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.