EP 107 Mirror Makeover - Step into your confidence with style and color | In Conversation with Katie Kabel

My Secret Life With An Eating Disorder

EP 107 Mirror Makeover - Step into your confidence with style and color | In Conversation with Katie Kabel

When your life changes, your wardrobe can too. 🎯

On today’s My Secret Life with an Eating Disorder, Maureen sits down with image consultant & color analyst Katie Cabel to unpack how style and color can support mental health, self-esteem, and big life transitions.

Why this episode matters:

Color = energy; the right palette can lift mood and reduce decision fatigue

“All killers, no fillers” closet: fewer pieces, more joy

Reframe the mirror: Your body isn’t wrong—the clothes are

Practical starters: boundary outfit, comfort color, 60-second “get dressed” plan

Top takeaways

Wear what makes you feel good—on repeat.

Curate a small, intentional closet; ditch the “someday” pile.

Try color analysis to make shopping and mornings effortless.

From a young age, Katie learned that clothing can evoke powerful emotions — often anxiety and frustration for many women — yet she believes our wardrobes can also inspire confidence, joy, and purpose. Investing time and care into what we wear is an act of self-care that everyone deserves. This belief has guided Katie through personal challenges and shaped her professional path, including her volunteer work with Runway of Dreams, a nonprofit promoting accessible and inclusive fashion. Over two decades in fashion and retail, from boutiques to managing luxury flagship stores, Katie has styled a diverse clientele and earned certifications in image consulting (FIT, 2022) and color analysis (III, 2023). Today, she guides women from various backgrounds and stages of life to use fashion as a tool to express their identity and achieve their personal and professional goals.