Best Eating Disorder Intuitive Therapy Certified Podcasts (2025)

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EP 212: What Is Body Dysmorphic Disorder? 6 Powerful Tips to Overcome Body Image Distortion So That You Can Move Beyond the Mirror🪞 24:23

3d ago24:23

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In this eye-opening episode, Lindsey Nichol tackles Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) and its significant overlap with eating disorders. Learn how to recognize BDD patterns, understand its impact on your daily life, and discover practical strategies to break free from appearance obsessions and reclaim your joy. In this episode, you'll discover: What B…

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EP 211: Love or Fear? Answer These Transformative Questions to Heal Your Relationship With Food & Yourself Must Listen Fav! 14:14

6d ago14:14

14:14

Hey there! Did you know that there are only 2 emotions that impact every choice you make & ever action you take? Wild right?! So what are they? Well...without giving away all the goods, I'll encourage you to listen in to Episode 211, which is one of my favorite episodes that I wanted to replay for you on the Her Best Self Podcast so that you can he…

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EP 210.5: STOP Doing These 10 Things if You Feel Stuck & Chained to Disordered Patterns ~ Part 2 15:25

10d ago15:25

15:25

If you're feeling stuck in your recovery journey, Episode 210.5, shares the top hidden barriers that might be keeping you chained to eating disorder patterns - and how to break free once and for all. IN THIS EPISODEThings to Stop Doing: Stop Assuming You Always Know What's Best Eating disorders thrive on the illusion of expertise "I know what's bes…

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EP 210: STOP Doing These 10 Things if You Feel Stuck & Chained to Disordered Patterns ~ Part 1 20:56

13d ago20:56

20:56

If you're feeling stuck in your recovery journey, this part 1 of a 2 part episode shares the top hidden barriers that might be keeping you chained to eating disorder patterns - and how to break free once and for all. IN THIS EPISODEThings to Stop Doing: Stop Waiting for Perfect Circumstances There will never be a "perfect time" to heal Recovery hap…

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EP 209: Use the R.A.I.N. Method to Quiet Those Eating Disorder Thoughts in Just 5 Minutes a Day☔ 18:02

17d ago18:02

18:02

In this episode, I discuss the importance of making yourself the priority in recovery and I introduce the powerful RAIN method. This method can be used just 5 minutes a day for practicing mindfulness and self-compassion during difficult moments in your eating disorder recovery journey. Your Assignment is YOU This season is about planting seeds for …

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EP 208.5: When Wanting Control, Controls You ~ Break the Cycle of Food Obsession, Restriction, & Emotional Eating for Good 15:34

20d ago15:34

15:34

Hey there sister friend! I am so ready to embrace this new week. The boys & I are on spring break & we are loving it! We are enjoying getting away from the usual routines & mundane schedules. This week we are surrendering all control & embracing spontaneous adventures. Which at one point, would have been my controlling nature, which had me thinking…

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EP 208: Your BEST Self Can't Wait! Why You Don't Need to Feel Ready to Start Healing From Disordered Eating 14:08

24d ago14:08

14:08

In this powerful episode, we tackle one of the biggest barriers to eating disorder recovery: waiting to feel "ready." Statistics show the average person waits seven years between eating disorder onset and seeking treatment—seven years of suffering that could be avoided sis! In Episode 208, we explore why "ready" isn't a feeling that magically appea…

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EP 207: The Rookie Season of Recovery ~ How to Build Upon Setbacks & Step Up to the Plate with Confidence⚾ 16:49

27d ago16:49

16:49

In this heartfelt episode, we explore the parallel between rookie seasons in baseball & the early stages of eating disorder recovery. Through a personal story about my 11-year-old son, I share with you powerful lessons about perseverance, finding purpose in setbacks, and recognizing God's work in challenging seasons. Whether you're just beginning y…

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EP 206:✨Unlocking the Freedom Formula Experience™ ~ Your Personal Invite to Find Lasting Freedom From Disordered Eating✨ 8:19

1M ago8:19

8:19

Your Path to Freedom: The Freedom Formula Experience with Lindsey Nichol THE PROBLEM: Trapped in the Cycle You wake up every morning with that familiar heaviness. Another day of obsessing over food, second-guessing every bite, and feeling like you're never doing recovery "right." Despite your best efforts, you feel stuck in an endless cycle: You're…

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EP 205: Are You Living in the Gap or the Gain? + The #1 Regret I Have From My Personal Healing Journey With Anorexia & Exercise Bulimia 18:00

1M ago18:00

18:00

In this deeply personal episode, I share my biggest regret from my eating disorder recovery journey – how focusing too intensely on "being recovered" almost caused me to miss the beautiful growth happening along the way. Drawing on Dr. Benjamin Hardy's powerful concept of "living in the gap vs. living in the gain," I explore how this mindset shift …

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EP 204: Struggling With Never Feeling Good Enough? Conquer the “Never Enough” Trap With This 3 Part Strategy That Only Takes 5 Minutes 21:07

1M ago21:07

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Hey sis, welcome back to the podcast. Am I on one right now or what? I legit just got off a client call and I was talking to my client about what she feels is not working in her life right now. She said, I just have this constant nagging feeling that I'm not doing enough. I'm not enough. I'm not productive enough. Gosh does this resonate! I wanted…

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EP 203.5: How To Heal Your Gut After Years of Food Restriction ~ 7 Practical Ways to Reduce Bloating & Digestive Pain 18:26

1M ago18:26

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Hey girlfriend, How dis your week beginning? I'd love to hear all the stories of how your spring is starting off! I spent the weekend recording the pod for you, practicing yoga with my hubby & having a movie night snuggled up next to the boys. But none of that is what I wanted to chat with you about today. Today, I wanted to dive right in to GUT HE…

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EP 203: Here’s Your Recovery Roadmap! The 6 Steps I Would Take Today if I Was Trapped in an Eating Disorder + What I Would Do Next if I Had a Relapse🛣️ 22:44

2M ago22:44

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Happy Friday! & I am so here for it. It has been the longest week. Both of my boys, including my husband, (so all three boys) here in the Nichol household have had the worst sickness of literally the past five years of our life. I feel like it has just been constant and it has gone on all week long, and quite honestly, I'm just excited to get my h…

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EP 202: Get Back to the Basics - The 8 Foundational Human Needs to Reclaim Your Motivation & Move Past a Recovery Slump 21:24

2M ago21:24

21:24

Hey there sis! Whew it has been a start to my week. Both of my boys are sick with something awful (negative flu and strep tests) but it has got this mama worn slam out! And it got me thinking what the doctor said..."it's time to get back to the basics mom." Huh? You want my kids to "just rest" and get better? No magic antibiotic that I can refill o…

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EP 201: “Good Girl Syndrome” & Disordered Eating ~ 7 Steps to Break the Cycle of Perfectionism & People Pleasing 18:21

2M ago18:21

18:21

Hey girl! Happy Friday! Oh my gosh...am I so glad to talk with you today. In Episode 201 of the Her Best Self Podcast, we are diving in to 7 different ways that you can break the cycle of "Good Girl Syndrome". Never heard of it before? Tune in if you find yourself constantly striving for perfection and people pleasing...this one is going to blow y…

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EP 200.5: The Identity Crisis ~ 17+ Questions to Ask Yourself to Help You Discover Your TRUE SELF Beyond Food Control & Exercise Obsession MUST Listen FAV! 17:41

2M ago17:41

17:41

How is your week going sis? I am in baseball mom mode over here. Yep, this past weekend we geared up for another season of travel baseball! I never thought I'd actually feel proud wearing bright yellow, as it's not really "my color"....(lol, Go Pirates!), but it sure was fun over the weekend spectating, screaming & living life in the present moment…

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EP 200:🎉What Is Your “Perfect Weight”? How Do You Find It? (+ Learn 5 Ways to Weigh Yourself Without the Scale) 17:25

2M ago17:25

17:25

Hey there sister, friend~ I'm so glad to drop a new message of truth into your inbox today! I cannot wait for you to listen to Episode 200 on the Her Best Self Podcast. I don't even know how we got here. I feel like I blinked and we're at episode 200. This has to be the best project I've ever done outside of completely healing myself from a toxic r…

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EP 199: Valuable Insights + Practical Tactics if You or Someone You Love Is Struggling With an Eating Disorder ~ National Eating Disorder Awareness Week 16:49

2M ago16:49

16:49

This week is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, and I felt called to dedicate today's podcast episode to shedding light on these often misunderstood mental illnesses. Whether you're personally struggling, supporting someone who is, or just wanting to educate yourself – today's show is a MUST listen! In Episode 199, I'm going beyond the surfac…

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EP 198.5: Stop Restricting Your Life!! How Your Eating Disorder Limits More Than Just Food & What To Do Next To Break Free FAV ALERT! 15:25

2M ago15:25

15:25

Hello gorgeous! Please tell me you are counting down till the weekend like I am? I am so flipping thankful it is Friday-eve. Goodness, has this week been A LOT for me! How about you? ~ When life is crazy it's hard to appreciate the "A LOTs". It's hard to be grateful for overflow & abundance. & when you have an unhealthy relationship with food & you…

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EP 198:✨Client Spotlight - From Control to Freedom ~ Her Journey Through Survival Mode, Recovery & Life After Divorce With Mo Ameduri 27:55

2M ago27:55

27:55

Hey Sis, Happy Tuesday! Is this an incredible one or what? I wanted to drop a special note into your inbox today to shout it from the hilltops that YOU ARE WORTHY OF ALL your future dreams & desires. & that the struggle you may be facing right now is only temporary. It's not how the story ends. Today's message is all about HOPE for your next chapte…

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EP 197.5: Learn to Love Yourself and Recognize Your Own Strength as You Heal From Disordered Food Thoughts & ED Behaviors 15:58

2M ago15:58

15:58

Hey sis, I am going to go on a riff with you for a little because I just showed up to the mic today and I'm feeling very creative. I'm in one of my centers of energy where I feel like I could just go on one and not even have a podcast script, which I typically do try to leverage some bullet points that I want to share with you for every single epi…

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EP 197: Recovery in a Diet-Obsessed World + 9 Strategies to Protect Your Peace When Your Friends Are on Diets 15:58

3M ago15:58

15:58

Doesn't it seem like everyone is slashing carbs, cutting calories & opting for lettuce with dressing on the side these days? Maybe in all fairness it's because we are experiencing an increase of diet culture trends, contributing to a $33 billion dollar industry in America alone. But do not be alarmed. You are allowed to embrace healing. You are all…

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EP 196.5: How to Practice Self Love When You Have an Eating Disorder + Simple Self Care Practices That Work When You Struggle With Bad Body Image❤️ 17:05

3M ago17:05

17:05

February is the month of love. Valentines, galantines, all the hearts, fuzzy bears, roses & chocolates. Yet when you are stuck in disordered eating, it's truly hard to love anyone the way you are meant to, because it's so hard to love yourself. That voice inside of your head may tell you that you aren't worthy of those chocolates & even have you av…

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EP 196: 4 Strategies to Implement This Week to Create Calmness & Stillness in Your Life + How to Be Okay With Being a Beginner (Again) in Recovery 21:58

3M ago21:58

21:58

Hey girl! I am super excited to talk to you today about something deeply personal, yet universally relevant in my life right now. And that is the art of being a beginner, and being a beginner again. This is a concept that not only has kind of resurrected itself as I continue to coach more and more women in healing their relationships with food and …

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EP 195: 5 Must Reads for 2025! Here Are the Top Eating Disorder Recovery Books for Healing and Transformation That I Am Loving Right Now 17:51

3M ago17:51

17:51

Hey Sister Friend! I was thinking about what I wanted to talk about today on the podcast and I wanted to do a little spin on, some of my favorite books that I'm currently reading right now. I feel like for me, I am constantly learning and growing and I'm constantly grounding myself in the truth and the concepts that I teach my clients. These books…

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EP 194: The REAL Hard TRUTH About Your ED Recovery Timeline + Exactly How Long It Took Me to Weight Restore & Heal From Anorexia 19:24

3M ago19:24

19:24

How is this week treating you? How are you treating you? I hope you are doing okay in your neck of the woods! Today, I wanted to invite you to listen in to one of my most favorite episodes of the pod. I absolutely CANNOT wait for your listen of this one! In today's episode, I answer the question: How long does it take to recover from an eating diso…

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EP 193.5: Procrastination & Eating Disorder Recovery ~ How To Break Free From Delay So That You Can Go "ALL IN" on YOU 14:49

3M ago14:49

14:49

Hey girl! It's FINALLY Friday & do I have an amazing Podcast episode for you! This one is all about PROCRASTINATION! Are you a perfectionist? Dreamer? Blamer? Overdoer? If clouds are full of water, they pour rain on the earth. Whether a tree falls to the south or to the north, in the place where it falls, there it will lie. Whoever watches the wind…

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EP 193: Crack the Confidence Code Today🎉& Discover 3 Steps to Completely Transform Your Life (This Recovery Blueprint Actually Works!) 16:27

3M ago16:27

16:27

Hey there sister friend! How was your long weekend? This one was one for the books for me. My hubby and kids threw me the most fantastic birthday full of all the things....crabcakes, cake and confetti....oh my! But birthdays used to be the WORST days for me when I was struggling in my eating disorder. I had no desire to celebrate. I didn't like who…

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EP 192.5: Support to Conquer ED's Biggest Lie + Why You're More Than Enough & How to Start Living Like It 15:25

3M ago15:25

15:25

Hello gorgeous! Please tell me you are counting down till the weekend like I am? I am so flipping thankful it is Friday! Goodness, has this week been A LOT for me! How about you? ~ When life is crazy it's hard to appreciate the "A LOTs". It's hard to be grateful for overflow & abundance. & when you have an unhealthy relationship with food & your bo…

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EP 192: From Stronghold to Strength ~ Ask Yourself These 3-4 Impactful Questions to Unleash Your Leadership This Year & Step Into Your Very Best Self 16:50

3M ago16:50

16:50

Hey sis! It is January and we are rolling in deep and today we're going to be talking about something that has been so heavy on my heart lately. And that is how your relationship with food isn't just affecting your health, but how it could be holding back your leadership potential and the significant impact that you're meant to have in this world.…

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EP 191.5: The Power of Visual Goals ~ Transforming Your Recovery With Vision Boards✨ I Challenge You to Create Yours for 2025! 17:30

4M ago17:30

17:30

Happy Friday sister friend! Did you know that people who visualize their goals are DOUBLE as confident they'll achieve them than those who don't. And what is even more astonishing is that 82% of people who used a vision board to support their future goals reporting having accomplished half of them before they even thought they would? Yep, pretty aw…

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EP 191: Ditch the 'New Year, New Body' BS ~ How To Protect Your Recovery & Set Healthy Goals in Diet Culture Season🎆 19:50

4M ago19:50

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Happy January sister friend! So the boys and I rang in the new year in a new place this year. Hopefully you've had a great start to your new year! We surely had an awesome experience. We took the boys tubing at a ski resort in the Blue Ridge mountains, and it was fantabulous. Yes, I'm still a beach girl. And yes, I dread being cold, but between the…

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EP 190: Did You Know 92% of Eating Disorder Thoughts Are Hidden Emotions? Here Is the Scientific Truth Behind ‘Feeling Fat’ + 2 Tools to Help You Silence the Voice 19:25

4M ago19:25

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I hope you are starting the New Year off right sis! And my wish for you is that you invest in yourself and your recovery in 2025. But just in case you are doubting the new year already, I wanted to give you some TRUTH BOMBS and 2 tools that you can use when you catch yourself "feeling fat" as the world around you continues to push the billion dolla…

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EP 189: The Top 10 Most-Downloaded Episodes of 2024 ~ Your Recovery Journey Highlights + My Word For 2025! 15:57

4M ago15:57

15:57

Happy New Years Eve! Today we're counting down our top 10 most listened-to episodes of 2024 on the Her Best Self podcast - the ones that truly resonated with you & our community. So whether you are doing laundry, taking a walk, or needing something to binge on that will bring all the good 2025 new year, better you vibes, I got you! In Episode 189, …

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EP 188.5: Why Recovery Setbacks Don't Define Your Journey + How to Handle Slip-Ups Without Losing Hope 17:12

4M ago17:12

17:12

It's that time of the week girl! I'm jumping in to your inbox today to check-in on you my sweet friend. How was your holiday? How are you? Okay, I'll ask it again...how are you really?! ~ It's okay if you answered not so great. I promise not to judge! When you struggle with disordered eating, slip-ups & set-backs happen....well as sucky as they are…

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EP 188: The Present is Your Present ~ Finding Magic in Recovery this Holiday Season | ED🎄Recovery Guide 14:02

4M ago14:02

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Ekkk Happy Christmas Eve!!! I hope your week is starting off great as we all patiently wait for the big guy to come down the chimney! I wanted to drop a brand new pod episode into your inbox for you to listen to while you finish your gift wrapping and last minute "to-do's". In Episode 188, I share THE BEST gift you can give yourself and others this…

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EP 187.5: Do You REALLY Want to Recover from Your Eating Disorder? | The Pain of Recovery vs. The Pain of Staying Sick⚖️ 21:25

4M ago21:25

21:25

Hey there girl! Can you believe we are falalalala-ing all the way into a brand new year in a matter of weeks? I always find myself at the end of a year thinking about the things that I clung to, & the not so good things that clung to me. & I wonder how I can make the next one even better. Sadly, I used to wonder how I was going to exercise away Chr…

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EP 187: Finding Peace with Food ~ 3 Guided Meditations for Your Recovery Journey to Calm Your Mind & Reduce Overwhelm 15:35

4M ago15:35

15:35

Hey girl, happy Tuesday. Can you believe we are nearly a week away from the big Santa day??! Where did 2024 go?? If you find yourself anxious, overwhelmed, or feeling like you should be further along then where you find yourself currently then today's brand new episode on the podcast will help ground you as you finish out the year. ~ In Episode 187…

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EP 186.5: Need Someone in Your Corner Beyond a Therapist? Why Partnering With a Recovery Coach Can Help You Change the Game 13:05

5M ago13:05

13:05

Oh Hey Girl! Lately, I've been answering the questions, "What do you do? What is Eating Disorder Recovery Coaching? How can you help support me?" If you need someone in your corner (beyond a therapist), then today's episode will be super impactful for you! On the podcast today, you will learn: - The difference between therapists & clinicians versus…

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EP 186: Recovery Portions Made Simple! Break Free From Food Anxiety & Portion Distortion Using the “Dollop Method” 18:49

5M ago18:49

18:49

Hey girl, welcome back to the Her Best Self world! On the podcast today, I'm talking about how you can nourish your body when maybe you have portion anxiety or a fear around weight gain and so you simply don't know what portions to have. Do you find yourself asking these questions? "Am I eating too much? Am I eating too little?" If so, Episode 186 …

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EP 185: Breaking Down Recovery Myths ~ Masterclass Must-Know Moments + What TRUE Freedom Really Feels Like ⛓️‍💥 21:05

5M ago21:05

21:05

Hey girl, it's a great today to have a great day! Today I have a special treat for you. I have been getting questions in my inbox about the masterclass that we recently did in November, where I shared all about the common misconceptions of eating disorder recovery and what you can do right now today if you're struggling with disordered eating. I ha…

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EP 184.5: The #1 Mistake You're Making in ED Recovery (& 2 Simple Strategies to Help You Fix It) **FAV ALERT! 17:28

5M ago17:28

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Hey sis, oh my gosh, have we made it? Have we arrived? Is everyone in one piece? I feel like the days and weeks up to the holiday can be treacherous. Am I the only one? I just feel like the 'to-do' list never ends and everyone's running around like crazy pants. I'm just over here trying to be Mama Elf without forgetting to move the Elf on the Shelf…

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EP 184: Hope for the Exhausted Perfectionist -> Your Brain Can Change! Here Is the Science Behind Your Struggle 16:32

5M ago16:32

16:32

Hey sis, How has your week gone? I don't know about you but I am exhausted...yet not the same level of exhaustion that I use to operate at when I was stuck in the destructive cycle of an eating disorder. But I share this with you because maybe you have been trying to do everything "perfect" this season, yet you feel like you've failed. Sis, the cos…

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EP 183.5: Stop Comparing, Start Living! 6 Keys to Recovery Freedom That Will Have You Scrolling Instagram Less, While Loving You More 28:39

5M ago28:39

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Happy Tuesday sis! I hope you are enjoying the pre-Thanksgiving vibes & hopefully you are getting ready for turkey day! I am all over the place as I LOVE this time of year, but to be fair your girl needs more TIME in the next few days....so I'm playing one of the most favorite episodes on the Her Best Self Pod today. My hope is this will hit you ri…

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EP 183: When Family Doesn't Understand ~ Setting Boundaries in Eating Disorder Recovery 💞 (+ TRUTH just for YOU!) 21:40

5M ago21:40

21:40

Happy Friday sister! We have arrived. Actually, I secretly wish I could sleep the day away because my bed is cozy & even though I do enjoy this time of year there is just SO MUCH To DO! Speaking of which, are you ready for turkey day? I will be showing up at my in-laws pies in hand & ready to enjoy all the holiday brings. However, this wasn't alway…

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EP 182: End the Year Strong & Plan for Your 2025 Recovery Revolution! Use This Strategy to Let Go & Level Up 14:44

5M ago14:44

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Hey there my sweet friend~ As we enter into the last 43 days of the year, how do you want to finish? Like really...how do you want to end 2024? Sit on this one sis! You're going to finish strong. You are going to hit 2025 where it didn't even know it was being hit. But in order to do so -> What needs to go in your life? What needs to change and wha…

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EP 181.5: Not Feeling Festive? 11 Unexpected Blessings in Your Recovery When Thankfulness Feels Hard This Holiday Season🍗**FAV ALERT! 19:25

5M ago19:25

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Hey GF! Can you believe Turkey Day is right around the corner? I know right....me either. Time surely does fly! As I sat to reflect & record the podcast, it hit me that the anxiety that I used to get days leading up to Thanksgiving was non-existent, & I knew I needed to share that hope with you today friend. If you are anxious about the upcoming se…

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EP 181: Break Free Sis! Here’s Your Personal Invitation & First Step to Becoming Your Best Recovered Self 8:19

6M ago8:19

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Have you ever wondered what life would be like on the other side of your eating disorder? Not just surviving, sis, but truly living? Stay with me because today's podcast episode might just change everything for you. I want to welcome you back, friend, because Episode 181 is different & it's incredibly special to my heart. I'm speaking directly to y…

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EP 180: STOP Overthinking & Overanalyzing! Use the 51% Rule to Make Better Decisions As You Step Into Recovery ACTION 14:00

6M ago14:00

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Hey sis! I am so excited to drop a brand new episode on the Her Best Self podcast! If you struggle with overthinking and constantly overanalyzing your choices along with your decision making, & you just wonder if you will ever escape the nonsense...then today I want you to listen in to Episode 180. It is so important when you're looking for certai…

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EP 179: The Power of Your Rejection Story ~ Make Meaning of Past Pain So That You Can Discover Redemption & Freedom From Perfection & Judgement 13:55

6M ago13:55

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How is your Tuesday going sis?! I am over here squealing because we are so close to the upcoming masterclass. If you have no idea what I am talking about, just register! You are going to want to hang out with us on November the 13th. If you are searching for freedom, if you feel like recovery just isn't possible right now for you and your life and …

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