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 new challenge to establish a journaling practice and how it can aid in recovery and self-reflection.
• Special Guest: Eating Disorder Therapist Gabby Morreale shares her own eating disorder recovery story and explains how trauma often intersects with eating disorders. She speaks on the tools she uses in therapy, like EMDR and DBT, and the significance of setting small goals on the path to recovery.

Weekly Journal Prompts:

• Monday: What are the qualities I value most in myself that are not related to my body?
• Tuesday: How do I feel when I separate my self-worth from how I look?
• Wednesday: How can I practice affirming my worth in non-physical ways each day?
• Thursday: What beliefs or messages have I received about my worth being tied to appearance, and how can I challenge those beliefs?
• Friday: What would it look like for me to live a life where my worth is based on who I am, not how I look?

Follow 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: 2024 was crazy - Amy talks marriage, love, loss, and growth.
• January Goal: Why creating a vision board is transformative for recovery and mental wellness, with insights into the science behind visualization.
• Special Guest: Merrit Elizabeth, a recovery coach, shares how vision boards can empower recovery and how to create one.

Key Takeaways:

1. Why Vision Boards Work: Learn about the neuroscience of visualization, including the Reticular Activating System and how it enhances focus and motivation.
2. Practical Steps: Tips for designing a vision board tailored to your goals in recovery, mental health, and life.
3. Building Momentum: Questions to reflect on as you pursue this month’s goal and how to stay accountable throughout the year.

Follow Along:
Join the journey on Instagram @theeatingdisorderdiaries for updates, inspiration, and to share your progress. Follow Merrit on Instagram @merritelizabeth

Next Steps:

• Build your vision board and share it with Amy on Instagram!
• Reflect on this month’s goal: What have you learned, and how will you incorporate it into your life moving forward?

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