Ease the stress of your day with this 10-minute video set to the magical sights and sounds of winter. Pressures mount throughout the season, and we quickly get overwhelmed, stressed, and exhausted. Sometimes, the best antidote for this is to pause for a few minutes and escape to a more peaceful place. Enjoy the beauty of virgin snow on a majestic mountain top, icicle waterfalls on rocky outcrops, and the joy of playful children on a crowded toboggan. This video just may be th

What really makes us happy? What truly eases our stress and anxiety? Do the answers lie in fame, fortune, and success? Or might they be part of the problem instead. Perhaps our eternal quest for power and money is not the cure-all we believe it to be, but instead some mythic obsession that often leads to disappointment and disillusion. And, if success is not the remedy for our angst and anxiety, then what is? What are the alternatives? In today’s VLOG, I share a few thoughts

Benzo withdrawal is personal. It’s intimate. And most of all, it can be very isolating. Fear and loneliness are pervasive in withdrawal and we frequently crave understanding, compassion, and connection. But does it really have to be that way? In today’s episode, I share my thoughts and struggles with anxiety, symptoms, fear, and loneliness from a recent road trip to Kansas City. We also have a question about hypochondria, a story from California, and a brief discussion about

In today’s VLOG, we cover a wide array of subjects — many based on comments from you. Anxiety. Benzos. Benzo litigation. The FDA warning and DEA scheduling. Panic attacks and ER visits. Politics and Grace. Website updates and even a teaser of our new video series launching next week. This is a true VLOG — so it’s raw, personal, and I may even ramble a bit. Thank you for your comments and insight. You make this channel what it is. I hope you enjoy it, D 😊 Visit our website at

Is the virus escalating your anxiety? Is it complicating your relationships? Is maintaining intimacy and healthy communication with those you love a near-impossible task? If so, you are in good company. Relationships are complicated enough. Add anxiety and the virus to the mix, and we have a recipe for distress. Thankfully, we can improve things. For today’s video, “10 Anxiety Tips for Dealing with Relationships during COVID,” I checked in with a half-dozen experts, mixed in

How big is your bullseye? How often are you upset by your interactions with other people? How many times have you been irritated, frustrated, or even angered by a complete stranger? In today’s VLOG, D discusses his own bullseye and what situations wreak havoc on his sense of calm; and he offers a simple and effective technique to help ease our reactions. D also talks a bit about the fires in the western U.S., recent shifts in the weather, and updates for the website and video

What is the best method for reducing symptoms in benzo withdrawal? Why do we cling to a need for control? Is a slow taper still the way to go? These questions along with three quintessential benzo stories create a fully loaded show. In today’s episode, D returns to the podcast after a 2 ½ month hiatus. He discusses some of the key questions of withdrawal, shares a few stories of struggle and success, and closes out with the moment of peace. Video ID: BFP068 Watch the Podcast

Easing Anxiety. The Benzo Free Podcast. What’s going on there? Are they still on hiatus? Is this video a hint of some activity there? Well, we might have a few answers. Today, in our 6th VLOG for Easing Anxiety, D discusses his thoughts about the future of the two channels and shares a few updates of his own. Video ID: EA017 Watch the Video …on YouTube References Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) — “Cognitive behavioral therapy.” Mayo Clinic. Accessed August 1, 2020....

Effective July 1st, the Benzo Free Podcast and the Easing Anxiety YouTube Channel will be on hiatus for the foreseeable future. Please watch the video if you would like more details and subscribe to our email list for any future updates. Thank you to everyone for all your support and kindness. I wish you all love, healing, and peace. Video ID: EA016 Watch the Video …on YouTube Site Links VISIT US ONLINE — WEBSITE: https://www.easinganxiety.com — YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.c