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.

CHAPTERS

0:00:00 Our New Format

0:01:34 Setbacks & Honesty

0:05:29 Happy to Be Back

0:06:25 the "uneven" podcast

0:10:47 Podcast Frequency

0:11:59 Community Updates

0:12:38 Raw, Unscripted, & Flawed

0:13:28 How Are You Doing?

0:16:11 Benzo Peer Training

0:21:01 Research Update

0:22:53 Where Benzo Studies Often Fail

0:25:24 My Benzo Background

0:27:38 Who Do You Trust for Info?

0:31:36 Benzo Brain Break

0:31:48 I Got Burned Out / Me Being Me

0:33:27 It's Been a Rough Road

0:34:41 Closing

REFERENCES

"uneven" podcast

— https://easinganxiety.com/uneven

Easing Anxiety YouTube Channel

— https://youtube.com/@EasingANX

Benzo Peer Support Training

— https://benzopeertraining.org

The Alliance for Benzodiazepine Best Practices

— https://benzoreform.org

Benzodiazepine Information Coalition (BIC)

— https://benzoinfo.com

Benzo Warrior

— https://benzowarrior.com

RECODING INFO

— RECORDED: Wednesday, May 1, 2024

— LOCATION: Colorado

PODCAST SITELINKS

— PODCAST WEBSITE: httpwww.easinganxiety.com/benzofree

— EASING ANXIETY: https://www.easinganxiety.com

— YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@easinganx

— X (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/@easinganx

PODCAST SUMMARY

This podcast is dedicated to those who struggle with side effects, dependence, and withdrawal from benzos, a group of drugs from the benzodiazepine and nonbenzodiazepine classes, better known as anti-anxiety drugs, sleeping pills, sedatives, and minor tranquilizers. Their common brand names include Ambien, Ativan, Klonopin, Lunesta, Valium, and Xanax.

PODCAST DISCLAIMER

The Benzo Free podcast is for general information purposes only and should never be considered medical, psychological, or any other form of health advice. Health-related information provided is not a substitute for professional advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems or to prescribe any medical devices, psychological treatments, or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it.

Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://easinganxiety.com/disclaimer.

SUICIDE PREVENTION

If you, or anyone you know, is having suicidal thoughts, please seek help immediately. Resources can be found on our website at: https://www.easinganxiety.com/resources#suicide.

PODCAST MUSIC

All music provided / licensed through Storyblocks (https://www.storyblocks.com)

Benzo Free Theme Music

— TITLE: Walk in the Park

— ARTIST: Neil Cross

PODCAST PRODUCTION

The Benzo Free Podcast is part of the Easing Anxiety network (https://easinganxiety.com) and is a production of Denim Mountain Press (https://denimmountainpress.com).