Indecision. Isolation. Introspection. On another sleepless night, D contemplates the recent uptick of indecision in the BIND community, he explores chronic isolation and loneliness, and he even takes a stab at a mini meditation. Hope you'll join us. Listen here on our primary podcast carriers: Podbean and YouTube... Or on these other carriers too: Apple / Spotify / Amazon / iHeart / Podchaser Chapters 0:00:00 what it takes to record sleepless episodes 0:01:49 another sleepless night recording 0:03:59 the uneven community @ uneven.life 0:06:01 a sleepless night (insomnia / pain) 0:08:06 new member stories & expectations 0:10:26 learning from our members at uneven 0:11:12 the increase in indecisiveness 0:15:01 living with someone (built in control group) 0:17:18 indecisiveness & self-esteem 0:18:21 indecisiveness & relationships 0:19:40 when you can't make decisions 0:25:05 about live guided meditations 0:30:40 loneliness & emotional release 0:34:48 a mini-guided meditation 0:42:26 we're never truly alone 0:46:20 the two sides of confidence 0:49:26 always be humble & kind 0:50:55 helping others helps everyone 0:57:58 it's 3:17, and I'm not sleepy 0:58:56 in closing… References The Uneven Community — https://uneven.life — Free 7 day trial. Check us out. Recording Info — RECORDED: Sunday, May 11, 2025 — LOCATION: Colorado The Podcast PODCAST SITELINKS — PODCAST WEBSITE: https://www.unevenpodcast.com — EASING ANXIETY: https://www.easinganxiety.com — YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@easinganx — X (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/@easinganx PODCAST SUMMARY Welcome to “uneven,” a podcast about life, anxiety, and being human. In such a chaotic world, how do we better our lives and the lives of those around us? Maybe, just maybe, we might find a few solutions together. Join veteran podcaster D E Foster as he explores the intimate struggles so many of us experience — often in silence. I hope you’ll join us. PODCAST DISCLAIMER The uneven 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) uneven theme music — TITLE: From the Earth — ARTIST: Humans Win — PUBLISHER: Lance Conrad (BMI) PODCAST PRODUCTION The Uneven Podcast is part of the Easing Anxiety network (https://easinganxiety.com) and is a production of Denim Mountain Press (https://denimmountainpress.com).

So, you're alone, you can't sleep, and the internet is down. Now what? Well, if you're like D, you'd record a podcast episode. Join D for another classic "ruminations on a restless night" as he explores anxiety, insomnia, and a bit about meditation. Listen here on our primary podcast carriers: Podbean and YouTube... Or on these other carriers too: Apple / Spotify / Amazon / iHeart / Podchaser Chapters 0:00:00 it's 2:31 am and i can't sleep 0:02:37 sleeping & not sleeping 0:04:23 dealing with covid and flu 0:06:14 keeping connected with your struggles 0:09:00 insomnia with no internet 0:12:48 dependence, discipline, & diet 0:14:31 finding alternatives / music / meditations 0:18:52 thought journeys / the what if scenarios 0:23:55 waiting for a reply (anticipatory anxiety) 0:29:00 a brief plug for uneven (uneven.life) 0:30:38 what was i talking about again? 0:31:40 falling asleep: the window of opportunity 0:36:06 maybe my insomnia will help you sleep 0:36:54 developing your anxiety toolbelt / meditation 0:47:43 wrapping things up References An Uneven Life — https://uneven.life — Community dedicated to those struggling with life, anxiety,, medication. Recording Info — RECORDED: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 — LOCATION: Colorado The Podcast PODCAST SITELINKS — PODCAST WEBSITE: https://www.unevenpodcast.com — EASING ANXIETY: https://www.easinganxiety.com — YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@easinganx — X (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/@easinganx PODCAST SUMMARY Welcome to “uneven,” a podcast about life, anxiety, and being human. In such a chaotic world, how do we better our lives and the lives of those around us? Maybe, just maybe, we might find a few solutions together. Join veteran podcaster D E Foster as he explores the intimate struggles so many of us experience — often in silence. I hope you’ll join us. PODCAST DISCLAIMER The uneven 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) uneven theme music — TITLE: From the Earth — ARTIST: Humans Win — PUBLISHER: Lance Conrad (BMI) PODCAST PRODUCTION The Uneven Podcast is part of the Easing Anxiety network (https://easinganxiety.com) and is a production of Denim Mountain Press (https://denimmountainpress.com).

On Monday, March 3rd, 2025, the American Society for Addiction Medicine (ASAM) in partnership with 10 medical and professional societies published the "Joint Clinical Practice Guideline of Benzodiazepine Tapering." Funded by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), this document offers information on strategies to help clinicians determine whether tapering benzodiazepine medications may be appropriate for a given patient, and, if so, how to taper them. The Lived Experience Panel The founder of uneven, D E Foster, has been involved in the development of this documentation for over two years now as a member of the Patients with Lived Experience (PWLE) panel. This panel included several leaders in the benzodiazepine support community from organizations such as the Alliance for Benzodiazepine Best Practices, Benzodiazepine Information Coalition (BIC), and others. Furthermore, our dear friend and former medical director of BIC, the late Dr. Christy Huff, is also recognized in the document for her contributions and her legacy as a benzo advocate. A Significant Step Foreword The PWLE panel recognizes that this document represents a major advancement in the initiative to increase awareness regarding the long-term effects of benzodiazepine use and appropriate deprescribing techniques. This panel advocated for significant changes in this documentation and several were incorporated in its final version. Additional changes advocated by the PWLE panel involve recognizing physical dependence to benzodiazepines (separate from SUD), acknowledging Benzodiazepine-Induced Neurological Dysfunction (BIND), and lowering the recommended tapering rate to 5-10%. But, perhaps the real turning point here for the benzodiazepine-affected patient is the official acknowledgment by major medical associations of the long-term, negative effects of benzodiazepines. Now patients have an acknowledged clinical practice guideline thy can refer to and affirm, "this is real." Nonetheless, there are still notable concerns in the guideline. These include the recommendations for inpatient detox in certain situations and the excessive dependence on adjunctive medications. Although this guideline is a significant step forward, we must remain vigilant in pushing for its ongoing improvement. And we will. More Info Coming Soon In the coming weeks, uneven (Easing Anxiety) will produce additional content regarding this guideline including podcast episodes, Q&A sessions within the uneven community, social media posts, and much more. Please look for this additional content on our website at unevenlife.net, or within the uneven community at uneven.life. References American Society for Addiction Medicine (ASAM). "The Joint Clinical Practice Guideline on Benzodiazepine Tapering: Considerations When Benzodiazepine Risks Outweigh Benefits." March 4, 2025. https://www.asam.org/quality-care/clinical-guidelines/benzodiazepine-tapering. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. "FDA requiring Boxed Warning updated to improve safe use of benzodiazepine drug class." September 23, 3030. https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-requiring-boxed-warning-updated-improve-safe-use-benzodiazepine-drug-class.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is here, and it's here to stay. But what does this mean for humanity? Is it a blessing? A curse? Join D for his cautionary contemplation into the recent rise of AI. (BTW, no AI was used in the writing of this blurb — in case you were curious.) Listen here on our primary podcast carriers: Podbean and YouTube... Or on these other carriers too: Apple / Spotify / Amazon / iHeart / Podchaser Chapters 0:00:00 good morning / lying in bed 0:01:40 moods & the podcast 0:02:01 update on the community (uneven.life) 0:09:32 my social media reluctance 0:12:17 uneven foundation / core group 0:13:52 ai & the atomic bomb 0:19:56 ai is popping up everywhere 0:21:11 this doesn't feel right 0:22:48 are we sacrificing humanity for convenience? 0:26:13 the exponential growth of ai is here 0:28:11 the loss of the struggle, the meaning 0:30:35 why would i write a book now? 0:31:16 taking a couple of steps back 0:34:26 how do we respond to? 0:38:27 a paper route and a moped 0:40:52 it's about the human connection 0:42:17 we still have choices / balance 0:44:14 the benefits of ai 0:46:17 a visit from my dog murphy 0:47:24 life is hard, and it's supposed to be 0:49:21 signing off References uneven (the uneven community) — https://uneven.life — Join now for a 14-day free trial. Recording Info — RECORDED: Saturday, March 1, 2025 — LOCATION: Colorado The Podcast PODCAST SITELINKS — PODCAST WEBSITE: https://www.unevenpodcast.com — EASING ANXIETY: https://www.easinganxiety.com — YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@easinganx — X (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/@easinganx PODCAST SUMMARY Welcome to “uneven,” a podcast about life, anxiety, and being human. In such a chaotic world, how do we better our lives and the lives of those around us? Maybe, just maybe, we might find a few solutions together. Join veteran podcaster D E Foster as he explores the intimate struggles so many of us experience — often in silence. I hope you’ll join us. PODCAST DISCLAIMER The uneven 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) uneven theme music — TITLE: From the Earth — ARTIST: Humans Win — PUBLISHER: Lance Conrad (BMI) PODCAST PRODUCTION The Uneven Podcast is part of the Easing Anxiety network (https://easinganxiety.com) and is a production of Denim Mountain Press (https://denimmountainpress.com).

Managing your anxiety takes many forms? Taking responsibility. Releasing blame. Becoming a partner with your doctor. And, finding connection within acceptance. Wanna learn more? Join D for today's recording of unevenLive. I'll see you there. Listen here on our primary podcast carriers: Podbean and YouTube... Or on these other carriers too: Apple / Spotify / Amazon / iHeart / Podchaser Chapters 0:00:00 welcome 0:00:16 busy day 0:01:15 news from uneven.life 0:03:22 a bit about anxiety 0:04:19 we handle anxiety in different ways 0:05:33 the acceptance mountain, and the ride downhill 0:08:44 compassionate responsibility 0:10:29 taking charge of your anxiety 0:11:18 releasing control 0:13:31 responsibility & blame 0:17:14 becoming a partner with your doctor 0:18:11 our leadership team 0:18:28 doctors & medication decisions 0:20:47 I'll keep this short today (ya, right) 0:21:09 the uneven connection 0:22:00 just be real 0:22:57 it's only you, in your head 0:24:08 been a bit depressed lately 0:25:40 the joy inside the sadness 0:27:38 it all comes back to acceptance 0:28:54 a shout out to my team 0:30:02 you are not alone 0:30:51 wrapping things up References BOOK: "Hope and Help for Your Nerves" by Claire Weekes — https://a.co/d/bSOjAIg — - Results of years of experience treating real patients with anxiety. the uneven community — https://uneven.life — - Check us out with a 14-day free trial. VIDEO: Taking Charge of Your Anxiety — https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/taking-charge-of-your-anxiety-101-anxiety-tips-4 Recording Info — RECORDED: Thursday, February 6, 2025 — LOCATION: Colorado The Podcast PODCAST SITELINKS — PODCAST WEBSITE: https://www.unevenpodcast.com — EASING ANXIETY: https://www.easinganxiety.com — YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@easinganx — X (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/@easinganx PODCAST SUMMARY Welcome to “uneven,” a podcast about life, anxiety, and being human. In such a chaotic world, how do we better our lives and the lives of those around us? Maybe, just maybe, we might find a few solutions together. Join veteran podcaster D E Foster as he explores the intimate struggles so many of us experience — often in silence. I hope you’ll join us. PODCAST DISCLAIMER The uneven 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) uneven theme music — TITLE: From the Earth — ARTIST: Humans Win — PUBLISHER: Lance Conrad (BMI) PODCAST PRODUCTION The Uneven Podcast is part of the Easing Anxiety network (https://easinganxiety.com) and is a production of Denim Mountain Press (https://denimmountainpress.com).

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 1 of this discussion was released on our sister podcast, "Benzo Free." View it here: https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/a-psychiatrist-s-perspective-w--dr-alexis-ritvo-part-1-of-2-benzo-free-141 Watch here on YouTube... ..or on these other carriers too: Apple / Spotify / Amazon / Blubrry / Pandora / Podbean Chapters 0:00:00 introduction 0:03:08 Dr. Ritvo's Bio 0:04:53 welcome back 0:04:59 complications of long covid 0:09:18 what are your thoughts on antidepressants? 0:13:57 prescribing ADs for benzo withdrawal 0:15:38 what about insomnia? 0:21:56 how to deal with morning cortisol rush 0:24:59 murphy says hi 0:25:43 are there any safe medications? 0:29:04 what do you recommend that aren't meds? 0:31:44 what about supplements? 0:38:55 do other medications hinder benzo withdrawal? 0:42:20 what is antidepressant tolerance? 0:45:23 do we fully heal from benzos? 0:48:02 how do you know when to hold during taper? 0:49:33 healing and hope 0:52:27 what are your thoughts on taper coaching? 0:53:34 closing advice 0:54:59 thank you to our guest 0:55:23 thank you and closing notes Alexis Ritvo, MD, MPH Alexis Ritvo MD, MPH is a board-certified addiction psychiatrist. She is the Program Director for the Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship at the University of Colorado (CU) School of Medicine where she is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry. She earned her Medical Degree and a Master’s in Public Health in Health Policy from Emory University in 2012. She completed her general psychiatry residency and addiction psychiatry fellowship at CU before joining faculty in 2017. Since then, she has been a supervising attending of general psychiatry residents in the CU Medicine Outpatient Psychiatry clinic where she directs a co-occurring disorder subspeciality clinic. Her growing interest in the safe prescribing and deprescribing of prescription benzodiazepines led her to co-found the Benzodiazepine Action Work Group with the Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse in late 2020. In 2022, she became medical director for the national non-profit the Alliance for Benzodiazepines Best Practices. She is the current chair of the Education Committee for the American Association of Addiction Psychiatry. She has a passion for psychotherapy, teaching trainees, improving health systems, and advocacy. Recording Info — RECORDED: Monday, January 13, 2025 — LOCATION: Colorado PODCAST SITELINKS — PODCAST WEBSITE: https://www.unevenpodcast.com — EASING ANXIETY: https://www.easinganxiety.com — YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@easinganx — X (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/@easinganx PODCAST SUMMARY Welcome to “uneven,” a podcast about life, anxiety, and being human. In such a chaotic world, how do we better our lives and the lives of those around us? Maybe, just maybe, we might find a few solutions together. Join veteran podcaster D E Foster as he explores the intimate struggles so many of us experience — often in silence. I hope you’ll join us. PODCAST DISCLAIMER The uneven 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) uneven theme music — TITLE: From the Earth — ARTIST: Humans Win — PUBLISHER: Lance Conrad (BMI) PODCAST PRODUCTION The Uneven Podcast is part of the Easing Anxiety network (https://easinganxiety.com) and is a production of Denim Mountain Press (https://denimmountainpress.com).

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... ...or on these other carriers too: Apple / Spotify / Amazon / Blubrry / Pandora / Podbean Chapters 0:00:00 Introduction 0:03:26 Dr. Ritvo's Bio 0:06:30 Tell Us a Bit About Your Family 0:08:13 What Interested You in Psychiatry 0:10:07 What Brought You to the Alliance? 0:12:37 Exploring Benzodiazepine Prescribing Practices 0:13:19 The Benzodiazepine Action Work Group (BAWG) 0:14:53 Benzodiazepine Legislation in Colorado 0:18:03 Documentation on Benzo Prescribing / Deprescribing 0:19:19 BAWG's Peer Support Training 0:19:53 What's New at the Alliance? 0:22:35 What About Benzo Research? 0:22:58 Research on Benzodiazepine Use 0:24:07 The Science and Timing of BIND 0:29:59 Other Benzo Effects? 0:32:03 Benzos & Akathisia 0:35:55 Determining Which Medication to Taper First 0:38:34 What About Taper Plans? 0:40:41 Can We Become Too Obsessive About Our Taper? 0:43:56 Wrap Up Alexis Ritvo, MD, MPH Alexis Ritvo MD, MPH is a board-certified addiction psychiatrist. She is the Program Director for the Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship at the University of Colorado (CU) School of Medicine where she is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry. She earned her Medical Degree and a Master’s in Public Health in Health Policy from Emory University in 2012. She completed her general psychiatry residency and addiction psychiatry fellowship at CU before joining faculty in 2017. Since then, she has been a supervising attending of general psychiatry residents in the CU Medicine Outpatient Psychiatry clinic where she directs a co-occurring disorder subspeciality clinic. Her growing interest in the safe prescribing and deprescribing of prescription benzodiazepines led her to co-found the Benzodiazepine Action Work Group with the Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse in late 2020. In 2022, she became medical director for the national non-profit the Alliance for Benzodiazepines Best Practices. She is the current chair of the Education Committee for the American Association of Addiction Psychiatry. She has a passion for psychotherapy, teaching trainees, improving health systems, and advocacy. Recording Info — RECORDED: Monday, January 13, 2025 — LOCATION: Colorado The Podcast PODCAST SITELINKS — PODCAST WEBSITE: https://www.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).

What do we do about loneliness? About isolation? About the loss of the life we once knew, or the one that was yet to become? How do we find support and connection when we can't see beyond tomorrow? Join me, and we'll explore these questions together. Listen here on our primary podcast carriers: Podbean and YouTube... Or on these other carriers too: Apple / Spotify / Amazon / iHeart / Podchaser Chapters 0:00:00 welcome / studio changes 0:03:06 a little something different 0:05:00 free for all friday (on a thursday) 0:06:06 koosh balls and other distractions 0:07:29 loneliness & isolation 0:10:44 loneliness, my greatest fear 0:12:32 what do we do about loneliness? 0:15:20 difficulty making friends 0:16:05 the loneliness epidemic 0:17:02 complications from other medication 0:18:49 fluoroquinolones 0:21:20 loss & grief 0:22:14 the loss of someone 0:22:51 loss from medication / 5 stages of grief 0:27:23 finding purpose 0:29:01 finding connection 0:29:35 in-person connection / road trips 0:31:51 it's not going to stop me 0:33:38 tech issues / wrap up Recording Info — RECORDED: Thursday, January 16, 2025 — LOCATION: Colorado The Podcast PODCAST SITELINKS — PODCAST WEBSITE: https://www.unevenpodcast.com — EASING ANXIETY: https://www.easinganxiety.com — YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@easinganx — X (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/@easinganx PODCAST SUMMARY Welcome to “uneven,” a podcast about life, anxiety, and being human. In such a chaotic world, how do we better our lives and the lives of those around us? Maybe, just maybe, we might find a few solutions together. Join veteran podcaster D E Foster as he explores the intimate struggles so many of us experience — often in silence. I hope you’ll join us. PODCAST DISCLAIMER The uneven 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) uneven theme music — TITLE: From the Earth — ARTIST: Humans Win — PUBLISHER: Lance Conrad (BMI) PODCAST PRODUCTION The Uneven Podcast is part of the Easing Anxiety network (https://easinganxiety.com) and is a production of Denim Mountain Press (https://denimmountainpress.com).

In today's live recording of uneven, we explore support sites and the debate over censoring content, we examine cognitive distortions and the drive to argue for our limitations, and we share our concern for recent victims of disaster. Join us. Listen here on our primary podcast carriers: Podbean and YouTube... Or on these other carriers too: Apple / Spotify / Amazon / iHeart / Podchaser Chapters 0:00:00 welcome to unevenLive 0:01:28 news from uneven.life 0:03:24 california wildfires 0:04:28 ideas from the uneven community 0:05:31 growing our site and spaces 0:07:53 politics, divisiveness, and conversation 0:11:00 opinions about the opinion space 0:13:54 why we have spaces at uneven 0:16:23 learning from others 0:17:27 meeting people without pretense 0:18:41 back to opinion 0:20:11 sharing our struggles and symptoms 0:23:49 checking in on the chat room 0:24:56 looping thoughts 0:26:52 the looping "yeah, but…" 0:27:42 arguing for our limitations 0:30:38 the disadvantaged olympics 0:32:26 a good time for self-reflection 0:35:38 the idea of unevenLive 0:36:52 wrapping things up References the uneven community — https://uneven.life — A support community for those struggling with life, anxiety, or medication. Recording Info — RECORDED: Thursday, January 9, 2025 — LOCATION: Colorado The Podcast PODCAST SITELINKS — PODCAST WEBSITE: https://www.unevenpodcast.com — EASING ANXIETY: https://www.easinganxiety.com — YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@easinganx — X (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/@easinganx PODCAST SUMMARY Welcome to “uneven,” a podcast about life, anxiety, and being human. In such a chaotic world, how do we better our lives and the lives of those around us? Maybe, just maybe, we might find a few solutions together. Join veteran podcaster D E Foster as he explores the intimate struggles so many of us experience — often in silence. I hope you’ll join us. PODCAST DISCLAIMER The uneven 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) uneven theme music — TITLE: From the Earth — ARTIST: Humans Win — PUBLISHER: Lance Conrad (BMI) PODCAST PRODUCTION The Uneven Podcast is part of the Easing Anxiety network (https://easinganxiety.com) and is a production of Denim Mountain Press (https://denimmountainpress.com).

Sometimes our physical and psychological symptoms are simply signs of built up tension, built up emotion, built up grief. Releasing these emotions is cathartic, but not always easy. Sometimes we need to prime the pump. Listen here on our primary podcast carriers: Podbean and YouTube... Or on these other carriers too: Apple / Spotify / Amazon / iHeart / Podchaser Chapters 0:00:00 another sleepless night 0:01:24 building tension and emotion 0:02:14 forcing the issue 0:02:58 "pay it forward" 0:04:20 the thing about emotional releases 0:05:35 i forgive you 0:07:42 my deep breathing sob 0:08:12 please let me be trapped in here for ever 0:10:01 processing grief 0:11:26 trapped in a broken body 0:11:57 finding support to ease the burden 0:13:29 imperfect 0:15:05 wrapping it up Recording Info — RECORDED: Sunday, January 5, 2025 — LOCATION: Colorado The Podcast PODCAST SITELINKS — PODCAST WEBSITE: https://www.unevenpodcast.com — EASING ANXIETY: https://www.easinganxiety.com — YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@easinganx — X (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/@easinganx PODCAST SUMMARY Welcome to “uneven,” a podcast about life, anxiety, and being human. In such a chaotic world, how do we better our lives and the lives of those around us? Maybe, just maybe, we might find a few solutions together. Join veteran podcaster D E Foster as he explores the intimate struggles so many of us experience — often in silence. I hope you’ll join us. PODCAST DISCLAIMER The uneven 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) uneven theme music — TITLE: From the Earth — ARTIST: Humans Win — PUBLISHER: Lance Conrad (BMI) PODCAST PRODUCTION The Uneven Podcast is part of the Easing Anxiety network (https://easinganxiety.com) and is a production of Denim Mountain Press (https://denimmountainpress.com).

Anger arises from a variety of sources. How do we process it? How do we live with it? And most of all, how do we let it go? In today's episode, we explore this topic along with a glance at the past holiday and a gaze into the promising new year. Join us. Listen here on our primary podcast carriers: Podbean and YouTube... Or on these other carriers too: Apple / Spotify / Amazon / iHeart / Podchaser Chapters 0:00:00 welcome to uneven 0:00:49 gratitude: a new space at uneven 0:03:06 getting back to work 0:04:44 uneven, a good vibe 0:06:15 building uneven 0:10:26 technical glitch 0:11:16 welcome to 2025 0:12:01 holiday expectations 0:14:44 expectations and hope 0:16:30 overcoming anger 0:17:25 five stages of grief 0:19:16 our lives have changed, and we're angry 0:21:56 finding answers all over the place 0:23:03 don't bite the hook 0:24:17 the cow in the parking lot 0:29:54 how we perceive events in our lives 0:32:08 most doctors don't want to harm you 0:34:06 finding a way to move forward 0:35:28 the five stages of grief path 0:37:23 acceptance / making the best of it 0:38:53 it's like drinking poison… 0:41:23 wrapping things up References Don't Bite the Hook: Finding Freedom from Anger, Resentment, and Other Destructive Emotion — https://a.co/d/huGqXhk — Lecture by Pema Chodron On Death and Dying: What the Dying Have to Teach Doctors, Nurses, Clergy, & Their Own Families — https://a.co/d/8Tfadbb — Book by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, M.D. The Cow in the Parking Lot: A Zen Approach to Overcoming Anger — https://a.co/d/cv33pQz — Book by Leonard Scheff and Susan Edmiston uneven — https://uneven.life — A community supporting those struggling with life, anxiety, medication. Recording Info — RECORDED: Tuesday, January 2, 2024 — LOCATION: Colorado The Podcast PODCAST SITELINKS — PODCAST WEBSITE: https://www.unevenpodcast.com — EASING ANXIETY: https://www.easinganxiety.com — YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@easinganx — X (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/@easinganx PODCAST SUMMARY Welcome to “uneven,” a podcast about life, anxiety, and being human. In such a chaotic world, how do we better our lives and the lives of those around us? Maybe, just maybe, we might find a few solutions together. Join veteran podcaster D E Foster as he explores the intimate struggles so many of us experience — often in silence. I hope you’ll join us. PODCAST DISCLAIMER The uneven 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) uneven theme music — TITLE: From the Earth — ARTIST: Humans Win — PUBLISHER: Lance Conrad (BMI) PODCAST PRODUCTION The Uneven Podcast is part of the Easing Anxiety network (https://easinganxiety.com) and is a production of Denim Mountain Press (https://denimmountainpress.com).

So after our experience with anxiety and meds, can we enjoy life again? Can we trust our bodies? Our minds? Will the fear always be with us? In today's episode, we explore this transition and take a look behind the scenes of support organizations. I hope you'll join us. Listen here on our primary podcast carriers: Podbean and YouTube... Or on these other carriers too: Apple / Spotify / Amazon / iHeart / Podchaser Chapters 0:00:00 welcome & happy holidays 0:00:38 how was your holiday? 0:05:02 introduction to the koosh ball 0:07:58 the restless night episode 0:10:50 how do you accept and enjoy life again? 0:12:57 symptom memories 0:15:55 tip 1: we get better 0:17:15 tip 2: it's our body healing 0:18:21 tip 3: decide how you want to live / CBT 0:20:35 symptoms fade, sometimes unnoticed 0:23:46 the people's community 0:26:04 working with other organizations 0:27:07 exposure to other support groups 0:29:01 our approach to the support community 0:31:48 a community for the whole person 0:33:00 it takes all of us 0:35:12 finding a support group 0:38:33 a place of open expression 0:40:51 wrapping things up References the uneven community — https://uneven.life — join us now. Free through the end of January 2025. Recording Info — RECORDED: Thursday, December 26, 2024 — LOCATION: Colorado The Podcast PODCAST SITELINKS — PODCAST WEBSITE: https://www.unevenpodcast.com — EASING ANXIETY: https://www.easinganxiety.com — YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@easinganx — X (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/@easinganx PODCAST SUMMARY Welcome to “uneven,” a podcast about life, anxiety, and being human. In such a chaotic world, how do we better our lives and the lives of those around us? Maybe, just maybe, we might find a few solutions together. Join veteran podcaster D E Foster as he explores the intimate struggles so many of us experience — often in silence. I hope you’ll join us. PODCAST DISCLAIMER The uneven 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) uneven theme music — TITLE: From the Earth — ARTIST: Humans Win — PUBLISHER: Lance Conrad (BMI) PODCAST PRODUCTION The Uneven Podcast is part of the Easing Anxiety network (https://easinganxiety.com) and is a production of Denim Mountain Press (https://denimmountainpress.com).