

Her Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food Restriction
Lindsey Nichol - Certified Health Coach, Eating Disorder Recovery Coach, Food Freedom Coach, Eating Disorder Intuitive Therapy Certified
Transform Your Relationship with Food and Your Body - Find Freedom from Eating Disorders
Welcome to the Her Best Self podcast, where women discover lasting freedom from disordered eating, food obsession, and body shame. Hosted by Lindsey Nichol, eating disorder recovery coach and former anorexia survivor, this show provides hope, practical tools, and expert guidance for women ready to break free from the nightmare of disordered eating and reclaim their lives.
Lindsey combines her personal recovery journey with professional coaching expertise to deliver actionable strategies for eating disorder recovery, intuitive eating, body image healing, and food freedom. Each episode addresses the real challenges women face when healing their relationship with food - from weight gain fears and exercise addiction to perfectionism and decision-making paralysis.
This show is perfect for you if you:
Struggle with chronic dieting, restriction or excessive exercise
Are exhausted from food rules and calorie counting obsession
Battle negative body image and weight preoccupation
Feel controlled by exercise compulsion or movement anxiety
Are high-achievers dealing with perfectionism in recovery
Want to stop the start-stop recovery cycle and commit fully to healing
Are ready to go ”all in” on recovery but need guidance and support
Desire food freedom and body peace without endless therapy or diet programs
Episode Topics Include:
Eating disorder recovery strategies and mindset shifts
Breaking food rules and challenging fear foods safely
Body image healing and weight restoration support
Exercise addiction recovery and joyful movement
Perfectionism, people-pleasing, and control in recovery
Decision-making, commitment, and overcoming recovery resistance
Meal planning, intuitive eating, and mechanical eating guidance
Family relationships, social eating, and recovery in real life
Lindsey doesn’t just share recovery theory - she provides the raw truth about what recovery actually looks like, the uncomfortable parts no one talks about, and the specific tools that create lasting change. Her approach combines evidence-based recovery principles with spiritual foundation and practical implementation for busy women. Whether you’re just beginning to consider recovery, are in the early stages of healing, or are working to maintain long-term food freedom, this podcast meets you where you are with compassion, expertise, and actionable guidance.
New episodes air twice per week (Tuesday’s and Friday’s) featuring solo deep-dives, client success stories, expert interviews, and listener Q&A sessions. Join thousands of women who are choosing recovery, embracing their worth beyond their weight, and discovering that food freedom is not only possible - it’s their birthright.
Ready to take the next step? Visit www.herbestself.co for a coaching application, free resources, and community support.
Your best self is waiting. Your freedom starts now.
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**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
Welcome to the Her Best Self podcast, where women discover lasting freedom from disordered eating, food obsession, and body shame. Hosted by Lindsey Nichol, eating disorder recovery coach and former anorexia survivor, this show provides hope, practical tools, and expert guidance for women ready to break free from the nightmare of disordered eating and reclaim their lives.
Lindsey combines her personal recovery journey with professional coaching expertise to deliver actionable strategies for eating disorder recovery, intuitive eating, body image healing, and food freedom. Each episode addresses the real challenges women face when healing their relationship with food - from weight gain fears and exercise addiction to perfectionism and decision-making paralysis.
This show is perfect for you if you:
Struggle with chronic dieting, restriction or excessive exercise
Are exhausted from food rules and calorie counting obsession
Battle negative body image and weight preoccupation
Feel controlled by exercise compulsion or movement anxiety
Are high-achievers dealing with perfectionism in recovery
Want to stop the start-stop recovery cycle and commit fully to healing
Are ready to go ”all in” on recovery but need guidance and support
Desire food freedom and body peace without endless therapy or diet programs
Episode Topics Include:
Eating disorder recovery strategies and mindset shifts
Breaking food rules and challenging fear foods safely
Body image healing and weight restoration support
Exercise addiction recovery and joyful movement
Perfectionism, people-pleasing, and control in recovery
Decision-making, commitment, and overcoming recovery resistance
Meal planning, intuitive eating, and mechanical eating guidance
Family relationships, social eating, and recovery in real life
Lindsey doesn’t just share recovery theory - she provides the raw truth about what recovery actually looks like, the uncomfortable parts no one talks about, and the specific tools that create lasting change. Her approach combines evidence-based recovery principles with spiritual foundation and practical implementation for busy women. Whether you’re just beginning to consider recovery, are in the early stages of healing, or are working to maintain long-term food freedom, this podcast meets you where you are with compassion, expertise, and actionable guidance.
New episodes air twice per week (Tuesday’s and Friday’s) featuring solo deep-dives, client success stories, expert interviews, and listener Q&A sessions. Join thousands of women who are choosing recovery, embracing their worth beyond their weight, and discovering that food freedom is not only possible - it’s their birthright.
Ready to take the next step? Visit www.herbestself.co for a coaching application, free resources, and community support.
Your best self is waiting. Your freedom starts now.
_____________________________________________________________________
**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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Oct 8, 2022 • 12min
EP 3: 3 Ways to Love Your Body, Even When You Don’t YET
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 opposite is true. Peace with your body, actually comes when you surrender the control you have over food & that false self.
There is something RIGHT NOW that you can admire & love about yourself. What can you be grateful for, that your body does for you?
What can you love about your body, even when you don't love your body?

Oct 4, 2022 • 2min
HER BEST SELF Trailer
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 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, imperfect #boymom & digital CEO.
For years of my life, I felt trapped in my body, never feeling good enough, small enough or perfect enough. I lacked self-worth, energy, & confidence. I fell into the trap of society norms & built an identity on false & vain metrics. I valued my number on the scale, my pant size, & my calorie count as a means of how good, perfect, or in control I was. My battle with anorexia left me broken, alone & far from the SELF that I missed so dearly, but didn't know how to get back. With God, support, grace & intuitive coping methods, I healed & rebuilt my life & I want this same story for you my friend!
So grab your favorite journal & let's dive right in!
xo- lindsey

Oct 4, 2022 • 26min
EP 2: Disordered Eating vs. Eating Disorder - Is There a Difference?
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 a certified eating disorder recovery coach, I help support my clients with the best tools & resources, as well as the importance of the role diet culture & society play in disordered eating & the impact of eating disorders in young girls & women in general.
Tune in to learn more about the main distinction that separates disordered eating from eating disorders, & learn how you can find out more information.

Oct 4, 2022 • 21min
EP 1: Welcome to The Her Best Self Podcast & My Story
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 Principles for eating disorder recovery

Oct 4, 2022 • 4min
Her Best Self Podcast Disclaimer
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 as education as a certified health coach & eating disorder recovery coach.
If you are seeking support for a loved one or you are unsure of next steps to navigate to determine if you have a eating disorder, please work with a licensed mental health professional for diagnoses. While I am not able to provide clinical advice, decades of experience have led me to begin this podcast and to help women across the globe. I would be happy to help support your journey to healing. Please send my team a direct email for coaching services at info@lindseynichol.com.
And please get educated and do your research on mental health professionals in your area that can help navigate your eating disorder diagnosis & treatment approach.