The Eating Disorder Diaries

Amy Goeckel
  • 4.9 (28)
  • MENTAL HEALTH

If you're struggling with an eating disorder or mental health in general, The Eating Disorder Diaries is here to let you know that you're not alone and there are ways to find recovery. Meet Amy, the host who talks about her 15+ year struggle with bulimia, her experience with eating disorder recovery, and interviews others along the way who have been a part of her journey or had their own experience with an eating disorder. By hearing the stories of those in recovery and learning what's allowed them to heal, we can kick start or further continue on our own healing process and lead a fulfilling life knowing that we are not alone, there's a supportive community out there that can relate to you in what you feel are your darkest moments, and know that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Without further ado, welcome to The Eating Disorder Diaries.

  1. 12/01/2025

    Season 2 FINALE: 10 Goals of 2025 in Eating Disorder Recovery

    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

    25 min

  2. 11/01/2025

    Goal #10: Using Style as a Healing Tool in Eating Disorder Recovery ft. Nicole Garfunkel of Styling Confidential

    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: Nicole’s journey from disordered eating to using fashion as a healing toolWhy style and clothing matter in recoveryHow getting dressed can become a grounding ritualNavigating body changes with compassion and curiosityReconnecting with self-expression after years of hidingManaging triggers while shopping or trying on clothesEncouragement for anyone who still feels disconnected from their bodyConnect with Nicole: Website: Styling Confidential Insta: @styling_confidential Connect with Amy & the podcast: Insta: @theeatingdisorderdiaries Email: theeatingdisorderdiaries@gmail.com

    46 min

  3. 10/01/2025

    Goal #9: Noticing Your Body Signals: Hunger, Fullness, and Energy with Yale Physician Scientist, Hui Yang

    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: Why body signals feel so dysregulated in eating disorders, and why they’re not “broken.”Practical grounding tools Hui recommends to reconnect with hunger, fullness, and energy.The three phases of eating (appetitive, consummatory, satiety) and what happens when they’re disrupted.The two studies Hui participated in at Acute in Denver, one of the country’s highest-acuity inpatient centers:Understanding the urge to move or exercise in eating disorders.Testing whether nutrient balance during refeeding can improve recovery outcomes.Why treatment, though hard, is truly lifesaving and why Hui has hope for the future of eating disorder care.Connect with Hui: Instagram: @let_the_land_lie_fallow Yale Profile: https://medicine.yale.edu/profile/hui-yang-hy439/ Email: hui.yang.hy439@yale.eduFollow the podcast on Instagram: @theeatingdisorderdiaries

    48 min

  4. 09/01/2025

    Goal #8: From Punishment to Pleasure: Healing Your Relationship with Movement with Kait Moresi

    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, Peloton, or other exercise) can show up as the ED voiceWhat to do if you’ve felt solid in recovery but find yourself retriggeredWhat her relationship with movement looks like todayWhat listeners can expect from her podcastIf 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

    35 min

  5. 08/01/2025

    Goal #7: Unfollow the Noise: Social Media Boundaries & Recovery ft. Therapist Lily Thrope

    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: How social media reinforces disordered thinking and body surveillanceThe role of fatphobia online and how it affects people in recoveryTips for curating a safer, more supportive feedWhy social media doesn’t have to be off-limits - but boundaries are essentialSmall, practical steps to begin taking control back from the algorithmFollow 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

    41 min

  6. 07/31/2025

    Surprise - I'M PREGNANT! Here's what's surprised me in ED recovery.

    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 💛

    19 min

  7. 07/01/2025

    Goal #6: Reclaiming Joy & Identity from your ED ft. Rachel Evans, PhD

    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.phdWebsite: https://eatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/Podcast: Just Eat Normally (available on all major platforms)Follow The Eating Disorder Diaries on Instagram @theeatingdisorderdiaries

    37 min

  8. 06/01/2025

    Let's catch up on life (+ 2025 goal recap, my honeymoon, and more)

    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

    30 min
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If you're struggling with an eating disorder or mental health in general, The Eating Disorder Diaries is here to let you know that you're not alone and there are ways to find recovery. Meet Amy, the host who talks about her 15+ year struggle with bulimia, her experience with eating disorder recovery, and interviews others along the way who have been a part of her journey or had their own experience with an eating disorder. By hearing the stories of those in recovery and learning what's allowed them to heal, we can kick start or further continue on our own healing process and lead a fulfilling life knowing that we are not alone, there's a supportive community out there that can relate to you in what you feel are your darkest moments, and know that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Without further ado, welcome to The Eating Disorder Diaries.

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  • Creator
    Amy Goeckel
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 The Eating Disorder Diaries
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