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Codependency & Emotional Eating Recovery for Women
Who Are Ready to Stop Abandoning Themselves
Emotional Eating Recovery. Codependency. Women Healing Self-Abandonment
Trauma-Informed Recovery Coaching for Women in Georgia and Beyond
Hello, My Name is Dr. Nikki LeToya White
Below, I'll give you the tools and resources to...
End Burnout Today
It starts with understanding what burnout truly is.
Burnout is only a symptom of a much deeper problem.
If you don’t get to the underlying cause of why you feel overwhelmed
then you’ll never find a lasting solution.
I didn’t always know I was abandoning myself.
As a child, I felt the weight of absence—my mother left me to live with my great-grandmother, my father was not present, and my family struggled to show emotion even while meeting my physical needs. I learned early that love wasn’t about attention, understanding, or presence—it was about surviving.
As an adult living in Atlanta, Georgia, I tried to do it all: being a trucker's wife, a mother of 4, an only child, a counselor, and a support for everyone around me. I thought putting others first was love. I thought it was what kept connection alive.
But slowly, quietly, I disappeared inside my own life.
I waited to watch movies until my husband came home from the road.
I waited to take trips, to invest in myself, to even spend time alone.
I ignored my own dreams to focus on his trucking business, his schedule, his needs.
And I thought I was happy… until I wasn’t. I realized I was not just a trucker wife, I was a LonerWife, married but living apart as a single mom.
Years of small self-abandonments added up. Panic attacks, anxiety, and feelings of emptiness began to surface. I realized that my nervous system was telling me something I’d ignored for decades: I didn’t know how to live for me.
I had been putting myself last for so long that I didn’t know what it felt like to trust myself, to make my own decisions, to feel safe expanding my life as an individual apart from marriage.
If this story feels familiar, you’re not alone. Many women quietly disappear inside their own lives. Their world looks fine from the outside:
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Marriage
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Kids
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Responsibilities
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Stability
But inside, they feel like they’re slowly fading from their own story.
And here’s the truth: you don’t have to destroy your relationships to reclaim yourself. You just have to stop abandoning yourself.
Recovery begins with small acts of self-love and self-loyalty:
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Saying yes to something just for you
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Setting one boundary
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Investing time in your interests
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Speaking honestly about what you need
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Finally, saying yes to transition into the low-sugar lifestyle
These small steps rebuild self-trust, the foundation of confidence, clarity, and freedom.
Take the First Step Toward Yourself
Download the Gutty Girl Life Audit and start noticing the small ways you’ve been putting yourself last.
Start Your Gutty Girl Life Audit
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Abdominoplasty Healing
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Tummy Tuck Recovery Survival Kit
BodyPeace Recovery Nutrition & Prep Guide
Tummy Tuck, Mommy Makeover & Abdominoplasty Recovery Must-Haves + 1:1 Support
My Story: Why I Created This
Many of you already know my story. I battled with severe Diastasis Recti—a significant separation of my abdominal muscles after pregnancy.
The pain was intense. My core strength was gone. My quality of life was slipping away, and no amount of exercise or therapy was making a difference. I had exhausted every option.
After much research, prayer, and medical advice, I made the life-changing decision to undergo abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) surgery to repair my muscles and restore my health.
Today, I’m not only fully recovered, but I now help women in recovery prepare for their surgeries, heal properly, and take care of their bodies before and after surgery with the right nutrition, tools, and support.
This is not a judgement space — I fully understand why women choose plastic surgery:
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You've exhausted all non-surgical options.
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Your self-confidence is deeply impacted by something you can't change on your own.
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You're experiencing physical pain or limitations that surgery can relieve.
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You’ve endured trauma and your appearance triggers emotional or physical stress.
Plastic surgery isn’t vanity—it’s healthcare, healing, and restoration. And proper recovery is key.
Introducing My Tummy Tuck Preparation
& Recovery Resource
This guide combines my personal journey and professional experience to help you confidently prepare for surgery, minimize pain, and support healing so you can safely enjoy your results.
THE TUMMY TUCK & MOMMY MAKEOVER MUST-HAVES LIST:
Recliner with Lift Function
You won’t be able to bend, twist or sit up easily. The lift function helps you get up safely without straining your core.
Female Urinal Funnel
Total game changer. No struggling to get out of garments or sit down post-surgery. Also helpful for BBL recovery.
Lanyard for Drains
Attach your drains when you shower or change clothes — no more worrying about them pulling or tugging.
Walker (Optional)
For the first few days, this helps you stand and move safely, reducing your risk of blood clots.
Shower Chair (Optional but Highly Recommended)
Standing in the shower will drain your energy quickly. Sit, rest, and let loved ones assist.
4x4 Gauze & Waterproof Dressing
Protects your drains and incision sites from infection and keeps things clean while showering.
Hibicleans Surgical Soap
Pre- and post-op germ killer. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully with this.
Bacitrin Ointment
Applied to incision sites to promote healing and prevent infection.
Bromelain Supplements
Natural anti-inflammatory to reduce swelling and bruising.
Disposable Pads
Helps manage oozing and drainage to keep areas clean and dry.
Protein Drinks & Vital Proteins Collagen
Protein is critical for wound healing. My favorite combo delivers 39g of healing protein per drink.
Miralax & Stool Softeners
Your pain meds will cause constipation. Get ahead of this problem to avoid additional pain and complications.
Compression Garments
Live in these for the first several weeks. They protect your healing muscles and shape your results.
Barefoot Dreams Cardigan (or any cozy, long sweater)
Comfort + coverage while you recover.
Netflix, Books & Magazines
Keep your mind entertained during recovery downtime.
BONUS: Real Talk Recovery Tips
💡 Coughing, Sneezing & Laughing Hurts
Use a pillow to brace your core whenever you feel one coming. It will lessen the pain dramatically.
💡 Constipation is Real
Start Miralax before surgery and continue as directed. Preventing constipation will save you from excruciating pain.
💡 Plan for Boredom
Line up your favorite shows, books, podcasts, and gentle hobbies to pass the time while your body heals.
🔗 Get My Nutrition Recovery Guide + 1-Week Access to Ask Me Anything
Even with all the tools above, nutrition is your #1 secret weapon for a safe, fast, and strong recovery.
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✅ I’ll show you exactly what to eat before and after surgery.
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✅ Protein timing, supplement support, hydration, and inflammation control.
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✅ BONUS: One full week of 1-on-1 access to me for questions, guidance, and personal support during your journey.
Join The BodyPeace Community
If you're considering or recovering from tummy tuck, mommy makeover, gastric sleeve, or any surgical recovery, you're not alone.
Inside my BodyPeace Community, you’ll find:
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💞 Real stories and advice from women just like you
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💞 Support, encouragement, and sisterhood
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💞 Ongoing Q&As, resources, and healing tips
💡 Ready to feel confident, prepared, and supported in your surgical journey?
👉 [Get Access To My Tummy Tuck Recovery Nutrition Guide Now]
👉 [Join the BodyPeace Recovery Community Here]
Let’s make sure you heal beautifully—body, mind, and spirit.
Because recovery is not just physical — it’s emotional, too.
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