Breaking Free from Food Noise: Nicole’s Journey to Peace and Self-Trust

In this deeply moving episode of the Whole Life Vitality podcast, Lauren sits down with Nicole Persinger—an Ironman athlete, personal trainer, mom of four, and now, a woman walking in freedom from years of disordered eating and food obsession.Nicole shares her raw and honest story of growing up in diet culture, becoming addicted to body manipulation, and chasing thinness—even when it cost her peace. From over-exercising to battling food noise, and finally stepping into a place of self-trust, this episode explores how healing is possible when you do the inner work.Together, Lauren and Nicole talk about:Living in black-and-white thinking around food and exerciseRebuilding trust between your mind and bodyThe trap of chasing “health” for the wrong reasonsThe myth that peace with food means “letting yourself go”Learning how to eat and move from a place of love, not punishmentIf you’ve ever struggled with control, restriction, or shame around food—this episode will speak directly to your heart. Nicole’s transformation is a powerful reminder that you can’t bully yourself into healing. You have to love yourself there.✨ Share this episode with someone who needs to hear that freedom from food obsession is possible.🔔 Subscribe to Whole Life Vitality for more real conversations about mindset, healing, wellness, and living in the grey.📲 Follow us on Instagram: @‌wholelifevitality💛 Learn more about Nicole’s nonprofit: One More Moment - https://www.instagram.com/one.more.moment/