Her Best Self with Lindsey Nichol | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast — Less Food Noise. More Life.
Episodes
EP 61: If You’ve Been Searching for Hope...THIS is it! How a Shift of Focused Energy (& a Turtle) Gave Me Strength to Stop Second Guessing
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Good morning sis, Feeling stressed & chaotic in this season of life? Gosh, do I FEEL YOU! Maybe just maybe...you could use a little bit of HOPE? M...
EP 60: Do You Have an Obsession With “Clean Eating” or You Only Eat “Healthy Food”? ~ 3 Simple Steps to Escape the Struggle of Orthorexia
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Sweet Friend, I hope you had a wonderful weekend full of all the summer vibes. As I prepped for today's show I wanted to touch on a topic that is ...
EP 59: Are You in Quasi-Recovery? Signs You May Be Living in the “Messy Middle” & the Key to Becoming Fully Free✨
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey sis, Theodore Roosevelt once said, "Believe you can, and you're half way there." & while I completely agree...BELIEF is of utter important in ...
EP 58: 14 Reflections From the Past 14 Days on My Family Beach Vacay + Truth Bombs to Inspire Your Food Freedom Journey
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Girl & Hey Monday! How is this one treating you friend? I am finally back from vacation & my mind is all over the place. Not too mentio...
EP 57: The Importance of Community When You Struggle With Disordered Eating + an Invite to Join the HBS Society!
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Sis, Today on the podcast I'm talking about the power of Community. Disordered eating is personal, it's secretive, it causes isolation. But in ord...
EP 56: Girl, Calorie Counting Isn’t Cute! 30 Things to Count Instead of Calories, Macros & Fat Grams
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Monday, In today's episode on the Her Best Self Podcast, I share with you 30 things that you can count instead of calories, macros & fat gra...
EP 55: ”They Told Me I Have an Eating Disorder.....So Now What?” Get Out of Diagnosis Denial & Into Freedom
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey girl! How is your week going? As I sat down to record today's episode for you, I wanted to share more about my personal journey into behind the ...
EP 54: How to Cope With “Beach Body” Triggers & Appreciate the Skin You Are in This Summer
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's the first Monday of July, & you know what that means....SUMMER! Summer can be the BEST time & also one of the most triggering when you are in rec...
EP 53: What to Do When ”the Voice” in Your Head Gets Louder & Louder? + 7 Tips to Stay Grounded in Your Truth
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hi lady! How is your week going so far? I hope you are embracing summer in all the chaotic, yet somewhat relaxing vibes it brings. This week, I had ...
EP 52: The ONE Ingredient You MUST Have in Order to Fully Recover From ED + a Mindfulness Moment for Your Monday
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Sis, Any idea what the ONE ingredient is that you MUST have in order to live life FREE from disordered eating? it's P E R M I S S I O N❣️ Th...
EP 51: Why Do Some Find Freedom From Disordered Eating & Others Don’t? + the BEST SELF Reflection to Ensure You Find Yours!
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Sis! Have you ever wondered why some people find freedom from food controlling their life, but others never do? Maybe you question whether you tru...
EP 50: How She Went From Binging & Broken to Finding a Beautiful Breakthrough - *Client Testimonial With Mia*
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Monday Sister! Can you believe the Her Best Self Podcast hit 50 episodes today? WHOOHOO! I am literally squealing I'm so excited. & because I wa...
EP 49: Want Freedom From Food Rules? Adopt These 7 Principles From the Way Kids Eat To Help Boost Your Recovery
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Sis, Have you ever watched a 5-year-old eat? You can learn SO very much from the way that kids eat. & if you sit with yourself, you may actually mi...
EP 48: Victory Is Yours Sis! Discover the 6 Choices You Can Make Today to Move From Victim Mentality to Victor 💕
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A victim is a person who is deceived or cheated by their own emotions. A victor is a person who defeats an enemy, opponent & conquers the very struggl...
EP 47: The Relationship Between OCD & Eating Disorders + Research & Stats on the Distinctions & Similarities
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Thursday! Have you ever wondered if you have OCD? Do you frequently find yourself having intrusive, repetitive thoughts that lead to compulsive ...
EP 46: An Easy Life vs. Quality of Life + the Pathway to Peace & Taking Personal Inventory of Your Excuses
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce Lee says, "Do not pray for an easy life, pray for the strength to endure a difficult one." & gosh do I vibe with that sister friend! An easy way...
EP 45: Can Affirmations Actually Work for You? Are They Enough? The Real Deal on Positive Self-Talk + Support for Your Day
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey friend! Did you know that according to researchers, regular practice of affirmations and positive self-talk actually has power to create superior ...
EP 44: Intuitive Eating 101 - Thriving vs. Surviving & What It Looks Like to Live Life FREE & Unrestricted
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
EP 43: Hope, Love, Encouragement & Inspo for When Freedom From Food Control Feels Messy
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 & re...
EP 42: Know Better, Do Better! Debunk These 7 Common Myths & Misconceptions of Disordered Eating
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
EP 41: This Is YOUR Life! Grant Yourself Grace & Create the VERY BEST Version of It! 4 Steps to Shift Your Energy & Reclaim Your Freedom Focus
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 kn...
EP 40: Traveling on Auto Pilot? Experience Mindful Intent In ED Recovery as You Travel Towards Your Next Destination
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Monday Sweet Sister! Today's episode is all about FLYING! Actually, it's mostly about embracing the recovery journey from food controlling your ...
EP 39: BEST of the BEST Episode Roundup! The Top 5 Episodes on the Her Best Self Podcast + A Celebration & Thank YOU!
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
EP 38: The 3 Letter Word That Will Lead You to Your Very BEST Self + 1 Simple Exercise to Do Right Now For Food Freedom
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 thr...
EP 37: Do You Know the Reasons Why You Eat? Get Present With Your Plate & Give Yourself Permission to Nourish Your Body
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
EP 36: Sis, Growth Is a Process! Recognize Which Stage of Change You Are in & Embody the Magical Metamorphosis of YOU
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 mu...
EP 35: 9 Recommended Books for Your Recovery + a GIVEAWAY to Snag Your Next Read for FREE!
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey girl! Welcome back to the show. Today I am sharing the 9 favorite eating disorder recovery books that helped me along my journey & I hope will hel...
EP 34: 4 Relapse Prevention Steps to Remove the Triggers, so You Can Do the NEXT RIGHT THING While You Embrace the Process
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Monday girl! In today's episode, I share all about the 4 recovery steps for relapse prevention. I discuss what exactly is lapsing & relapsing in...
EP 33: You Are Not a Quitter! 2 Important Questions to Ask Yourself When Freedom From Disordered Eating Behaviors Seems ”Too Hard”
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey sweet sister! Welcome back to the Her Best Self Podcast. Today, I'm sharing with you 2 important questions that you can ask yourself if you are re...
EP 32: A Message of Hope During Heartbreaking Loss + Vulnerability & Realness to Grieve & Let Go Without ED
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey girl, This episode was a rough one to record. But I know in my heart it was to serve you. This weekend brought so much pain to my life. I almost d...
EP 31: Girl, Fat Isn’t a Feeling! Body Acceptance, Weight Restoration & Reality for Your Healing Transformation
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Truth: Your body will continue to change. Eating disorder recovery will be the most transformational experience you may ever go through. I believe tha...
EP 30: It’s a Great Day to Recover From an Eating Disorder! Be a Boss of Your Morning With These 8 Rituals For Your AM Routine
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Girl! Happy Monday! I hope you had such a blessed Easter weekend. While my boys were running around on candy fumes, I was preparing for the week a...
EP 29: Need a Fresh, New Perspective This Spring? Trash the Triggers, Declutter Your Mind, & Clean Out Your Closet
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Girl! Do you need a fresh, new perspective this spring? In today's episode, I share how cleaning out the clutter (both in your mind & your closet)...
EP 28: The Link Between ADHD & Disordered Eating + Transparency Into My Adult Diagnosis
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you constantly struggle with feeling overwhelmed? Maybe you forget things, lack concentration or focus, or even find yourself distracted with daydr...
EP 27.5: BONUS - Eating Disorder Recovery Mid-Week Check-In + Hope & Support For You
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I wanted to jump on today to share a quick ED recovery support check-in exercise. I felt so compelled this week to show up for you girl! It can be ver...
EP 27: Shift Your Perspective & LET GO of Comparisonitis With These 6 Recovery Strategies
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The first step to self-acceptance is to STOP unhealthy comparison. As humans we are going to compare ourselves to others. It is in our nature to watch...
EP 26: A Tale of Beautiful Awareness to Uncover Your Best Self & Feed Your True Hunger
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey girl! Today's episode is the real deal! "You can't solve a problem with the same mind that created it" & if you have been wondering if you will ev...
EP 25: Girl, You Are Not Broken! Get Clarity & Jumpstart Your Healing Journey With These Simple, Life-Changing Questions
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been searching for a way out? You truly want freedom from disordered patterns & unhealthy thoughts of food controlling your life, yet you jus...
EP 24.5: BONUS - What Is Recovery Coaching? Support & Accountability You Need to Take Your Power Back
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Oh Hey Girl! I am doing something extra special today! Lately, I've been answering the questions, "What do you do? What is Eating Disorder Recovery Co...
EP 24: Bodies Change, Worth Doesn’t - What is A “Freedom Point”? & 6 Steps To Find Yours
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You likely have a "body ideal" or vision of what you view to be the perfect body. But the sad news is, disordered patterns lead down distorted paths. ...
EP 23: Facts, Truths & All the Stats - Why Eating Disorders Need to Be Talked About + A Gift for You!
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s National Eating Disorder Awareness week! It’s time to share hope for recovery & it’s time to uplift & encourage all of you who may be battl...
EP 22: Do You Struggle With Excessive Exercise? How Yoga Gave Me Freedom & Permission to Get Off the Treadmill
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is all about excessive exercise & exercise addiction. & while an addiction to exercise may not be a noted clinical addiction, research...
EP 21: 4 Ways Your Relationship With Food & Your Body Affects Your Relationships + 3 Steps to a Life of Love
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I share the juicy topic of RELATIONSHIPS! With Valentine's day this week, I wanted to take the time to share with you 4 ways your r...
EP 20: Your Food Struggle Is Real & You Are Valid! What to Do When You Don’t Feel ”Sick Enough” to Get Help
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Episode 20! I am pinching myself that I've already helped THOUSANDS of women across the planet with the Her Best Self podcast! It's only been a ...
EP 19: Anxiety & Fear Running Your Day? Get CLEAR on What You Are Truly Afraid of So You Can Become the Woman You Were Made to Be
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a tactical one girl! You will want to grab your Target journal & favorite pen & dive right in with me as we talk about FEAR! Are yo...
EP 18: 15 Things I Wish I Knew 15 Years Ago + Hope & Happiness for Your Healthiest You
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's MY BIRTHDAY!!! Well, my birthday was January 20th lol, but it's my birthday month! Who else loves birthday MONTHS? HAHA. I didn't always enjoy ce...
EP 17: Are You a Perfectionist? How to Turn “Never Feeling Good Enough” Into Your Superpower
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey sis! Are you a perfectionist? Do you have a never ending self-evaluation happening in your mind? Maybe you start each week with lofty attempts t...
EP 16: Embracing the SUCK of Recovery + Breaking the Chains of Disordered Eating for Good
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey girl HEY! Today I am getting to the TRUTH of eating disorder recovery & what it means to break the chains. For so long, I thought I could do it al...
EP 15: Do You Really Want Freedom From Food Controlling Your Life? The ONE Habit To Stop Doing That Will Change Your Future
01 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
HAPPY NEW YEAR SWEET FRIEND! Did you know, that 50% of new year resolutions don't stick after January?! (mind blown right! - nahhh lol) Habits don't w...
EP 14: Girl, Quit Dieting! Your Solution For Health & Healing This New Year, FREE From Fad Diets!
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fad diets are pre-cursors to eating disorders. Yes, I said it! Did you know that according to the National Eating Disorder Association, 35% of normal ...
EP 13: Tis the Season! The 8 Gifts You Can Give Yourself & Your Body This Christmas
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Holiday's can be tough when you are stuck in your own mess of disordered eating. It can be extremally hard to take a step back & give yourself anythin...
EP 12: The BIGGEST LIES You Are Believing That Are Keeping You From Your Best Self
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am dropping it like it's HOTT! In this episode, I share the 3 biggest lies you are believing that are keeping you in disordered eating pattern...
EP 11: Are You “Too Busy” to Eat? Stop the Self Sabotage Right NOW!
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find yourself using the, "I don't have time to eat" excuse? How about, "I'll eat something later"? Yet, you clearly have zero intent to do so.....
EP 10: Your Words Matter Friend! Powerful Affirmations for Your Food Freedom Journey
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I share with you the POWER of your words. If you are like most women, you have heard that the power of words can be critical when...
EP 9: My Mom Saved My Life + 5 Ways to Support a Loved One With an Eating Disorder
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The TRUTH is....roughly 30 million Americans suffer with an eating disorder (& that's just Americans!) It can be devastating to realize that someone...
EP 8: The #1 Reason You Are Stuck in Unhealthy Habits With Food & How to Break Free
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The #1 reason you are stuck in unhealthy habits with food is because..... you have BLACK & WHITE thinking! Yes, friend. You live in an all-or-noth...
EP 7: Social Media & It’s Impact on Disordered Eating & Your Mental Health
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered if there was a link between social media & eating disorders? Today, I talk about the 3 types of pressure we experience linked t...
EP 6: The Halloween Scaries & Fear of Gaining Weight During the Holidays + 4 Tactics to Help Support You TODAY!
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hey girl! Today, I'm sharing the REAL SCARY TRUTH of how terrifying Halloween & the holidays can be during disordered eating & eating disorder recover...
EP 5: Worth Isn’t Found in the Perfect Weight; Why I Don’t Weigh Myself & You Shouldn’t Either
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Worth isn't found in the perfect weight! Who is here for today's message? I spent so many years of my life obsessing over the scale, that I missed the...
EP 4: Peace with Food & What to Eat When You Don’t Know What to Eat
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This one is a goodie y'all! If you are wanting PEACE with food, what does that even mean? What does that look like...but for real? Is it even attainab...
EP 3: 3 Ways to Love Your Body, Even When You Don’t YET
08 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 on...
HER BEST SELF Trailer
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
EP 2: Disordered Eating vs. Eating Disorder - Is There a Difference?
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I share all about the primary difference between disordered eating vs. an eating disorder. I also discuss what constitutes disorder...
EP 1: Welcome to The Her Best Self Podcast & My Story
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Her Best Self Podcast Disclaimer
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Her Best Self! In this podcast disclaimer episode, I'm sharing important information surrounding the intent of this podcast. My hope is t...