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 out the first two episodes of February first, where we cover how to make journaling a lasting habit and why it’s such a powerful tool in recovery.

In this episode:

Weekly Journal Prompts: Rewriting Your Story in ED Recovery

1. Breaking the Loop: Think of a negative thought that tends to spiral (e.g., "I'm not good enough"). Write about what triggers it, how it affects your emotions, and what a healthier response could be. How can you stop the cycle and choose a different narrative?
2. A Future Without Fear: Picture yourself five years from now, fully recovered. What does your life look like? What do your thoughts and habits reflect? What small steps can you take today to move closer to that version of yourself?
3. Reframing the Past: Write a letter to your younger self from the early days of your eating disorder. What would you tell them about healing, self-worth, and their future? How can you show them kindness instead of judgment and shame?

Special Guest: Rachelle Heinemann We’re continuing our conversation with therapist, eating disorder expert, and podcaster Rachelle Heinemann. In this second part of our chat, we go deeper into journaling prompts and explore ways to support a loved one struggling with an eating disorder. 

Rachelle's Prompts:

1. Do I feel safe in my body?
2. How is my eating disorder keeping me safe? Safe from what?

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Connect with Rachelle: Find her at www.rachelleheinemann.com and check out her podcast Understanding Disordered Eating wherever you listen.