The Benzo Free Podcast

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. 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 Podcasts 0:08:30 Podcasts Fell to Back Burner 0:09:41 I'm Sorry You Have to Go Through This 0:11:41 I Still Get Setbacks & Waves 0:14:33 Lunch, F

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. CHAPTERS 0:00:00 Introduction 0:01:31 The Uneven Community (uneven.life) 0:03:54 Visit Us on Social Media (@theUnevenLife) 0:05:16 Guided Meditations Coming Soon 0:05:39 The Benzo Free Podcast LIVE @ Uneven 0:09:21 Benzo Info / Everyone Is Different 0:13:18 Confusion

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. CHAPTERS 0:00:00 Getting Everything Ready 0:00:42 Welcome / Catching Up 0:03:14 The Uneven Community (uneven.life) 0:08:02 ASAM Benzo Guidelines 0:10:36 Learning from Working with You 0:11:22 Benzo Community as a Model for Others 0:13:18 Our

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. CHAPTERS 0:00:00 Welcome 0:02:31 My Involvement / Disclaimer 0:04:00 The Uneven Life (uneven.life) 0:06:52 ASAM Guideline (unscripted review) 0:08:51 Introduction to the ASAM Guideline 0:14:13 Patients with Lived Experience Panel (PWLE) 0:17:42 Physical D

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." Listen to it here: https://uneven.podbean.com/e/a-psychiatrists-perspective-w-dr-alexis-ritvo-part-2-of-2-uneven-70/ CHAPTERS 0:00:00 Introduction 0:03:26 Dr. Ritvo'

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. 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 Beyond Benzos" 0:16:45 Working in the Support Groups 0:19:51 Reddit Subgroup 0:29:01 Open Expression vs. Censorship in Support 0:30:19 Ther