What does recovery actually look like years later? Do bad body image days ever completely disappear? In this vulnerable episode, Lindsey pulls back the curtain on her life after eating disorder recovery and shares exactly what she does when difficult body image moments show up - because yes, they still do sometimes.
If you've ever wondered what to expect from recovery or you're struggling with perfectionism around your healing journey, this episode will give you hope and practical tools you can use today.
Today's Truth: Recovery doesn't mean perfection - it means having the tools to navigate difficult moments with love instead of war.
Key Topics Covered:🌟 The reality check: Do bad body image days ever completely stop?
🌟 Why having difficult moments doesn't mean you're "not recovered enough"
🌟 The difference between struggling in active eating disorder vs. recovery
🌟 8 practical tools for navigating bad body image days
🌟 How thoughts about your body directly impact how you feel in your body
Lindsey's 8-Step Bad Body Image Day Toolkit:✨ Give Yourself Grace Upon Grace
- Permission to feel without judgment
- Talk to yourself like your best friend
- Remember: recovery isn't about never struggling
✨ Throw on Comfy, Baggy Clothes
- Remove physical discomfort that amplifies emotional discomfort
- Focus on how you feel, not how clothes fit
- This isn't hiding - it's self-care
✨ Get to the Root: What Am I Trying to Control?
- Ask: "What's really going on here?"
- Often body image struggles are about something else entirely
- Address the actual issue, not just the symptom
✨ Resist Mirror-Checking Temptation
- Avoid body-checking and analyzing
- Body-checking always makes things worse
- Redirect energy toward things that serve you
✨ Honor Yourself with Mindful Eating
- Eat normally despite difficult feelings
- Choose nourishing foods that taste good
- Don't punish your body for emotional discomfort
✨ Notice Exercise Compulsions and Pause
- Ask: "Am I moving from love or punishment?"
- Choose gentle movement over intense workouts
- It's okay to rest when you're struggling
✨ No Social Media Scrolling
- Stay off platforms that trigger comparison
- Protect your mental space fiercely
- Choose books, friends, or creative activities instead
✨ Ask "How Do I Want to Feel?"
- Shift from "How do I look?" to "How do I want to feel?"
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