Once Shattered: Picking up the Pieces

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Once Shattered: Picking up the Pieces

Linda and John Mazur, and Ellen Bennett discuss a variety of mental health issues—eating disorders, anxiety, suicide, substance and alcohol use disorder—and everything in between. This team has over thirty-five years combined experience with eating disorders and their co- morbidities. They share their personal experiences around anorexia, grief, advocacy, and the importance of finding a village of support. Tune in for compelling interviews with mental health experts and individuals with lived experience. Linda, Jack, and Ellen believe we must do better as a community and that we are stronger because of our connections. Join us as we start the conversations to end the pervasive shame and stigma associated with mental health issues as we strive to improve mental health care and learn to embrace, better understand, and support those who struggle and those who love them. Let’s help each other pick up the pieces and discover new pathways to healing. Our Hosts: Linda Mazur is an author, speaker, mentor, advocate, and business owner. John Mazur is an author, speaker, advocate, and pharmacist. Linda and John are the founders of The Emilee Connection, a nonprofit that raises awareness and educates about the serious nature of eating disorders, in addition their nonprofit provides free peer-support, education, and social activities for adults with eating disorders and their families/loved ones. They are community advisory board members of the Western New York Comprehensive Care Center for Eating Disorders. They authored the book Emilee-The Story of a Girl and Her Family Hijacked by Anorexia to honor their daughter’s wish to have her story told in the hope of helping others. Their book has touched individuals and families that have experienced eating disorders, substance and alcohol use issues, and numerous other mental health conditions. The Mazur’s can be reached at: Linda.John.Mazur@gmail.com To learn more about their nonprofit visit: The Emilee Connection Their book and audiobook : Emilee - The Story of a Girl and Her Family Hijacked by Anorexia: Mazur, Linda, Mazur, John, Mazur, Emilee: 9781700920126: Amazon.com: Books Their book website www.EmileetheStoryofaGirl.com Ellen Bennett is an advocate, speaker, retired educator, and director of KMB for Answers which is a non-profit foundation providing educational and financial support for mental health professionals as well as assistance for families in search of resources. She is a community advisory board member of the Western New York Comprehensive Care Center for Eating Disorders. She is also a member of the Academy for Eating Disorders-Expert by Experience. For more information about Ellen Bennett and the foundation founded in memory of her daughter Katlyn, go to: www.kmbforanswers.com Email: kmbforanswers1@gmail.com.

  1. JUN 12

    Stay: A Story of Family, Love, & Other Traumas with Author Julie Fingersh

    Julie Fingersh is a writer, freelance journalist, and most recently, the author of Stay: A Story of Family, Love & Other Traumas (Rowman & Littlefield), which was named one of the best memoirs of 2024 by People Magazine and called “Rich, wise, funny, and hard to put down” by NYT bestselling author Anne Lamott. Julie’s personal essays, editorials, and reported stories have appeared in The New York Times, Oprah Magazine, The San Francisco Chronicle, The Huffington Post, and more. Her Substack newsletter, Take my Advice. I’m Not Using It, is a midlife sequel of an award-winning humorist column she wrote in her twenties for Billboard Publications.  Julie has two adult children and lives with her husband in Marin County, California and New Haven, Connecticut.  Julie Fingersh Writer, Journalist & Author New York Times | Huffington Post | Oprah Magazine Author of: Stay: A Story of Family, Love, & Other Traumas  (Rowman & Littlefield)  Named one of People Magazine’s Best Books of 2024  Named one of Zibby Owens’s Top 22 Books of 2024 and Most Anticipated Books of Fall 2024  Substack newsletter: “Take My Advice. I’m Not Using It”   Our Hosts:   ·          Linda and John(Jack) Mazur founded a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization in 2022 in memory of their daughter, Emilee which provides peer support, social connection, and education for adults with eating disorders and for their family members. For more information or to contact them go to: www.theemileeconnection.com   Linda and John (Jack) Mazur wrote, 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          Linda and Jack can also be reached through the book website:   https://emileethestoryofagirl.com or at Linda.john.mazur@gmail.com   Ellen 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

    58 min
  2. MAY 15

    Complex Medical Issues- Jennifer L. Gaudiani, MD, CEDS-C, FAED

    Jennifer L. Gaudiani, MD, CEDS-C, FAED, is the founder and medical director of the Gaudiani Clinic. Board certified in internal medicine, she completed her undergraduate degree at Harvard Medical School at Boston University School of Medicine, and her internal medicine residency and chief residency at Yale.    Dr. Gaudiani served as the medical director at the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders prior to founding the Gaudiani Clinic in 2016. The Gaudiani Clinic offers specialized, trauma-informed outpatient medical care to individuals seeking support for eating disorders, undernourishment related to complex medical issues, and weight-inclusive primary care. The Gaudiani Clinic is based in Colorado with a satellite location in North Carolina and is licensed to practice in almost every US state via thoughtful telemedicine. The Gaudiani Clinic also offers international professional consultation and education.     Dr. Gaudiani has lectured nationally and internationally, is widely published in scientific literature as well as on blogs, is a Fellow of the Academy for Eating Disorders, and is a former member of the editorial board of the International Journal of Eating Disorders and the Academy for Eating Disorders Medical Care Standards Committee. Dr. Gaudiani’s book, Sick Enough: A  Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders has been translated into multiple  languages and is available on Amazon with a second edition to be published in the coming year. Gaudiani Clinic website: https://www.gaudianiclinic.com/ Sick Enough Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Sick-Enough-Jennifer-L- Gaudiani/dp/0815382456 Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube: @gaudianiclinic Our Hosts:   ·          Linda and John(Jack) Mazur founded a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization in 2022 in memory of their daughter, Emilee which provides peer support, social connection, and education for adults with eating disorders and for their family members. For more information or to contact them go to: www.theemileeconnection.com   Linda and John (Jack) Mazur wrote, 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          Linda and Jack can also be reached through the book website:   https://emileethestoryofagirl.com or at Linda.john.mazur@gmail.com   Ellen 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

    1h 3m
  3. APR 17

    Healing from Trauma and Abuse with Shari Botwin, LCSW

    Shari Botwin, LCSW, has been counseling survivors in recovery from all types of traumas in her Philadelphia based private practice for over twenty-eight years. Her second book, “Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing, Rowman & Littlefield,” (Rowman & Littlefield, November 8, 2019) deals with overcoming trauma including physical and sexual abuse, war-related injury, loss due to tragedy or illness and natural disaster. Botwin’s third book, Stolen Childhoods, released worldwide in May 2024. Botwin has been qualified as an expert witness in high profile civil and criminal cases, including a case against R Kelly and another case involving over 100 plaintiffs against former pediatrician, Stuart Copperman. In January, Botwin was a featured panelist on a CLE panel about trauma-informed care for the Montgomery Bar Association, in Pennsylvania. Botwin has conducted Keynote presentations for CE credits for Advanced Recovery Systems, Stockton University, Rutgers University, Monte Nido Eating Disorders Center, International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals, Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Organization, Hofstra University, and Bay Path University. Botwin has given expert on-air commentary on breaking stories related to trauma and abuse. She also is a regular guest contributor on the Law & Crime Network. NBC Nightly News , NBC News Now, Good Morning America, CBS This Morning NBC News Now with Dr. John Torres, Merit Street, Law & Crime, ABC News, CBS News, MSNBC Live, CTV News, CP-24 News, CNN, Time Magazine, Rolling Stone Magazine, Parade Magazine, The Daily Beast,  Parents Magazine, US Weekly, Newsy, Sports Illustrated, Prevention Magazine, The New York Times, Rolling Stone Magazine, Bored Panda, Parade Magazine, Parents Magazine, Newsbreak,  The Associated Press, Philadelphia Magazine and Radio Europe.   Shari Botwin, LCSW (www.sharibotwin.com), For Speaking Engagements: Shari Botwin | Speaking Fee | Booking Agent Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/author/stolenchildhoods Stolen Childhoods here: https://www.amazon.com/Stolen-Childhoods-Thriving-After-Abuse/dp/1538183625/ Audiobook with Tantor Media: https://www.amazon.com/Stolen-Childhoods-Thriving-After-Abuse/dp/B0D4RFX67B/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shari-botwin-901172a Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/warriorbotwin7/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharilcsw/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/shari_botwin Our Hosts:       Linda and John(Jack) Mazur founded a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization in 2022 in memory of their daughter, Emilee which provides peer support, social connection, and education for adults with eating disorders and for their family members. For more information or to contact them go to: www.theemileeconnection.com   Linda and John (Jack) Mazur wrote, 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        Linda and Jack can also be reached through the book website:  https://emileethestoryofagirl.com or at Linda.john.mazur@gmail.com   Ellen 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

    54 min
  4. JAN 16

    Love that Does Not Die with author Jennifer Collins

    Jennifer Collins, author, is a retired professor and physical therapist whose professional career spanned forty years. She held many titles during those years, but “Mom” was the one that brought her the most joy; her close-knit family was the center of her universe. Her debut novel, Comfort in the Wings, emerged from Jennifer’s devastating experiences with the loss of several immediate family members, including two of her three children. Tragedy in her life brought an understanding that seemingly opposite feelings - joy and profound sadness or gratitude and anger – can exist at the very same moment. Striving to articulate those emotions compelled her to bring a seldom heard voice into fiction. Supporting loved ones through chronic illness, substance use, mental health struggles and sudden loss, Jennifer was struck by the toll that stigma and judgement take on people who are grieving. Her books delve into meaningful conversations about these issues without preaching or politicizing highly personal issues. Encouraged by readers’ response, Jennifer wrote two more books, creating the Love That Does Not Die Trilogy. Jennifer enjoys writing about the quest for joy and gratitude after grief, especially celebrating signs in nature from lost loved ones or finding healing near water. Most recently, the MartinArts Council recognized her as their 2023 Literary Arts Award Winner. She also considers herself an advocate for compassion and kindness, and volunteers at a hospice home. When not writing, Jennifer feels blessed to run a family business alongside her eldest son. For more information about the books go to: www.wordsinthewingspress.com Our Hosts:   ·         Linda and John(Jack) Mazur founded a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization in 2022 in memory of their daughter, Emilee which provides peer support, social connection, and education for adults with eating disorders and for their family members. For more information or to contact them go to: www.theemileeconnection.com  Linda and John (Jack) Mazur wrote, 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        Linda and Jack can also be reached through the book website:  https://emileethestoryofagirl.com or at Linda.john.mazur@gmail.com   Ellen 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

    49 min
  5. 11/15/2024

    Eating Disorders & Public Policy, a Researcher’s Perspective with  Rachel Presskreischer 

    Rachel Presskreischer is a postdoctoral research fellow in the Psychiatric Epidemiology Training Program in the Department of Epidemiology at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. She is a mental health policy and services researcher with primary interests in leveraging health and social policies to improve outcomes for people with mental illness, health insurance coverage and design, and access to treatment for people with eating disorders. Her work is informed by both her academic training and her prior experience as a social work intern at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and employee of the National Eating Disorders Association. Rachel completed her PhD in health and public policy at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, MSSW in social policy from Columbia University, and BA in individualized study from New York University.  Rachel is a member of the Academy for Eating Disorders (AED),serving on the research practice committee from 2018 to this year and as co-chair from 2021-2024. In July Rachel will start a new position as a Research Assistant Professor in the department of Psychiatry (in the Suicide Prevention Institute) at UNC Chapel Hill.  Our Hosts: Linda and John (Jack) Mazur founded a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization in 2022 in memory of their daughter, Emilee which provides peer support, social connection, and education for adults with eating disorders, their family members, and communities. For more information or to contact them go to: www.theemileeconnection.comLinda and John (Jack) Mazur wrote, 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, Kindle, Audiobook: https://www.amazon.com/Emilee-Story-Family-Hijacked-Anorexia/dp/170092012XLinda and Jack can also be reached through the book website:  https://emileethestoryofagirl.com or at Linda.john.mazur@gmail.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

    57 min
  6. 10/17/2024

    Integrating Hope and New Pathways to Healing with Dr. Anita Federici

    Dr. Anita Federici is a Clinical Psychologist and the Owner of The Centre for Psychology and Emotion Regulation. She serves an Adjunct Faculty position at York University and is a distinguished Fellow of the Academy for Eating Disorders (AED). From 2019 - 2022, Anita served as the elected Co-Chair for the Suicide and DBT Special Interest Group (SIG) for the AED and currently sits on the SIG Oversight Committee. Anita has had a considerable impact on the field through her leadership, advocacy work, and expertise. To date, she has provided more than 375 lectures, workshops, and invited talks on eating disorders, MED-DBT, compassionate care for complex needs, and developing differential care pathways that integrate biotemperament-based approaches, experts-by-experience, and ethical care. She has developed a robust training program, a wide network of allied health professionals, and a treatment centre in an underserved and rural region of Ontario. Her passion for inspiring and invigorating hope for clients and clinicians is at the heart of her work. Known for her engaging and authentic style of training, Anita has become a highly sought-after consultant. She works extensively with hospitals and community organizations nationally and internationally offering team training, implementation support, and program development with a special focus on creating differential care pathways for clients who do not respond to traditional treatment approaches. Her work has been presented at international conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals and invited book chapters. Anita Federici, Ph.D C.Psych (she/her) Fellow, Academy for Eating Disorders(FAED) Owner, Clinical Director The Centre for Psychology and Emotion Regulation Adjunct Faculty, Graduate Studies, York University Our Hosts:Linda and John (Jack) Mazur founded a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization in 2022 in memory of their daughter, Emilee which provides peer support, social connection, and education for adults with eating disorders, their family members, and communities. For more information or to contact them go to: www.theemileeconnection.comLinda and John (Jack) Mazur wrote, 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, Kindle, Audiobook: https://www.amazon.com/Emilee-Story-Family-Hijacked-Anorexia/dp/170092012XLinda and Jack can also be reached through the book website:  https://emileethestoryofagirl.com or at Linda.john.mazur@gmail.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

    54 min
  7. 09/12/2024

    Living Life with Purpose & Passion after Anorexia with Former Professional Ballerina: Lexi Matthesen

    Lexi Matthesen is originally from Atlanta and was a professional ballet dancer for 9 years in two different professional ballet companies. She has been teaching yoga since 2015 and taught hip hop dance for 5 years. She is 200 hours certified and has Eating Disorder Informed Yoga certification. Lexi has led yoga therapy groups in eating disorder treatment centers at the residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient levels of care with adults and teens since 2021 and is excited to bring her practice to the eating disorder outpatient community virtually through Living Life Yoga. She is currently a recovery coach and yoga instructor at an eating disorder treatment center. Lexi graduated summa cum laude with a BA in psychology and a minor in counseling and applied psychological science. She is currently in graduate school in St. Louis pursuing a Master of Arts degree in clinical mental health counseling and is working towards becoming a therapist specializing in eating disorders. Her life passion is to make a difference in the treatment of eating disorders. To reach Lexi and learn more about Living Life Yoga check out: https://www.livinglifeyoga.com... Email: lexico.llc21@gmail.com Our Hosts: Linda and John Mazur, and Ellen BennettLinda and John are the founders of https://theemileeconnection.co..., a nonprofit that raises awareness and educates about the serious nature of eating disorders, in addition, their nonprofit provides peer support groups, education, and social activities for adults with eating disorders and their families/loved ones. They are community advisory board members of the Western New York Comprehensive Care Center for Eating Disorders.Their book, Emilee-The Story of a Girl and Her Family Hijacked by Anorexia, has touched individuals and families that have experienced eating disorders, substance and alcohol use issues, and numerous other mental health conditions. The Mazurs can be reached at:mailto:Linda.John.Mazur@gmail.comTo learn more about their nonprofit visit:  https://theemileeconnection.co... Their Book, Kindle, Audiobook : https://www.amazon.com/Emilee-... https://www.amazon.com/Emilee-... Their book website http://www.emileethestoryofagi... Ellen Bennett is an advocate, speaker, retired educator, and director of KMB for Answers which is a non-profit foundation providing educational and financial support for mental health professionals as well as assistance for families in search of resources. She is a community advisory board member of the Western New York Comprehensive Care Center for Eating Disorders. She is also a member of the Academy for Eating Disorders-Expert by Experience.For more information about Ellen Bennett and the foundation founded in memory of her daughter Katlyn, go to: http://www.kmbforanswers.com/ Email Ellen at: mailto:kmbforanswers1@gmail.com.

    47 min
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Linda and John Mazur, and Ellen Bennett discuss a variety of mental health issues—eating disorders, anxiety, suicide, substance and alcohol use disorder—and everything in between. This team has over thirty-five years combined experience with eating disorders and their co- morbidities. They share their personal experiences around anorexia, grief, advocacy, and the importance of finding a village of support. Tune in for compelling interviews with mental health experts and individuals with lived experience. Linda, Jack, and Ellen believe we must do better as a community and that we are stronger because of our connections. Join us as we start the conversations to end the pervasive shame and stigma associated with mental health issues as we strive to improve mental health care and learn to embrace, better understand, and support those who struggle and those who love them. Let’s help each other pick up the pieces and discover new pathways to healing. Our Hosts: Linda Mazur is an author, speaker, mentor, advocate, and business owner. John Mazur is an author, speaker, advocate, and pharmacist. Linda and John are the founders of The Emilee Connection, a nonprofit that raises awareness and educates about the serious nature of eating disorders, in addition their nonprofit provides free peer-support, education, and social activities for adults with eating disorders and their families/loved ones. They are community advisory board members of the Western New York Comprehensive Care Center for Eating Disorders. They authored the book Emilee-The Story of a Girl and Her Family Hijacked by Anorexia to honor their daughter’s wish to have her story told in the hope of helping others. Their book has touched individuals and families that have experienced eating disorders, substance and alcohol use issues, and numerous other mental health conditions. The Mazur’s can be reached at: Linda.John.Mazur@gmail.com To learn more about their nonprofit visit: The Emilee Connection Their book and audiobook : Emilee - The Story of a Girl and Her Family Hijacked by Anorexia: Mazur, Linda, Mazur, John, Mazur, Emilee: 9781700920126: Amazon.com: Books Their book website www.EmileetheStoryofaGirl.com Ellen Bennett is an advocate, speaker, retired educator, and director of KMB for Answers which is a non-profit foundation providing educational and financial support for mental health professionals as well as assistance for families in search of resources. She is a community advisory board member of the Western New York Comprehensive Care Center for Eating Disorders. She is also a member of the Academy for Eating Disorders-Expert by Experience. For more information about Ellen Bennett and the foundation founded in memory of her daughter Katlyn, go to: www.kmbforanswers.com Email: kmbforanswers1@gmail.com.

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