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  • EP 223: Former Athletes & Eating Disorders ~ Why Freedom Feels Impossible (Until Now) + Your Competitive Edge Solution

    EP 223: Former Athletes & Eating Disorders ~ Why Freedom Feels Impossible (Until Now) + Your Competitive Edge Solution
    Jun 17 2025
    In this powerful episode, Lindsey breaks down why former athletes face unique challenges in eating disorder recovery that go far beyond what most people understand. If you're a former athlete struggling with an eating disorder and wondering why freedom feels so impossible, this episode will finally give you the answers you've been searching for - plus a roadmap to use your competitive edge as your greatest recovery asset. What You'll Learn: The shocking statistics about eating disorders in former athletes that no one talks aboutWhy your athletic training is actually making your eating disorder stronger (and how to reverse this)The 4 specific reasons freedom feels impossible when you have an athletic backgroundHow your perfectionism became your eating disorder's best friend (and worst enemy)The strength misconception that's keeping you trapped in restrictionWhy asking for help feels like admitting weakness (and why that's actually your eating disorder talking)How to turn your competitive edge into your recovery superpowerThe ultimate game plan for athletic-minded recovery Key Takeaways: ✨ "You're not failing at recovery. You're just applying the wrong strategy." ✨ "Your eating disorder isn't your perfectionism. Your eating disorder is a counterfeit version of perfectionism." ✨ "The strongest thing you can do is feel scared about gaining weight and eat the meal anyway because you value your freedom more than your fear." ✨ "Breaking free from an eating disorder requires more mental toughness than any sport you've ever played." Episode Highlights: [1:30] The International Skating Company moment that changed everything[4:30] Why former athletes are 60% less likely to seek treatment[7:00] The perfectionist's paradox in eating disorder recovery[9:00] What real strength looks like vs. what your ED tells you[11:00] How to compete against your eating disorder instead of other women[12:30] Your step-by-step game plan for freedom Powerful Statistics Mentioned: Athletes are 2-3 times more likely to develop eating disorders than non-athletesFormer athletes are 60% less likely to seek treatment for eating disorders89% of elite athletes score high on perfectionism scales vs. 32% of general population78% of former athletes fear recovery will make them "soft" or "undisciplined"Athletes who reframe competitive drive toward recovery have 73% higher success rates Action Steps: Redefine strength - Strength isn't restriction, it's resilienceReframe your competition - You're competing against your ED, not other womenApply athletic goal-setting to recovery milestonesEmbrace the training mindset - expect good days and challenging daysStop trying to recover perfectly - aim for freedom, not perfection Resources Mentioned: Best Self Breakthrough Program - Apply at www.herbestself.co/servicesNational Eating Disorders Association statisticsJournal of Clinical Sport Psychology researchStanford University eating disorder studies Perfect For: Former competitive athletes struggling with eating disordersHigh-achievers who feel like they "should be able to handle this alone"Women whose perfectionism feels like both their biggest asset and biggest problemAnyone who's been told they're "too disciplined" to have an eating disorderFormer athletes afraid that recovery will make them weak or undisciplined About the Host: Lindsey Nichol is an eating disorder recovery coach, former professional figure skater, and founder of Her Best Self Co. After her own journey from elite athletic performance to eating disorder struggle to complete freedom, she now specializes in helping former athletes and high-achieving women break free from eating disorders using strategic, results-driven approaches. She understands the unique challenges former athletes face because she's lived them. Rate & Review: If this episode resonated with your athletic experience and gave you hope that freedom is possible, please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your review helps other former athletes find the specialized support they need to reclaim their lives. xo, lindsey Coach with Me -＞Client Application * 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.
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  • EP 222: Terrified to Gain Weight This Summer? Here's Your Sign & Personal Invitation to Take Radical Responsibility✨

    EP 222: Terrified to Gain Weight This Summer? Here's Your Sign & Personal Invitation to Take Radical Responsibility✨
    Jun 13 2025
    In this no-holds-barred episode, Lindsey shares the shocking moment that forced her to stop making excuses and take radical responsibility for her eating disorder recovery. If you're terrified of gaining weight this summer and tired of blaming everyone except yourself, this episode will give you the wake-up call you need to reclaim your power and choose freedom. What You'll Learn: The life-changing moment when Lindsey had her "come to Jesus" wake-up callWhy playing victim keeps you stuck in your eating disorder cycleThe hard truth about who's really responsible for your recovery (spoiler: it's you)How to stop blaming external factors and start making empowering choicesWhy "radical responsibility" is the key to breakthrough in recoverySpecific action steps to take control of your recovery journey today Key Takeaways: ✨ "Your eating disorder is not happening TO you. It's happening BECAUSE of choices you're making every single day." ✨ "Either get help or don't. But stop pretending this is okay." ✨ "You will never feel ready. There will never be a perfect time. You will always have excuses available to you." ✨ "Recovered women don't wait for perfect timing. They take action despite the fear." Episode Highlights: [02:30] The shower incident that changed everything[05:15] How I blamed everyone except myself for my eating disorder[08:45] The victim mentality that keeps you stuck[11:20] What radical responsibility actually looks like[13:10] The choice you have to make today Resources Mentioned: Best Self Breakthrough Summer Intensive - Apply at Her Best Self Co. here: Client ApplicationNational Eating Disorders Association recovery statisticsHer Best Self Society Facebook Community: www.herbestselfsociety.com Action Steps: Stop the blame game - Write down who/what you've been blaming for your eating disorderTake radical responsibility - Admit where you're choosing your ED over recoveryMake one different choice today - Even if it's scary, even if you don't feel readyApply for the Best Self Breakthrough - If you're ready to stop making excuses Connect with Lindsey: Website: www.herbestself.co Email: lindsey@herbestself.co About the Host: Lindsey Nichol is an eating disorder recovery coach, former competitive figure skater, and the founder of Her Best Self Co. After her own journey from restriction and perfectionism to freedom, she now helps women break the chains of their eating disorders and step into their best lives. She's passionate about helping high-achieving women realize that recovery is possible - even when they're terrified to gain weight. Rate & Review: If this episode gave you the breakthrough you needed, please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your review helps other women find the support they need to start their own recovery journey. xo, lindsey Coach with Me -＞Client Application * 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.
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  • EP 221.5: Which Recovery Phase Are You In? The 10-Stage Roadmap Every Woman in Recovery Needs **Must Listen Fav**

    EP 221.5: Which Recovery Phase Are You In? The 10-Stage Roadmap Every Woman in Recovery Needs **Must Listen Fav**
    Jun 10 2025
    In this essential episode, Lindsey breaks down the 10 distinct phases of eating disorder recovery, drawing from Carolyn Costin's research while adding her own spiritual and practical insights. From the initial denial phase of "I don't think I have a problem" all the way to complete recovery, this roadmap helps you identify exactly where you are in your journey and what comes next. If you've ever felt confused about your progress or wondered if you're "doing recovery right," this episode provides the clarity you've been searching for. The 10 Phases of Recovery (Quick Reference) Phase 1: "I don't think I have a problem" - Complete denial, "this is just who I am" Phase 2: "I might have a problem, but it's not that bad" - The "I'm fine" and "not sick enough" phase Phase 3: "I have a problem but I don't care" - Awareness without motivation to change Phase 4: "I want to change but don't know how and I'm terrified" - The breakthrough moment Phase 5: "I tried to change but couldn't" - Previous attempts didn't work, feeling hopeless Phase 6: "I can stop some behaviors but not all" - Partial progress, selective recovery Phase 7: "I can stop behaviors but thoughts remain" - Actions changing, mindset lagging Phase 8: "Often free from behaviors and thoughts, but something feels missing" - The spiritual component gap Phase 9: "Free from behaviors and thoughts, surrendered control" - Nearly complete freedom Phase 10: "I am recovered" - 6+ months of complete freedom, helping others Key Insights You'll Gain On Recovery Reality (4:00-5:00) "The secret to recovery isn't forgetting the pain existed or diminishing the damage that occurred. It's allowing it to be there, but that pain and damage no longer controls and defines every ounce of who you are." On Getting Stuck in Phases (18:00-19:00) "We can get trapped in wanting recovery to go perfectly, that we stay in one of these phases too long because we're not sure that we've mastered it yet. Every single day is an opportunity to grow and move forward." On the Missing Ingredient (13:00-15:00) "There's gonna be days where your promise to yourself, your commitment to yourself is just not enough... There's gonna be days where you need a higher motivator." On Progress Over Perfection "These different phases of recovery are all about progression over perfection. You don't have to master each phase - you just have to keep moving through them." Why This Framework Changes Everything Eliminates confusion about where you are in recoveryNormalizes the non-linear nature of healingProvides hope when you feel stuck or lostIdentifies specific support needs for each phasePrevents perfectionist paralysis in recoveryHighlights the importance of spiritual/soul work in lasting freedom Perfect for Women Who: Feel confused about their recovery progressWonder if they're "doing recovery right"Have tried recovery before and want to understand what went wrongAre considering getting professional help but aren't sure they're "ready"Want to understand the long-term recovery journeyNeed hope that complete freedom is actually possibleAre supporting someone else in recovery Throughout this episode, Lindsey weaves in her own experience spending extended time in various phases, particularly Phase 3 ("I have a problem but I don't care") and Phase 8 (feeling like something was missing until she incorporated spiritual surrender). Her vulnerability about getting stuck and her insights about the soul component of recovery make this more than just clinical information. Ready to Move to Your Next Phase? If you're in Phases 4-5 (wanting change but scared or having tried before), this is the perfect time to get personalized support. Lindsey specializes in meeting women exactly where they are and creating a path forward that honors your unique situation and fears. Apply for coaching: www.herbestself.co/services Personalized recovery roadmap based on your current phaseSupport through the scary transitions between phasesTools to accelerate your progress without perfectionist paralysisSpiritual integration if that resonates with your journey Connect & Continue Your Journey Her Best Self Society: Join our private Facebook community at www.herbestselfsociety.comInstagram: @thelindseynicholWebsite: www.herbestself.co If This Replay Helped You Please rate, review, and share this episode. Many women have told us this single episode provided the clarity that shifted their entire recovery journey. Your review helps more women discover this roadmap when they're feeling lost and confused about their progress. Tag a friend who needs to hear this framework - sometimes knowing exactly where you are is the first step to moving forward. Remember: You don't repeat what you repair. Identifying your phase isn't about judgment - it's about empowerment. Every phase serves a purpose, and every phase leads to the next when you're ready to move forward. Your recovery is possible. Your freedom is waiting. And now you know exactly where you...
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  • EP 221: Present Over Perfect ~ How Food Obsession Steals Your Life (& 4 Strategies to Get It Back)

    EP 221: Present Over Perfect ~ How Food Obsession Steals Your Life (& 4 Strategies to Get It Back)
    Jun 6 2025
    In this powerful episode, Lindsey explores how eating disorders and food obsession act as "time thieves" and "energy vampires," stealing your presence from the moments and people that matter most. She shares the life-changing realization that when we don't sacrifice for what we ultimately want, we become the ultimate sacrifice - and our relationships pay the price. Key Takeaways 🎯 The Real Cost of Food Obsession Eating disorders aren't just about food - they're mental energy drains that steal your presence from your own lifeThe constant mental chatter about food planning, guilt, and rules exhausts you before your day even beginsYour pursuit of food perfection is sacrificing your ability to be fully present with the people you love 💡 The Sacrifice Revelation "If you don't sacrifice for what you ultimately want, then you become the ultimate sacrifice." What you ultimately want: Connection, presence, energy for what matters, peace of mindWhat's actually being sacrificed: Time with your spouse, conversations with your kids, your ability to be fully present in your own life 🔄 The Present Over Perfect Shift Your family doesn't need a perfect you - they need a present you. Stop waiting to be worthy of love when you "figure out" the food thing. You're worth loving right now, struggles and all. 4 Practical Strategies to Reclaim Your Presence Strategy #1: The 3-Second Check-In Throughout your day, pause and ask: "Where is my mind right now?"If caught in food thoughts during important moments, simply notice without judgmentAsk: "What would it look like to be fully here right now?" Strategy #2: The Energy Audit Track for one day how often you catch yourself in food-related thoughtsMake a mark on your phone each time you're planning, worrying, calculating, or obsessing about foodCount them at day's end - this is how much life force is being redirected from what matters Strategy #3: The Presence Practice Choose one meal/snack daily to eat with complete presencePut phone away, don't plan next meal, ignore calorie countingFocus on taste, texture, satisfaction - practice being fully there Strategy #4: The Connection Redirect When spiraling into food thoughts, immediately reach out to someone you loveText your teenager, call your spouse, hug your petRedirect mental energy toward connection instead of obsession Real-Life Application: The Dinner Table Revolution Make dinner time device-free AND food-rule-free for your mind: No mental calorie counting or meal planning during family timeAsk about everyone's day and really listenShare something about your day unrelated to foodPractice being completely present with your family This Week's Homework Choose one person in your life and commit to being fully present with them for at least 10 minutes every day: Morning coffee with your spouseAfter-school time with your childPhone call with a friend or family memberNo phone, no food thoughts, no mental planning - just you, fully there Episode Quotes "Every moment you spend obsessing about food is a moment you're not fully living your life." "Your kids don't need a perfect mom. Your spouse doesn't need a perfect partner. They need YOU. Present, engaged, fully there YOU." "You are not your thoughts about food. You are a woman with purpose, with love to give, with a life that's happening right now." Resources & Next Steps Join Our Community Her Best Self Society - Our private community where women support each other in choosing present over perfect every day. Stay Connected Visit www.herbestself.co to join our email list and be the first to know about upcoming events and services. Remember Stop sacrificing your presence for the pursuit of perfection. Your people need you here. Your life needs you here. You deserve to be fully present for your own beautiful, imperfect, real life. If this episode resonated with you, please share it with a friend who needs to hear this message. Together, we're choosing presence over perfection, one moment at a time. xo, lindsey Coach with Me -＞Client Application ______ Email me directly -> lindsey@herbestself.co ______ 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.
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  • EP 220: The #1 Phrase That is Toxic to Your Best Self + The Decision-Making Framework That Actually Works

    EP 220: The #1 Phrase That is Toxic to Your Best Self + The Decision-Making Framework That Actually Works
    Jun 3 2025
    Are you stuck in the cycle of starting and stopping recovery? Always "trying" but never fully committing? In this game-changing episode, Lindsey reveals how one simple phrase is sabotaging your progress and keeping you trapped in what she calls "decision defaulting." Learn the neuroscience behind why "I'm trying" programs your brain for failure, and discover the powerful mindset shift that transforms chronic restarters into recovery success stories. If you're tired of living in the "maybe someday" space and ready to make decisions that stick, this episode will revolutionize your approach to healing. What You'll Learn in This Episode The psychology behind "decision defaulting" and why your brain prefers itHow the phrase "I'm trying" creates neural pathways for partial commitmentThe difference between illusion of control vs. real personal powerSpecific language shifts that activate "implementation intention"Why your eating disorder wants you to stay in "trying" modeA concrete challenge to break the decision defaulting cycle this weekHow to know when you're ready for professional support vs. continued self-help Key Moments & Timestamps Opening CTA for Consultation (0:30-2:00) Lindsey speaks directly to chronic restarters and those hesitant to start recovery What is Decision Defaulting? (2:00-5:00) "'Trying' is just a socially acceptable way of avoiding responsibility for your choices." Client Story: Emma's 3-Year Trying Cycle (3:30-4:30) How one client's language shift changed everything in recovery The Neuroscience of Decision Defaulting (5:00-8:30) Why undernourished brains default to tentative language and how trauma responses play a role From Trying to Deciding: The Power Shift (8:30-12:00) Specific examples of language that creates commitment vs. escape routes Your Decision-Making Challenge (12:00-14:00) Two concrete options to practice decisive action this week Powerful Quotes from This Episode On Decision Defaulting: "Decision defaulting is when you avoid making definitive choices because not deciding feels safer than deciding 'wrong.'" On the Trying Trap: "When you say 'I'm trying,' you're leaving yourself an escape route. You're keeping one foot out the door. You're protecting yourself from the vulnerability of full commitment." On Neural Pathways: "Every time you make a definitive choice and follow through, you strengthen the neural pathways associated with self-efficacy and personal agency. Every time you default on a decision, you reinforce the pathways associated with helplessness." On Eating Disorder Strategy: "Your eating disorder wants you to keep 'trying.' It wants you to stay in that wishy-washy space where you're sort of committed but not really. Because as long as you're just trying, you're not a real threat to its control over your life." On Real Power: "The power isn't in making perfect decisions. The power is in making decisions and sticking with them long enough to see what happens." Language Shifts That Change Everything Instead of: "I'm trying to eat regular meals" Decide: "I'm deciding to eat breakfast at 8am, lunch at 1pm, and dinner at 6pm, regardless of how I feel about it" Instead of: "I'm trying to be less active" Decide: "I'm deciding to take three complete rest days this week and limit exercise to 30 minutes on active days" Instead of: "I'm trying to stop weighing myself" Decide: "I'm deciding to remove the scale from my house and ask my roommate to hide it" Instead of: "I'm thinking about getting help" Decide: "I'm deciding to schedule consultation calls with three recovery coaches this week" This Week's Decision Challenge Option 1: The Immediate Action Decision Choose ONE thing you've been "trying" to do in recovery and make a definitive decision about it today. Write it down: "I am deciding to _______." Take one concrete action within 24 hours. Option 2: The Support Decision If you've been "thinking about" getting help, either decide you're going to take action and schedule consultations or decide you're not ready and stop the maybe-someday torture. Scientific Research Referenced Dr. Carol Dweck's studies on language and behavior creating neural pathwaysDr. Peter Gollwitzer's research on implementation intentions (2-3x more likely to follow through)Dr. Kristin Neff's research on self-compassion and decision-making fear Ready to Stop Decision Defaulting? Free Consultation with Lindsey If you're ready to stop the cycle of starting and stopping recovery, or finally take that first real step into healing, Lindsey is offering complimentary consultation calls. During your call, you'll get clarity on: Where you are vs. where you want to be in recoveryWhat kind of support would best serve your specific situationWhether working together makes sense for your journeyYour next right step forward (with no pressure or obligation) Schedule your call: www.herbestself.co Lindsey personally responds to every application within 48 hours Connect With Lindsey Instagram: @...
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  • EP 219: The Body Story That's Keeping You Trapped with Poor Body Image (+ How to Change It & Write Your Next Chapter!)

    EP 219: The Body Story That's Keeping You Trapped with Poor Body Image (+ How to Change It & Write Your Next Chapter!)
    May 30 2025
    In this episode, Lindsey speaks directly to the exhausted high-achieving woman, who's spent decades restricting food and over-exercising while trying to lead in every area of life. Drawing from her personal recovery from anorexia and years of coaching experience, Lindsey helps you understand how your "body story" - those deep-rooted messages about what your body should look like and what it means about your worth - was written by diet culture, not by you. Learn how to identify the costly messages you've been carrying and discover a framework for rewriting your relationship with your body from shame to self-compassion. What You'll Learn in This Episode How to identify the specific cultural messages that shaped your relationship with your bodyThe hidden costs of carrying shame-based body stories (energy, presence, relationships, dreams)Why your body became a "project to control" rather than a "home to inhabit"The difference between health and size (and why conflating them keeps you trapped)A practical framework for rewriting your body story starting this weekSpecific daily practices to shift from body criticism to body appreciation Key Moments & Timestamps Opening (0:30-2:00) Lindsey speaks directly to exhausted high-achievers ready to break the restrict-exercise cycle The Body Story Begins (2:00-5:00) "When did you first learn that your body was a problem to be solved? You didn't start out hating your body. You learned to." Cultural Messages That Shaped You (5:00-8:00) "Good girls don't take up too much space""Your body is your responsibility to control""Thin equals healthy, healthy equals worthy""Successful women have it all together, including their bodies" The True Cost of Body Shame (8:00-10:30) What carrying these stories has cost you in energy, presence, authentic self, health, relationships, and dreams Rewriting Your New Story (10:30-13:30) "Your body is not a problem to be solved. It's a miracle to be appreciated." Powerful Quotes from This Episode On Learning Body Shame: "You didn't start out hating your body. You learned to. You learned from a culture that profits from your insecurity." On the Prison of Control: "That same control that felt like freedom was actually building your prison, brick by brick, year by year." On Exhaustion: "You're successful in every other area of your life. You lead teams, you manage budgets, you solve complex problems... But when it comes to your body, you still feel like that confused young girl who learned that her worth was tied to her weight." On True Health: "True health includes your mental well-being, your energy levels, your ability to do the things you love, your hormonal balance, your sleep quality, your stress management. None of these things require you to be a certain weight or size." On Taking Up Space: "As a leader, as a woman, as a human being - you are allowed to have needs, to have desires, to exist fully in your body without apologizing for it." This Week's Body Story Rewrite Actions Morning Body Appreciation: Thank your body for something it did for you yesterday instead of immediately focusing on what you don't likeIntuitive Nourishment: Ask "What would feel good and nourishing right now?" instead of "What should I eat according to my rules?"Joyful Movement: Choose movement based on how you want to feel, not calories you want to burnCompassionate Self-Talk: When you catch body criticism, ask "Would I talk to my best friend this way?" Your New Body Story Framework Old Story: "My body is a problem to be solved through restriction and exercise" New Story: "My body is a miracle to be appreciated and cared for with compassion" Old Story: "My worth depends on my size and what I eat" New Story: "My worth exists because I exist - my body is the vehicle for my life, not the determiner of my value" Old Story: "I must control my body to be successful" New Story: "I honor my body's wisdom and treat it as I would treat a dear friend's body" Ready for Personalized Support? One-on-One Coaching with Lindsey If you're a high-achieving woman ready to break free from the restrict-exercise cycle and rewrite your body story with expert guidance, apply for Lindsey's coaching program at www.herbestself.co This intensive program is specifically designed for women who: Are exhausted from decades of fighting their bodiesLead successfully in other areas but struggle with food and body imageWant to reclaim the energy they're spending on food rules and exercise obsessionAre ready to model body peace for their families and teams Connect & Continue Your Journey Join Our Community Her Best Self Society Facebook Group: Connect with hundreds of women rewriting their body stories www.herbestselfsociety.com Email List: Sign up at www.herbestself.co for exclusive resources, workshops, and offers for women breaking free from diet culture Follow Lindsay Instagram: @thelindseynicholWebsite: www.herbestself.co Email: info@lindseynichol.com If This Episode Resonated With You ...
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  • EP 218: Recovery Is Like a Roller Coaster ~ Why the Scary Parts Actually Mean You’re on the Right Track 🎢

    EP 218: Recovery Is Like a Roller Coaster ~ Why the Scary Parts Actually Mean You’re on the Right Track 🎢
    May 27 2025
    In this powerful episode, Lindsey shares a weekend experience with her son that completely reframes what recovery success looks like. Using the analogy of a terrifying roller coaster ride, she challenges the myth that recovery should feel comfortable and reveals why the hardest moments might actually be where the most important healing happens. If you've been beating yourself up because parts of recovery still feel impossible, or if you're waiting for healing to feel "good" before you fully commit, this episode will shift your entire perspective on courage, progress, and what it truly means to succeed in recovery. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why recovery doesn't have to feel good to be working effectivelyHow to redefine recovery success beyond comfort and easeThe difference between courage and confidence (and why courage is enough)Why the struggle IS the work, not a sign that you're failingPractical ways to honor your bravery even when recovery feels terrifyingHow to stay committed to healing when every instinct tells you to quit Key Takeaways & Quotes On Recovery Not Feeling Good (4:30) "You don't have to enjoy recovery for it to be changing your life... What if the victory isn't in loving the process, but in staying on the ride anyway?" On Redefining Success (8:45) "Every time you eat when your eating disorder says restrict - that's courage, even if it feels awful. Every time you choose rest over compulsive exercise - that's strength, even if your anxiety is through the roof." On Courage vs. Comfort (10:15) "Recovery success isn't never having eating disorder thoughts again. It's learning to recognize those thoughts and choosing not to act on them, even when they're loud and persistent." On The Hardest Moments (11:30) "When you're struggling the most, when recovery feels impossible, when every instinct is telling you to go back to your eating disorder - that's when you're doing the deepest healing work." This Week's Recovery Challenge Find one moment this week where you chose recovery despite it feeling hard. Instead of minimizing that moment or focusing on how uncomfortable it felt, say out loud: "I am proud of myself for doing that hard thing." Remember: You don't have to love recovery to be succeeding at it. You just have to keep showing up. Real Talk Recovery Reminders The struggle isn't a sign that recovery isn't working - the struggle IS the workYou can be proud of your courage even when recovery doesn't feel goodDiscomfort doesn't equal danger - it often equals growthYour difficult recovery experience doesn't mean you're doing it wrongBuilding emotional strength happens in the uncomfortable moments Ready for support on your recovery roller coaster? If you're tired of navigating recovery alone and want someone to remind you of your strength when you can't see it yourself, Lindsey's one-on-one coaching program is designed for women ready to redefine what recovery success looks like. Apply for coaching: www.herbestself.coInstagram: @thelindseynicholEmail: info@lindseynichol.com or lindsey@herbestself.coCommunity: www.herbestselfsociety.com If This Episode Helped You Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Her Best Self podcast. Your support helps more women discover that they don't have to wait for recovery to feel comfortable before they can be proud of their incredible courage. Share this episode with someone who needs to hear that their bravery in recovery - even when it's terrifying - is building the foundation for their freedom. Remember: Your bravery in this moment is building the foundation for your freedom tomorrow. You've got this, beautiful soul. xo, lindsey Coach with Me -＞Client Application ______ Email me directly -> lindsey@herbestself.co ______ 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.
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  • EP 217.5: What’s Your Recovery Spirit Animal? Listen to This Fav, Then Take My FREE Recovery Quiz to Help Jumpstart Your Healing Journey 🦁

    EP 217.5: What’s Your Recovery Spirit Animal? Listen to This Fav, Then Take My FREE Recovery Quiz to Help Jumpstart Your Healing Journey 🦁
    May 23 2025

    Recovery isn't one-size-fits-all, and neither are you! Just like animals in the wild, each of us has a unique way of navigating challenges and finding strength. In today's episode, I share how discovering my spirit animal (hello, turtle energy!) transformed my approach to recovery and gave me the hope I desperately needed.

    Take the FREE Recovery Spirit Animal Quiz at www.herbestself.co/resources to discover whether you're a fierce lion pushing through obstacles, a steady turtle taking life one step at a time, or another powerful animal guide. Your results will reveal personalized insights about your recovery style and help you stop second-guessing your journey.

    Ready to find the hope, peace, and freedom you've been searching for? Your spirit animal is waiting to guide you home to yourself.

    xo,

    lindsey

    Coach with Me -＞Client Application

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    Email me directly -> lindsey@herbestself.co

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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.
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