The Benzo Free Podcast

Nov 20 2024 138 ep. 49 mins 148
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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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Conversation with Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring | Benzo Free 139

Nov 20 2024
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 psychiatric drugs. Our conversation addresses psychiat...

Dependence, Addiction, and Sensitivities (Recorded LIVE @ uneven) | Benzo Free 138

Nov 05 2024
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 took a brief tour of our new site. I hope you'll join us.CHAPTERS0:00:00 Welcome0:00:55 Recording Video / New Software0:02:36 Launch of the uneven community0:08:13 A Brief Studio Tour0:09:

Our New Online Community Is Now LIVE! | Benzo Free 137

Oct 02 2024 31 mins  
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. Join us at "uneven.life" and I'll see you there.CHAPTERS0:00:00 We finally did it…0:00:32 Try and Keep this Brief0:01:06 We are Benzo People0:01:46 My BIND Update0:03:18 Recent Succes

Trusting Windows (When Things Get Better) | Benzo Free 136

Sep 16 2024 36 mins  
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 positivity as they relate to benzos and BIND.CHAPTERS0:00:00 Welcome0:00:38 Been Away for a While0:01:46 I’m Doing Better0:02:37 It's Sunday, Football Day0:03:31 Bing Part of a Sport

10 Years Benzo Free (A Look Back & Lessons Learned) | Benzo Free 135

Aug 20 2024 65 mins  
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 benzos & BIND which may be distressing to some.

Checking in, Stressing out, and Managing Ongoing Symptoms | Benzo Free 134

Aug 02 2024 43 mins  
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 upcoming ea community, and more. I hope you'll join us.CHAPTERS0:00:00 10th attempt recording0:01:15 my recent absence0:02:13 funeral and memorial0:02:55 ongoing nerve pain0:03:45 fire, smoke,

BIND Bewilderment, Iatrogenic Isolation , and Symptom Struggles | Benzo Free 133

May 31 2024 38 mins  
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 podcast and BIND.CHAPTERS0:00:00 Nerve pain, stress, and loneliness0:02:06 Three topics for today's episode0:02:48 1) Loneliness in BIND0:06:49 2) Processing new symptoms0:08:06 Obsessing,

New Symptoms, Old Symptoms, and the Search for Support | Benzo Free 132

May 19 2024 28 mins  
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 experiences and talk through the struggles we all face.CHAPTERS0:00:00 Welcome Back0:00:36 Frustration with Medical Community0:01:38 BIND Makes Life Harder0:02:30 My New Nerve Pain0:03:45 COV

Podcasts, Community Updates, and a New Format | Benzo Free 131

May 01 2024 37 mins  
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 outlook for the future. I hope you'll join us.CHAPTERS0:00:00 Our New Format0:01:34 Setbacks & Honesty0:05:29 Happy to Be Back0:06:25 the "uneven" podcast0:10:47 Podcast Frequency0:11:5

Restarting, Reconnecting, and Remembering Christy

Mar 20 2024 67 mins  
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 continue to move forward? In today’s episode, we first pay tribute to Dr. Christy Huff and discuss what her passing means to each of us. We then catch up the past few months, share some pe