EP 289.5: Setting Out to Lose 10 Pounds Destroyed My Life ~ The Belief That's Ruining Yours **Must Listen Fav!**

EP 289.5: Setting Out to Lose 10 Pounds Destroyed My Life ~ The Belief That's Ruining Yours **Must Listen Fav!**

From Her Best Self with Lindsey Nichol | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast — Less Food Noise. More Life. by Lindsey Nichol - Certified Health Coach, ED Recovery Coach, ED Intuitive Therapy Certified

June 12, 2026 · 14 min

About this episode

Lindsey Nichol shares her personal journey of how the pursuit of losing 10 pounds led to years of struggle with an eating disorder and discusses the toxic beliefs that can trap individuals in similar cycles.

It started innocently enough—just 10 pounds. A simple goal that millions of women set every day. But for me, that decision to lose "just 10 pounds" became the beginning of years trapped in an eating disorder. Today I'm re-sharing the story of the day my dreams were crushed by one comment, and how the belief that "something is wrong with me" became the foundation of my disordered eating. More importantly, I'm revealing why this same toxic belief might be keeping you trapped. In this vulnerable episode, you'll discover: The skating audition that changed everything with one cruel comment Why believing "something is wrong with you" is your biggest recovery obstacle How 10 pounds became 15, then 20, then 30 in a dangerous spiral The difference between walking in the storm and being the storm How to go back and heal your wounded inner child Why you were chosen to be free, not perfect The question that changes everything: "How would you live if nothing was wrong with you?" For the woman ready to stop believing she's the problem. THE DAY THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING I was living my childhood dream—skating at the rink I'd only watched others perform at as a little girl. The audition was going…

People in this episode

Host: Lindsey Nichol

Topics covered

  • eating disorder recovery
  • body image
  • self-acceptance
  • mental health
  • personal story

Keywords

  • eating disorder
  • weight loss
  • self-worth
  • inner child
  • recovery
  • toxic beliefs
  • mental health

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