The Longest Match: Rallying to Defeat an Eating Disorder in Midlife with Betsy Brenner

Once Shattered: Picking up the Pieces

Betsy Brenner is an author, recovery speaker and peer support mentor. In her 2021 memoir, “The Longest Match: Rallying to Defeat an Eating Disorder in Midlife”, Betsy details her life, one filled with blessings and privilege, but also with emotional trauma, profound grief, anxiety, depression and ultimately a diagnosis of anorexia in midlife. Her eating disorder became the catalyst for healing.
Her inspiring message is that “It is never too late to be a work in progress”. Betsy’s recovery journey shows the reader that it IS possible to heal from past trauma and become healthier in mind, body and spirit.
A former hospital attorney and longtime high school tennis coach, Betsy was also a hospice volunteer and speaker on grief and loss and end of life decision-making. She has led a bereavement group in her town for nearly a decade.
Her primary focus now is on speaking, mentoring and leading support groups. Betsy has had the opportunity to share her story at treatment centers, conferences and virtually through webinars and podcasts. She is passionate about giving hope to and supporting those who are struggling with an eating disorder, especially women in midlife. Betsy received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Brown University and her Juris Doctorate from American University Law School. The Links for Betsy and our hosts are in the show notes.
Links for Betsy:
The Longest Match: Rallying to Defeat an Eating Disorder in Midlife: Brenner,
https://www.amazon.com/Longest-Match-Rallying-Disorder-Midlife/dp/195512308X/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=2FG4B30HGCT52&keywords=betsy+brenner&qid=1655681413&sprefix=betsy+brenner%2Caps%2C188&sr=8-1
The Longest Match by Betsy Brenner | Audiobook | Audible.com
https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Longest-Match-Audiobook/B09WTG9BHY
www.betsybrenner.com
[e-mail]
@betsybrennerauthor (IG)
https://www.facebook.com/betsybrenner
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
Books
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 [e-mail]