Best Medical Education Leeds Podcasts (2024)

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1. Understanding Benzodiazepine Withdrawal: Histamine Sensitivity, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, and Treatment Options 18:28

2M ago18:28

18:28

Welcome to a new episode of The Benzodiazeipine Podcast with your host, Mark Leeds, D.O. In this episode, we will be considering the fascinating and often overlooked topics of histamine sensitivity, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), and benzodiazepine withdrawal & BIND. Dr. Leeds will unravel the intricacies of benzodiazepine dependence, withdr…

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Rejuvenate Your Journey: Deepening Spirituality and Finding Peace on the Path to Healing 49:54

5M ago49:54

49:54

Welcome back to another episode of The Benzodiazepine Podcast! In today's episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing the incredible Lorraine Nilon. Join our host, Mark Leeds, D.O., as he delves into thought-provoking discussions about self-reflection, addiction recovery, and spirituality. Publishing this episode of "The Benzodiazepine Podcast" w…

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brain healing after benzos: Dr. Ladan Eshkevari's Insights on Brain Restoration with ketamine 1:00:24

7M ago1:00:24

1:00:24

In this episode of The Benzodiazepine Podcast, host Mark Leeds, D.O., engages in a comprehensive discussion with Dr. Ladan Eshkevari, PhD, CRNA, LAc, FAAN, from Avesta Ketamine Wellness. Though the primary focus of the dialogue is not centered on benzodiazepine protracted withdrawal or benzodiazepine-induced neurological dysfunction (BIND), the dis…

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Nicole Lamberson on Protracted Withdrawal Survival Strategies 1:03:55

1y ago1:03:55

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Virginia-based Physician Assistant Nicole's life took an unexpected turn following a severe illness caused by benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome, leaving her unable to practice in her Urgent Care and Occupational Medicine roles. With a solid academic background, having completed her BS at James Madison University in 2000 and a Master of Physician A…

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Getting Sleep During Benzo Withdrawal With Binaural Beats 37:40

1y ago37:40

37:40

I am excited to share with you an incredible talk with Karen Newell of Sacred Acoustics about the proven sound recordings offered by her company. These recordings are designed to relieve anxiety, promote meditation, and improve sleep, and have been effective in providing relief for patients experiencing insomnia due to protracted withdrawal from be…

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Dr. Gary Aston-Jones: Interview With A Brain Scientist 52:00

1+ y ago52:00

52:00

Dr. Gary Aston-Jones in the Director of the Rutgers Brain Health Institute, managing a large brain research lab with many researchers. While much of this interview is about treating addiction with a relatively new class of sleep medications, Dr. Aston-Jones acknowledges that addiction and dependence are very different, and we do discuss iatrogenic …

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Dr. Adam Bisaga: Medication Assisted Treatment With Buprenorphine/Naloxone 1:07:38

1+ y ago1:07:38

1:07:38

Welcome to this classic podcast episode, where we join Adam Bisaga, M.D. to discuss the power of Suboxone treatment in treating opioid addiction. It is possible for people addicted to opioids to have miraculous transformations in just a short time after initiating treatment. We discuss Dr. Bisaga's ground-breaking book, Overcoming Opioid Addiction.…

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Dr. Steven Reichbach: Healing The Brain With Ketamine Infusion 41:04

1+ y ago41:04

41:04

Steven Reichbach, MD is a board-certified anesthesiologist who has had about 30 years of experience in working with ketamine. He has dedicated his medical practice to providing safe and effective ketamine infusion therapy to treat severe depression and pain syndromes that do not respond well to other treatments. With the recent media frenzy over ps…

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Laura Delano Of The Inner Compass Initiative On Recovery From Brain Injury Caused By Psych Drugs 48:44

1+ y ago48:44

48:44

Benzo withdrawal can be a nightmare. Especially when the withdrawal process drags out for weeks, months or even years. Protracted withdrawal from benzodiazepines and other psych drugs is extremely difficult to tolerate. Laura Delano is working hard to bring people together, to support each other and to share the tools that have helped to get throug…

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Dr. Kendra Campbell: Getting People Off Of Toxic Psych Drugs 54:07

1+ y ago54:07

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Dr. Campbell has dedicated her career to helping people taper off of psych drugs that are causing harm. She is a psychiatrist who works very differently from most psychiatrists. Usually, when you visit a psychiatrist, you leave with a prescription or a handful of prescriptions. Antidepressants, anxiolytics, antipsychotics and more. Many of us have …

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A Conversation With Chris Paige On Educating Healthcare Providers 1:34:03

1+ y ago1:34:03

1:34:03

Many doctors have no idea what their patients are going through when they stop taking benzodiazepines, or even during the tapering process. In fact, many doctors have no idea how to help their patients taper. They may either taper their patients too quickly, or even recommend that they stay on benzodiazepines indefinitely to avoid the issue. If doc…

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Dr. Christy Huff on The Benzodiazepine Information Coalition 43:54

1+ y ago43:54

43:54

Christy Huff, M.D., is a medical doctor and a cardiologist. In recent years, she has not been practicing medicine because of the difficulties caused by protracted benzo withdrawal. For years, she suffered with multiple symptoms that made it impossible to continue working in the medical field. Today, she has dedicated her time to working with the Be…

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Medicating Normal: A Film About The Dangers Of Psych Meds 1:21:32

1+ y ago1:21:32

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The film, Medicating Normal, is a groundbreaking film about the dangers of psych drugs. Doctors have become used to explaining the need for an antidepressant as being a chemical imbalance in the brain. There is no evidence to support this explanation. In fact, a recent study has determined that modern antidepressants simply do not work at all. Yet,…

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Chris Paige, LCSW: Living With Akathisia Due To Benzodiazepine Use 49:03

2y ago49:03

49:03

Akathisia is a movement disorder characterized by a person being unable to sit down or stop moving. They may feel a sense of inner vibration and generalized pain all over, coming from within. This side effect of benzodiazepine use and withdrawal is difficult to tolerate and live with. There are some techniques that can help, and some therapies to i…