Best Klonopin Podcasts (2025)

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I Look People in the Eyes... 36:19

11d ago36:19

36:19

Dre Richards is a SMART Facilitator in Edmonton, Canada. He also is the Executive Director and Founder of Healthy Aligined Living, a community agency serving youth who are facing mental health and substance use issues. In this podcast, Dre shares his personal journey to recovery, how he decided to address the negative behaviors that were impacting …

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#57: (UK) Psychiatric Drug Deprescribing Clinic (PDC) with dr. Mark Horowitz 🇦🇺 & Melanie Davis 🇬🇧 ft. Emma Saunders 🇬🇧 42:48

16d ago42:48

42:48

November 21nd, 2025 In this episode: Along with my occasional co-host Emma Saunders I talk to dr. Mark Horowitz and Melanie Davis about the National Psychiatric Drug Describing Clinic in the United Kingdom. Melanie Davis is featured on Benzotired episode nine about her local support group called REST. Dr. Mark Horowitz is featured on Benzotired epi…

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Rooted In Hope Podcast featuring SMART's Jasmine Hilbert 39:48

16d ago39:48

39:48

SMART Recovery's Director of Outreach, Jasmine Hilbert, recently appeared on an Ohio-based podcast to share her recovery journey. In this special collaboration with the Rooted in Hope Podcast and Producer Kurt Kleidon, we proudly offer this episode here on our platform. About this podcast: Rooted in Hope is a podcast that shares the real tales of t…

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#56: Tiffany Camilleri 🇲🇹 1:10:21

24d ago1:10:21

1:10:21

November 12th, 2025 In this episode: I talk to Tiffany Camilleri from Malta. She works in marketing and is a mental health advocate. Tiffany got prescribed benzodiazepines and other psych meds at the young age of 14. From the beginning Tiffany started to wonder if some of her issues were caused by the medications that she was taking, but every time…

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Hope Wasn't Done with Me 33:49

1M ago33:49

33:49

Maureen O'Conner is going through every parent's nightmare--the loss of a child. Her son Cody died after an opioid overdose and her world was shattered. After a time, she decided to write a book about her experience and filled it with prose, poetry, journal entries and stories. The book, titled Shadows of Me, is an honest exploration of what it too…

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Public Policy is More Than Just ideas 32:31

2M ago32:31

32:31

Public policy work can sometimes be seen as too theoretical and detached from the real world of concerns about things like addictive behaviors and the consequences. In this conversation with Amber Lashbaugh we find out that practical application of public policy work amounts to more than just ideas. It can result in making resources more accessible…

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Dr. Amy Krentzman Aims For North of Neutral 47:05

2M ago47:05

47:05

Dr. Amy Krentzman is an Associate Professor and Director of Research at the University of Minnesota School of Social Work. Her research interests include alcohol and other substance use disorders, positive psychology, spirituality, and journaling to support addiction recovery. Dr. Krentzman coauthored an article that was recently published in the J…

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#55: Let's talk brand changes with Emma Saunders 🇬🇧 37:14

3M ago37:14

37:14

September 19th, 2025 In this episode: I have a conversation with Emma Saunders about brand changes. I have personal experiencing facing a brand change with Diazepam (Valium) and Emma has personal experience with a brand change of Mirtazepine (Remeron). We discuss studies, talk about our experiences and discuss possible ways to handle brand changes …

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A Fascination With Motivation 37:22

3M ago37:22

37:22

As theory and practice evolve in both the addiction recovery and mental health fields there is a growing recognition of the intersection between treatment in both areas. One organization that has recognized this for quite some time is A Positive Alternative in Seattle. They are all about empowerment and choice for their clients and definitely subsc…

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Creating a Life That Doesn't Have Room for Substances 29:25

3M ago29:25

29:25

Markita Renee is a dynamic recovery advocate, coach, sought after speaker, and SMART facilitator. She runs the national BIPOC meeting that has positively impacted so many. In this podcast, Markita talks about her personal recovery journey, the happy accident of finding SMART, her quest for knowledge, and the fact that her life is so full she has no…

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What are SMART's Volunteer Support Coordinators? 39:57

4M ago39:57

39:57

Great question! In a nutshell, Volunteer Support Coordinators (VSCs) are experienced SMART Recovery volunteers dedicated to mentoring and supporting meeting facilitators. VSCs foster a welcoming and accessible environment for local volunteers to build connections and thrive. On this podcast we are joined by three VSCs, each representing a different…

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#54: Laurie 🇨🇦 54:55

4M ago54:55

54:55

August 6th, 2025 In this episode: I speak with Laurie from Canada. When Laurie wanted to come off her antidepressants after 20 years, she got into severe withdrawal in which she went to a hospital seeking aid. There, she was polydrugged and prescribed Lorazepam (also known as Ativan). After receiving shock therapy, she left whilst still taking pres…

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#53: "KORE", a play by Danielle de Vries 🇿🇦 and Tommy Boyce 🇬🇧 25:13

4M ago25:13

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July 25th, 2025 In this episode: I speak with Danielle de Vries and Tommy Boyce, who created the play “KORE.” The play is about Sam who freefalls into prescription drug dependence, being prescribed Zopiclone and Lorazepam (also known as Ativan). The play is a tragicomedy loosely based on Persephone in the Underworld. We talk about how the play came…

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We're Here for You When You're Ready! 35:11

5M ago35:11

35:11

Wheeler is a nonprofit agency that provides comprehensive human services across the state of Connecticut. Their vision is, "All people will have the opportunity to grow, change, and live healthier, productive lives." In this podcast we have a conversation with two representatives of Wheeler initiatives: Heather Clinger, a Program Manager at the Con…

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#52: Sydney Hunnell 🇺🇸 36:08

5M ago36:08

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July 11th, 2025 In this episode: I speak with Sydney Hunnell. Sydney is originally from Colorado, but moved to North Carolina. Sydney was prescribed Xanax (Alprazolam) at the age of 20 for panic attacks. Over the course of months her dose escalated to a staggering 8 milligrams. Eventually Sydney was taken off her Xanax abruptly at a detox facility …

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SMART Recovery is Not Cringey or Lame 24:07

5M ago24:07

24:07

When college student April Lombard first considered checking out a SMART Recovery meeting on her LSU campus, she worried that it would be both cringey and lame. Turns out it was neither. In fact, based on the value April found in the science-based approach, she decided to take the facilitator training and get even more involved. In this podcast Apr…

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#51: Crystal Grier 🇨🇦 33:39

6M ago33:39

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June 23rd, 2025 In this episode: I speak with Crystal Grier from Ontario, Canada. Crystal is a mother of six, an artist and a passionate advocate for intentional living. Crystal homeschooled her kids before her life took a sharp turn after life-altering events. Immediately after being prescribed antidepressants Crystal suffered severe adverse effec…

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Love Yourself Ferociously 49:39

6M ago49:39

49:39

Sarah Laurel is the Founder and Executive Director of Savage Sisters Recovery, a nonprofit outreach and education organization focused on reducing the harm created by addictive behaviors. Sarah uses her lived experience to advance the organization's commitment to providing trauma-informed resources in a judgement-free way. In this podcast Sarah sha…

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#50: Ryan Hebert 🇺🇸 42:19

6M ago42:19

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May 30th, 2025 In this episode: I speak with Ryan Hebert from California, U.S.A. Ryan is two years psych med free after being misprescribed benzodiazepines for 12 years, spanning most of her adult working life. She was on Ativan (generic: Lorazepam), before being switched to Klonopin (generic: Clonazepam). It took Ryan three attempts and three year…

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Holding Space For Choice 41:41

7M ago41:41

41:41

There is a well documented connection between problematic substance use and mental health conditions. Since May is Mental Health Awareness Month, we asked SMART facilitator Kelly Scullin to join us in a conversation about mental health and recovery. She is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach and has deep experience in the human resources field…

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#49: Let's talk setbacks with Emma Saunders 🇬🇧 49:36

7M ago49:36

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May 7th, 2025 In this episode: I talk to Emma Saunders from the UK, a regular guest of Benzotired about setbacks. We talk about setbacks she and I have had, others have had or may have. We talk about alcohol, supplements, food and much more. Find Emma at: the The Psych Med Sanctuary Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychmedsanctuary/ (00:00)…

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#48: Catching up with (the now benzofree) Emma Saunders 🇬🇧 34:19

7M ago34:19

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May 7th, 2025 In this episode: I catch up with Emma Saunders from the UK. Emma has featured on many episodes of Benzotired. She was prescribed Lorazepam (Ativan) for tinnitus and ended up being polydrugged. In this episode she shares her successfully tapering Quatiapine and Lorazepam and she shares her current state of affairs. Currently Emma is ta…

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The Many Dimensions of Collegiate Recovery 36:30

8M ago36:30

36:30

College age youth often experiment with new behaviors when they perceive they have less formal restrictions, and Millie Goins knows all about it. She is a prevention advocate and certified wellness coach that leads student programs at the University of Central Arkansas. In her role she seeks to educate youth about the multiple dimensions of wellnes…

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Making It YOUR Choice 40:55

8M ago40:55

40:55

Naltrexone has been used to treat alcohol use disorder for 30 years, ever since researcher Dr. Joseph Volpicelli identified its effectiveness. In this podcast we are joined by both Dr. Volpicelli and Jonathan Hunt-Glassman, the founder of Oar Health, an organization that supports the combination of medication and psychosocial supports to assist peo…

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Science Plus Kindness Equals Change 41:58

9M ago41:58

41:58

Carrie Wilkens is the Co-founder and Partner of the Center for Motivation and Change, a group practice of dedicated clinicians and researchers who rely on science and kindness to help people change. She is the co-author of the award-winning book and companion workbook Beyond Addiction: How science and kindness help people change that is based in pa…

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That Knowing Smile 27:48

10M ago27:48

27:48

Rebekah Robertson is a SMART facilitator in Columbia Missouri who found the program after a family member entered treatment for an addictive behavior. At first she thought she was different and people wouldn't understand all the circumstances that surrounded her. Then Rebekah experienced "that knowing smile" of others who had gone through similar s…

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#47: Jenny's success story 🇺🇸 41:56

10M ago41:56

41:56

February 22nd, 2025 In this episode: I talk to my friend Jenny, from New York, U.S.A. She is featured on episode #2 and #16. On episode #2, she was still tapering and she shares her benzo story, aswell as her horrible experience in a detox facility. On episode #16 (recorded around June 2023), she had been off benzodiazepines, but still dealing with…

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#46: Let's talk insomnia with Malissa Pistillo 🇺🇸 1:06:19

10M ago1:06:19

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February 20th, 2025 In this episode: I talk to Malissa Pistillo about our experiences and knowledge about insomnia. We discuss Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi), things that help us sleep and more. Check out episode #43 for Malissa's benzo story and more information about her. As discussed in this episode: "The Insomnia Diaries" by Mi…

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Where Passion and Purpose Collide 31:50

10M ago31:50

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Nichole "Nikki" Lowder is a Program Manager at the South Carolina Department of Corrections. She brings both her lived experience and professional training to her work with incarcerated individuals who are trying to make important changes in their lives. Prior to her own recovery journey, Nikki worked in the finance world but realized that she coul…

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SMART Spirit: Dr. Joe Gerstein on Secular Conversions 50:59

11M ago50:59

50:59

For more than 30 years Dr. Joseph Gerstein has been collecting stories from SMART participants about powerful emotional experiences related to their recovery journey. He has now written a captivating essay about the nature of these occurances that includes examples and analysis of what he calls "secular conversion experiences." His insight into the…

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#45: Barbara Connolly, PhD, Senior Admin Benzo Warrior Community 🇺🇸 45:56

12M ago45:56

45:56

December 20th, 2024 In this episode: Barbara Connolly, PhD is the Senior Admin of the Benzo Warrior Community. She is a retired professor of political science, she has lived experience with complicated withdrawal from both benzodiazepines and antidepressants, and truly understands living with complex chronic illness and pain, particularly Ehlers-Da…

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Psychedelic Assisted Therapy: Research and Practice 51:56

12M ago51:56

51:56

Dr. Michael DeMarco is a licensed mental health and family therapist and has pursued additional training in the use of psychedelic medicines for those struggling with substance use disorders. He emphasizes that there has been a significant amount of research about the use of Ketamine and other medications over the course of decades, and it's import…

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