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April 25, 2025 • 24 mins

In this eye-opening episode, Lindsey Nichol tackles Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) and its significant overlap with eating disorders. Learn how to recognize BDD patterns, understand its impact on your daily life, and discover practical strategies to break free from appearance obsessions and reclaim your joy.

In this episode, you'll discover:

  • What Body Dysmorphic Disorder really is and how it differs from normal insecurity
  • The surprising statistics: 25-39% of those with eating disorders also experience BDD
  • Ella's inspiring journey from daily mirror checking to finding freedom and presence in the things that matter most to her
  • 6 powerful, actionable strategies to begin healing from BDD today
  • Why your body was never meant to be your life's work, but to champion you in doing your life's work

Transformative quotes:

"Your body was never meant to be your life's work. It was meant to champion you in doing your life's work." - Lindsey Nichol

"Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself." - Coco Chanel

"You can't hate yourself happy. You can't criticize yourself thin. You can't shame yourself worthy. Real change begins with self-love and self-care." - Jessica Ortner

The 6 Practical Strategies Covered:

  1. Practice Mindful Awareness
  2. Challenge Distorted Thinking
  3. Reduce Social Media Comparison
  4. Redirect Your Focus
  5. Practice Body Neutrality
  6. Seek Professional Support

Resources Mentioned:

  • www.herbestself.co - Work with Lindsey one-on-one
  • herbestselfsociety.com - Join our supportive community

If you're tired of obsessing over perceived flaws that others don't notice, constantly checking your appearance, or avoiding social situations because of body image concerns, this episode provides the compassionate guidance and practical tools you need to begin healing.

Subscribe now and take the first step toward freedom from appearance obsessions! 💕 #BodyDysmorphicDisorder #BodyImage #EatingDisorderRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #SelfLove

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

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Coach with Me ->Client Application

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Email me directly -> info@lindseynichol.com

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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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