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. Listen here on YouTube... Or on these other carriers too: Apple / Spotify / Amazon / Blubrry / Pandora / Podbean Chapters 0:00:00 Welcome 0:00:38 Been Away for a While 0:01:46 I’m Doing Better 0:02:37 It's Sunday, Footb

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. Listen here on YouTube... Or on these other carriers too: Apple / Spotify / Amazon / Blubrry / Pandora / Podbean Chapters 0:00:00 i'm now 10 years benzo free 0:02:23 my benzo story: taper 0:04:44 my benzo story: first fe

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. Listen here on YouTube... Or on these other carriers too: Apple / Spotify / Amazon / Blubrry / Pandora / Podbean Chapters 0:00:00 10th attempt recording 0:01:15 my recent absence 0:02:13 funeral and memorial 0:02:55

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. Listen here on YouTube... Or on these other carriers too: Apple / Spotify / Amazon / Blubrry / Pandora / Podbean Chapters 0:00:00 Nerve pain, stress, and loneliness 0:02:06 Three topics for today's episode 0:02:48 1) Loneliness in BIND 0:06:49 2) Proces

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. Listen here on YouTube... Or on these other carriers too: Apple / Spotify / Amazon / Blubrry / Pandora / Podbean Chapters 0:00:00 Welcome Back 0:00:36 Frustration with Medical Community 0:01:38 BIND Makes Life Harder

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. Listen here on YouTube... Or on these other carriers too: Apple / Spotify / Amazon / Blubrry / Pandora / Podbean Chapters 0:00:00 Our New Format 0:01:34 Setbacks & Honesty 0:05:29 Happy to Be Back 0:06:25 the "uneven"

In today's episode we pay tribute to Christy Huff, catch up on the past four months, and kick-off "uneven."

Today I share some insights I learned from teaching a benzo peer support training class.

An interview with Dr. Doryn Chervin about benzos, organizations, and what's going on at Easing Anxiety.