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.
The Eating Disorder Diaries
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, 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:
- Why Vision Boards Work: Learn about the neuroscience of visualization, including the Reticular Activating System and how it enhances focus and motivation.
- Practical Steps: Tips for designing a vision board tailored to your goals in recovery, mental health, and life.
- 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?
