Who We Are and Why We Are Here

101 - In this episode you will learn more about our hosts, Linda Mazur, Jack Mazur and Ellen Bennett, as they share their lived experience with you. They fought for their daughter’s lives when they became sick with anorexia nervosa, the deadliest psychiatric illness outside of opioid addiction. They are fierce advocates; two moms and a dad who are passionate about changing the way eating disorders and mental illness are viewed in our society. Linda, Jack, and Ellen, fight to change the systems we have learned to trust. They are fighting to keep individuals from falling through the cracks.They will share some of their journeys and lived experience, with their daughters as they battled anorexia. This podcast is the first in the series and it will provide the framework for future podcasts discussing eating disorders and other mental illnesses.Our HostsLinda and John(Jack) Mazur founded a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization in 2022, in memory of their daughter, Emilee, which provides peer support groups and social connection for adults with eating disorders and their loved ones. In addition, they speak at schools, colleges, and conferences to educate our community about the serious nature of eating disorders. For more information go to: www.TheEmileeConnection.comEllen Bennett is the director of KMB for Answers, a non-profit charity providing educational and financial support for mental health professionals as well as assistance for families in search of resources. For more information about Ellen Bennett and the foundation founded in memory of her daughter Katlyn, go to: www.Kmbforanswers.com They authored the book, Emilee: The Story of a Girl and Her Family Hijacked by Anorexia, to honor their daughter’s wish, to raise awareness, evoke compassion, and foster change in how eating disorders are viewed and treated. Paperback: and Kindle:https://www.amazon.com/Emilee-Story-Family-Hijacked-Anorexia/dp/170092012X · Audiobook:https://www.amazon.com/Emilee-Story-Family-Hijacked-Anorexia/dp/B08R6LRPDS They can also be reached through the book website: https://emileethestoryofagirl.com or at [email protected] Keys to Recovery from an Eating Disorderhttps://www.amazon.com/Keys-Recovery-Eating-Disorder-Therapeutic/dp/0393706958Understanding Teen Eating Disorders by Chris Halton, Cathie Simpson, Dr. Mary Tantillo https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Teen-Eating-Disorders-Haltom/dp/1138068837Multifamily Therapy Group for Young Adults with Anorexia Nervosa, by Mary Tantillo, Jennifer Sanftner McGraw, Daniel Le Grange https://www.amazon.com/Multifamily-Therapy-Adults-Anorexia-Nervosa/dp/113862490XSick Enough by Jennifer L. Gaudiani https://www.amazon.com/Sick-Enough-Jennifer-L-Gaudiani/dp/0815382456Life Without Ed by Jenni Schaefer https://www.amazon.com/Life-Without-Ed-Declared-Independence/dp/0071422986Resources:Alliance for Eating Disorder Awareness; https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/
WNY Comprehensive Care Center; https://nyeatingdisorders.org/
Gaudiani Clinic; https://www.facebook.com/gaudianiclinicMom2Mom; https://www.facebook.com/groups/EatingDisordersMom2Mom
NEDA; https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
Emily Program; https://www.emilyprogram.com/
Ophelia’s Place; https://www.opheliasplace.org/ Monte Nido; https://www.montenido.com/Recorded at ROC Vox Recording & Production Studios, Rochester, NY  rocvox.com