Her Best Self: Freedom from Disordered Eating, Body Obsession & Perfectionism

Hey girl HEYY! How is your week starting? I hope so very well!  But to make it even better, I'd love for you to join me in another coaching over coffee episode on the HBS podcast today! ~ In Coaching over Coffee, Episode 165 I answer the question: "How do I accept my body & continue to make the right choices when I feel myself gaining weight?" ~ Here is a hint, (but I encourage you to listen to the full episode still): If you find yourself questioning this part of the recovery process the first step is to understand how recovery works.  What you are experiencing, I have also experienced. This comes from ED & the only way around it is to shift your perspective & begin to accept that maybe your body just isn't supposed to be controlled, forced or manipulated into a size. When you live life from a place of restriction...you believe you aren't allowed to have something, you shame yourself & you go against what it is you actually want....CONTROL, PEACE & FREEDOM. Body Acceptance is Key! ~ Newsflash sis... "Your body is NOT your masterpiece, your life is." ~Glennon Doyle ~ Reality is, you can continue to trust the process even if you don't love the process. You can trust that this is what is healthy for you & what is best for you long term. Your body was never meant to fit into your idea of perfection. Once you allow it to be free, is when you can experience true healing. I hope this episode gives you more permission to do the next right thing! I believe in you :) ~ Listen in to this one & don't forget to come share your thoughts & feedback with us in our private facebook community! & if you have a question you'd like to have answered on the pod, you can shoot me an email directly at info@lindseynichol.com. xo, lindsey Find All the Things -＞ wwww.herbestself.co ______ Coach with Me -＞Client Application ______ Email me directly -> info@lindseynichol.com ______ Join the free FB community -> www.herbestselfsociety.com ______ Need a helping hand guiding you girl!? You don’t have to do this alone! Step 1: Go all IN! Decide to commit to yourself & your future! Do it scared girlfriend. Just do it! Step 2: Apply for limited 1:1 & let’s work together -> Client Application Step 3: Leverage the FB community for support & stay tuned for all the resources up & coming to help serve you! YOU TOTALLY GOT THIS! * While I am a certified health coach, anorexia survivor & eating disorder recovery coach, I do not intend the use of this message to serve as medical advice. Please refer to the disclaimer here in the show & be sure to contact a licensed clinical provider if you are struggling with an eating disorder.

Hey sweet sister! Welcome back to the Her Best Self Podcast. Today, I'm dropping one of the most listened episodes of all time! In this replay, I share with you the raw & real.....of what you can do when you are simply terrified to gain weight. ~ If you find yourself scared to eat more because you are afraid you will gain weight...then this is your sign to listen in friend & to apply these steps today, which I'm sharing to help you along your journey. Maybe, you know that in order to get "stronger" or "healthier" you will indeed need to put on some LBs, but the mere thought fuels you with debilitating anxiety? Gosh, do I get it! The scariest thing for me during my recovery from anorexia was gaining weight. I cared so very much what others thought of me....& I was terrified that I may not like myself if I gained weight & actually had a normal life. If this is you today friend, I encourage you to LISTEN IN to the show! I share with you 4 steps for you to take RIGHT NOW, to help you navigate this crippling topic of weight gain. Weight restoration can be scary, but staying chained to food controlling your life is even more terrifying. You can do this! I hope today's show brings clarity to your spirit, & I hope it shifts your perspective to embrace the recovery journey & breathe easy.....recovery is possible for you! xo, lindsey Find All the Things -＞ www.lindseynichol.com  ______ Coach with Me -＞ https://herbestself.co/services  ______ Email me directly -> info@lindseynichol.com  ______ Join the free FB community -> www.facebook.com/groups/herbestselfsociety/  ______ Need a helping hand guiding you girl!? You don’t have to do this alone! Step 1: Go all IN! Decide to commit to yourself & your future! Do it scared girlfriend. Just do it! Step 2: Apply for limited 1:1 & let’s work together at www.lindseynichol.com/apply-for-coaching  Step 3: Leverage the FB community for support & stay tuned for all the resources up & coming to help serve you! YOU TOTALLY GOT THIS! * While I am a certified health coach, anorexia survivor & eating disorder recovery coach, I do not intend the use of this message to serve as medical advice. Please refer to the disclaimer here in the show & be sure to contact a licensed clinical provider if you are struggling with an eating disorder.

Ohhh Happy Day! Or is it? I hope you are hanging in there sis!  In my neck of the woods, my mom turned 70 today & I caught myself going down a long dark hole of the "what ifs" & negative thoughts. I found myself wondering just how many more years I had left with her.  But I stopped myself mid-thought cycle & held the negative Nancy committee captive in my mind while I REFRAMED to something way more powerful & positive. Research tells us that 95% of our thoughts are set on repeat every single day & out of all of those, nearly 80% are negative....freaking wow! Am I right? What this means is you will continue to allow those negative thoughts to impact your life UNTIL you change the song & rewrite the lyrics. In Episode 164 of the Her Best Self Podcast, I share 10 recovery reframes for you to leverage TODAY that will have you changing your perspective & your life. This one is full of truth, so make sure to grab a notebook & pen so that you can use some of these phrases this week when you find yourself revisiting those old recycled lies. I hope you enjoy today's show as much as I enjoyed recording it for you :) & don't forget to come on out to our private FB community, www.herbestselfsociety.com & share with us your fav reframe from Episode 164! I'll talk to you real soon girl! xo, lindsey   Find All the Things -＞ wwww.herbestself.co ______ Coach with Me -＞Client Application ______ Email me directly -> info@lindseynichol.com ______ Join the free FB community -> www.herbestselfsociety.com ______ Need a helping hand guiding you girl!? You don’t have to do this alone! Step 1: Go all IN! Decide to commit to yourself & your future! Do it scared girlfriend. Just do it! Step 2: Apply for limited 1:1 & let’s work together -> Client Application Step 3: Leverage the FB community for support & stay tuned for all the resources up & coming to help serve you! YOU TOTALLY GOT THIS! * While I am a certified health coach, anorexia survivor & eating disorder recovery coach, I do not intend the use of this message to serve as medical advice. Please refer to the disclaimer here in the show & be sure to contact a licensed clinical provider if you are struggling with an eating disorder.

Hey Girl, Do you live with guilt or shame from unhealthy patterns or disordered behaviors with food? Do you try to control your food intake only to end up frustrated and like you have failed at life? I hate what this cycle does to so many of us women. In Episode 163.5 of the HBS podcast, I get vulnerable AGAIN and share the good stuff! I talk about my personal faith & how I struggled to believe God even cared about me at my worst with anorexia. But the most epic message of today's show is the topic of total surrender.  Sis, in order to find complete freedom from disordered eating, you must trust in something other than yourself to get through it. In order to find complete freedom, you must let go and surrender your plans, for plans that are far greater than what you can even imagine for your life. You see, the first step to recovery....begins with surrender. Surrender your power and false sense of control, so that HE can create something NEW in you. True change comes from true identity. You were created for MORE. Trust the one who created you. You weren't born to be the best at being sick. I hope this episode hits you differently today friend! Would you mind sharing it with a friend in your life that you feel it may bless? I would be so very honored. "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11 with recovery prayers and all the hugs, lindsey Find All the Things -＞ www.lindseynichol.com ______ Coach with Me -＞Client Application ______ Email me directly -> info@lindseynichol.com ______ Join the free FB community -> www.facebook.com/groups/herbestselfsociety/ ______ Need a helping hand guiding you girl!? You don’t have to do this alone! Step 1: Go all IN! Decide to commit to yourself & your future! Do it scared girlfriend. Just do it! Step 2: Apply for limited 1:1 & let’s work together -> Client Application Step 3: Leverage the FB community for support & stay tuned for all the resources up & coming to help serve you! YOU TOTALLY GOT THIS! * While I am a certified health coach, anorexia survivor & eating disorder recovery coach, I do not intend the use of this message to serve as medical advice. Please refer to the disclaimer here in the show & be sure to contact a licensed clinical provider if you are struggling with an eating disorder.  

Happy Tuesday sister friend! How is the week treating you already?  I'm actually freaking out a tad because school is starting over here in less than 2 weeks & while I CANNOT wait for us to get on more of a schedule, I'm holding on to summer with one mighty strong grip! Plus, I haven't even finished ordering all the school supplies for the boys & their backpacks are on backorder....ahhhh, okay let me stop oversharing all my behind the scenes #momlife struggles.... ~ In Episode 163 on the podcast today, I share with you about the struggle of belief & how to overcome the LIE from the enemy that recovery isn't for you.... ~ Sis, your mind has SO MUCH POWER! In this episode, I discuss the concept of mindset conditioning & how you can level up that internal power within you, so that you can reject your old self & direct your life's energy to the things you want most. Things like personal freedom, happiness & no longer being a prisoner to disordered eating. I can't wait for you to listen in & share this one with someone you love as I walk you through the process of mental conditioning & what you can do next. Let's go girl! lindsey   Find All the Things -＞ wwww.herbestself.co ______ Coach with Me -＞Client Application ______ Email me directly -> info@lindseynichol.com ______ Join the free FB community -> www.herbestselfsociety.com ______ Need a helping hand guiding you girl!? You don’t have to do this alone! Step 1: Go all IN! Decide to commit to yourself & your future! Do it scared girlfriend. Just do it! Step 2: Apply for limited 1:1 & let’s work together -> Client Application Step 3: Leverage the FB community for support & stay tuned for all the resources up & coming to help serve you! YOU TOTALLY GOT THIS! * While I am a certified health coach, anorexia survivor & eating disorder recovery coach, I do not intend the use of this message to serve as medical advice. Please refer to the disclaimer here in the show & be sure to contact a licensed clinical provider if you are struggling with an eating disorder.

TGIF sister friend! Whew, can you believe it? We have arrived! HAHA. Well, almost...the weekend is still loading... So what do you have planned?  It's going to be a rainy one here in the VA, but I'm looking forward to some quality time with the hubby & kiddos. I'll probably enjoy a few good yoga sessions & spend some time in reflection with the perfect cup of coffee. But what I won't be doing is killing myself in the gym on the treadmill for hours like the olden days when I was stuck in the cycle of excessive exercise.  & I can't say I miss that life one little bit... ~ In Episode 162 of the podcast, I share with you my exercise story & how I rebuilt my relationship with exercise to be HEALTHY & HAPPY & FREE! ~ If you "never miss a Monday"... If you work out every day... If you have an insane amount of guilt & punish yourself later for not getting in a gym sesh... If your exercise routine impacts your marriage, your family, your relationships... & if you restrict food on days you exercise less... then this episode of the who was made just for YOU! ~ I can't wait for you to listen in & share it with a friend, so that, you can take these 5 steps RIGHT NOW to escape excessive exercise & STOP working out every day! You have permission to rest, relax & recover. In fact, it's REQUIRED in your recovery! Don't miss this one sis! I love ya girl <3 xo, lindsey Find All the Things -＞ wwww.herbestself.co ______ Coach with Me -＞Client Application ______ Email me directly -> info@lindseynichol.com ______ Join the free FB community -> www.herbestselfsociety.com ______ Need a helping hand guiding you girl!? You don’t have to do this alone! Step 1: Go all IN! Decide to commit to yourself & your future! Do it scared girlfriend. Just do it! Step 2: Apply for limited 1:1 & let’s work together -> Client Application Step 3: Leverage the FB community for support & stay tuned for all the resources up & coming to help serve you! YOU TOTALLY GOT THIS! * While I am a certified health coach, anorexia survivor & eating disorder recovery coach, I do not intend the use of this message to serve as medical advice. Please refer to the disclaimer here in the show & be sure to contact a licensed clinical provider if you are struggling with an eating disorder.    

Hey girl Hey! How are we already in August? Like what the actual happened to summer & how come school starts for us in just 3 weeks?! I don't know about you, but I am soaking up all the summer vibes & not ready to give up on them just yet. In fact, in this episode I bring to you a story from our recent family vacay that still gets me all fired up in my spirit! In Episode 161 of the podcast, I bring to you a short & sweet message of belief & childlike faith. My hope is that you will listen in to this one if you regularly feel like you are drowning in overwhelm & frustration....& you are simply tired of treading water. Sis, struggling with disordered eating is hard...there are days where you will feel on top of the world & other days where you feel in the deepest darkest pit at the bottom of the ocean. OH how I get it! But reality is, if you want to stop drowning & actually learn how to swim & actually learn how to change your behaviors & your unhealthy relationship with food....then you have to jump in the deep end! I can't wait to hear your feedback from today's show. & I'd be honored if you shared it with someone you love whom you feel could hear this message of hope & motivation today. ~ Behind every strong person is a story that gave them choices.... SINK. SWIM. or FLOAT. What choice are you making today friend? ~ Sending you love & recovery hugs. This one is for you sis! ~lindsey Find All the Things -＞ wwww.herbestself.co ______ Coach with Me -＞Client Application ______ Email me directly -> info@lindseynichol.com ______ Join the free FB community -> www.herbestselfsociety.com ______ Need a helping hand guiding you girl!? You don’t have to do this alone! Step 1: Go all IN! Decide to commit to yourself & your future! Do it scared girlfriend. Just do it! Step 2: Apply for limited 1:1 & let’s work together -> Client Application Step 3: Leverage the FB community for support & stay tuned for all the resources up & coming to help serve you! YOU TOTALLY GOT THIS! * While I am a certified health coach, anorexia survivor & eating disorder recovery coach, I do not intend the use of this message to serve as medical advice. Please refer to the disclaimer here in the show & be sure to contact a licensed clinical provider if you are struggling with an eating disorder.

Hey sis! I sure do hope that you didn't miss Episode 160 of the podcast that launched Tuesday, where I speak with Jacqueline Sherman as our special guest in PART 1 of her story.  As a follow-up from that convo, I'm sharing with you PART 2 today! Jacqueline Sherman has an inspiring story about overcoming an eating disorder rooted in challenging family dynamics that left her feeling voiceless. At 15, during her parents' divorce, she turned to bingeing and purging to cope with the chaos. Despite trying various treatment centers and Overeaters Anonymous, real change came only after working with her therapist, Anita Johnston, who helped her identify the underlying needs driving her behaviors. Through dedicated effort, she learned to advocate for herself, set boundaries, and practice self-compassion, even when it felt forced. Her resilience is evident in her numerous comebacks after relapses, and today she enjoys a fulfilling life with a loving marriage, rewarding career, and genuine self-acceptance. Her story offers hope that full recovery from an eating disorder is possible and underscores the importance of patience and persistence in the journey to self-love. ~ In today's show, we talk through so many things. But Jacqueline’s authentic story is one for the books! This convo was such a treat and I just know it will bring inspiration and healing to your recovery journey. Come hang out with us and listen in! xo, lindsey Find All the Things -＞ www.lindseynichol.com iamjaq@gmail.com  ______ Coach with Me -＞https://www.lindseynichol.com/apply-for-coaching  ______ Email me directly -> info@lindseynichol.com ______ Join the free FB community -> www.herbestselfsociety.com ______ Need a helping hand guiding you girl!? You don’t have to do this alone! Step 1: Go all IN! Decide to commit to yourself & your future! Do it scared girlfriend. Just do it! Step 2: Apply for limited 1:1 & let’s work together at www.lindseynichol.com/apply-for-coaching  Step 3: Leverage the FB community for support & stay tuned for all the resources up & coming to help serve you! YOU TOTALLY GOT THIS! * While I am a certified health coach, anorexia survivor & eating disorder recovery coach, I do not intend the use of this message to serve as medical advice. Please refer to the disclaimer here in the show & be sure to contact a licensed clinical provider if you are struggling with an eating disorder.    

Hey sis! Do I have a special guest for you today on the Her Best Self Pod! Jacqueline Sherman has an inspiring story about overcoming an eating disorder rooted in challenging family dynamics that left her feeling voiceless. At 15, during her parents' divorce, she turned to bingeing and purging to cope with the chaos. Despite trying various treatment centers and Overeaters Anonymous, real change came only after working with her therapist, Anita Johnston, who helped her identify the underlying needs driving her behaviors. Through dedicated effort, Jaq learned to advocate for herself, set boundaries, and practice self-compassion, even when it felt forced. Her resilience is evident in her numerous comebacks after relapses, and today she enjoys a fulfilling life with a loving marriage, rewarding career, and genuine self-acceptance. Jaq's story offers hope that full recovery from an eating disorder is possible and underscores the importance of patience and persistence in the journey to self-love. ~ In today's show, we talk through so many things. But Jaq's authentic story is one for the books! This convo was such a treat and I just know it will bring inspiration and healing to your recovery journey. Come hang out with us and listen in! +stay tuned to the next episode for Part 2! xo, lindsey Find All the Things -＞ www.lindseynichol.com https://dranitajohnston.com ______ Coach with Me -＞https://www.lindseynichol.com/apply-for-coaching  ______ Email me directly -> info@lindseynichol.com ______ Join the free FB community -> www.herbestselfsociety.com ______ Need a helping hand guiding you girl!? You don’t have to do this alone! Step 1: Go all IN! Decide to commit to yourself & your future! Do it scared girlfriend. Just do it! Step 2: Apply for limited 1:1 & let’s work together at www.lindseynichol.com/apply-for-coaching  Step 3: Leverage the FB community for support & stay tuned for all the resources up & coming to help serve you! YOU TOTALLY GOT THIS! * While I am a certified health coach, anorexia survivor & eating disorder recovery coach, I do not intend the use of this message to serve as medical advice. Please refer to the disclaimer here in the show & be sure to contact a licensed clinical provider if you are struggling with an eating disorder.    

Happy Friday friend, How is your week going? We are on the last leg of our vacay & while it's been a blasty blast, part of me is ready to get back to reality. My heart thrives in tranquil time of reflection but I'm excited to come back refreshed & ready to bring you some fabulous new content on the HBS pod. Until then, I wanted to share with you one of my most favorite episodes of the show, where I discuss the #1 strategy I used to heal my relationship with food & ultimately what I did to recover from my eating disorder. ~ You see, my biggest challenge in my personal journey to recovery freedom was FEAR. I was scared to death to gain weight. & I was scared of what others would think of me. The reality was.... I wanted to escape the control that food had over my life. I wanted to stop counting calories and caring about what everyone around me thought about me. Yet, I was terrified to face the unknown and to fail.  I mean, what if I fell flat on my face?! ~ In today's episode I share inspiration of what you can do if you are tired of living restricted, overwhelmed & consumed with food control & overexercise. I can't wait for you to listen to this one if you haven't yet! ~ It's one thing to want to change, but wanting isn't enough sis! You have to DO something about it.  It's your turn to DO something about it! I hope today's show puts a fire under you to become a person of action. I hope today's show helps you to face fear and do the thing anyways. I hope today's show encourages you to expect greatness from yourself. You got this! xo, lindsey Find All the Things -＞ www.lindseynichol.com ______ Coach with Me -＞Client Application ______ Email me directly -> info@lindseynichol.com ______ Join the free FB community -> www.facebook.com/groups/herbestselfsociety/ ______ Need a helping hand guiding you girl!? You don’t have to do this alone! Step 1: Go all IN! Decide to commit to yourself & your future! Do it scared girlfriend. Just do it! Step 2: Apply for limited 1:1 & let’s work together -> Client Application Step 3: Leverage the FB community for support & stay tuned for all the resources up & coming to help serve you! YOU TOTALLY GOT THIS! * While I am a certified health coach, anorexia survivor & eating disorder recovery coach, I do not intend the use of this message to serve as medical advice. Please refer to the disclaimer here in the show & be sure to contact a licensed clinical provider if you are struggling with an eating disorder.