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The Benzo Free Podcast

By: D E Foster
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  • Summary

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

    Podcasts, Community Updates, and a New Format | Benzo Free 131
    May 1 2024

    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).
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    38 mins
  • Restarting, Reconnecting, and Remembering Christy

    Restarting, Reconnecting, and Remembering Christy
    Mar 20 2024
    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 personal insights, discuss community news, and even introduce a brand-new podcast — “uneven.” Video ID: BFP130 CHAPTERS0:00:00 INTRODUCTION0:05:29 Learning About Christy0:08:46 Processing the Loss0:10:23 Tribute Web Page0:11:28 Christy’s Obit0:13:23 A Bit More About Christy0:15:19 Hard News to Accept0:17:49 Hope & Healing0:25:19 Celebrating Christy0:28:44 Being Respectful0:29:43 Checking In / Seek Support0:33:02 FEATURE0:34:01 Our 5th Anniversary0:35:17 Time Off to Heal0:36:18 Re-evaluating Priorities0:38:04 Florida Trip0:39:28 Research Update0:41:13 BAWG Co-Chair Resignation0:42:05 Peer Specialist Training Program0:44:00 Love of Podcasting0:45:22 Benzo Free Podcast is Back0:46:52 New Streamlined Process0:47:35 INTRODUCING “uneven”0:48:29 About the New Podcast0:49:53 How It’s Different0:51:35 Celebrating Our Failures and Flaws 0:52:26 Real and Raw and Honest0:53:35 A Calming, Human Voice0:54:56 Road Trips and Prequel0:56:55 Launching This Week0:59:39 Wrapping This Up0:59:39 Focus on Podcasts1:03:02 Thank You1:03:56 “uneven” Release Date1:04:50 CLOSING REFERENCESIntroduction (Christy Huff)— Christy Huff Tribute Page — https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/tribute-to-dr-christy-huff— Memorial Fund for Christy Huff — https://www.benzoinfo.com/2024/03/07/the-future-of-bic/— Benzo Free Podcast Interview with Dr. Christy Huffo Part I: https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/a-conversation-with-dr-christy-huff-part-1-of-2-bfp044o Part II: https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/a-conversation-with-dr-christy-huff-part-2-of-2-bfp045 Feature— TRAINING: Benzodiazepine Peer Training – https://benzopeertraining.org— WORK GROUP: Benzodiazepine Action Work Group (BAWG) – https://benzoaction.org — PODCAST: “uneven” – https://easinganxiety.com/uneven— RESEARCH: Development and validation of a theory-based questionnaire examining barriers and facilitators to discontinuing long-term benzodiazepine receptor agonist use — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37919219/ PODCAST SUMMARYThis 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. DISCLAIMERAll content provided on this YouTube channel is for general informational purposes only and should never be considered medical or health advice. The author of the content provided on this channel is not engaged in rendering medical, health, psychological, or any other kind of personal or professional services. Health-related information provided is not a substitute for medical advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems or to prescribe any medical devices or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it.Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://www.easinganxiety.com/disclaimer. MUSIC CREDITS— All music provided / licensed through Storyblocks (https://www.storyblocks.com) Benzo Free Theme— Title: "Walk in the Park" — Artist: Neil Cross PRODUCTION CREDITSEasing Anxiety is produced by…Denim Mountain Press https://www.denimmountainpress.com
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Things I Learned Teaching Benzo Peer Training

    Things I Learned Teaching Benzo Peer Training
    Nov 22 2023

    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 backgrounds. It was quite illuminating. 

    In today’s episode, I share some insights from teaching peer support training. I also discuss my response to some constructive criticism, look at our focus here at Easing Anxiety, and wish everyone a very happy holiday season.

    Video ID: BFP129

     

    CHAPTERS

    00:00 INTRODUCTION

    00:16 Thanksgiving & Family

    03:11 Feedback Form Fixed

    04:18 Constructive Criticism

    06:33 Our Direction / Indecision

    07:22 Anxiety Management & BIND

    10:43 Our Focus on Mental Health

    13:52 Connecting with You

    15:55 Not Medical Advice

    16:33 How Ya Doin’?

    19:48 FEATURE

    21:28 About the Course

    24:52 Benzos & Recovery (SUD)

    30:06 Learning from Recovery (SUD)

    31:20 Interaction & Discussion

    33:08 Teaching BIND

    36:10 Boundaries

    37:16 Patient Boundaries

    39:43 Caregiver Boundaries

    41:31 Categories of Symptoms

    48:37 Benzos and Alcohol

    52:21 Active Benzo Community

    54:25 You Got This!

    56:02 CLOSING 

     

    REFERENCES

    Feedback

    —    What Do You Want to See at Easing Anxiety? — https://easinganxiety.com/feedback

    Resources

    —    Benzo Peer Training — https://benzopeertraining.org

    —    BIND Symptoms (14 Categoreies) — https://easinganxiety.com/symptoms

     

    SITE LINKS

    VISIT US ONLINE

    — Website: https://www.easinganxiety.com

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

    — Twitter: https://twitter.com/@easinganx

    — Facebook: https://facebook.com/easinganxfb

    — Instagram: https://instagram.com/easinganx

    SUBSCRIBE / SUPPORT US

    — Join Our Mailing List: https://easinganxiety.com/subscribe

    — Make a Donation: https://easinganxiety.com/donate

     

    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.

     

    DISCLAIMER

    All content provided on this YouTube channel is for general informational purposes only and should never be considered medical or health advice. The author of the content provided on this channel is not engaged in rendering medical, health, psychological, or any other kind of personal or professional services. Health-related information provided is not a substitute for medical advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems or to prescribe any medical devices or other remedies.

    Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it.

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

     

    MUSIC CREDITS

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

    Benzo Free Theme

    — Title: "Walk in the Park"

    — Artist: Neil Cross

     

    PRODUCTION CREDITS

    Easing Anxiety is produced by…

    Denim Mountain Press

    https://www.denimmountainpress.com
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