Episodes 144
Avg. Duration 51m
Activity Sporadic
Apple Rating 4.7 (92)
Since Feb 2019
Latest Episode Oct 2025

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Launched in February 2019, the Benzo Free Podcast has become a lifeline of the benzo community providing information, support, and a personal connection to thousands struggling with benzodiazepine dependence and withdrawal (BIND). Hosted by D E Foster, the podcast blends personal stories, interviews, and a variety of facts and studies from a decade of research and lived experience. If you, or someone you know, has been affected by anxiety medication, you might want to check it out. Learn more on our website at https://easinganxiety.com/podcast.

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Recent Episodes

The BIND Legacy: When Difficult Days Derail Us | Benzo Free 145

Oct 05, 2025 55m

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

Jun 06, 2025 48m

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

Apr 19, 2025 48m

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

Mar 11, 2025 1h 12m

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

Jan 23, 2025 46m

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

Dec 22, 2024 1h 8m

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

Nov 21, 2024 1h 4m

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

Nov 05, 2024 41m

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

Oct 03, 2024 31m

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

Sep 16, 2024 36m

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

Aug 21, 2024 1h 5m

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

Aug 02, 2024 43m

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

May 31, 2024 38m

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

May 19, 2024 28m

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

May 01, 2024 37m

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

Mar 20, 2024 1h 7m

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

Nov 22, 2023 57m

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

Nov 13, 2023 58m

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

Nov 10, 2023 1h 14m

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

Sep 08, 2023 57m

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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