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.
Dr. Christy Huff was a friend, a colleague, and giant in the benzo community. What effect does this loss have on our community? On our colleagues? On ourselves? How do we process this event and continue to move forward? In today’s episode, we first pay tribute to Dr. Christy Huff and discuss what her passing means to each of us. We then catch up the past few months, share some personal insights, discuss community news, and even introduce a brand-new podcast — “uneven.” Video ID: BFP130 CHAPTERS0:00:00 INTRODUCTION0:05:29 Learning About Christy0:08:46 Processing the Loss0:10:23 Tribute Web Page0:11:28 Christy’s Obit0:13:23 A Bit More About Christy0:15:19 Hard News to Accept0:17:49 Hope & Healing0:25:19 Celebrating Christy0:28:44 Being Respectful0:29:43 Checking In / Seek Support0:33:02 FEATURE0:34:01 Our 5th Anniversary0:35:17 Time Off to Heal0:36:18 Re-evaluating Priorities0:38:04 Florida Trip0:39:28 Research Update0:41:13 BAWG Co-Chair Resignation0:42:05 Peer Specialist Training Program0:44:00 Love of Podcasting0:45:22 Benzo Free Podcast is Back0:46:52 New Streamlined Process0:47:35 INTRODUCING “uneven”0:48:29 About the New Podcast0:49:53 How It’s Different0:51:35 Celebrating Our Failures and Flaws 0:52:26 Real and Raw and Honest0:53:35 A Calming, Human Voice0:54:56 Road Trips and Prequel0:56:55 Launching This Week0:59:39 Wrapping This Up0:59:39 Focus on Podcasts1:03:02 Thank You1:03:56 “uneven” Release Date1:04:50 CLOSING REFERENCESIntroduction (Christy Huff)— Christy Huff Tribute Page — https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/tribute-to-dr-christy-huff (https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/tribute-to-dr-christy-huff)— Memorial Fund for Christy Huff — https://www.benzoinfo.com/2024/03/07/the-future-of-bic/ (https://www.benzoinfo.com/2024/03/07/the-future-of-bic/)— Benzo Free Podcast Interview with Dr. Christy Huffo Part I: https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/a-conversation-with-dr-christy-huff-part-1-of-2-bfp044 (https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/a-conversation-with-dr-christy-huff-part-1-of-2-bfp044)o Part II: https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/a-conversation-with-dr-christy-huff-part-2-of-2-bfp045 (https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/a-conversation-with-dr-christy-huff-part-2-of-2-bfp045) Feature— TRAINING: Benzodiazepine Peer Training – https://benzopeertraining.org (https://benzopeertraining.org/)— WORK GROUP: Benzodiazepine Action Work Group (BAWG) – https://benzoaction.org (https://benzoaction.org/) — PODCAST: “uneven” – https://easinganxiety.com/uneven (https://easinganxiety.com/uneven)— RESEARCH: Development and validation of a theory-based questionnaire examining barriers and facilitators to discontinuing long-term benzodiazepine receptor agonist use — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37919219/ (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37919219/) PODCAST 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. DISCLAIMERAll content provided on this YouTube channel is for general informational purposes only and should never be considered medical or health advice.
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.
