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.