107 - Dr. Janet Schebendach is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. She received a master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition from New York University and a PhD with Distinction in Behavioral Nutrition from Columbia University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Schebendach has over 40 years of experience in the field of eating disorders. From 1978 – 2002, Dr. Schebendach worked as a nutritionist and later as Nutritionist-in-Charge in the Division of Adolescent Medicine, Eating Disorders Treatment Program, at Schneider Children’s Hospital, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, NY. At present, Dr. Schebendach is the Director of Research Nutrition & the Eating Behavior Laboratory at the New York State Psychiatric Institute, Eating Disorder Research Unit, at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Faculty appointments include Associate Professor of Neurobiology (In Psychiatry) at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Health & Behavior Studies at Teachers College, Columbia University where she teaches a graduate course entitled Eating Disorders: Awareness, Prevention, and 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 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.comBooksPaperback: 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 Disorderhttps://www.amazon.com/Keys-Recovery-Eating-Disorder-Therapeutic/dp/0393706958Understanding Teen Eating Disorders by Chris Halton, Cathie Simpson, Dr. Mary Tantillo https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Teen-Eating-Disorders-Haltom/dp/1138068837Multifamily 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/113862490XSick Enough by Jennifer L. Gaudiani https://www.amazon.com/Sick-Enough-Jennifer-L-Gaudiani/dp/0815382456Life Without Ed by Jenni Schaefer https://www.amazon.com/Life-Without-Ed-Declared-Independence/dp/0071422986Resources: Columbia Center for Eating Disordershttp://www.columbiacenterforeatingdisorders.orgPreparED Eating Disorder Education https://prepared.nyspi.orgTeachers College, Columbia University, Department of Health and Behavior Studies, Program in Nutrition https://www.tc.columbia.edu/health-and-behavior-studies/nutritionWNY Comprehensive Care Center for Eating Disorders; https://nyeatingdisorders.org/The Healing Connectionwww.thehealingconnectioninc.orgAlliance for Eating Disorder Awareness; https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/Gaudiani Clinic; https://www.facebook.com/gaudianiclinicMom2Mom; https://www.facebook.com/groups/EatingDisordersMom2MomNEDA; https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/Emily Program; https://www.emilyprogram.com/Ophelia’s Place; https://www.opheliasplace.org/Monte Nido; https://www.montenido.com/