Barbara has lived all her life in the Rochester area and has a lakehouse on Keuka Lake. She raised 3 daughters, one who was diagnosed with anorexia at age 11 in 1969. At age 88 Barbara has experienced the impact of alcoholism, mental health issues and anorexia/bulimia, starting when her youngest daughter was 5 years old, all during a time when NO ONE was talking about any of it. Barbara’s youngest daughter was exhibiting behaviors that seemed very different from her other daughters; she consulted their doctor; this was the beginning of a lifetime of struggles. At this time, she also shared her concerns about her oldest daughter’s loss of weight, change in mood and refusal to eat. The doctor told her to not delay, to take care of it right away. This was to be a journey that she knew nothing about, she and her husband were scared and felt very alone. Their daughter did recover; what is fascinating is, they consulted a psychiatrist who took the lead and supported this family; 30 years later this might not have been the case, fast forward to today; where psychiatry is beginning to become much more involved in treatment and diagnosis. Our Hosts: - Linda and John(Jack) Mazur founded http://www.TheEmileeConnection.com a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization in 2022 in memory of their daughter, Emilee Mazur which provides peer support, compassion, and social connection for adults with eating disorders and for their family members, as well as education for our community about the serious nature of anorexia and all eating disorders. For more information or to contact them go to: http://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 https://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 Bennett, go to http://www.Kmbforanswers.com

Shannon Calvert is a Lived Experience Educator and Advisor from Australia after experiencing more than three decades with a severe and enduring eating disorder as well as complex physical and mental health challenges. Her expertise has been working with government and non-government organizations in an advisory capacity, as a peer-work coordinator and trainer. She has presented papers, workshops, and training both nationally and internationally on topics such as the importance of compassion in treatment interventions, consumer, and carer engagement in the design of policy, and education, as well as her own lived experience. In 2019 at the International Conference for Eating Disorders, Shannon was a plenary speaker on the topic “When does the time come for compulsory treatment”. 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: http://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 mailto: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: http://www.kmbforanswers.com/

Kaitlyn Vittozzi of Rochester, NY is a C-IAYT Yoga Therapist who specializes in chronic pain relief, stress-reduction, and perinatal struggles. A SUNY Albany School of Business graduate, she is no stranger to corporate stress and the physical ache that working and striving for the next big thing all the time can leave on a body. Kaitlyn began teaching in 2014, taking yoga teacher training as a healthy summer hobby. Soon after teaching, she recognized that people left class happy, and that their mood was uplifted, and she realized they had left life’s stressors behind. Kaitlyn went on to study yoga therapy with Phoenix Rising to help people use the tools of yoga to enhance their whole life, rather than just an hour per day. Yoga is an ancient practice not just based on the postures we see in magazines, but on eight holistic limbs and Kaitlyn hopes to highlight this with the individuals, couples and groups she works with. Clients learn to improve their relationship with physical, mental, and emotional tensions that show up in their bodies. Kaitlyn began teaching for KMB for Answers in 2021 and has studied Yoga for Eating Disorders. She also teaches paddleboard yoga and writes for Rochester Woman Online. She loves spending her downtime with her dog. As a yoga therapist, Kaitlyn’s goal is to help you discover long-term relief and a happier mind, body, and spirit. For more info or to schedule a free phone consultation, visit PenfieldYogaTherapy.Com. https://tozziyoga.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: http://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 mailto: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: http://www.kmbforanswers.com/

Barb Klein is the author of 111 Invitations: Step into the Full Richness of Life, and the founder of Inspired Possibility.  Barb is a certified recovery coach, life coach, Invitation to Change group facilitator, meditation instructor, retreat leader, and writer. Barb is also mom to two young men, one of whom struggled with substance use disorder, eating disorder, and other mental health challenges. Barb has been trained in CRAFT, Motivational Interviewing, Invitation to Change, and Tai Chi for Recovery, seeking to find meaningful and positive ways to support people. As a mom who has navigated life through her son’s substance use and eating disorders for 13+ years, she is determined to create something positive and meaningful out of this experience.  She supports other family members who have been impacted by a child’s mental health challenges and people in recovery to make their own well-being a priority and to find peace and possibility beyond the pain. She is committed to bringing more love and compassion to the journey with substance use disorder, eating disorders, and other mental health challenges. She is currently working on her 2nd book, One Moment at A Time which will support families to find peace and joy while loving their child, no matter what path their child’s life takes. To learn more about Barb and her work, visit her site at http://www.inspiredpossibility.com/ 111 Invitations is available anywhere books are sold online or you can get signed copies directly from Barb through her site. http://www.inspiredpossibility.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: http://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 mailto: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: http://www.kmbforanswers.com/

Sue is the current president of Lilac City Rochester Writers http://lcrwriters.org, a group that focuses on the craft of writing and publishing for fiction writers. She has a short story published in their No Page Left Unturned anthology. Both books are available on Amazon. Sue Spitulnik was Air Force wife, living in four states and England from 1972 to 1979, and worked until 1990 in a Tacoma, Washington restaurant where the clientele was military connected. She moved back to New York, her home state, in 1991. In 2015, Sue attended a meeting of the Rochester Veterans Writing Group http://rvwg.wordpress.com in search of an Air Force pilot to interview for a writing project. She remains active in the group and has a memoir essay published in the group's first book, United in Service, United in Sacrifice. Sue also creates 99-word flash fiction stories based on a weekly prompt presented at Carrot Ranch Literary, an international online writing group. She has added each scene to a serial entitled "Michael's Circle" about an Army double-leg amputee and his close family and friends for three years on her blog at susansleggs.com. Fairport is where Sue now lives with her husband, Bob, and two cats. She is quilting when she isn't writing, specializing in patriotic and t-shirt quilts. 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: http://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 mailto: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: http://www.kmbforanswers.com/

Shari Botwin, LCSW has been counseling survivors of eating disorders, trauma and abuse in her South Jersey private practice for over 27 years. Her second book, Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing was released in an updated paperback in October 2021. Botwin is working on her third book, Stolen Childhoods, which focuses on reclaiming life in adulthood after surviving childhood abuse. Botwin has presented CE workshops for IAEDP, Renfrew and Stockton State College. She has appeared on numerous international media platforms, including Good Morning America, NBC Nightly, MSNBC, CBS Today, The New York Times, Time Magazine, The Associated Press, Sports Illustrated and Radio Europe. In July 2022, Botwin presented a webinar for over one-thousand attendees at The Trauma and Recovery Center in China on the role of an eating disorder in staying stuck in abuse. On September 22, 2023, Botwin will be running an all-day CE training for Stockton State College on managing countertransference when working with survivors of eating disorders and abuse. Botwin has also served as an expert witness in high profile cases involving sexual assault and childhood abuse. Shari Botwin, LCSW (http://www.sharibotwin.com/) Stolen Childhoods: Next Book to be released early 2024! CE: Managing Countertransference when Working with Abuse Survivors: Stockon State College on September 22, 2023. Stay Tuned for Details https://www.amazon.com/Thriving-After-Trauma-Stories-Healing/dp/1538125609 Botwin's latest live segment on NBC News National with Kate Snow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UXFQLdMuiI&t=6s Follow Shari on Psychology Today Blogs https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/thriving-after-trauma https://anchor.fm/warrior-women-speak Follow on Social Media 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_botwi 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: http://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 https://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: http://www.Kmbforanswers.com

MATT VENUTI is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist composer/performer and music video artist who is known for introducing rare and expressive acoustic and electronic instruments to the world through his concerts and videos. Matt has been the featured performer at multiple TED and TEDx Conferences. Two of Matt’s albums charted in the top 10 of the College Media Journal and Zone Music Reporter. Matt offers electro-acoustic concerts and Multi-Media events, but is also known as a singer-songwriter and band-leader that has played on numerous national stages and high-profile events. Of all the twists and turns in Matt’s life, nothing would have as profound an impact, as the death of his wife. Matt and Yolanda had spent 20 years together and Matt felt lost and disconnected from life. He escaped to nature with the Hang instruments, he visited the redwoods, the canyons, the ocean, the desert…anywhere that offered a peaceful environment where he could find strength in nature. In time his heart started to heal, but with a different level of maturity that felt more enduring. He began to develop musical motifs that came from these visits to nature’s sanctuaries, and they later evolved into compositions. He wrote lyrics that reflected the delicate passage of life and the human need to turn to the heart for solace. He soon realized this wasn’t simply his journey, but the journey of all humans in the rhythm of life. Check out Matt’s website at: http://www.mattvenuti.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: http://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 mailto: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: http://www.Kmbforanswers.com

Brooke Huminski, MSW, LICSW, is a psychotherapist with a private practice in Providence, RI. She specializes in treating individuals with eating disorders, perfectionism, ADHD, and school-related stressors. Brooke has her own eating disorder recovery and is passionate about reducing stigma in the field, especially among professionals. Related to this, she co-leads a supervision group for eating disorder professionals with their own recovery histories. Over her 15 years working in healthcare, her mission remains to be present with others in times of suffering, offer hope, and work towards systemic change. She works on the latter through offering education to peers in the Providence and Boston eating disorder communities. She is also a guest lecturer on Eating Disorders at the Brown University Adult Psychiatry Residency Program. In addition to psychotherapy, Brooke works part-time as a Psychiatric Emergency Room Clinician at Butler Hospital evaluating adolescents and adults in times of mental health and substance use crisis. In her life outside of work, she has a lifelong love of singing and attending (and previously participating in) musical theater performances. She has a Goldendoodle, Maisy, who is a therapy dog in (slow) training and a cat, Francisco who both bring comfort, humor, and joy to her life. She sings in the choir at an inclusive Episcopal Church in Portsmouth RI, and afterwards enjoys exploring nearby Newport. She is grateful for the incredible community of friends, colleagues, and professionals who have supported her throughout her personal and professional journeys. Brooke Huminski, MSW, LICSW Authentic Change Psychotherapy, Inc. (Owner) Website: http://www.brookehuminski.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: http://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 mailto: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: http://www.Kmbforanswers.com

Scott has been working in media production for over 30 years. In 2017 the planets aligned and he was able to form ROC Vox Recording & Production - the first podcast studio in Western New York and only the second one in the state. He co-wrote and produced a feature film in 2020 titled Bottom Feeders which can be seen on Amazon Prime Video. He's the winner of multiple Telly Awards for his production work and was also named City Magazine's Best Filmmaker in Rochester 3 years in a row. Scott is also the Director of Communications for Sobriety Sounds, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a safe space for musicians in recovery to practice their art. ROC Vox is a member of the Visitor Industry Council, Rochester and the Better Business Bureau of Western New York. Links: http://www.rocvox.com/ Facebook.com/rocvoxrecording Instagram @rocvoxrecording 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: http://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 https://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: http://www.Kmbforanswers.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, community connection, and education for adults with eating disorders and for their family members. For more information or to contact them go to: http://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 https://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: http://www.Kmbforanswers.com

Jason was born in South Korea in 1970, only 18 years after the end of the Korean War. When Jason was 5 years old, his parents moved their family to the United States. Starting a new life with Jason and his two younger sisters in a foreign country and culture was a struggle for their whole family and Jason’s father developed alcoholism. Throughout Jason’s childhood, he experienced many of the challenges immigrants face when coming to the U.S., including racism, anger and separation. These experiences were both traumatic and deep seated. Everything was chaotic and unpredictable. During this time, Jason discovered that he could control one thing— his grades. Jason learned quickly that feeling in control and achieving was a way to get recognition and the praise of parents, teachers, and peers alike. He had no control over his environment, as his dad’s alcoholism dictated that the family move every 2-4 years. Jason never felt at home anywhere. He developed anxiety and depression at an early age which was undiagnosed until he was twenty-three. Jason developed a dependence on alcohol, endured broken relationships that have been devastating, experienced the painful death of loved ones, and has survived a traumatic automobile accident. He has explored many methods of healing including physical, mental/psychological, and spiritual. He attributes his work in the Twelve Steps of AA, embracing spirituality—especially in Eckhart Tolle’s teachings and the teachings of ACIM—A Course in Miracles—to his continuing recovery of body, mind, and spirit. Jason helps others by sharing his journey and by being a supportive friend to others who struggle. He currently lives on the East Coast of the US with his cats Jiji and Muta. Links Jason Recommends: Britney Shawley - ACIM + Spiritual Psychotherapy:  www.miraclesofmind.ca Seema Khaneja - ACIM + Spiritual Psychotherapy:  https://coachingforinnerpeace.com/coaching-for-inner-peace 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