102 - In this episode Linda Mazur, Jack Mazur, and Ellen Bennett discuss the insidious ways an eating disorder can begin and how complex they can become. Awareness and early intervention are critical. Everyone knows someone with an eating disorder. Eating disorder do not discriminate, they affect individuals of every age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, and socioeconomic background.

In the U.S. approximately 30 million people will have an eating disorder in their lifetime. At least one third are men. There is one death as a result of an eating disorder every 52 minutes. People who suffer with eating disorders feel immense shame. Eating disorders are underreported. Many people with eating disorders are not diagnosed and fly under the radar, and these cases are not reflected in the statistics. Let’s listen and learn as they begin the conversations that need to happen because everyone’s mental health matters.

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 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.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.

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

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 Linda.john.mazur@gmail.com

8 Keys to Recovery from an Eating Disorder
https://www.amazon.com/Keys-Recovery-Eating-Disorder-Therapeutic/dp/0393706958

Understanding Teen Eating Disorders by Chris Halton, Cathie Simpson, Dr. Mary Tantillo
https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Teen-Eating-Disorders-Haltom/dp/1138068837

Multifamily 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/113862490X

Sick Enough by Jennifer L. Gaudiani
https://www.amazon.com/Sick-Enough-Jennifer-L-Gaudiani/dp/0815382456

Life Without Ed by Jenni Schaefer
https://www.amazon.com/Life-Without-Ed-Declared-Independence/dp/0071422986


Resources:
Alliance for Eating Disorder Awareness; https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/

WNY Comprehensive Care Center; https://nyeatingdisorders.org/

Gaudiani Clinic; https://www.facebook.com/gaudianiclinic

Mom2Mom; 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/