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

In 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 relationshi...

Happy 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 un...

Today'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...

It'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...

Hey 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 PR...

Hey 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. R...

HAPPY 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...

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". ...

Holiday'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 TH...

Today 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-love...

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 ke...

In 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 eat...

The 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 frie...

The #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 co...

Have 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...

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 disor...

Worth isn't found in the perfect weight! Who is here for today's message? I spent so many years of my life obsessing over the scale, that I missed the big picture & the TRUTH! No number on the scale was going to give me wholeness & happiness. If you struggle with always focusing on NUMBERS & you value what others think about you, then this episode is a must listen! You are worth so much more than...

This 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 patt...

In this episode, we talk about 3 things that you can do RIGHT NOW to love your body & the skin you are in, even when you don't love your body. This one is somewhat deep & strategic!  The truth is....you don't have peace with your body because the core beliefs you base your "truths" on are based on a false reality. And if that isn't REAL enough for you, peace doesn't come from control. In fact, the...

Welcome 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 a...

In today's episode I share all about the primary difference between disordered eating vs. an eating disorder. I also discuss what constitutes disordered eating & causes of eating disorders.  This episode shares research & stats that are so very important to understand when supporting a loved one with recovery & if you are navigating whether or not you have an unhealthy relationship with food.  As...

In 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 P...

Welcome to Her Best Self! In this podcast disclaimer episode, I'm sharing important information surrounding the intent of this podcast.  My hope is that this podcast blesses women who are searching for freedom from eating disorder behaviors & are on the healing path to recovery from disordered eating.  Due to the sensitive nature of this podcast, all viewpoints are from my personal story, as well...