{"podcast":{"title":"Her Best Self with Lindsey Nichol | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast — Less Food Noise. More Life.","slug":"her-best-self-with-lindsey-nichol-eating-disorder-recovery-podcast-less-food-noise-more-life-5731036","podcast_index_feed_id":5731036,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/herbestself/feed.xml","website_url":"https://www.herbestself.co","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/14733630/Her_Best_Self_Eating_Disorder_Recovery_Podcasta6xuu.png","author":"Lindsey Nichol - Certified Health Coach, ED Recovery Coach, ED Intuitive Therapy Certified","episode_count":372,"summary":"Her Best Self is THE eating disorder recovery podcast for women ready to find freedom from disordered eating, body obsession, perfectionism and food anxiety. Hosted by Lindsey Nichol, former figure skater and perfectionist turned eating disorder recovery coach, this show gives you practical tools for healing your relationship with food and body, overcoming perfectionism, and breaking free from diet culture. Twice per week, you’ll get real talk about ED recovery, intuitive eating, body neutrality, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and the faith-based journey to becoming your best self—imperfectly. If you’re struggling with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, orthorexia, or disordered eating patterns, this podcast will help you: - Stop obsessing over food and your body - Break free from restriction and binge cycles - Overcome perfectionism and people-pleasing - Build body trust and food freedom - Find community and support in recovery New episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Apply to work with Lindsey 1:1 or learn more about her services and free resources at www.herbestself.co. Join The Recovery Collective ~ the recovery support group that gets the struggle and wants to see you win at rec…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-07T14:22:22.947172+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/her-best-self-with-lindsey-nichol-eating-disorder-recovery-podcast-less-food-noise-more-life-5731036"},"episode":{"title":"EP 288.5: Why You Care So Much About What Others Think & How Fear of Rejection Is Feeding Your Eating Disorder","slug":"ep-288-5-why-you-care-so-much-about-what-others-think-how-fear-of-rejection-is-feeding-your-eating-disorder","published_at":"2026-06-05T04:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/her-best-self-with-lindsey-nichol-eating-disorder-recovery-podcast-less-food-noise-more-life-5731036/ep-288-5-why-you-care-so-much-about-what-others-think-how-fear-of-rejection-is-feeding-your-eating-disorder","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/her-best-self-with-lindsey-nichol-eating-disorder-recovery-podcast-less-food-noise-more-life-5731036","url":"https://herbestself.podbean.com/e/ep-2885-why-you-care-so-much-what-others-think-how-fear-of-rejection-is-feeding-your-eating-disorder/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/wxm8agiab5wd526y/HBS_-_EP_2885_FINALbfwzu.mp3","summary":"If you constantly worry about what others think, this episode is for you sis! What you might not realize is how your need for approval is actually feeding your eating disorder. Today we're uncovering the hidden connection between people-pleasing, fear of rejection, and disordered eating patterns. You'll discover why caring so much about others' opinions keeps you trapped—and how to turn your past rejection into your recovery redirection. In this transformational episode, you'll discover: Why eating disorders are bred from fear of rejection and \"not being enough\" How your need for approval is actually feeding your disorder The Eleanor Roosevelt truth that changes everything Why rejection is actually God's protection and redirection How to stop letting others' opinions control your recovery The bounce-back superpower that transforms rejection into recovery fuel How to grieve rejection and change its meaning over your life For the woman ready to stop living for others and start healing for herself. THE ELEANOR ROOSEVELT FOUNDATION \"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.\" We spend every waking hour worrying: What are others thinking? Am I good enough? Small enough? Will I fit in? Will they like me? Are they okay with my choices? It's time to stop. Time to take your power back. The truth: No one can make you feel inferior unless you're giving them that power. HOW REJECTION FEEDS EATING DISORDERS Eating disorders are derived from establishing unhealthy coping mechanisms when you need control, safety, and escape. Core ED issues: Control and perfection Negative coping behaviors Disconnection and isolation The ED voice becoming your \"friend\"—your worst enemy in disguise The real trap: Eating disorders become a mask to prevent being fully seen, a false protectio…","meta_description":"If you constantly worry about what others think, this episode is for you sis! 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