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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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.
BIND, Fatigue, Tolerance, and Terminology | Benzo Free 143
The Benzo Free Podcast
48 minutes 8 seconds
7 months ago
BIND, Fatigue, Tolerance, and Terminology | Benzo Free 143
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.CHAPTERS0:00:00 Getting Everything Ready0:00:42 Welcome / Catching Up0:03:14 The Uneven Community (uneven.life)0:08:02 ASAM Benzo Guidelines0:10:36 Learning from Working with You0:11:22 Benzo Community as a Model for Others0:13:18 Our Team at Uneven0:14:42 Terminology in the Benzo Community0:17:00 Why BIND is the Proper Term0:21:56 Benzo Belly vs. GABA Belly0:24:40 Are These Symptoms Tolerance?0:28:23 Too Focused on Terminology?0:30:19 Looking for Answers / Obsession0:34:20 The Rationality of Acceptance0:36:19 There's No One Way to Do This0:38:35 Fatigue, Aches, Pain, and COVID0:43:15 Symptoms May Not Be Just Benzos0:45:50 Wrapping Things UpREFERENCESASAM Benzo Guidelines— https://www.asam.org/quality-care/clinical-guidelines/benzodiazepine-taperingBasics of BIND— https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/basics-of-bindLong COVID: Lasting effects of COVID-19 (Mayo Clinic)— https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/in-depth/coronavirus-long-term-effects/art-20490351Podcast Episode on the ASAM Guidelines (#142)— https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/new-asam-benzo-guideline-pros-cons-top-10-takeaways-benzo-free-142Understanding Drug Tolerance (Healthline)— https://www.healthline.com/health/drug-toleranceRECODING INFO— RECORDED: Friday, April 18, 2025— LOCATION: ColoradoPODCAST SITELINKS— PODCAST WEBSITE: https://www.easinganxiety.com/benzofree— EASING ANXIETY: https://www.easinganxiety.com— YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@easinganx — X (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/@easinganxPODCAST SUMMARYThis 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 DISCLAIMERThe 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 PREVENTIONIf 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 MUSICAll music provided / licensed through Storyblocks (https://www.storyblocks.com)Benzo Free Theme Music— TITLE: Walk in the Park— ARTIST: Neil CrossPODCAST PRODUCTIONThe Benzo Free Podcast is part of the Easing Anxiety network (https://easinganxiety.com) and is a production of Denim Mountain Press (https://denimmountainpress.com).
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, 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.
