Her Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food Restriction
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.
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.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 18 minutes
- Episodes
- 285
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
EP 157: The #1 Pitfall to Avoid Right Now as You Break the Chains of Disordered Eating & Bad Body Image
Happy FRIYAY sister friend!
Gosh, am I ready for the weekend. How about you?
I'm actually freaking out a tad because we are leaving for our annual beach vacay in the OBX tomorrow & I haven't packed a…
EP 156: Coaching Over Coffee ~ ”How Do I Know if I’m Eating Enough or if I'm Overeating?"
Hey girl HEYY!
How is your week starting? I hope so very well!
But to make it even better, I'd love for you to join me in another coaching over coffee episode on the HBS podcast today!
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In Coaching…
EP 155: Celebrate Your Independence & Find Ultimate Freedom From ED With These 4 Human Qualities
Hey Friend,
How was your July 4th? I hope you had all the fun as you celebrated Independence Day & Freedom!
The boys & I went to the pool & enjoyed the hot summer day here in the VA. It was full of r…
EP 154: How to Honor Your Recovery & Navigate Summer Schedules, Vacations & Travel Without Losing Momentum of What You Truly Want🏖️
Happy Tuesday sis!
Goodness, am I excited to bring you Episode 154 of the Her Best Self Podcast.
In today's episode I talk all about navigating the summer season & embracing recovery as you prep for …
EP 153: 3 Steps to Help You Surrender the Desire to "Lose Weight" or ”Maintain Weight”, so That You Can Find True & Lasting Freedom in Your Natural Body Size
Hey sis! How is the week going for you?
I am actually a busy busy bee this week. My husband's brother is getting married tomorrow & we are in the midst of all the things. I'm not going to lie though.…
EP 152: THE Biggest Problem You Will Ever Face in Your Quest to Freedom From An Eating Disorder + How I Overcame the Pain of Losing My Dream
Hey Sis!
Oh MY GEE have I missed you!
As I've transitioned to airing the show on Tuesday's & Friday's from the usual Monday's & Thursday's it feels much longer since I've been in your ear this week.
…
EP 151: Coaching Over Coffee ~ ”Why Do I Save My Calories for Later in the Day? How Do I Stop Feeling Like I Have to Save Up My Food for Later?”
In Coaching over Coffee, Episode 151, I answer the question:
"Why Do I Save My Calories for Later in the Day? How Do I Stop Feeling Like I Have to Save Up My Food for Later?”
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Here is a hint, (but …
EP 150: Want a Good Book This Summer? These 4 Inspirational Reads Will Change Your Life & Your Recovery📚
Hey girl!
Today I am getting right to the point!
It's SUMMER SISTER & I wanted to speak love & light right into the mic today to share with you inspo & hope as you navigate recovery in one of the mos…
EP 149.5: Are You in Quasi-Recovery? Must Listen **REPLAY** The “Messy Middle” & the Key to Becoming Fully Free✨
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 order to find complete food freedom, the other half o…
EP 149: The Most Powerful Commitment You Will Ever Make With You ~ It’s Time to Stand in Agreement!
Hi friend!
So before I bring you all the truth bombs on this Monday, I want you to know just how much I am thankful for you! It's days like today, where I am reminded how blessed I truly am. It's day…
EP 148: The 10 Phases of Eating Disorder Recovery & Everything You Need to Know to Discover Where You Are Along the Path
Hey girl hey!
How is it Thursday already? I can't even!
All I know is it is HOT here in Virginia & I am loving the start of summer vibes! But let me be for real....this mama is not ready for the summ…
EP 147: Coaching Over Coffee ~ ”I Have Struggled With Disordered Eating for Years of My Life, Will This Ever Go Away for Me?"
Hey girl!
How was your weekend?
Mine started with baseball & ended with a sick kiddo :(
All in all, we are hanging in there & loving the June weather despite a few setbacks & germs.
But I wanted to …
EP 146: The 5 “D’s” (Biggest Challenges) Keeping You Trapped in the Disordered Eating Cycle & How You Can Overcome Them🙌
Sister,
I literally cannot wait to share with you the 5 "D's"....
What am I talking about?
The 5 "D's" are what I believe are the BIGGEST challenges you will ever face as you navigate freedom from fo…
EP 145: Are You Ready to BREAK All the RULES So You Can Live Life Free? I Broke up With My Food Rules & You Can Too!
Happy Memorial Day!
It's a day for remembrance, honor & celebration. & that is why I feel it's the perfect day to BREAK UP with your food rules so that you can live life FREE!
Eleanor Roosevelt said,…
EP 144: Coaching Over Coffee ~ ”Have I Ruined My Metabolism From Years of Disordered Eating Behaviors?”
Hey girl!
I'm so excited to share with you a new thing we are adding to support you here at Her Best Self Co.
Since I receive a ton of emails with questions from listeners of the HBS podcast, I thoug…
EP 143: Scared to ”Let Go” as You Navigate Freedom From ED? Use My 5 Question Framework to Help You ”Let Be” Instead💌
I'm bringing you some Beatles on this Monday morning!
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No, not the kind my 6 year old finds crawling in the backyard, the actual BEATLES!
Okay, let me explain!
We like to dance party in our house! &…
EP 142: My Biggest Takeaways From Meeting the TOP Christian Business Leaders in the World + Life Lessons You Can Apply to Live ED Free
Hey sister friend!
I am still pinching myself after a weekend of fun, where my husband & got to meet Tim Tebow, Craig Groeschel & Ed Mylett.
About 6 months ago we decided to invest in the business & …
EP 141.5: **FAV ALERT!!** Sis, Rest if You Must but Don’t You Dare Quit! You Are Not a Quitter Replay
Hey sweet sister!
Welcome back to the Her Best Self Podcast.
Today, I'm dropping one of the most listened episodes of all team!
In this replay, I share with you 2 important questions that you can ask…
EP 141: How to Become Fearlessly Successful in Your Pursuit of Recovery From Disordered Eating
Hey girl hey, let's drop it like it's hot (because it's ThursYAY!)
Okay okay...I admit I'm hyped up on coffee, a yummy breakfast & passion on this incredible morning. But, mostly I blame that the top…
EP 140: Are You ”Settling for Starving”? 8 Things That Are Better Than Settling for a Life of Disordered Eating🎚️
Hello girl!
I'm back in your inbox today sis & I am so excited to drop a brand new episode of the Her Best Self Podcast just for YOU!
When I went to record today's show, I pivoted completely from wha…