Goal #10: Using Style as a Healing Tool in Eating Disorder Recovery ft. Nicole Garfunkel of Styling Confidential
Description
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 tool
- Why style and clothing matter in recovery
- How getting dressed can become a grounding ritual
- Navigating body changes with compassion and curiosity
- Reconnecting with self-expression after years of hiding
- Managing triggers while shopping or trying on clothes
- Encouragement for anyone who still feels disconnected from their body
Connect with Nicole:
Website: Styling Confidential
Insta: @styling_confidential
Connect with Amy & the podcast:
Insta: @theeatingdisorderdiaries
Email: theeatingdisorderdiaries@gmail.com
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