The Eating Disorder Diaries

In the Season 2 finale of The Eating Disorder Diaries, Amy looks back on the 10 monthly goals we set together in 2025 and reflects on how they shaped her own ongoing recovery journey. She shares what she learned from each guest expert: from reclaiming joy, healing your relationship with movement, setting social media boundaries, noticing body signals, and using style as a tool for embodiment. Amy also opens up about her third-trimester life update as she goes through her first pregnancy, and to close out the season offers a grounding reminder of why goal setting works, not just in eating disorder recovery, but in any chapter of growth. Thank you for listening, for being here, and for being part of this global recovery community. Connect with me! Email: theeatingdisorderdiaries@gmail.com Instagram: @theeatingdisorderdiaries

In the final goal we're setting in 2025, we're using style as a tool in eating disorder recovery. We're joined by Nicole Garfunkel, founder of Styling Confidential, to discuss how clothing and personal expression can become powerful parts of healing. Together, Amy & Nicole they dive into what it means to take up space again after years of hiding, and how getting dressed can shift from a daily task into a meaningful, grounding ritual. If you’ve been following along this year, you know Amy loves exploring all the different tools that can support recovery - not just journaling or therapy, but creativity, connection, and embodiment. This conversation is a reminder that healing can show up in so many forms, even in the simple act of putting on clothes that make you feel like you. In This Episode: Connect with Nicole: Website: Styling Confidential Insta: @styling_confidential Connect with Amy & the podcast: Insta: @theeatingdisorderdiaries Email: theeatingdisorderdiaries@gmail.com

This month, our recovery goal is to notice one body signal each day: hunger, fullness, fatigue, or energy - without judgement. It may sound simple, but it’s actually a transformative practice. By gently tuning into these signals, we can start rebuilding trust with our bodies, describe our experiences more clearly to providers, and open the door to healing. To explore this theme, I sat down with Hui Yang, a physician-scientist and psychiatry resident at Yale. Hui studies the brain circuitry behind eating disorders and brings a rare perspective by combining cutting-edge research with her own lived experiences. She grew up in China, came to the U.S. at 18, and now works at the intersection of neuroscience and compassionate clinical care. In this conversation, we cover: Connect with Hui: @ https://medicine.yale.edu/profile/hui-yang-hy439/ Follow the podcast on Instagram: @theeatingdisorderdiaries

This month’s recovery goal is all about movement - specifically, moving away from punishment and control and toward joy, choice, and rest in eating disorder recovery. In this episode, Amy sits down with Kait Moresi, host of the Bite by Bite podcast, to discuss: If you’re working on building a kinder, more flexible relationship with exercise, or just need the reminder that rest is valid, this episode is for you. Follow Kait on Instagram: @kaitmoresi Check out her podcast Bite by Bite: @bitebybiterecovery

Welcome to this month's recovery goal...all about reevaluating your relationship with social media. Amy opens up about her own recent struggles with doomscrolling (especially since becoming pregnant) and how the constant stream of anxiety-inducing content has impacted her mental health and recovery. From pregnancy fears to subtle body comparison traps, she reflects on how quickly social media can shift from entertaining to harmful. To help unpack all of this, Amy is joined by Lily Thrope, a therapist and founder of Thrope Therapy who specializes in eating disorders, body image, and intuitive eating. Together, they explore: Follow along with the podcast each month for a new recovery goal and deeper conversations around healing, growth, and self-compassion. Follow Lily on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thropetherapylcsw/ And check out her website: https://thropetherapy.com/ Follow the podcast: @theeatingdisorderdiaries

The title says it... I'm pregnant! In this episode I’m talking about how this new experience has deeply tied into my eating disorder recovery. I wanted to share this part of my life with you because it’s been full of surprises (physically, emotionally, and mentally) and it’s brought up so many of the same themes I’ve worked through in recovery (control, trust, and body image). Join me as I talk about TTC, my first trimester, and navigating body changes while honoring my recovery. Whether you’re trying to conceive, already pregnant, a mom, or just curious what pregnancy looks like through the lens of recovery, I hope this episode meets you where you are. Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss tomorrow’s episode where I share a new monthly goal for August and for the rest of the months in 2025, and follow me on Instagram @theeatingdisorderdiaries 💛

This July we're setting a brand new monthly goal: to add daily joy and creativity into your life outside of your eating disorder. This month’s theme is all about reconnecting with identity, pleasure, and self-worth by doing something that truly lights you up. Amy is joined by a very special guest: Rachel Evans, PhD, a UK-based chartered psychologist specializing in eating disorder recovery. Rachel brings a wealth of experience (both personal and professional) to this conversation about healing, creative expression, and the journey back to yourself. Whether you’ve been feeling stuck in your routine or are ready to reconnect with parts of yourself you’ve lost to your eating disorder, this episode will leave you feeling inspired to make space for joy on your terms. Connect with Rachel: Instagram@rachel.evans.phdWebsitehttps://eatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/PodcastJust Eat NormallyFollow The Eating Disorder Diaries on Instagram @theeatingdisorderdiaries

It’s been a minute and I’ve missed it here!! Life has been full lately (read: never being home for more than 2 weeks at a time..) but recovery is showing up in every corner of my days from little moments like making meals at home to bigger shifts in how I see my body, this season has been meaningful to me and I hope the same for you. If you’ve been following along, you know each month this year we’ve been setting an intentional recovery goal. And this month we're pausing. June is a reflection month. No new goal, just space to look back and ask: What’s working? What’s not? What do I want to carry forward? In today’s episode, I’m walking you through what recovery has looked like for me lately. The highs, the lows, the routines that are helping, and the shifts I didn’t expect. Let’s check in, reflect, and get grounded together. Follow the podcast on Instagram @theeatingdisorderdiaries

May’s recovery goal is to create a simple, supportive morning routine, because the way we begin our day can shape everything that follows. In this solo episode, Amy shares why morning routines are one of her favorite tools for eating disorder recovery and how you can build one that actually sticks — without stress or perfectionism. We discuss: Whether you're brand new to recovery or looking to deepen your healing, this episode will leave you inspired to start your day with more intention, peace, and self-compassion. Follow the podcast on Instagram @theeatingdisorderdiaries for more daily recovery tips, reflections, and encouragement.

This month’s goal in eating disorder recovery is all about daily ED education - because knowledge is power in recovery. In this follow-up episode, Amy sits down with none other than Harriet Frew, host of The Eating Disorder Therapist podcast, a BACP-accredited counselor, educator, and someone who brings the unique combination of professional expertise and lived experience. Harriet has personally recovered from bulimia nervosa, and her work now supports individuals across the globe who are healing from disordered eating, body image issues, and the deep-rooted challenges behind them. She offers 1-1 therapy, online recovery programs, and training for other professionals who want to support clients in this space. In this episode, Amy and Harriet discuss: Connect with Harriet: The Eating Disorder Therapist PodcastTHE EATING DISORDER THERAPIST - The Eating Disorder Therapist Harriet Frew@theeatingdisordertherapist_Harriet Frew | Substack

April’s recovery goal is to implement daily education about eating disorders into your routine, because the more you know, the more empowered you become. In this episode, we're joined by Ross Sonnenblick, a Clinical Psychology PhD student at Drexel University, who shares his personal journey with anorexia and his work at Drexel's WELL Center, where he studies Clinical Psychology with a focus on eating disorders, particularly in boys and men. We discuss: Connect with Ross: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-sonnenblick-828996156/ Email: rs3725@drexel.edu Follow the podcast on Instagram @theeatingdisorderdiaries and follow along for more daily eating disorder facts there.

It’s March 1st, which means a brand-new goal for our eating disorder recovery journey! After a month of journaling, we’re shifting our focus to meditation - learning to observe our thoughts without judgment. This episode features an interview with Katie Beecher, a medical intuitive and licensed counselor featured in Goop, Poosh, and more. We discuss spirituality’s role in healing and how meditation can support recovery. Her book, Healing from Within, captures ways to go inwards and heal - linked here for purchase. https://katiebeecher.com/katiebeecher_medical_intuitiveGreat MeditationSee you in April for the next goal!

Welcome to the final episode of February! This month, we set a goal to build a journaling habit that fosters a better relationship with ourselves. If you're new to the podcast, start at the first February episode to catch up on setting this goal with Amy. In this episode: Use these prompts whenever you need to challenge the eating disorder voice: What am I feeling right now, and where do I feel it in my body? What triggered these thoughts or urges? What do I need in this moment to take care of myself? If my best friend were feeling this way, what would I say to them? What is one thing my body does for me that I am grateful for today? Follow us on instagram @theeatingdisorderdiaries for more prompts and glimpses into Amy's life.

Welcome back to The Eating Disorder Diaries! This month, we’re setting a goal together to establish a journaling habit to support our eating disorder recovery journeys, and today’s episode keeps that momentum going. If you haven’t yet, check out the first two episodes of February first, where we cover how to make journaling a lasting habit and why it’s such a powerful tool in recovery. In this episode: Weekly Journal Prompts: Rewriting Your Story in ED Recovery Breaking the Loop:A Future Without Fear:Reframing the Past:Special Guest: Rachelle Heinemann We’re continuing our conversation with therapist, eating disorder expert, and podcaster Rachelle Heinemann. In this second part of our chat, we go deeper into journaling prompts and explore ways to support a loved one struggling with an eating disorder. Rachelle's Prompts: Follow us on Instagram @theeatingdisorderdiaries Connect with Rachelle: Find her at www.rachelleheinemann.com and check out her podcast Understanding Disordered Eating wherever you listen.

Welcome back to The Eating Disorder Diaries! In this second episode of February, Amy continues her journey of establishing a journaling habit in recovery. If you missed the first episode, start there for context. In this episode: Journaling for Recovery:Weekly Journal Prompts:Special Guest: Rachelle HeinemannWeekly Journal Prompts for challenging negative ED thoughts: Follow Along: Join the conversation on Instagram @theeatingdisorderdiaries. Connect with Rachelle: Find her at www.rachelleheinemann.com and listen to her podcast Understanding Disordered Eating wherever you get your podcasts.

In memory of Amy's dad, she's re-releasing an episode that captures the testament of a parent's love for their child and how a parent can support their child who is suffering from an eating disorder. We love you, Chris Goeckel. Forever never ends. Contact: Instagram: @theeatingdisorderdiaries Email: theeatingdisorderdiaries@gmail.com

Welcome back to The Eating Disorder Diaries! In this episode, Amy reflects on her January goal of creating a vision board and shares how it’s already influencing her recovery journey. Join her as she sets the tone for February with a new goal in eating disorder recovery: establishing a journaling practice. In this episode: January RecapFebruary GoalSpecial GuestWeekly Journal Prompts: MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridayFollow Along: Join the conversation on Instagram @theeatingdisorderdiaries and share your journaling journey with Amy. Connect with Gabby on Instagram @gabrielleLPC and @recoveredandrestored and learn more at recoveredandrestoredtherapy.com.

Welcome back to The Eating Disorder Diaries! This episode focuses on building a vision board to kick off a year of setting goals to drive success in your recovery journey. Join your host Amy Goeckel as she shares her journey from 2024, including her wedding, navigating grief, career changes, and setting the tone for the new year. In This Episode: Life Updates:January Goal:Special Guest:Key Takeaways: Why Vision Boards Work:Practical Steps:Building Momentum:Follow Along: Join the journey on Instagram @theeatingdisorderdiaries for updates, inspiration, and to share your progress. Follow Merrit on Instagram @merritelizabeth Next Steps:

Welcome back to Season 2 of The Eating Disorder Diaries. Host Amy Goeckel is back to set 10 transformational monthly goals with you in 2025, helping you reset and move forward in your recovery journey. She'll be reflecting on her monthly goal progress alongside with you, helping keep you accountable and excited about uncovering your untapped potential in eating disorder recovery. Follow along on Instagram @theeatingdisorderdiaries If you want someone to talk to or are interesting in collaborating, email Amy at theeatingdisorderdiaries@gmail.com

This episode is in memory of my dad, Chris Goeckel. He was taken from us unexpectedly at 64 years old, right before my wedding. I don't know where I would be in this grief journey without the tools I have acquired in my eating disorder recovery, so in this episode I discuss what's helped me and what I've learned about grief these past few months. I also give a tribute to my dad. My wonderful and larger than life dad who loved his family with every fiber of his being. While he will be deeply missed, we will always carry him with us and his parenting, legacy, and love lives on through his family. We love you forever dad, and forever never ends. Follow the podcast on Instagram @theeatingdisorderdiaries