The Benzo Free Podcast

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, th

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Conversation with Stanford Psychiatrist Anna Lembke, MD

Posted November 6, 2022 • 01:10:47

Dr. Anna Lembke is our guest today — and trust me — you don’t want to miss this one! We discuss benzodiazepine tapering, substitution,...

Benzos & Surgery: A Journey of Anxiety, Recovery, Medication, and Success (Part 2 of 2)

Posted October 20, 2022 • 00:52:34

What happens when you need surgery during protracted benzodiazepine withdrawal (BIND)? How do you manage the anxiety? Do you take...

Benzos & Surgery: A Journey of Anxiety, Recovery, Medication, and Success (Part 1 of 2)

Posted October 20, 2022 • 00:54:35

What happens when you need surgery during protracted benzodiazepine withdrawal (BIND)? How do you manage the anxiety? Do you take...

The FACTS: What Do We Really Know About Benzos and BIND?

Posted October 1, 2022 • 01:05:19

Are benzos effective for treating anxiety? Insomnia? Seizures? If they aren’t safe, what is the evidence? How many BIND symptoms...

Just Press Record: A Discussion of Emotions, Online Triggers, and BIND

Posted September 16, 2022 • 00:57:40

Have you ever been afraid to turn on the news? To check your social media feed? To visit your favorite discussion group? Have you ever...