that...2022-12-0519 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 11: Are You “Too Busy” to Eat? Stop the Self Sabotage Right NOW!Do you find yourself using the, "I don't have time to eat" excuse? How about, "I'll eat something later"? Yet, you clearly have zero intent to do so...& just maybe you wind up binging later from the all day restrictive patterns.
If you are using "busy" as a way to control your food intake then this episode is a MUST listen!
It's no secret that the disordered mind will pull out all the tricks to keep us stuck in unhealthy behaviors. I want to help you get to the root of this problem so that...2022-12-0519 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 10: Your Words Matter Friend! Powerful Affirmations for Your Food Freedom JourneyIn today's episode, I share with you the POWER of your words. If you are like most women, you have heard that the power of words can be critical when it comes to how you view your body, life, relationships, etc.
I created this podcast because I fully believe how the power of your words & thoughts lead to your ultimate identity...which is the number one reason why you may be stuck in disordered eating patterns. Ask yourself: What are you affirming? What words are you giving power too?
Reality is: You are creating your l...2022-11-2819 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 10: Your Words Matter Friend! Powerful Affirmations for Your Food Freedom JourneyIn today's episode, I share with you the POWER of your words. If you are like most women, you have heard that the power of words can be critical when it comes to how you view your body, life, relationships, etc.
I created this podcast because I fully believe how the power of your words & thoughts lead to your ultimate identity...which is the number one reason why you may be stuck in disordered eating patterns. Ask yourself: What are you affirming? What words are you giving power too?
Reality is: You are creating your l...2022-11-2819 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 9: My Mom Saved My Life + 5 Ways to Support a Loved One With an Eating DisorderThe TRUTH is....roughly 30 million Americans suffer with an eating disorder (& that's just Americans!)
It can be devastating to realize that someone so very close to you is hurting & struggling with their food & body relationship.
I spent years of my life in denial that my eating disorder consumed my entire identity. And maybe, your loved one is doing the same right now!
The good news sweet friend.....my mom saved my life. It's because of her I am still standing today to share these 5 ways that I truly believe are the BEST ways to...2022-11-2125 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 9: My Mom Saved My Life + 5 Ways to Support a Loved One With an Eating DisorderThe TRUTH is....roughly 30 million Americans suffer with an eating disorder (& that's just Americans!)
It can be devastating to realize that someone so very close to you is hurting & struggling with their food & body relationship.
I spent years of my life in denial that my eating disorder consumed my entire identity. And maybe, your loved one is doing the same right now!
The good news sweet friend.....my mom saved my life. It's because of her I am still standing today to share these 5 ways that I truly believe are the BEST ways to...2022-11-2125 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 8: The #1 Reason You Are Stuck in Unhealthy Habits With Food & How to Break FreeThe #1 reason you are stuck in unhealthy habits with food is because.....
you have BLACK & WHITE thinking!
Yes, friend. You live in an all-or-nothing mindset. This way of thinking (whether you believe it or not), leaves you in a never good enough cycle of shame, control, Eating disorder behaviors & it's a personal NIGHTMARE!
I've been right where you are....some days feeling in ultimate control of my life & my food intake, while other days spiraling into paralyzed fear that led me wanting to give up on everything.
The good news is, y...2022-11-1423 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 8: The #1 Reason You Are Stuck in Unhealthy Habits With Food & How to Break FreeThe #1 reason you are stuck in unhealthy habits with food is because.....
you have BLACK & WHITE thinking!
Yes, friend. You live in an all-or-nothing mindset. This way of thinking (whether you believe it or not), leaves you in a never good enough cycle of shame, control, Eating disorder behaviors & it's a personal NIGHTMARE!
I've been right where you are....some days feeling in ultimate control of my life & my food intake, while other days spiraling into paralyzed fear that led me wanting to give up on everything.
The good news is, y...2022-11-1423 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 7: Social Media & It’s Impact on Disordered Eating & Your Mental HealthHave you ever wondered if there was a link between social media & eating disorders? Today, I talk about the 3 types of pressure we experience linked to disordered eating & how social platforms are directly tied to the state of your mental health.
Of course there can be some good in connecting with others on social, as well as community support, finding entertainment, friends, & more. However, the truth is that if you are someone who struggles with an unhealthy food & body relationship, it's extremely important to watch what enters into your mind....because FOMO is real y'all, and comparison w...2022-11-0727 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 7: Social Media & It’s Impact on Disordered Eating & Your Mental HealthHave you ever wondered if there was a link between social media & eating disorders? Today, I talk about the 3 types of pressure we experience linked to disordered eating & how social platforms are directly tied to the state of your mental health.
Of course there can be some good in connecting with others on social, as well as community support, finding entertainment, friends, & more. However, the truth is that if you are someone who struggles with an unhealthy food & body relationship, it's extremely important to watch what enters into your mind....because FOMO is real y'all, and comparison w...2022-11-0727 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 6: The Halloween Scaries & Fear of Gaining Weight During the Holidays + 4 Tactics to Help Support You TODAY!Hey girl! Today, I'm sharing the REAL SCARY TRUTH of how terrifying Halloween & the holidays can be during disordered eating & eating disorder recovery. During my worst, Halloween candy & all the holiday treats gave me anxiety & pushed me back into disordered patterns multiple times. Many clients I work with find that this time of year is the hardest when navigating freedom from their eating disorder. The fear of weight gain is REAL. The binge/purge/restrict cycle is REAL. & the scariest thing is allowing yourself to have any treat at all when you have restricted yourself or viewed candy as "...2022-10-3122 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 6: The Halloween Scaries & Fear of Gaining Weight During the Holidays + 4 Tactics to Help Support You TODAY!Hey girl! Today, I'm sharing the REAL SCARY TRUTH of how terrifying Halloween & the holidays can be during disordered eating & eating disorder recovery. During my worst, Halloween candy & all the holiday treats gave me anxiety & pushed me back into disordered patterns multiple times. Many clients I work with find that this time of year is the hardest when navigating freedom from their eating disorder. The fear of weight gain is REAL. The binge/purge/restrict cycle is REAL. & the scariest thing is allowing yourself to have any treat at all when you have restricted yourself or viewed candy as "...2022-10-3122 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 4: Peace with Food & What to Eat When You Don’t Know What to EatThis one is a goodie y'all!
If you are wanting PEACE with food, what does that even mean? What does that look like...but for real?
Is it even attainable?
If you are searching for freedom from oppressive thoughts or emotions around food, this one if for you! I even talk about menu options & my personal strategy of the 5x5 that helped myself & now helps my clients navigate back to normal eating patterns.
Worried about gaining weight as you reintroduce foods into your daily plan? You can learn to eat intuitively & s...2022-10-1716 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 4: Peace with Food & What to Eat When You Don’t Know What to EatThis one is a goodie y'all!
If you are wanting PEACE with food, what does that even mean? What does that look like...but for real?
Is it even attainable?
If you are searching for freedom from oppressive thoughts or emotions around food, this one if for you! I even talk about menu options & my personal strategy of the 5x5 that helped myself & now helps my clients navigate back to normal eating patterns.
Worried about gaining weight as you reintroduce foods into your daily plan? You can learn to eat intuitively & s...2022-10-1716 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionHER BEST SELF TrailerWelcome to the Her Best Self Podcast!
My mission is to help YOU find TRUE FREEDOM from food & body, so that you can create your healthiest life full of all the best things. Full of confidence, peace, internal power & purpose.
If you are ready to heal from unhealthy patterns leaving you feeling stuck & controlled, and you are absolutely, 100 percent all in to experience your BEST HEALTH, then you are here for a divine reason my sweet friend!
Welcome! I'm Lindsey Nichol. Former competitive figure skater & perfectionist turned God-led women's wellness diva, LEO wife...2022-10-0402 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionHER BEST SELF TrailerWelcome to the Her Best Self Podcast!
My mission is to help YOU find TRUE FREEDOM from food & body, so that you can create your healthiest life full of all the best things. Full of confidence, peace, internal power & purpose.
If you are ready to heal from unhealthy patterns leaving you feeling stuck & controlled, and you are absolutely, 100 percent all in to experience your BEST HEALTH, then you are here for a divine reason my sweet friend!
Welcome! I'm Lindsey Nichol. Former competitive figure skater & perfectionist turned God-led women's wellness diva, LEO wife...2022-10-0402 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 1: Welcome to The Her Best Self Podcast & My StoryIn the FIRST Podcast Episode of Her Best Self with Lindsey Nichol, I'm sharing all about my personal story & battle with an eating disorder.
You will also learn more about the mission of this show, & how I hope this show finds you or someone you love as you navigate unhealthy patterns leaving you stuck.
FIND FOOD & BODY FREEDOM & HEAL FROM DISORDERED EATING + Intuitive Eating & Holistic Recovery Principles for eating disorder recovery
2022-10-0421 minHer Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food RestrictionEP 1: Welcome to The Her Best Self Podcast & My StoryIn the FIRST Podcast Episode of Her Best Self with Lindsey Nichol, I'm sharing all about my personal story & battle with an eating disorder.
You will also learn more about the mission of this show, & how I hope this show finds you or someone you love as you navigate unhealthy patterns leaving you stuck.
FIND FOOD & BODY FREEDOM & HEAL FROM DISORDERED EATING + Intuitive Eating & Holistic Recovery Principles for eating disorder recovery
2022-10-0421 min