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

Hey friend! Did you know that according to researchers, regular practice of affirmations and positive self-talk actually has power to create superior momentum of influence in your life? So much so, there is MRI evidence suggesting that increases of positive affirmations lead to self-rewarding behavior change. In Episode 45, I share with you why affirmations are important in your food freedom journey, plus when you can use them, & if they are actually enough to drive positive change. I also talk about how you can start leveraging affirmations TODAY, & I give you 10 of my very own mantras to use in your daily practice. Finding your identity is what I believe is the #1 path to letting go of food having power over you. Utilizing positive self-talk and affirming techniques (just like the ones you will find in today's show), can strengthen your eating disorder recovery & help you navigate the TRUTH of who you really are (insert -> chain breaking freedom tied to core values & beliefs!) If you are constantly worried about what other people think of you or how you measure up in this world, tune in today girl! Use these exact self-affirming statements to recenter yourself, so that you can connect back to the only person you have true control over.....YOU. You are enough. You deserve happiness. You are the only thing that is in your way today sis! You have the power to surrender to what was & embrace what is yet to be! I believe in you!

Happy start of your week girl! & today isn't just any Monday, it's Memorial Day Monday! It's a day to honor those who have died in serving our country for our freedom. And while it can be triggering for some, I wanted to bring a message to you today. A message of honoring YOU! In Episode 44, I share with you Intuitive Eating 101. I talk about the 10 principles of Intuitive Eating from authors Evelyn Tribole & Elyse Resch, & I discuss the 3 different principles you can apply in your life TODAY to help you begin to practice what it means to be an "intuitive eater". Listening to your body, & it's needs to fuel, function & thrive at it's absolute BEST, is what it is going to take for you to find TRUE & lasting Freedom from disordered eating controlling your life. So if you are ready to show up & give it all you've got today to battle ED once & for all, then I encourage you to grab your favorite notebook & pen & LEAN IN to today's episode. I hope today's show brings a fire under you that pushes you in the direction to listen to your body & to start making the changes you need to become the very best version of you. with love & hugs, lindsey Find All the Things -＞ www.lindseynichol.com ______ Coach with Me -＞www.lindseynichol.com/apply-for-coaching ______ 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.   

Hey love! I'm honored to have your listen of today's episode on the Her Best Self podcast. Typically, I feel a prompting as I'm about to sit down & record the show to prep a certain topic & I dive right in to my zone of genius to show up for you & provide you with all the BEST content. Yet, today when I sat down it felt different. I felt completely called to serve someone today. I felt called to lean in & whisper to YOU. I felt prompted to share straight to your heart from mine, that recovery from food controlling your life is POSSIBLE. &, I felt committed to providing you with hope, love, encouragement, & inspiration for when you just aren't "feeling" it. Because life & freedom from an eating disorder isn't linear. You will have days where you are on top of the world & days where you don't want to get dressed. But listen in girl... You did NOT come this far, to only come this far. You did NOT walk this path for this long, to walk away without victory. You did NOT find my show by coincidence. Don't you see? It's all part of the plan. It's all part of your story. You are here for a purpose & a reason. You were called to live a BOLD life. A BIG life. A life not revolved around shrinking your body to make you feel valued.  Your very BEST & true self doesn't need to be controlled, manipulated, maintained or micromanaged.  You see, the biggest lie I ever believed was a smaller me was a better me. It was indeed a "different" me. But it didn't make me happier. Friend, I pray today that you have the courage to break the patterns that are no longer serving you & that you start showing YOU who you truly are. This is your time! with love & hugs, lindsey Find All the Things -＞ www.lindseynichol.com ______ Coach with Me -＞www.lindseynichol.com/apply-for-coaching ______ 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. 

Hey girl! How was your weekend? Mine was WAYYY too short! I spent some of it chasing my 5 year old on training wheels & some of it watching my 9 year old train for the minor leagues. Did I mention, I also managed to save a baby deer? Yep. I literally ran across a busy highway holding a wild animal, screaming at the top of my lungs. I apologize in advance if you were a bystander! Oh, how I love that summer is almost here! But, one major highlight of my weekend was spending some quality time on the mic recording today's episode just for you. In Episode 42, I talk about 7 common myths & misconceptions of disordered eating & how knowing the truth can actually help set you FREE! I LOVE today's show....because I know when you know better, you DO better! & I know that it will help bless someone who may feel stuck in unhealthy patterns of eating that are leaving them trapped & chained in a never-ending cycle. Maybe, just maybe...that someone is you?! I see you sister. I get you. & I share some pretty big controversial topics with this one! I talk about how: Eating disorders are NOT a choice. Dysfunctional families don't cause eating disorders. Disordered eating is about WAY more than controlling food & altering physical appearance. Men struggle with disordered eating almost as much as women. & who needs meal plans anyways??? So tune in to today's show! It's one you won't want to miss, sis! recovery hugs, lindsey  _ Find All the Things -＞ www.lindseynichol.com ______ Coach with Me -＞www.lindseynichol.com/apply-for-coaching ______ 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. 

Girlfriend, I CANNOT wait for you to hear today's podcast episode! If you are struggling with the never ending cycle of disordered eating, then you know how hard it can be every single day to break free. In fact, it can feel so heavy & so impossible majority of the days....especially, if you have been dealing with food controlling your life for years.  Today, I share with you the #1 thing you are doing to sabotage your success in this battle & I share with you the 4 steps you can apply today, to create the very best version of YOU! If you have been looking for TRUTH & Permission to LET GO of ED, so that you can truly experience peace...you won't want to miss Episode 41! I want you to STOP focusing on the past, so that you can start claiming your future. Where energy goes, energy flows...& girl, I am here to help you shift your focus, so that you can change your life, while giving yourself grace in the process. Life moves in one direction. Ask yourself today: Are you ready to create the very best path forward?

Happy Monday Sweet Sister! Today's episode is all about FLYING! Actually, it's mostly about embracing the recovery journey from food controlling your life & allowing yourself to experience your very best, while being mindful & getting intentional in the process. If you struggle with feeling like you are living in a constant state of auto pilot, then this one is for you! I share my personal fear of flying & how I managed to release the control to the one true pilot, while leaning in & trusting that everything will work out as I head to my next destination. I also discuss a recent example of intuitive eating & how stressful situations don't have to be all consuming, but can be liberating. In Episode 40, I share with you my experience in giving up control & finding freedom both in eating disorder recovery & in thousands of miles high, up in the sky!  If you struggle with living life on auto pilot, feeling constantly numb & like someone else has control over the steering wheel...then today's show is for you! I am so honored to have your listen! Thank you friend for being here :) If you enjoy this episode, let me know! Send an email over to me @ info@lindseynichol.com  & join our free group on FB! You can find me at all the links below.& if you need more support, you can find next steps at www.lindseynichol.com. Complete your recovery coaching application & let's jump on a quick connect together to see if personalized support is right for you. with love & purpose, lindsey _Find All the Things -＞ www.lindseynichol.com  ______ Coach with Me -＞ info@lindseynichol.com   ______ Join the free FB community of women -＞ 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.

Happy Thursday girl! Today on the podcast I am sharing the BEST of the BEST of the show! We are slated to hit 10K downloads with EP 39 & I am over the moon with excitement & joy that this show has touched your heart & possibly a heart of someone you love. In Episode 39, I give you the Top 5 episodes downloaded, so that you can go back & listen for yourself! If you struggle with not having peace with food, you don't know what to eat, & maybe you aren't sure where to go next or how to get there...then today's show is for you! I am so honored to have your listen! Thank you sweet sister for being here :) If you enjoy this episode, let me know! Send an email over to me @ info@lindseynichol.com  & join our free group on FB! You can find me at all the links below.& if you need more support, you can find next steps at www.lindseynichol.com. Complete your recovery coaching application & let's jump on a quick connect together to see if personalized support is right for you. with love & purpose, lindsey _Find All the Things -＞ www.lindseynichol.com  ______ Coach with Me -＞ info@lindseynichol.com   ______ Join the free FB community of women -＞ 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.

Hey Girl! Happy Monday & welcome back to the Her Best Self Podcast. Today on the show, I talk about a fixed mindset & a growth mindset. I walk you through one simple exercise to do RIGHT NOW for food freedom! This episode is a goodie sister! Moving from stuck & disordered to faith-filled & FREE takes courage, patience & strength....but if you start adding this one, three-letter word to your sentences this week, I promise you will experience more freedom. The truth is: some of the BEST days of your life haven't happened YET! Did I give it away? Holy moly, I think so! If you can add the word YET to all that you haven't yet overcome, you can start living into all that you are becoming. If you haven't experience freedom from food controlling your life YET, then today is your day to tune in to episode 38. This one might change your life sis! If you enjoy today's show, let me know! Share your most favorite takeaway with me. Send me an email & make sure to come join the free group on FB! You can find me at all the links below. & if you need more support reach out directly @ info@lindseynichol.com to ask for your complimentary consult! Don't forget to apply for limited 1:1 recovery coaching where I can help you navigate your food freedom journey!  with love & purpose, lindsey Find All the Things -＞ www.lindseynichol.com  ______ Coach with Me -＞ info@lindseynichol.com    ______ Join the free FB community of women -＞ 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.

In today's episode I share the winner of the FREE book giveaway! It's okay if you didn't win today girl! You can still share this show with someone if your life that you think would benefit from all we talk about here in this safe place. With each rating & review, this podcast is visible to more & more women that are desperately looking for more support with eating disorder recovery & breaking the chains from disordered eating behaviors.  In episode 37, I talk about the reasons why you eat. This episode comes straight from the heart because fear around food can be the real deal & learning to become more aware of your hunger cues is imperative for recovery & ultimate food freedom. Did you know that you make 200+ food decisions each and every day? & the brain has SO MUCH power!! The moment you eliminate anything from your diet is the very moment that you crave it. Listen in today friend for the 3 main reasons why you eat & for a message of hope to hold on to in your recovery journey. You are worthy of food. You are worthy of nourishing your body with all the best things. & you are allowed to eat for hunger, physical need & comfort. What I want to emphasis for you is that it's perfectly okay to taste & smell & nourish your body. It's okay to crave certain foods. & it's okay to completely recreate your relationship with your body & yourself. And it's not just okay, it's possible!  Lean in and HONOR your body today! & tune in to the show to walk through an exercise that will help you do just that! If you enjoy this episode, let me know! Send an email over to me @ info@lindseynichol.com  & join our free group on FB! You can find me at all the links below.& if you need more support, you can find next steps at www.lindseynichol.com. Complete your recovery coaching application & let's jump on a quick connect together to see if personalized support is right for you. with love & purpose, lindsey _Find All the Things -＞ www.lindseynichol.com  ______ Coach with Me -＞ info@lindseynichol.com   ______ Join the free FB community of women -＞ 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.

Growth is a PROCESS! You don't just wake up one day and become a butterfly.  But how does one become a butterfly? You have to be willing to fly so much that you are willing to give up being a caterpillar. If this speaks to your heart today, I encourage you to listen in to the show. I discuss the power of change & the transtheoretical model (evolved from Prochaska & DiClemente's studies, also called the Stages of Change Model.  Growth is a process. But you have permission to go from confused to transformed! Step out of your comfort zone & begin your very own metamorphosis. & remember, growing might feel like breaking at first, but rebirth from the false self to the true self is the grandest process you will ever experience. I pray that this episode touches your soul today & that you are left fulfilled, empowered & changed! It's time to transform, trust, rebirth & redefine your very best self! Recovery from disordered eating requires change.    If you enjoy this episode, let me know! Send an email over to me @ info@lindseynichol.com  & join our free group on FB! You can find me at all the links below.& if you need more support, you can find next steps at www.lindseynichol.com. Complete your recovery coaching application & let's jump on a quick connect together to see if personalized support is right for you. with love & purpose, lindsey _Find All the Things -＞ www.lindseynichol.com  ______ Coach with Me -＞ info@lindseynichol.com   ______ Join the free FB community of women -＞ 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.