Episode Details

Core beliefs are the fundamental, deeply held beliefs we develop in early childhood that shape how we see ourselves, others, and the world around us. In this eye-opening episode, Lindsey breaks down how eating disorders stem from and reinforce negative core beliefs that can take years to heal from. Learn about the three types of core beliefs that are secretly feeding your disordered eating patterns and discover how to identify and transform these beliefs to break free from the cycle keeping you stuck.

• Core beliefs are fundamental truths you've made into idols that need to be challenged
• Eating disorders stem from and reinforce negative core beliefs developed in childhood
• There are 3 types of core beliefs: how you see yourself, others, and the world
• You are becoming someone you've never been before - be patient with that process
• "You either quit or keep going - they both hurt. Choose your hurt wisely."

What It Includes:

• Self-worth and personal value
• Self-competence, skills, and abilities
• Self-identity - who you are at your core
• Beliefs shaped by caretakers, feedback, and criticisms over your lifetime

How It Feeds EDs:

• "I'm not good enough" leads to perfectionism, restriction, and rigidity
• False identity created by the eating disorder becomes your truth
• Tying worth and value to performance instead of inherent value

How to Change It:

• Build self-compassion through recovery inspiration
• Embrace your identity as "daughter of the most high, warrior, queen"
• Recognize the voice in your head is a false narrative
• Understand you don't have to earn, restrict, or compensate for nourishment

What It Includes:

• Trustworthiness and reliability of others
• Beliefs about goodwill and kindness in people
• Prejudices and stereotypes
• Safety mechanisms developed from rejection or inconsistent caregiving

How It Feeds EDs:

• "If I can just be perfect, I'll have less rejection"
• Using food and exercise to control how others perceive you

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