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 ...

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 be...

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: Kait’s story of eating disorder recovery and movementWhat turning points helped her redefine her relationship with her bodyThe subtle signs of ED that can go unnoticed - even by ourselvesHow the desire to control (through running...

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 t...

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’...

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 healin...

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...

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: Why mornings are a powerful time for brain and habit changeThe science behind how routines impact cortisol, anxiety, and moodWhy chaos fuels eating dis...

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 hea...

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: Ross' personal experience with anorexia...

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 - lin...

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: It's a solo episode! Amy gets personal about her progress with this month’s journaling goal with reflections on what worked and what didn’tA deep dive into a challenging moment in her recoveryFinal journaling prompts to supp...

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: Think of a n...

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: Amy discusses how journaling supports emotional regulation, self-awareness, and cognitive reframing in eating disorder recovery.Weekly Journal Prompts: This week’s theme is challenging negative thoughts, with five prompts to help reframe your...

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 Recap: Amy shares her journey creating a vision board, its impact on her mental health, and how it’s helping her stay focused on her goals.February Goal: Amy sets a...

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: 2024 was crazy - Amy talks marriage, love, loss, and growth.January Goal: Why creating a vision board is transformative for reco...

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 collabo...

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 m...

The Season Finale of Season 1 of The Eating Disorder Diaries is upon us. Sit down with Amy in Entry 22 and hear clips from her favorite entries: Ones she learned from, ones she loved, and hear about themes she picked up along the way. Entries referenced in today's episode: Entry 3 with Amy's parentsEntry 4 with Amy's therapist, Cindy WhiteEntry 6 with Lydia and Sabrina of The Eating Disorder FoundationEntry 7 with Chris CastellaniEntry 13 with Merrit Elizabeth and Sarah LeeEntry 15 with...