In this raw and vulnerable episode, Lindsay shares the one truth about eating disorder recovery that no one wants to discuss: it gets harder before it gets easier. She opens up her personal recovery journal from 2007 to give you an unfiltered look at what the healing journey really looks like.

If you're struggling with disordered eating or an eating disorder, this episode will prepare you for the reality of recovery while giving you the encouragement to keep fighting for your freedom.

"If it's hard, it's working. If it's hard, it's worth it."

"Things tend to scream before they die." - Your eating disorder will fight harder as you get stronger

"Maybe life isn't about avoiding the bruises. Maybe life is actually about collecting the scars to prove that you showed up for it."

Lindsey reads from her November 13, 2007 journal entry, revealing her internal struggle with:

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If this episode resonated with you:

"The world isn't gonna stop for your unhealthy relationship with food. People are going to still experience life - the beauty, the fear, the joy of it all - and maybe you'll be 40 or 50 or 30 or 60 or 89 and you will have just existed. Is that what you want?"

"While it may be painful for a while, you are a conqueror, you are a warrior. Hold on one more second, one more day."

"The hard is temporary and what you experience on the other side of recovery - that my friend, that's permanent."

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological treatment. If you're struggling with an eating disorder, please seek help from qualified healthcare professionals.