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PODCAST: Benzo Free
The Benzo Free Podcast is dedicated to those who struggle with benzodiazepine dependence, withdrawal, and BIND.


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 during the darker days. Listen here on YouTube... Or on these other carriers too: Apple / Spotify / Amazon / Blubrry / Pandora / Podbean Chapters 0:00:00 It's Been A While 0:02:06 Our Uneven Life Community 0:06:00 Tinnitus Kicks In / My Wave 0:06:49 Update on Podca

D E Foster
Oct 5, 2025


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 support your healing journey. Listen here on YouTube... Or on these other carriers too: Apple / Spotify / Amazon / Blubrry / Pandora / Podbean Chapters 0:00:00 Introduction 0:01:31 The Uneven Community (uneven.life) 0:03:54 Visit Us on Social Media (@theUnevenLife) 0:05

D E Foster
Jun 6, 2025


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 examine the recent uptick of fatigue and pain. Join us. Listen here on YouTube... Or on these other carriers too: Apple / Spotify / Amazon / Blubrry / Pandora / Podbean Chapters 0:00:00 Getting Everything Ready 0:00:42 Welcome / Catching Up 0:03:14 The Uneven Community (

D E Foster
Apr 19, 2025


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 thoughts and experiences along the way. Listen here on YouTube... on these other carriers too: Apple / Spotify / Amazon / Blubrry / Pandora / Podbean Chapters 0:00:00 Welcome 0:02:31 My Involvement / Disclaimer 0:04:00 The Uneven Life (uneven.life) 0:06:52 ASAM Guid

D E Foster
Mar 11, 2025


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 introduced BIND. Join us for this illuminating conversation. * Part 2 of this discussion was released on our sister podcast, "uneven." View it here: https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/a-psychiatrist-s-perspective-w--dr-alexis-ritvo-part-2-of-2-uneven-70 Watch here on YouTube... ..

D E Foster
Jan 23, 2025


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 discussion. Join us. Listen here on YouTube... Or on these other carriers too: Apple / Spotify / Amazon / Blubrry / Pandora / Podbean Chapters 0:00:00 Introduction 0:01:15 About the Chair 0:01:56 Theater Background 0:04:00 Jake's Benzo Story 0:10:10 Jake's Book: "Life

D E Foster
Dec 22, 2024


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 individuals deal with adverse reactions to psychiatric drugs. Our conversation addresses psychiatric drug issues, benzos, antidepressants, tapering, finding hope, dietary interventions, protracted withdrawal (BIND), ASAM Guidelines, and so much more. This is one you don't want to miss! Listen here on YouTube... Or on these

D E Foster
Nov 21, 2024


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 took a brief tour of our new site. I hope you'll join us. Listen here on YouTube... Or on these other carriers too: Apple / Spotify / Amazon / Blubrry / Pandora / Podbean Chapters 0:00:00 Welcome 0:00:55 Recording Video / New Software 0:02:36 Launch of the uneven commu

D E Foster
Nov 5, 2024


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. Join us at "uneven.life" and I'll see you there. Listen here on YouTube... Or on these other carriers too: Apple / Spotify / Amazon / Blubrry / Pandora / Podbean Chapters 0:00:00 We finally did it… 0:00:32 Try and Keep this Brief 0:01:06 We are Benzo People 0:01:46

D E Foster
Oct 2, 2024
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