The Eating Disorder Diaries
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.
Episodes
41 episodes
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 r...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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47:41
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 Bi...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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34:45
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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41:09
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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19:16
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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37:24
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 shif...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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30:07
Goal #5: A morning routine that can change EVERYTHING.
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 r...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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12:29
Daily ED Education with THE Eating Disorder Therapist: Harriet Frew
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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24:49
Goal #4: Daily ED Education – Anorexia in Boys & Men with Ross Sonnenblick
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 studen...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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42:27
Goal #3: Adopting Meditation & Spirituality in Eating Disorder Recovery with Medical Intuitive Katie Beecher
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 inter...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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40:59
I'm gonna be vulnerable for a second.
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 goa...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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13:25
Rewrite your story in eating disorder recovery ft. Rachelle Heinemann (Part 2)
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 ou...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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19:55
Challenging ED Thoughts with Journaling & Setting Goals ft. Rachelle Heinemann (Part 1)
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:
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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29:19
[Repost] Entry 3: My Child has an Eating Disorder - A Parent's Perspective
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. Fore...
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33:17
Goal #2: This is your sign to start daily journaling ft. Eating Disorder Therapist Gabby Morreale
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 i...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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50:09
Goal #1: Create a Recovery Vision Board (+ My Wedding and 2024 Recap) ft. Merrit Elizabeth
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,...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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43:31
The 10 Goals of 2025 in Eating Disorder Recovery: Season 2 TRAILER
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 month...
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Season 2
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2:49
An update: My dad died 4 months before my wedding. Here are my lessons about grief, and this is a tribute to Chris Goeckel.
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 re...
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26:24
Entry 22: Season Finale - BEST OF The Eating Disorder Diaries
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. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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44:08
Entry 21: The Cutting Edge Eating Disorder Research ft. BALANCE's CEO, Melainie Rogers
In Entry 21, meet Melainie Rogers: the founder and CEO of BALANCE Eating Disorder Treatment Center, Melainie Rogers Nutrition LLC, and Redefining Wellness LLC. Melainie is here to talk about her own personal journey with eating disorder recover...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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47:12
Entry 20: Nervous about binge eating during the holidays? Listen up.
Join Amy for a solo episode in Entry 20 to talk about ways to combat binge eating during the holiday season. Amy walks you through a day in the life of her recovery - starting with sharing a meditation and journal sesh together and spending the...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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28:05
Entry 19: Here's what you need to know about bulimia ft. Holistic Nutritionist Angela Magill
In Entry 19, Holistic Nutrionist Angela Magill joins Amy for a journal sesh to talk about her 18 year battle with bulimia and her life in recovery. She offers 1-1 nutrition & lifestyle support, guidance to help alleviate stress, depression,...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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57:08
Entry 18: From a Cancer Diagnosis to a Calling - Cindy Spratt ON Eating Disorder Healing & Finding Her Purpose
In Entry 18, Amy sits down with Cindy Spratt, a holistic nutritionist who is real food based, specializing in eating psychology, eating disorders, body image, and culinary & functional nutrition. Cindy's story is fascinating and inspiring: ...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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47:24
Entry 17: She's Fit Fat and All That - Julia Parzyck ON Eating Disorder Recovery
Meet Julia Parzyck: an eating disorder recovery coach who has a passion to educate others to live a life outside of diet culture, to be aware of media manipulation, and to embrace their true selves. Julia sits down with Amy to talk about her ow...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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41:42
Entry 16: PROJECT BLACKBIRD & Finding Anorexia Recovery in College ft. Lucy Sayah
In Entry 16, Amy sits down with Lucy Sayah of PROJECT BLACKBIRD to discuss the project. From touring and screening the BLACKBIRD film (a short video about life in eating disorder treatment centers) throughout colleges in the United States, to p...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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34:52