The Benzo Free Podcast
By D E Foster
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Episodes: 130
Description
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
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May 01, 2024 |
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Restarting, Reconnecting, and Remembering Christy
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Mar 20, 2024 |
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Things I Learned Teaching Benzo Peer Training
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Nov 22, 2023 |
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Conversation with Dr. Doryn Chervin: Benzos, BIND, Organizations, and Updates
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Nov 13, 2023 |
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Seeking Slumber: A Very Early Benzo Morning
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Nov 10, 2023 |
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Our Mailbag: Symptoms, Science, Socialization and Success
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Sep 08, 2023 |
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Lazy Morning on the Patio: Updates, Community, Compassion, and Coaching
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Aug 07, 2023 |
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The BIND Roundtable (Benzodiazepine Survey Research Team)
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Jun 30, 2023 |
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Conversation with Podcaster Naftal Benisty (Benzo Tired)
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Jun 06, 2023 |
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Who Am I Now? Confidence and Self-Esteem in Benzo Withdrawal (BIND)
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May 12, 2023 |
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Rx Road Trip (Final): Life’s Detours
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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Rx Road Trip (Day 5-6): Conference Day 1 / Symptom Management
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Apr 12, 2023 |
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Rx Road Trip (Day 4): Limitations and Boundaries
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Apr 10, 2023 |
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Rx Road Trip (Day 3): People on the Roadside
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Apr 09, 2023 |
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Rx Road Trip (Day 2): Benzos, Confidence, and Indecision
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Apr 08, 2023 |
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Rx Road Trip (Day 1): Series Intro
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Apr 08, 2023 |
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Conversation with Benzo Coach David Powers (Part 2 of 2)
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Apr 01, 2023 |
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Conversation with Benzo Coach David Powers (Part 1 of 2)
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Apr 01, 2023 |
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When COVID Meets BIND: How Does Long COVID Affect Benzo Withdrawal?
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Mar 12, 2023 |
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Our Mailbag: Insomnia, Alcohol, Tinnitus, and BIND
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Feb 03, 2023 |
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Z-drugs (The Other Benzos): An In-Depth Look at Ambien, Lunesta, and Sonata
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Dec 01, 2022 |
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Conversation with Stanford Psychiatrist Anna Lembke, MD
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Nov 06, 2022 |
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Benzos & Surgery: A Journey of Anxiety, Recovery, Medication, and Success (Part 2 of 2)
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Oct 20, 2022 |
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Benzos & Surgery: A Journey of Anxiety, Recovery, Medication, and Success (Part 1 of 2)
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Oct 20, 2022 |
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The FACTS: What Do We Really Know About Benzos and BIND?
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Oct 01, 2022 |
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Just Press Record: A Discussion of Emotions, Online Triggers, and BIND
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Sep 16, 2022 |
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Our Mailbag: Sickness, Setbacks, Symptoms, and Self-Esteem
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Aug 21, 2022 |
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The Dinner Party: Caregivers, Relationships, and Living with BIND (Benzo Chat)
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Aug 09, 2022 |
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Benzo Chat (Rob from Oklahoma): “Getting Back into Life”
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Jul 17, 2022 |
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On the Road with Benzos: Stress, Sickness, and Symptoms
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Jul 02, 2022 |
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Benzo Community, Healing, and Support (w/ Jennifer Leigh)
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Jun 04, 2022 |
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Our 100th Episode! — Success Stories, Sincerity, and Some Fun (edited)
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May 12, 2022 |
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Benzodiazepine-Induced Neurological Dysfunction (BIND) — An Introduction
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Apr 03, 2022 |
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Our Mailbag: Setbacks, Symptoms, Stories, and Success
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Mar 13, 2022 |
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A Psychiatrist’s Perspective: Conversation with Dr. Alexis Ritvo (Part 2 of 2)
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Feb 01, 2022 |
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A Psychiatrist’s Perspective: Conversation with Dr. Alexis Ritvo (Part 1 of 2)
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Feb 01, 2022 |
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Top 5 Benzo Questions (and a Few Answers)
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Jan 11, 2022 |
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Holiday Podcast LIVE! — Part II (Recorded 12/9/2021)
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Dec 11, 2021 |
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Holiday Podcast LIVE! — Part I (Recorded 12/8/2021)
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Dec 11, 2021 |
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What’s New in the Benzo Community?
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Nov 10, 2021 |
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A Day in the Life…of Protracted Withdrawal
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Oct 05, 2021 |
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Surviving Setbacks in Benzo Withdrawal
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Sep 15, 2021 |
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Benefits, Severity, Calm, & Intimacy (Recorded Live)
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Sep 01, 2021 |
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Insights from Ireland: Conversation with Dr. Colin Bradley (Part II)
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Aug 18, 2021 |
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Insights from Ireland: Conversation with Dr. Colin Bradley (Part I)
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Aug 18, 2021 |
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Our Mailbag: Muscles, Tapering, and Lawsuits
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Aug 09, 2021 |
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Benzo Trivia: What Do You Really Know?
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Jul 23, 2021 |
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When the Rains Fall: Enduring Benzo Withdrawal
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Jun 28, 2021 |
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Road Trip: Post-Withdrawal Effects on Our Lives
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Jun 12, 2021 |
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Our Mailbag: Tears, Fears, and Healing
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May 27, 2021 |
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On the Road Again: Progress in Protracted Withdrawal
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May 08, 2021 |
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COVID and Benzos: Immunity, Vaccines, Symptoms
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Apr 29, 2021 |
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Driving on Benzos: Is it safe? Is it legal?
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Apr 24, 2021 |
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Our Mailbag: Tapering, TMJ, and Trusting Yourself
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Apr 16, 2021 |
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What’s New in the Benzo Community: Stories, Events, and Advocacy
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Apr 09, 2021 |
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On the Road with Benzos IV: Surviving the Trip Back Home
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Mar 01, 2021 |
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Benzo Withdrawal Symptoms: Questions, Confusion, Obsession
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Jan 01, 2021 |
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Benzo Brain: Cognitive Symptoms in Withdrawal
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Dec 01, 2020 |
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Live Chat with D | A Discussion of Anxiety, Benzos, and Other Stuff (edited)
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Nov 14, 2020 |
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Benzo Mornings: Anxiety, Symptoms, and Loneliness
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Nov 01, 2020 |
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Benzo Pharmacology, Dependence, and Advocacy: A Conversation with Dr. Robert Valuck (Part 2 of 2)
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Oct 01, 2020 |
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Benzo Pharmacology, Dependence, and Advocacy: A Conversation with Dr. Robert Valuck (Part 1 of 2)
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Oct 01, 2020 |
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Stories, Successes, and Easing Symptom Severity
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Sep 02, 2020 |
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Anger and Irritability in Benzo Withdrawal
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Jun 13, 2020 |
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Questions, Comments, and a Few Answers About Benzo Dependence and Withdrawal (Take 2)
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Jun 01, 2020 |
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Benzos 101: A Return to the Basics of Withdrawal
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May 14, 2020 |
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Surviving Isolation: Benzo Withdrawal in Chaotic Times
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May 01, 2020 |
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Rapid Fire Q&A on Benzos, Anxiety, and Withdrawal
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Apr 14, 2020 |
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7 Little-Known Symptoms of Benzo Withdrawal
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Mar 31, 2020 |
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Anxiety, Benzos, and a Virus
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Mar 18, 2020 |
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Benzo Belly: Our Gut in Withdrawal (Take 2)
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Mar 10, 2020 |
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Questions, Comments, and a Few Answers About Benzo Dependence and Withdrawal
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Mar 03, 2020 |
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Tips for Talking About Benzos with Doctors, Therapists, Family, and Friends
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Feb 25, 2020 |
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60 Years of Benzos: A Brief Walk Through History
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Feb 18, 2020 |
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The Smile Episode: Stories and Other Stuff to Brighten Your Day
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Feb 12, 2020 |
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Hope, Wellness, and Renewal: A Conversation with Baylissa Frederick (Part 2 of 2)
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Jan 29, 2020 |
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Hope, Wellness, and Renewal: A Conversation with Baylissa Frederick (Part 1 of 2)
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Jan 28, 2020 |
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Online or Offline? Managing Triggers in Benzo Withdrawal
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Jan 22, 2020 |
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Conversation with Angela Peacock on Benzos, Veterans, and the film “Medicating Normal”
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Jan 14, 2020 |
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Conversation with Filmmaker Lynn Cunningham of “Medicating Normal”
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Jan 07, 2020 |
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The Holiday Episode: Glad Tidings, Good Feelings, and Gratitudes
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Dec 25, 2019 |
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The Pelvic Problem: Benzo Symptoms of the Pelvis and Lower Abdomen
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Dec 18, 2019 |
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On the Road with Benzos (Part 2 of 2 …not 1)
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Dec 11, 2019 |
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On the Road with Benzos (Part 1 of 1 …or 2)
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Dec 04, 2019 |
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Symptoms, Sensitivities, and Uplifting Stories
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Nov 27, 2019 |
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A Conversation with Dr. Christy Huff (Part 2 of 2)
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Nov 12, 2019 |
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A Conversation with Dr. Christy Huff (Part 1 of 2)
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Nov 12, 2019 |
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Immune and Endocrine Symptoms of Benzo Withdrawal
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Nov 05, 2019 |
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How to Taper from Benzos (Part 2 of 2)
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Oct 30, 2019 |
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How to Taper from Benzos (Part 1 of 2)
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Oct 21, 2019 |
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Conversation with Filmmaker Holly Hardman (Part 2 of 2)
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Oct 09, 2019 |
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Conversation with Filmmaker Holly Hardman (Part 1 of 2)
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Oct 09, 2019 |
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Coping Skills from A to Z (Part 2 of 2)
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Oct 01, 2019 |
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Coping Skills from A to Z (Part 1 of 2)
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Sep 25, 2019 |
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Interminable Isolation: Social Symptoms in Benzo Withdrawal
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Sep 17, 2019 |
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Kansas City Road Trip: Benzo Mornings, Isolation, Gratitude, and More
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Sep 10, 2019 |
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Quick Questions About Anxiety, Insomnia, Benzos, and Withdrawal
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Sep 03, 2019 |
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Sights, Sounds, and Sensitivities: Nerve Sensations of Benzo Withdrawal
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Aug 27, 2019 |
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The Restless Pursuit of Rest: Insomnia in Benzo Withdrawal
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Aug 20, 2019 |
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Top 20 Things to Remember in Benzo Withdrawal (Part 2 of 2)
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Aug 13, 2019 |
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Top 20 Things to Remember in Benzo Withdrawal (Part 1 of 2)
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Aug 07, 2019 |
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Tight, Tense, and Twitching: Muscular Symptoms in Benzo Withdrawal
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Jul 30, 2019 |
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The Loss of Reality: Perception Symptoms of Benzo Withdrawal
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Jul 23, 2019 |
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Pioneering Benzo Awareness: An Interview with Geraldine Burns (Part 2 of 2)
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Jul 09, 2019 |
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Pioneering Benzo Awareness: An Interview with Geraldine Burns (Part 1 of 2)
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Jul 09, 2019 |
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A Look Back: The First 25 Episodes
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Jul 03, 2019 |
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Cardiopulmonary Consternation: Heart and Lung Symptoms of Benzo Withdrawal
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Jun 26, 2019 |
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Perpetual Motion Madness: Excitability Symptoms of Benzo Withdrawal
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Jun 19, 2019 |
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Dialogue with the Doctor: A Conversation with Dr. Steven Wright (Part 2 of 2)
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Jun 05, 2019 |
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Dialogue with the Doctor: A Conversation with Dr. Steven Wright (Part 1 of 2)
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Jun 04, 2019 |
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Unsteady, Unintelligible, and Unyielding: Head and Neck Symptoms of Benzo Withdrawal
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May 29, 2019 |
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Relationships, Intimacy, and Sex in Benzo Withdrawal
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May 22, 2019 |
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The Science of Benzos: GABA and Glutamate
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May 15, 2019 |
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Benzo Brain: Cognitive Dysfunction and Memory Loss in Withdrawal
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May 07, 2019 |
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The Assault on Our Senses: Benzo Withdrawal Symptoms of the Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Mouth
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Apr 30, 2019 |
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The Dangers of Benzodiazepine Use in the Elderly
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Apr 24, 2019 |
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Finding Faith, Hope, and Acceptance in Benzo Withdrawal: A Conversation with Jennifer Leigh, PsyD
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Apr 16, 2019 |
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Benzo Bad Guys: Anger, Aggression, Depression, and Obsession
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Apr 10, 2019 |
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Conversation with a Caregiver
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Apr 03, 2019 |
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Benzo Belly: Our Gut in Withdrawal
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Mar 27, 2019 |
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Insights on Withdrawal: A Conversation with Elizabeth McCarthy
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Mar 20, 2019 |
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Anxiety: The Beast of Benzo Withdrawal
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Mar 13, 2019 |
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An Introduction to Benzo Withdrawal Symptoms
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Mar 06, 2019 |
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The Ashton Manual – Who Wrote It and Why You Should Read It
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Mar 01, 2019 |
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Dependence, Disbelief, and the Doctor Dilemma
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Feb 26, 2019 |
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Managing the Fear of Benzo Withdrawal (Part 3 of 3)
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Feb 20, 2019 |
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Managing the Fear of Benzo Withdrawal (Part 2 of 3)
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Feb 20, 2019 |
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Managing the Fear of Benzo Withdrawal (Part 1 of 3)
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Feb 20, 2019 |
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My Benzo Story (A Personal Account of Withdrawal)
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Feb 20, 2019 |
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What Everyone Should Know About Benzos
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Feb 20, 2019 |