# Nikki Lilly: 97 Operations, Online Trolls & Years of Self-Hatred

An episode of [On The Mend](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1697309091), 12 Oct 2026, 1 h 01 min.

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Nikki Lilly has spent much of her life navigating chronic illness, hospital stays and a body that has often felt unfamiliar to her. She shares how creativity, therapy, family and connection have helped her rebuild her confidence and learn to accept herself exactly as she is. This is a conversation about self-love, resilience and finding your way back to yourself. This episode explores Chronic Illness, Trauma & Mental Health, Self-Acceptance, Family, and Finding Connection. Need Support? Samaritans: Call 116 123 or visit samaritans.org Narcotics Anonymous: na.org Alcoholics Anonymous: alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk Mental Health Mates: mentalhealthmates.co.uk Shout: https: giveusashout.org Randox 👉 Head to the Randox Health website and check out the RanChip Insight 360 test. You can get a 10% discount by using the code OTM10 along with up to £250 cashback if you refer a friend https://highpfrmc.com/OTM-Randox-AU AG1 👉 Grab the Autumn Wellness bundle at http://drinkag1.com/onthemend - Get a free welcome kit and shaker, a month's supply of Omega 3 capsules, a bottle of Vitamin D3K2 and five travel packs, plus an extra £10 off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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