November 28, 2025

EP 254:🖤Black Friday Special🖤~ Finding Gratitude in ED Recovery (Even When It's Hard) + The 3 Things I'm Most Thankful for Right Now

11 minutes

Hey girlfriend, happy day after Thanksgiving.

Maybe yesterday was really hard for you. Maybe you broke a boundary. Maybe you're beating yourself up right now. Maybe you barely survived Thanksgiving dinner and you're exhausted.

You made it through. You're here. And today, we're going to talk about gratitude anyway.

In this special mini episode, host Lindsey Nichol gets vulnerable about a season when she couldn't feel grateful for anything - when she was so trapped in her eating disorder that gratitude felt impossible. She shares what she's genuinely, deeply thankful for this season, and invites you to find your own gratitude too - even in the mess, even in the middle of the struggle.

Because here's the truth: Gratitude doesn't require perfection. It doesn't require having it all together. It doesn't require that yesterday went well.

Gratitude just requires being willing to look for the light, even in the hard.

Plus: A special Black Friday opportunity to invest in yourself and your recovery (because the best investment you'll ever make is in your own healing).

This is a quick dose of hope, vulnerability, and possibility for the day after Thanksgiving. You survived yesterday. Now let's find the gratitude together.

In This Mini Episode, You'll Hear:

If Yesterday Was Hard

Maybe you broke a boundary at Thanksgiving dinner

Maybe you're beating yourself up today

Maybe you barely survived and you're exhausted

You made it through - and that matters

Today we're talking about gratitude anyway

When Gratitude Felt Impossible

Lindsey's vulnerable truth: there was a season she couldn't FEEL gratitude

Not that she wasn't grateful - she literally couldn't access the feeling

Trapped in the eating disorder, consumed, numb, disconnected

Sitting at Thanksgiving tables saying generic things but not feeling it

Just surviving, just getting through, counting and calculating

If that's where you are today - Lindsey sees you, she's been you

Recovery gave her gratitude back - the ability to not just say it but FEEL it

That's possible for you too

What Lindsey Is Thankful For This Season:

#1: Her Clients and Listeners (YOU)

This community of women fighting for their freedom

Doing the hard things, showing up even when it's scary

Women in one-on-one coaching keeping promises to themselves

Women in Recovery Collective supporting each other

Messages saying "this episode came at the exact right time"

You inspire her every single day

You remind her why she does this work

You remind her that recovery is possible

Thank you for trusting her with your stories

#2: Recovery Is a Journey

That it's not linear

Constantly evolving, growing, teaching

Used to think recovery meant "fixed" - arriving at perfection

But recovery taught her it's not about arriving, it's the JOURNEY

Learning and growing and evolving

Becoming more of who she's meant to be, one choice at a time

Grateful she gets to keep learning and discovering

Grateful she gets to mess up and extend herself grace

Recovery isn't a destination - it's a way of life

Choosing yourself every day

#3: Keeping Promises

This might sound small, but it's everything

For so long, she broke every promise to herself

Every broken promise reinforced she couldn't trust herself

Recovery taught her that keeping promises builds self-trust

Proves to herself she's worthy of showing up for

Now she keeps her promises - not perfectly, but consistently

That has changed everything

She can look in the mirror and know when she says she'll do something, she does it

That's freedom. That's recovery.

Your Gratitude Invitation

What are YOU thankful for this season?

It might feel hard, especially if yesterday was rough

But look for it anyway - gratitude doesn't require perfection

Maybe you're thankful you made it through Thanksgiving (even if messy)

Maybe you're thankful for one person who showed up for you

Maybe you're thankful you're still here, still fighting, still trying

Maybe you're thankful for your body (even if you don't love it) because it's carrying you

Maybe you're thankful that recovery is possible, even if you're not there yet

Find it. Write it down. Speak it out loud. Let yourself feel it.

Gratitude is a practice - the more we practice, the more we can access it

Black Friday Investment Opportunity

Today is Black Friday - you're getting a million emails about sales

But Lindsey wants to offer something different: investing in YOURSELF

The best investment you'll ever make is in your own healing

Two special opportunities available today through Sunday

Special Black Friday Offers (Through Sunday Only):

Option 1: Recovery Collective - $47/month

What You Get:

Live group coaching calls every other week (one hour each)

Texting chat community for support between calls

Connection with other women who GET IT

Accountability, tools, and strategies for your recovery journey

This is for you if:

You need community and support

You want guidance but aren't ready for one-on-one yet

You're tired of doing this alone

You want connection with women who understand

Join here: www.herbestself.co/recoverycollective

Option 2: One-on-One Personalized Coaching - $500 OFF

What You Get:

Weekly coaching sessions customized for YOU

Someone walking beside you every single week

A plan specifically for YOUR challenges, triggers, and recovery path

Personalized, intensive support to get from where you are to where you want to be

This is for you if:

You're ready for customized, personalized support

You want someone in your corner weekly

You need a plan made specifically for you

You're done doing this alone

How to Claim Either Offer:

Go to www.herbestself.co and fill out a client application.

These offers are ONLY available through Sunday.

Limited spots available.

If you're thinking:

"This is my sign" - it is

"I can't do this alone anymore" - you don't have to

"I'm ready to invest in myself" - Lindsey is here for you

Black Friday isn't just about buying things. It's about investing in what matters.

And YOU matter. Your recovery matters. Your freedom matters.

Key Takeaways:

✨ You made it through Thanksgiving - even if it was hard, you're here

✨ Gratitude doesn't require perfection or having it all together

✨ There was a season Lindsey couldn't FEEL gratitude - she was too numb, too consumed

✨ Recovery gave her the ability to feel gratitude again - that's possible for you too

✨ Lindsey is grateful for: her clients/listeners, recovery as a journey, keeping promises to herself

✨ You can find gratitude even in the struggle - even if it's small

✨ Recovery isn't a destination, it's a journey - constantly evolving and growing

✨ Keeping promises to yourself builds self-trust and proves you're worth showing up for

✨ The best investment you'll ever make is in your own healing

✨ Black Friday offers available through Sunday: Recovery Collective $47/month or $500 off 1-on-1

Powerful Quotes from This Episode:

"Maybe yesterday was really hard for you. Maybe you broke a boundary. Maybe you're beating yourself up. You made it through. You're here."

"Gratitude doesn't require perfection. It doesn't require having it all together. It doesn't require that yesterday went well"

"Gratitude just requires being willing to look for the light, even in the hard"

"There was a season of my life when I couldn't feel grateful for anything. I literally couldn't FEEL it"

"I was so consumed, so numb, so disconnected from myself that I couldn't access those feelings"

"Recovery gave me my gratitude back. It gave me the ability to not just say I'm thankful, but to actually FEEL it"

"You inspire me every single day. You remind me why I do this work"

"Recovery isn't a destination. It's a way of life. It's choosing yourself every day"

"Keeping promises to myself is how I build trust with myself"

"That's freedom, girlfriend. That's recovery"

"Gratitude is a practice. The more we practice it, the more we can access it"

"The best investment you'll ever make is in your own healing"

"Black Friday isn't just about buying things. It's about investing in what matters"

"YOU matter. Your recovery matters. Your freedom matters"

Gratitude Practice for You:

Your Invitation:

Write down 3 things you're thankful for this season.

Prompts if You're Struggling:

What's one thing that went RIGHT yesterday (even if small)?

Who is one person in your corner?

What's one thing your body did for you yesterday?

What's one step you've taken in recovery (no matter how small)?

What's one hope you have for your future?

What's one thing you can appreciate about yourself today?

Remember:

It doesn't have to be big

It doesn't have to be perfect

It can be messy

It can be hard to find

That's okay - you're practicing

The Practice:

Write it down (in your Tarjay journal!)

Speak it out loud

Let yourself feel it, even for just a moment

Come back to it when things get hard

Questions to Reflect On:

About Yesterday:

How do you feel about how Thanksgiving went?

Are you beating yourself up about something?

What's one thing you can give yourself grace for?

Did you make it through? (If yes, that counts!)

About Gratitude:

When was the last time you felt genuine gratitude?

What made that moment different?

What's blocking you from feeling grateful today?

Can you practice looking for light even in the hard?

About Your Recovery:

Are you doing this alone or do you have support?

What would change if you had community?

What would change if you had personalized guidance?

What's holding you back from investing in yourself?

About Black Friday:

What are you investing in today?

What if you invested in YOUR healing instead of just "stuff"?

What would it mean to prioritize yourself?

Is this your sign to finally get support?

Who This Episode Is For:

This mini episode is for you if:

Yesterday (Thanksgiving) was really hard

You're beating yourself up today

You barely survived Thanksgiving dinner

You feel exhausted and triggered

You can't feel gratitude right now

You're numb and disconnected

You made it through but don't feel proud

You want to find gratitude but don't know how

You need a reminder that you're not alone

You're considering getting support but haven't yet

You've been doing this alone and you're tired

You're ready to invest in yourself

You need community or personalized guidance

You want to make next Thanksgiving different

Why This Episode Matters:

Timing: Released the day after Thanksgiving when:

You're exhausted from surviving yesterday

You might be triggered or beating yourself up

You're looking for hope and encouragement

You're in the mindset of investment (Black Friday)

You're thinking about what you want to be different next year

Message: You don't have to be perfect to practice gratitude. You don't have to have a "good" Thanksgiving to find things to be thankful for. And you don't have to do recovery alone.

Opportunity: Special Black Friday offers make this the PERFECT time to invest in yourself and get the support you need so next year is different.

Ready to Invest in Your Recovery?

Don't Wait Until Next Thanksgiving to Get Support

You just survived another Thanksgiving trapped in the eating disorder. You made it through, but was it how you want to live?

Next year can be different. But only if you get support NOW.

Two Options Available Through Sunday:

Recovery Collective - $47/month

Group support, bi-weekly calls, texting community. You're not alone anymore.

One-on-One Coaching - $500 OFF

Personalized support, weekly sessions, custom plan for YOU. Finally get the guidance you need.

Apply now at herbestself.co

Offers end Sunday. Limited spots available.

This is your sign. This is your moment. Invest in yourself.

Connect with Lindsey

Website: www.herbestself.co

Private Facebook Community: Her Best Self Society www.herbestselfsociety.com

1:1 Client Applications: HBS Co. Recovery Coaching - Client Application - Google Forms

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About the Host

Lindsey Nichol is a former competitive figure skater turned God-led entrepreneur, boy mom, and digital CEO. She understands how core beliefs formed in childhood can create and maintain eating disorder patterns, and she's passionate about helping women identify and transform these beliefs to find lasting freedom.

If this episode helped you feel hopeful again and remember your worth isn't found in your body or on your plate, please share it with someone who needs to hear this message. Your support helps more women break the chains of limiting beliefs.

*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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