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The BIND Legacy: When Difficult Days Derail Us | Benzo Free 145
I'm 11 years benzo-free, yet I still get waves on occasion. BIND is a roller coaster ride, and devilishly unpredictable. In today's podcast, I discuss my recent battles with BIND and how I find hope…
5 Keys to BIND Success | Benzo Free 144
Discover five essential elements for successfully managing BIND (Benzodiazepine-Induced Neurological Dysfunction). Join us in today's episode as D explores key findings and practical insights to…
BIND, Fatigue, Tolerance, and Terminology | Benzo Free 143
What really is tolerance? How does it differ from withdrawal? From BIND? When does one start and the other finish? Today, we clear up some confusion around benzo terminology and timing. We also…
New ASAM Benzo Guideline (Pros, Cons, & Top 10 Takeaways) | Benzo Free 142
The new ASAM Benzo Guideline is finally here! Join panel member, D E Foster, as he takes us on an unfiltered tour of "The Joint Clinical Practice Guideline on Benzodiazepine Tapering," sharing his…
A Psychiatrist's Perspective w/ Dr. Alexis Ritvo (Part 1 of 2) | Benzo Free 141
Alexis Ritvo MD, MPH is a board-certified psychiatrist at the University of Colorado School Medicine, co-founder of the Benzodiazepine Action Work Group, and lead author on the research study that…
Conversation with Jake Ressler (Life Beyond Benzos) | Benzo Free 140
Jacob Ressler is a licensed social worker, head moderator for the benzorecovery community on Reddit, and author of the book and founder of the support site, "Life Beyond Benzos." This is a great…
Conversation with Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring | Benzo Free 139
Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring is a psychiatrist who has worked at the FDA, numerous pharmaceutical companies, and now operates a virtual taper clinic helping indivdiuals deal with adverse reactions to…
Dependence, Addiction, and Sensitivities (Recorded LIVE @ uneven) | Benzo Free 138
Today I recorded our first live podcast from our new online community, "uneven." We explored the dependence vs. addiction (SUD) debate, discussed the sensitivities to stimuli many of us face, and…
Our New Online Community Is Now LIVE! | Benzo Free 137
We finally launched our new "uneven" community, and we hope you will check it out today for FREE. In today's episode, we catch up a bit on benzo symptoms and share some details of our new community.…
Trusting Windows (When Things Get Better) | Benzo Free 136
When benzo symptoms hit us, we call it a "wave." When they ease, we call it a "window." But how do we trust a window after a rough wave? Join me as we explore the benefits of pastimes, passions, and…
10 Years Benzo Free (A Look Back & Lessons Learned) | Benzo Free 135
Today, I am 10 years benzo free! Wow! Let's take a look back at the struggles, the symptoms, the successes, and especially the stuff I learned along the way. NOTE: This episode reviews 10 years of…
Checking in, Stressing out, and Managing Ongoing Symptoms | Benzo Free 134
It's been a while, let's catch up. In today's episode, we discuss managing stress in the modern world, finding new perspectives on our symptoms, recent and future benzodiazepine research, the…
BIND Bewilderment, Iatrogenic Isolation , and Symptom Struggles | Benzo Free 133
If processing new benzo symptoms is confusing, overwhelming, and furstrating — you're not alone. Today, we look at new symptoms, talk a bit about loneliness, and explore recent feedback on the…
New Symptoms, Old Symptoms, and the Search for Support | Benzo Free 132
Confusion. Lack of support. The Search for Solid Information. Ongoing symptoms. New symptoms. The problems tied with benzo withdrawal and BIND seem endless sometimes. Today, I share some of my…
Podcasts, Community Updates, and a New Format | Benzo Free 131
What's new at Benzo Free? What's new in the benzo community? And what's new in research, training, and support? In today's episode, the Benzo Free Podcast returns with a new format and a revitalized…
Restarting, Reconnecting, and Remembering Christy
Dr. Christy Huff was a friend, a colleague, and giant in the benzo community. What effect does this loss have on our community? On our colleagues? On ourselves? How do we process this event and…
Things I Learned Teaching Benzo Peer Training
A benzo peer support training class can be quite educational — especially for the instructor. In early November, I had the pleasure of teaching a sold-out course to individuals with a wide mix of…
Conversation with Dr. Doryn Chervin: Benzos, BIND, Organizations, and Updates
Meet Dr. Doryn Chervin. Hear her benzo story. Her background in public health. Her take on benzos, BIND, setbacks, research, doctors, healing, the benzo community, and what has been going on behind…
Seeking Slumber: A Very Early Benzo Morning
It’s 3:00am. Sleep is elusive. Collective thoughts converge on the manic mind. So, why not record a podcast? Join D as he ponders benzos and BIND, fatigue and fear, motivation, meditation, gratitude,…
Our Mailbag: Symptoms, Science, Socialization and Success
Benzos and grief, diet, and distension. Benzos and pets, laughter, and levity. Benzos and indecision and lack of memory. Benzos and research, internet, and advocacy. So many topics, so much to…
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