April 18, 2025

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

15 minutes

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 EPISODE

Things to Stop Doing:

Stop Assuming You Always Know What's Best

Eating disorders thrive on the illusion of expertise

"I know what's best" is often the disorder speaking, not your wisdom

Recovery requires challenging your own assumptions

Professional guidance provides perspective you can't see from within

Stop Believing the Lie That You Aren't Doing Enough to Recover

Recovery isn't about doing more; it's about being more

"Never enough" mentality leads to recovery perfectionism

The essential ingredient isn't more tasks—it's self-compassion

Ask: "How can I bring more compassion to this moment?"

Stop Avoiding Discomfort

The only way out is through

Eating disorders themselves are systems for avoiding discomfort

Recovery requires moving toward discomfort, not away from it

Each time you face discomfort, you build resilience

Stop Thinking the Worst Possible Scenario Is Gaining Weight

The real worst-case scenario is never experiencing freedom

As long as weight gain remains your greatest fear, the disorder retains power

Recovery may include body changes, but they aren't the catastrophe predicted

There is no wrong choice in recovery—only refusing to make a choice

ACTION STEPS

Identify which of these 10 patterns is most holding you back

Choose one pattern to focus on disrupting this week

Practice moving toward discomfort rather than away from it

Revisit your recovery priorities and realign your energy accordingly

Consider whether professional support could help you break these patterns

Remember, you are NOT your eating disorder and you are worthy of a life that is FREE from it.

xo,

lindsey

Find All the Things -＞ wwww.herbestself.co

______

Coach with Me -＞Client Application

______

Email me directly -> [email protected]

______

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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By Lindsey Nichol - Certified Health Coach, Eating Disorder Recovery Coach, Food Freedom Coach, Eating Disorder Intuitive Therapy Certified

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April 18, 2025

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

15 minutes

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 EPISODE

Things to Stop Doing:

Stop Assuming You Always Know What's Best

Eating disorders thrive on the illusion of expertise

"I know what's best" is often the disorder speaking, not your wisdom

Recovery requires challenging your own assumptions

Professional guidance provides perspective you can't see from within

Stop Believing the Lie That You Aren't Doing Enough to Recover

Recovery isn't about doing more; it's about being more

"Never enough" mentality leads to recovery perfectionism

The essential ingredient isn't more tasks—it's self-compassion

Ask: "How can I bring more compassion to this moment?"

Stop Avoiding Discomfort

The only way out is through

Eating disorders themselves are systems for avoiding discomfort

Recovery requires moving toward discomfort, not away from it

Each time you face discomfort, you build resilience

Stop Thinking the Worst Possible Scenario Is Gaining Weight

The real worst-case scenario is never experiencing freedom

As long as weight gain remains your greatest fear, the disorder retains power

Recovery may include body changes, but they aren't the catastrophe predicted

There is no wrong choice in recovery—only refusing to make a choice

ACTION STEPS

Identify which of these 10 patterns is most holding you back

Choose one pattern to focus on disrupting this week

Practice moving toward discomfort rather than away from it

Revisit your recovery priorities and realign your energy accordingly

Consider whether professional support could help you break these patterns

Remember, you are NOT your eating disorder and you are worthy of a life that is FREE from it.

xo,

lindsey

Find All the Things -＞ wwww.herbestself.co

______

Coach with Me -＞Client Application

______

Email me directly -> [email protected]

______

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!

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More shows like Her Best Self | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Disordered Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, Body Image, Food Freedom, Calorie Counting, Obsessive Exercise, Food Restriction

Food Psych Podcast with Christy Harrison

The Chalene Show | Diet, Fitness & Life Balance

Brain over Binge Podcast

The Cure for Chronic Pain with Nicole Sachs, LCSW

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

Well with Arielle Lorre

The Adversity Advantage with Doug Bopst

The Eating Disorder Therapist

Diet Culture Rebel Podcast

Seems Like Diet Culture

Recovering with Danie | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast

Recover To Flourish | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast

The Mel Robbins Podcast

Fly To Freedom: The anorexia recovery podcast

The Jamie Kern Lima Show