Episodes

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

    Complex Medical Issues- Jennifer L. Gaudiani, MD, CEDS-C, FAED
    May 15 2025
    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
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Healing from Trauma and Abuse with Shari Botwin, LCSW

    Healing from Trauma and Abuse with Shari Botwin, LCSW
    Apr 17 2025
    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 AgentAmazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/author/stolenchildhoodsStolen 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_botwinOur 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
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    54 mins
  • Pearls of Wisdom from Four Seasons & Turning Loss into a Mission

    Pearls of Wisdom from Four Seasons & Turning Loss into a Mission
    Mar 13 2025
    Today, our hosts Linda Mazur, Jack Mazur, and Ellen Bennett will provide valuable insights on mental health and eating disorders derived from their experience conducting 40 podcast interviews with experts and individuals with lived experience on "Once Shattered: Picking Up the Pieces."

    Additionally, they will share their personal journeys and discuss the significant initiatives of their non-profits, The Emilee Connection and KMB for Answers, founded in memory of their daughters.

    They have transformed personal loss into a purposeful mission that offers education, compassion, support and hope. Through their conversation, we will gain an understanding of the unique contributions of both non-profit organizations, fostering solace, inspiration, healing, and a sense of community.

    KMB for Answers and The Emilee Connection sponsor these podcasts.

    https://theemileeconnection.com/

    https://www.amazon.com/Emilee-Story-Family-Hijacked-Anorexia/dp/170092012X

    https://www.kmbforanswers.com/
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    55 mins
  • Love that Does Not Die with author Jennifer Collins

    Love that Does Not Die with author Jennifer Collins
    Jan 16 2025
    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
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    49 mins
  • Eating Disorders & Public Policy, a Researcher’s Perspective with  Rachel Presskreischer 

    Eating Disorders & Public Policy, a Researcher’s Perspective with  Rachel Presskreischer 
    Nov 15 2024
    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.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, Kindle, Audiobook: https://www.amazon.com/Emilee-Story-Family-Hijacked-Anorexia/dp/170092012X
    • 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
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    57 mins
  • Integrating Hope and New Pathways to Healing with Dr. Anita Federici

    Integrating Hope and New Pathways to Healing with Dr. Anita Federici
    Oct 17 2024
    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.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, Kindle, Audiobook: https://www.amazon.com/Emilee-Story-Family-Hijacked-Anorexia/dp/170092012X
    • 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
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    54 mins
  • Living Life with Purpose & Passion after Anorexia with Former Professional Ballerina: Lexi Matthesen

    Living Life with Purpose & Passion after Anorexia with Former Professional Ballerina: Lexi Matthesen
    Sep 12 2024
    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.
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    47 mins
  • Healthcare Equity, Peer Support, Advocacy with Makailah Dowell BS

    Healthcare Equity, Peer Support, Advocacy with Makailah Dowell BS
    Aug 19 2024
    With lived experience in bulimia nervosa and BED (binge eating disorder), Makailah Dowell recovered while facing many treatment accessibility barriers and, through that journey, discovered a passion for pursuing healthcare equity. Makailah graduated from Johnson & Wales University with a bachelor’s degree in biology with an emphasis on microbiology research and continues her work with Equip as a Lead Peer Mentor. She is dedicated to highlighting the BIPOC experience in the healthcare community, disability advocacy, and providing affordable & accessible care for all.

    ANAD: https://anad.org/
    Equip Health: https://equip.health/
    BEAM: https://beam.community/Health At Every Size, Poodle Science: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H89QQfXtc-k
    Rock Recovery: https://www.rockrecoveryed.org/?gad_source=1


    Our Hosts: Linda and John (Jack) Mazur founded The Emilee Connection Inc. a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization in March of 2022, in memory of their daughter, Emilee Mazur, which provides peer support and social connection for adults with eating disorders and their family members, in addition to education about eating disorders for schools and communities. For more information or to contact them go to:www.TheEmileeConnection.com or email: Linda.John.Mazur@gmail.comTheir Book: Emilee: The Story of a Girl and Her Family Hijacked by Anorexia, was written to honor their daughter’s wish to raise awareness, evoke compassion, and foster change in how eating disorders are viewed and treated.
    • Paperback, Audiobook, and Kindle versions are available on Amazon.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
    Host: 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: Kmbforanswers.com
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    1 hr and 3 mins
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