EP 233: Be The Boss of Your Thoughts! The Triple Threat Tool ~ A 3-Step Framework to Stop Disordered Thoughts from Controlling Your Day

Tired of being held hostage by thoughts like "When can I eat next?" or "I need to work this off"? In this game-changing episode, Lindsey introduces her signature Triple Threat Tool that stops ED thoughts from spiraling and puts YOU back in control of your mind. Learn the exact 3-step framework to go from being controlled by eating disorder thoughts to being completely in control of your recovery.

Key Takeaways

• You can't fight what you don't acknowledge, and you can't change what you don't challenge
• Your ED thoughts aren't actually YOUR thoughts - they're learned responses
• The Triple Threat Tool threatens the lies, the spiral, and the ED's power over your choices
• You're allowed to have the thought - but you don't have to believe it or act on it
• Deciding your comeback in advance stops spirals before they start

The Triple Threat Tool Breakdown Step 1: NAME IT - Who's Really Talking Here?

Purpose: Identify whether this is your ED voice or your authentic voice

How to Do It:

• Give your ED voice an actual name (Restriction Rachel, Control Freak Carla, Body Critic Betty)
• Separate the ED voice from who you really are
• Recognize these aren't YOUR thoughts - they're learned responses from diet culture

Example:

• ED Thought: "I shouldn't eat this cookie"
• Name It: "That's Restriction Rachel trying to control my food choices"

Step 2: TAME IT - Take Your Power Back

Purpose: Acknowledge the thought without giving it power

How to Do It:

• Refuse to let the ED voice drive the bus
• Thank the voice but decline to take orders
• Set boundaries with your ED thoughts like you would with a demanding person

Example:

• Tame It: "Thanks for sharing, Restriction Rachel, but I'm not taking orders from you today"
• Lindsey's Example: "Rachel, you've been fired. I'm in charge of my nourishment now"

Step 3: FRAME IT - Create Your New Truth

Purpose: Replace ED lies with recovery-aligned thoughts

How to Do It:

• Create thoughts that feel true and move you toward recovery
• Not fake positive affirmations - authentic recovery truths
• Choose thoughts that serve your healing journey

Example:

• Frame It: "My body needs consistent fuel throughout the day, and this cookie is part of my recovery"

Real-Life Triple Threat Examples Food Thought Scenario:

ED Thought: "I need to work out extra today because I ate something different last night"

• Name It: "That's Control Freak Carla"
• Tame It: "Carla, exercise isn't punishment for eating"
• Frame It: "I move my body because it feels good, not to earn or burn off food"

Body Image Scenario:

ED Thought: "I look di