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.
The BIND Legacy: When Difficult Days Derail Us | Benzo Free 145
The Benzo Free Podcast
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The BIND Legacy: When Difficult Days Derail Us | Benzo Free 145
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. CHAPTERS0:00:00 It's Been A While0:02:06 Our Uneven Life Community0:06:00 Tinnitus Kicks In / My Wave0:06:49 Update on Podcasts0:08:30 Podcasts Fell to Back Burner0:09:41 I'm Sorry You Have to Go Through This0:11:41 I Still Get Setbacks & Waves0:14:33 Lunch, Friends, & Anxiety0:24:30 Benzos, Setbacks, & Jordan Peterson0:30:59 It Gets to You Sometimes0:32:50 I Want to Acknowledge Your Courage0:33:51 There's a Reason I Still Struggle0:37:11 The Life We Think We Should Have Had0:39:53 There's Always Something We Can Do0:46:08 Planning a Road Trip0:47:15 It's Rarely Just BIND0:49:57 I'm Really Sorry This Happened to You0:52:40 Focus on the Light0:53:56 Wrapping Things UpREFERENCESThe Uneven Podcast— https://unevenLife.com/podcasts— A more personal take on living with anxiety and anxiety meds.Uneven Life— https://unevenLife.com— Visit our community, coaching, and content on anxiety and anxiety meds.Uneven Life Coaching— https://unevenLife.com/coaching— Learn about our coaching programs.RECODING INFO— RECORDED: Sunday, October 5, 2025— LOCATION: ColoradoPODCAST SITELINKS— PODCAST WEBSITE: https://www.unevenLife.com/podcast— UNEVEN WEBSITE: https://unevenLife.com— YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@theUnevenLife— X (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/@theUnevenLifePODCAST 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://unevenLife.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 Uneven (https://unevenLife.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.
