Best Barely Contained Podcasts (2025)

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Katie Price's huge weekly shop and Snoop Dogg's royal reunion offer 33:05

28d ago33:05

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Chris Beckett and Matt Withers return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Katie Price's huge weekly shop, Snoop Dogg's royal reunion offer and Meghan Markle's revealing apicultural assertion.By Barely Contained

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EP.61 | Growing with Clare – Containers, Bulbs & a Touch of Scottish Culture 1:19:49

4h ago1:19:49

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In this episode, Chay and Laura are joined by Clare from Motherwell, an enthusiastic allotment holder now in her fourth year of growing. Clare shares her passion for container planting, discussing the practical and personal reasons behind her approach, with a particular focus on the joy of planting bulbs. Listeners also hear about Clare’s new ventu…

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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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From Geranium Glut to Playful Herb Planter Box! A Container Garden Makeover 21:39

4d ago21:39

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Thinking of veggies for your container garden? Or planter boxes with herbs? In this episode, we look at a patio surrounded by planter boxes that are filled with red geraniums...nothing but red geraniums. Our goal? Transform this linear container garden from a continuous line of red into something varied, colourful—playful—and edible. Hear two diffe…

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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

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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

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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.60 | The One Where They Barely Stay on Topic (Featuring Anna) 1:49:13

14d ago1:49:13

1:49:13

In the 60th and longest-ever episode of Allotment Diaries Podcast, hosts Laura and Chay are joined by special guest Anna for a delightfully off-topic conversation that starts with good intentions (allotments!) and ends up covering just about everything else. While allotments were meant to be the focus, the discussion veers off the composted path an…

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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

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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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Bare Ground, Hard Clay, and not Much Sun: Hear How to Transform this Space 27:02

19d ago27:02

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Got a spot you’d like to use to grow food but not sure where to start? In this episode, we tackle a bare space with hard clay, in zone 3. Let’s not forget the deer and rabbits. Oh, and there’s a narrow “hell strip” that’s needs to be planted too. The good news is that there are lots of ways to add edibles to a garden. The way to start is by choosin…

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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.59 | Laura and Chay record on their plots! 43:51

27d ago43:51

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For the first time ever, Chay and Laura take the podcast to the plot—literally! Armed with a microphone, a questionable sense of direction, and an eye on the looming rain clouds, they attempt a walking tour of their allotments. Expect thrilling updates on what’s thriving, what’s barely clinging to life, and what’s been entirely claimed by weeds. It…

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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

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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.58 | Laura and Chay chat about progress on their plots. 1:03:54

1M ago1:03:54

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In this episode, Laura and Chay catch up on the progress they've made on their allotment plots. With the weather warming up and the days getting longer, both of them have seen a surge in activity. Laura shares her efforts in preparing her plot by tackling weeds, clearing the area, and getting ready to build a DIY shed. Meanwhile, Chay has been busy…

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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

22:44

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.57 | Exploring Allotments in Los Angeles with David Benjamin. 53:28

2M ago53:28

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In this episode, Chay visits Fountain Community Garden in Hollywood during his trip to Los Angeles and sits down with Garden Manager David Benjamin. They discuss how community gardens (the US equivalent of allotments) operate in LA, the variety of plants grown, the challenges they face—including the impact of recent wildfires—and their future ambit…

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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

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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.56 | Garden Press Day – Our Honest Review. 45:48

2M ago45:48

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In this episode, Laura and Chay share their honest review of Garden Press Day, which they attended for the first time on February 18th in London. They discuss their expectations versus reality, giving insights into what the event had to offer and whether it lived up to the hype. From innovative new gardening products to clever designs that promise …

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A huge Eric Morecambe discovery and Michelle McKenna's comeback 31:42

2M ago31:42

31:42

Matt Withers and Chris Beckett return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including a huge Eric Morecambe discovery, Gregory Porter's hat mystery and Michelle McKenna's comeback.By Barely Contained

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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.55 | Charles Dowding: A Deep Dive into Organic Gardening and the No-Dig Approach! 1:04:49

2M ago1:04:49

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In this exciting episode, Laura and Chay have the incredible opportunity to chat with the legendary Charles Dowding, a household name in the world of organic gardening, particularly known for his expertise in the no-dig method. Throughout the conversation, Charles shares his fascinating journey to becoming a pioneer in organic gardening, revealing …

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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.54 | Jayne: An Allotmenteer and Mum of 2 Joins Laura and Chay on the Show 1:19:24

3M ago1:19:24

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In this episode, Laura and Chay chat with Jaynes Wallace, an allotment enthusiast from the South East of England. They dive into everything from growing food to family dynamics, with Jaynes sharing her incredible expertise on crafting natural remedies to fend off those pesky winter bugs—starting with the magical "fire cider." Jaynes opens up about …

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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

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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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Brooklyn Beckham's £300 bottle of wine and a Hi-de-Hi near tragedy 34:40

3M ago34:40

34:40

Chris Beckett and Matt Withers return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Brooklyn Beckham enjoying a £300 bottle of wine, a Hi-de-Hi near tragedy and Hannah Spearitt's new life as a Costa Rican farmer.By Barely Contained

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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.53 | Growing Into 2025: Laura and Chay's Plans for the Year Ahead! 1:01:20

3M ago1:01:20

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In this episode, Laura and Chay delve into their allotment plot plans for 2025, sharing what’s in their seed boxes and how they go about deciding where to plant what. They discuss the importance of crop rotation and other key factors that influence their planning for the new season. Listeners will get an intriguing insight into the different approa…

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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

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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

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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

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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.52 | From Belgium with Love: Mellisa Opens Up About 2024, Her New Book, and What’s Next! 1:20:11

4M ago1:20:11

1:20:11

In this first episode of 2025, Laura and Chay are thrilled to welcome back Mellissa, who was a guest in 2023 (Episode 17). Since then, Mellissa’s life has seen its share of highs and lows, and in this episode, she opens up about the rollercoaster of 2024 and her exciting future ambitions. One of the most intriguing parts of this conversation is Mel…

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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

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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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Carol Vorderman's space romp wish 34:00

4M ago34:00

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Matt Withers and Chris Beckett return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Emma Watson's slope wizardry, Carol Vorderman's space romp wish and Mel C's major commitment sign.By Barely Contained

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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

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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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