Her Best Self: Freedom from Disordered Eating, Body Obsession & Perfectionism
Lindsey Nichol - Certified Health Coach, Eating Disorder Recovery Coach, Food Freedom Coach, Eating Disorder Intuitive Therapy Certified
Her Best Self is THE eating disorder recovery podcast for women ready to find freedom from disordered eating, body obsession, perfectionism and food anxiety.
Hosted by Lindsey Nichol, former figure skater and perfectionist turned eating disorder recovery coach, this show gives you practical tools for healing your relationship with food and body, overcoming perfectionism, and breaking free from diet culture.
Twice per week, you'll get real talk about ED recovery, intuitive eating, body neutrality, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and the faith-based journey to becoming your best self—imperfectly.
If you're struggling with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, orthorexia, or disordered eating patterns, this podcast will help you:- Stop obsessing over food and your body- Break free from restriction and binge cycles- Overcome perfectionism and people-pleasing- Build body trust and food freedom- Find community and support in recovery
New episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Apply to work with Lindsey 1:1 or learn more about her services and free resources at www.herbestself.co. Join The Recovery Collective ~ the recovery support group that gets the struggle and wants to see you win at recovery at www.herbestself.co/recoverycollective.```
*Tune in for all things eating disorder recovery, disordered eating, food freedom, body image, intuitive eating, ED recovery, anorexia recovery, bulimia recovery, binge eating recovery, orthorexia, body neutrality, diet culture, perfectionism, food anxiety, body obsession, food restriction.
_____________________________________________________________________**DISCLAIMER** Trigger warning: The episodes on Her Best Self podcast may, at times, cover sensitive topics including but not limited to eating disorders & mental health. You are advised to refrain from listening if you are likely to be triggered or adversely impacted by any of these topics. Neither Lindsey Nichol LLC, associates nor guests, shall at any time be liable for the content covered causing offense, distress or any other reaction. The information contained comes from personal insight & education but should not be viewed as clinical support or professional diagnosis. Anything said should NOT be taken as a replacement for medical intervention & is nothing is intended to establish a therapist-patient relationship, to replace the services of a trained therapist, doctor or other health professional, nor treatment. @ Copyright 2025 Lindsey Nichol LLC
Hosted by Lindsey Nichol, former figure skater and perfectionist turned eating disorder recovery coach, this show gives you practical tools for healing your relationship with food and body, overcoming perfectionism, and breaking free from diet culture.
Twice per week, you'll get real talk about ED recovery, intuitive eating, body neutrality, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and the faith-based journey to becoming your best self—imperfectly.
If you're struggling with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, orthorexia, or disordered eating patterns, this podcast will help you:- Stop obsessing over food and your body- Break free from restriction and binge cycles- Overcome perfectionism and people-pleasing- Build body trust and food freedom- Find community and support in recovery
New episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Apply to work with Lindsey 1:1 or learn more about her services and free resources at www.herbestself.co. Join The Recovery Collective ~ the recovery support group that gets the struggle and wants to see you win at recovery at www.herbestself.co/recoverycollective.```
*Tune in for all things eating disorder recovery, disordered eating, food freedom, body image, intuitive eating, ED recovery, anorexia recovery, bulimia recovery, binge eating recovery, orthorexia, body neutrality, diet culture, perfectionism, food anxiety, body obsession, food restriction.
_____________________________________________________________________**DISCLAIMER** Trigger warning: The episodes on Her Best Self podcast may, at times, cover sensitive topics including but not limited to eating disorders & mental health. You are advised to refrain from listening if you are likely to be triggered or adversely impacted by any of these topics. Neither Lindsey Nichol LLC, associates nor guests, shall at any time be liable for the content covered causing offense, distress or any other reaction. The information contained comes from personal insight & education but should not be viewed as clinical support or professional diagnosis. Anything said should NOT be taken as a replacement for medical intervention & is nothing is intended to establish a therapist-patient relationship, to replace the services of a trained therapist, doctor or other health professional, nor treatment. @ Copyright 2025 Lindsey Nichol LLC
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Mar 4, 2024 • 20min
EP 122: Need Hope for A New Week Ahead? Rather Than Focusing on Triggers, Look for Evidence of Glimmers Instead✨
Happy new day of a brand new week!
If you have been feeling down & out lately, overcome & overwhelmed by the controlling thoughts & behaviors around food & your body....today is your day!
In order to change your life you must change your beliefs. & in order to change your beliefs you must realize you are worthy of that change. You must move from focusing on triggering emotions to more positive ones. You must hope when you feel all hope is gone.
The sad truth however is that this is HARD. & it takes time! & not everyone recovers from an eating disorder. But all it requires is a small glimmer of that hope inside of you to decide that you want more for your future. It's a choice to stop settling & start LIVING!
In Episode 122, I discuss "glimmers", the opposite of triggers. Finding glimmers sets you free!
It's hard navigating freedom from disordered eating when you are constantly faced with triggers left & right. That is why in order to escape you must be intentional in searching for glimmers.
Glimmers are sparks of positive emotions. They are the moments in the day where you feel joy, happiness, peace & gratitude.
& if you have absolutely no idea how to find a glimmer....I've got you covered!
Listen in to this one friend & walk away with an exercise to help you find glimmers in your life this week.
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Be grateful for your triggers, for they point out areas where you are not yet free.
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I believe in you sis!
It's time you start doing the same ;)
Now shine on friend!
xo,
lindsey
Find All the Things -＞ wwww.herbestself.co
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Coach with Me -＞Client Application
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Email me directly -> info@lindseynichol.com
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Join the free FB community -> www.herbestselfsociety.com
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Need a helping hand guiding you girl!? You don’t have to do this alone!
Step 1: Go all IN! Decide to commit to yourself & your future! Do it scared girlfriend. Just do it!
Step 2: Apply for limited 1:1 & let’s work together -> 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.
Feb 29, 2024 • 17min
EP 121: Move From Rejected to Recovered! Learn How to Take Rejection From Others as Your Opportunity for Redirection
Happy Thursday sis!
How is your week going? I hope this message finds you well today!
I can't wait to share with you all about REJECTION in Episode 121 of the podcast.
On todays show, I discuss how patterns of rejection in your life may have led to unhealthy behaviors contributing to food & body control.
I share truths about the fears most of us have...
Fear of failure. Fear of not being enough. Fear of not being liked.
Fear of being rejected.
& I also talk about how you can move past these fears to a place of full & complete recovery!
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Rejection isn't fatal, it's merely someone else's opinion.
& it's time to step into your Bounce Back Power & press into a life FREE from what other's think about you!
Sis, rejection is simply a course correction.
It's all part of your plan.
It's all part of God's redirection over your life.
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So as you move into the BEST version of you today, remember WHO you are & WHO you are becoming :)
I hope you enjoy today's show!
xo,
lindsey
Find All the Things -＞ www.lindseynichol.com
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Coach with Me -＞Client Application
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Email me directly -> info@lindseynichol.com
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Join the free FB community -> www.herbestselfsociety.com
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Need a helping hand guiding you girl!? You don’t have to do this alone!
Step 1: Go all IN! Decide to commit to yourself & your future! Do it scared girlfriend. Just do it!
Step 2: Apply for limited 1:1 & let’s work together -> 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.
Feb 26, 2024 • 11min
EP 120: 6 Things You Didn’t Know about Eating Disorders ~ It’s National Eating Disorder Awareness Week!
It's National Eating Disorder Awareness Week!
Let's spread the word sis!
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I would be honored for your share of today's podcast episode, where I talk all about 6 different things you didn't know about eating disorders.
In Episode 120, you will get all the stats & facts on eating disorders.
Here are just a few:
* 50% of people know someone with an eating disorder
* 90% of women worry about their weight & 60% engage in controlling food behaviors
* 25% of men have eating disorders
* 90% of college students reported dieting, half of which binge regularly
* 33-50% of people with an eating disorder also experience depression, ADHD, OCD or another behavioral or mood disorder
* 95% of social media users say they would change their appearance based on what they see online
But the good news is....60% of individuals with the right treatment fully recover!
Which means...if you struggle, you can experience freedom just like me!
I hope you love today's show.
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Come on over to our private FB community & share with us which statistic hits you the most in today's episode. The world needs more awareness of eating disorders...let the change start with YOU!
xo,
lindsey
Find All the Things -＞ www.lindseynichol.com
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Coach with Me -＞Client Application
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Email me directly -> info@lindseynichol.com
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Join the free FB community -> www.herbestselfsociety.com
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Need a helping hand guiding you girl!? You don’t have to do this alone!
Step 1: Go all IN! Decide to commit to yourself & your future! Do it scared girlfriend. Just do it!
Step 2: Apply for limited 1:1 & let’s work together -> 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.
Feb 22, 2024 • 16min
EP 119: What to Do When Everyone Around You Is on a Diet but You Are Trying to Heal From Diet Culture & Food Restriction
Happy Thursday lady!
Doesn't it seem like everyone is slashing carbs, cutting calories & opting for lettuce with dressing on the side these days? Maybe in all fairness it's because we are experiencing an increase of diet culture trends, contributing to a $33 billion dollar industry in America alone.
But do not be alarmed. You are allowed to embrace healing. You are allowed to be anti-diet!
Yes, it can be really tricky when others are sharing weight loss photos, low calorie recipes & Ozempic details....but you have permission to recover sis! You are allowed to leave their junk right where it belongs -> with them!
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According to the National Eating Disorder Association, 35% of all dieters progress to pathological dieting, & 25% of those develop eating disorders. WOW!
So what do you do when a coworker, friend, spouse or family member is on a diet & you are on the opposite path to freedom?
In Episode 119, I share 9 things that you can do RIGHT NOW to honor your journey in a world trying to conform you to the latest fad.
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You deserve to live a life without counting calories.
You deserve to life a life without over-exercising.
You deserve to life a life without being chained to the scale.
If I can do it....so can you!
I hope you enjoy today's show!
xo,
lindsey
Find All the Things -＞ www.lindseynichol.com
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Coach with Me -＞Client Application
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Email me directly -> info@lindseynichol.com
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Join the free FB community -> www.herbestselfsociety.com
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Need a helping hand guiding you girl!? You don’t have to do this alone!
Step 1: Go all IN! Decide to commit to yourself & your future! Do it scared girlfriend. Just do it!
Step 2: Apply for limited 1:1 & let’s work together -> 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.
Feb 19, 2024 • 16min
EP 118: The #1 Way to Make Better Decisions Daily! Let’s Chat About the Power of Pre-decision in Your Food Freedom Journey🩵
Good Morning sister friend!
Did you know that you make as many as 35,000 decisions every single day?
But if you struggle with unhealthy behaviors tied to food & control over your food, 9 times out of 10 you will make a bad decision towards living your very best life if you aren't mindful. That is because decisions made in stress & with anxiety....those are the worst decisions of all.
But it doesn't have to be this way!
In Episode 118 of the podcast I teach you all about how to avoid this trap. I share with you the power to PRE-DECIDE.
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Pre-deciding allows you to accumulate a record of wins, while reinforcing the importance of recovery, plus...it actually gets you "doing the thing"!
Listen in to this one girl, as I break down the benefits of pre-deciding, as well as what steps you can take right now to practice the process of pre-decision this week!
I just know you are gonna love this one!
Decisions determine your destiny. Let's make a good one!
xo,
lindsey
Find All the Things -＞ www.lindseynichol.com
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Coach with Me -＞Client Application
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Email me directly -> info@lindseynichol.com
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Join the free FB community -> www.herbestselfsociety.com
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Need a helping hand guiding you girl!? You don’t have to do this alone!
Step 1: Go all IN! Decide to commit to yourself & your future! Do it scared girlfriend. Just do it!
Step 2: Apply for limited 1:1 & let’s work together -> 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.
Feb 15, 2024 • 15min
EP 117: Do You Restrict More Than Just Food & Calories? Stop Living Restricted! It’s Time to Take Your Power Back From ED
Hello gorgeous!
Please tell me you are counting down till the weekend like I am? I am so flipping thankful it is Friday-eve.
Goodness, has this week been A LOT for me! How about you?
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When life is crazy it's hard to appreciate the "A LOTs". It's hard to be grateful for overflow & abundance. & when you have an unhealthy relationship with food & your body it makes it nearly impossible to see anything other than LACK.
Your eating disorder restricts more than just food & calories.
If you feel like you never have enough time, money, love or happiness....you aren't alone. This is a tactic of disordered eating. It's how it keeps you in the crazy-making cycle. But sitting in the "not enough" bleeds into "YOU not being enough". & we aren't living in that house anymore sis!
The truth is you are MORE than enough.
& you deserve to start living like it.
You can change your life from living trapped & restricted to living plentiful & abundant!
Tune in to Episode 117, for a pep talk & tangible take aways to help you grab your power back from your unhealthy relationship with food.
I hope today's episode blesses you.
I can't wait for your listen!
xo,
lindsey
Find All the Things -＞ www.lindseynichol.com
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Coach with Me -＞Client Application
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Email me directly -> info@lindseynichol.com
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Join the free FB community -> www.herbestselfsociety.com
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Need a helping hand guiding you girl!? You don’t have to do this alone!
Step 1: Go all IN! Decide to commit to yourself & your future! Do it scared girlfriend. Just do it!
Step 2: Apply for limited 1:1 & let’s work together -> 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.
Feb 12, 2024 • 18min
EP 116: 20 Recovery Truths to Hold on to for Healing When You Need Inspiration, Strength & Hope To Escape Your Eating Disorder
HAPPY MONDAY!
It's that time of the week & I can't wait to jump right in & share with you 20 recovery truths that I clung to in my journey to freedom from ED.
If you need some inspiration, strength & hope today...then Episode 116 on the podcast was recorded just for you girl!
I hope today's show allows you permission to do the next right thing & to show up today as your most authentic self.
Your best self!
xo,
lindsey
Find All the Things -＞ www.lindseynichol.com
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Coach with Me -＞Client Application
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Email me directly -> info@lindseynichol.com
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Join the free FB community -> www.herbestselfsociety.com
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Need a helping hand guiding you girl!? You don’t have to do this alone!
Step 1: Go all IN! Decide to commit to yourself & your future! Do it scared girlfriend. Just do it!
Step 2: Apply for limited 1:1 & let’s work together -> 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.
Feb 8, 2024 • 17min
EP 115: Practice Self-Love With This HBS Checklist! 18 To-Dos to Help You Embrace Self-Love This Valentine’s Day (Or Any Day!)
Happy Thursday friend!
February is the month of love.
Valentines, galantines, all the hearts, fuzzy bears, roses & chocolates.
Yet when you are stuck in disordered eating, it's truly hard to love anyone the way you are meant to, because it's so hard to love yourself.
That voice inside of your head may tell you that you aren't worthy of those chocolates & even have you avoiding that dinner date out with prince charming.
Truth is: it's okay if you aren't in love with your body....YET.
Sis, This is a journey.
Healing takes time.
Today, I'm sharing with you a Self Love Checklist of 18 things that you can do this week (or any time really) to practice self love, & honor the skin you are in.
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In order to love who you are...you can't hate the experiences that have made you who you are.
When you own your story, you can love WHO you are & be excited in where you are going next.
I can't wait for you to tune in to Episode 115!
xo,
lindsey
Find All the Things -＞ www.lindseynichol.com
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Coach with Me -＞Client Application
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Email me directly -> info@lindseynichol.com
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Join the free FB community -> www.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.
Feb 5, 2024 • 16min
EP 114: How to Stop Counting Calories! 6 Steps to Honor Your Recovery Journey & Quit Obsessing Over Numbers🔢
Hey Sis!
I hope you had a wonderful weekend.
A weekend of all the good things. A weekend of moments & joy.
A weekend where you didn't find yourself obsessing over food or calories.
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But, I am here today to tell you...if you did indeed spend some or a ton of your weekend counting calories....there is FREEDOM & HOPE.
I was THE calorie counting Queen.
I knew the calories in every single thing I put into my mouth (and most things I avoided too). It was a never ending cycle of math...& by the way, I suck at math!
Just like I had to learn the calories of foods during my eating disorder, I also had to learn to give myself grace & permission to STOP counting them during my recovery.
In Episode 114, I share 6 steps to honor your journey, so that you can quit obsessing over gaining weight & counting calories.
I hope today's episode blesses you.
I can't wait for your listen!
xo,
lindsey
Find All the Things -＞ www.lindseynichol.com
______
Coach with Me -＞Client Application
______
Email me directly -> info@lindseynichol.com
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Join the free FB community -> www.herbestselfsociety.com
______
Need a helping hand guiding you girl!? You don’t have to do this alone!
Step 1: Go all IN! Decide to commit to yourself & your future! Do it scared girlfriend. Just do it!
Step 2: Apply for limited 1:1 & let’s work together -> Client Application
Step 3: Leverage the FB community for support & stay tuned for all the resources up & coming to help serve you!
YOU TOTALLY GOT THIS!
* While I am a certified health coach, anorexia survivor & eating disorder recovery coach, I do not intend the use of this message to serve as medical advice. Please refer to the disclaimer here in the show & be sure to contact a licensed clinical provider if you are struggling with an eating disorder.
Feb 1, 2024 • 33min
EP 113: Transform Your Relationship With Food Through Myths, Metaphors & Storytelling ~ HBS Interview with Dr. Anita Johnston
Happy February :)
Let's start this new month strong! Afterall, it's National Eating Disorder Awareness month and I am so excited to share with you a special guest interview on the HBS podcast!
Dr. Anita Johnston, is a Clinical Psychologist, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, and author of Eating in the Light of the Moon, which has been published in seven languages. She is a pioneer in the field of eating psychology for over thirty-five years, and the Founder and Executive Clinical Director of Ai Pono Hawaii Eating Disorder Programs, which has a residential eating disorder treatment program on Maui.
Dr. Johnston is best known for integrating metaphors and storytelling into her training to explain the complex issues that underlie struggles with eating and body image.
In today's show, we discuss the reasons why people struggle with disordered eating and if full recovery is actually possible, plus so much more!
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!
+share today's show with a friend! Go check out Dr. Johnston's book, Eating in the Light of the Moon. You are going to love it!
xo,
lindsey
Find All the Things -＞ www.lindseynichol.com
https://dranitajohnston.com
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Coach with Me -＞https://www.lindseynichol.com/apply-for-coaching
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Email me directly -> info@lindseynichol.com
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Join the free FB community -> www.herbestselfsociety.com
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Need a helping hand guiding you girl!? You don’t have to do this alone!
Step 1: Go all IN! Decide to commit to yourself & your future! Do it scared girlfriend. Just do it!
Step 2: Apply for limited 1:1 & let’s work together at www.lindseynichol.com/apply-for-coaching
Step 3: Leverage the FB community for support & stay tuned for all the resources up & coming to help serve you!
YOU TOTALLY GOT THIS!
* While I am a certified health coach, anorexia survivor & eating disorder recovery coach, I do not intend the use of this message to serve as medical advice. Please refer to the disclaimer here in the show & be sure to contact a licensed clinical provider if you are struggling with an eating disorder.
