EP 241: After 10+ Years of Fighting ~ The Missing Piece in Your Recovery Journey + What You May Need Beyond Therapy

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EP 241: After 10+ Years of Fighting ~ The Missing Piece in Your Recovery Journey + What You May Need Beyond Therapy

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If you've been fighting eating disorder recovery for 10, 20, or even 40+ years, this episode is specifically for you. You've probably been to therapy, worked with dietitians, read all the books, and know more about nutrition than most professionals - but you're still struggling. Why?

In this deeply personal episode, I'm sharing real stories from women who've been in this battle for decades and revealing the missing piece that most traditional treatment approaches overlook. Plus, I'm introducing something I've been dreaming about for months that goes beyond individual therapy to address what your recovery journey might actually need.

If you've ever thought "I should be over this by now" or "I can't keep doing this alone," this episode will remind you that you're not broken - you just might need a different approach.

What You'll Learn:

Why traditional therapy alone often isn't enough for lasting recovery
Real testimonials from women who've fought this battle for 20-40+ years
The missing component that research shows predicts recovery success
Why your recovery journey needs both professional support AND peer community
What to do when you feel stuck despite having all the "right" tools
A new approach that addresses the isolation eating disorders create

This Episode is For You If:

You've been struggling with disordered eating for 10+ years
You've done therapy but still feel stuck in patterns
You feel like you "should be better by now"
You're tired of fighting this battle alone
You want to try a community-based approach to recovery
You're ready to go beyond traditional treatment methods
You feel isolated in your recovery journey

Key Quotes from This Episode:

"You probably know more about nutrition than most dietitians. The missing piece isn't more information - it's support and community."

"Isolation is eating disorder fuel, and support and community is recovery fuel."

"Research shows us that peer support - connecting with others who truly understand your experience - is one of the most powerful predictors of lasting recovery."

"You were never meant to do recovery alone."

Client Stories Featured:

The mom who's been fighting anorexia for years and wants to model recovery for her daughter
The woman who's been in "remission" before but found herself back in the "mental prison"
The client who said "I cannot do this alone" and rated her urgency for change as 10/10

What's Announced in This Episode:

The Recovery Collective - A bi-weekly virtual support group for women in eating disorder recovery

What it includes:

Bi-weekly 60-minute Zoom calls with 10-15 women maximum
Safe space to share wins, challenges, and real recovery life
Professional guidance combined with peer support
Optional check-in prompts and private community chat
For women at ANY stage of recovery

Founding Member Special:

Only 10 founding member spots available
Special pricing: $47/month for first 6 months (less than $1.50/day)
Regular pricing: $97/month after founding period
First session: Early October 2025
Help shape the community from the beginning

Why This Goes Beyond Therapy:

Therapy focuses on individual healing - community provides ongoing support
Therapy happens weekly - community offers real-time encouragement
Therapy addresses past trauma - community helps navigate daily recovery
Therapy is professional support - community offers peer understanding
Therapy has an end date - community provides long-term connection

Note: The Recovery Collective is designed to complement, not replace, professional treatment.

Take Action:

Ready to find your recovery family? Apply to become a founding member of The Recovery Collective at www.herbestself.co/recoverycollective

The process just takes a few minutes and could be the step that changes everything for your recovery journey.

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

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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