Discussing the #Benzodiazepine Induced Neurological Dysfunction (BIND) pandemic with #heroes I meet along the way. Disclaimer: always consult your physician for medical advice. Benzotired is best listened to on #Spotify and https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benzotired. Listener discretion is advised. ๐: https://benzotired.jimdosite.com/
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#41: "Healing & Coaching" ๐๐ปโโ๏ธโค๏ธโ๐ฉน
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May 20th, 2024This episode is dedicated to the love of my life ๐Frank๐.In this indefinite last episode of Benzotired: I reflect on nearly two years of podcasting and share how significantly I've healed since my withdrawal.As I've healed, I have been doing what I always wanted to do: live life. After facing certain doom and magically survive, I am aโฆ
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#40: Let's talk benzo lingo with P.A. Nicole Lamberson ๐บ๐ธ, medical director B.I.C.
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May 17th, 2024In this (second-to-last indefinite) (bonus) episode: I speak with Nicole Lamberson, a Physician Assistant (P.A.) about benzo lingo: explaining and discussing language we use in the Benzo harmed community.Nicole is the Medical Director of the Benzodiazepine Information Coalition (BIC) and is incredibly engaged in the Benzo harmed commuโฆ
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#39: Let's talk tinnitus with Emma Saunders ๐ฌ๐ง
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May 13th, 2024This episode is dedicated to Fronรงois Chapet*๐จ๐ฆ โ๏ธIn this (bonus) episode: I team up with my friend Emma Saunders to discuss tinnitus. Emma and I got prescribed Benzodiazepines to deal with our tinnitus. In episode #3 of Benzotired we touch on our tinnitus briefly. Emma got tinnitus from Covid-19 and I got tinnitus from Lyme and/or thโฆ
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#38: Catching up with Haeley ๐บ๐ธ and her liquid taper
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April 19th, 2024In this episode: I catch up with Haeley (featured on episode 10). Haeley briefly shares her Benzo story and how she has being doing after her last appearance on Benzotired.Haeley started to implement liquid compounded Diazepam / Valium at 15 milligrams and has microtapered down to 9 milligrams ever since.Haeley and her husband Tom lโฆ
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#37: Working with BIND with Emma S. ๐ฌ๐ง and Emma H. ๐ฌ๐ง
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April 2nd, 2024In memory of dr. Christy Huff โ๏ธ.In this (bonus) episode: I have an informal conversation about working with BIND (Benzodiazepine Induced Neurological Dysfunction) with my friends Emma Saunders ๐ฌ๐ง (from beatingthebenzo.com) and Emma Hames ๐ฌ๐ง (producer of the documentary Toxsick).If you want to honor dr. Christy Huff and/or find more โฆ
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#36: Dr. Mark Horowitz, MBBS PhD ๐ฆ๐บ, author of "The Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines"
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December 12th, 2023In this episode: Dr. Mark Horowitz, MBBS PhD has lived experience being harmed by antidepressants. He is the author of a handbook on how to safely stop psychiatric drugs called the Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines.It will be published in the UK and Europe on the 7th of March, 2024 and in the US on the 8th of April. It can be preโฆ
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November 22nd, 2023In this episode: Tijs Synaeve from Belgium. After the sudden passing of his father in 2005, Tijs suffered from anxiety attacks. Tijs self medicated with alcohol to try to cope. Upon seeing a psychiatrist, he was prescribed the Benzodiazepine Tranxรจne (Clorazepate), antidepressants and eventually a staggering 8 milligrams of Rivotโฆ
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#34: A conversation with Alison Canavan ๐ฎ๐ช
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November 13th, 2023In this episode: Alison Canavan, a former international model from Ireland. An acclaimed international speaker, wellness coach, and mindfulness advocate.Overcoming mental health struggles and addictions, Alison found healing and transformed herself into a source of inspiration. Named one of the Top 8 Transformational Coaches in tโฆ
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#33: Tapering beta blockers with dr. Sanjay Gupta ๐ฌ๐ง
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November 7th, 2023In this (special) episode: Dr. Sanjay Gupta, a Consultant Cardiologist at York Teaching Hospital in York, United Kingdom. He also represents general medicine on the patient safety group and is a HYMS tutor and has been awarded 2 clinical excellence awards.Dr. Gupta was so kind to take the time to answer my questions and shares hisโฆ
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#32: "As Prescribed" by Holly Hardman ๐บ๐ธ
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November 7th, 2023In this episode: Holly Hardman, Director/Producer of the documentary As Prescribed. Her personal episode is featured on Benzotired episode #20. Holly speaks openly about making the film and using it for Benzodiazepine harm awareness and change.Holly Hardman entered the media field as a researcher and worked for Rolling Stone, PBS,โฆ
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#31: Melissa Bond ๐บ๐ธ, author of "Blood Orange Night"
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November 1st, 2023In this episode: Melissa Bond, a narrative journalist, poet and matriarch to Salt Lake Cityโs Slam Scene. The Salt Lake Tribune and the New York Post have both done features on Bond's book Blood Orange Night, her memoir about becoming dependent upon and then withdrawing from Benzodiazepines. Blood Orange Night was published by Simโฆ
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October 31st, 2023In this episode: Jane Kotze from South Africa. Jane got prescribed several psychotropic drugs. The first drug she was precribed was Prozac (Fluoxetine) at 18 years old, after a 15 minute consultation with a psychiatrist who diagnosed her with a bipolar disorder and having a chemical imbalance. Over the years she was put on a staggโฆ
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October 17th, 2023In this episode: Nicole Lamberson, Physician Assistent. She has lived experience in that she is enduring protracted injury from prescribed psychiatric drug polypharmacy and an over-rapid withdrawal, that occured in a detox center, back in 2010. Nicole is involved in various withdrawal-related initiatives, including: she serves on โฆ
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#28: Geraldine Burns ๐บ๐ธ from the Benzodiazepine Awareness podcast
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October 16th, 2023In this episode: Geraldine Burns has been a pioneer in helping to get the word out about the potential dangers of benzodiazepines. In 1999 she started the first Internet support group for people wishing to withdraw from tranquilizers or already off and having problems. She is dedicated to the responsible and informed use of this cโฆ
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August 7th, 2023In this episode: Angie Peacock was prescribed Benzodiazepines and other psych meds after suffering from PTSD for many years. Angie tapered her Benzodiazepine the last of all her meds and suffered severe withdrawal. She was featured on the documentary film "Medicating Normal". During her journey, she has become an advocate for the drโฆ
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August 1st, 2023In this episode: Amy Barnett, a hairstylist from Chicago, Illinois. Amy got prescribed several Benzodiazepines twenty years ago for anxiety. She had been taking Valium (Diazepam) when needed. After that prescription, she was prescribed Klonopin (Clonazepam), Xanax (Alprazolam) and other drugs. Amy shares her story of underlying trauโฆ
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July 26th, 2023In this episode: Chris Paige, Master of Social Work (MSW), has been a licensed clinical social worker for over 20 years. He is the founder and executive director for the institute of akathasia. Chris was prescribed Ciprofloxacine (Cipro) for a prostate infection for a long time. After a second time being prescribed Klonopin (Clonazepโฆ
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July 17th, 2023In this episode: Mieke Janssens from Belgium. Mieke got exposed to Benzodiazepines through alternative ways; the party scene and online. Mieke used Benzos initially to sleep, but later on used them to be sedated. Mieke used high dosages of Lendormin (Brotizolam) and Dormicum (Midazolam / Versed / Hypnovel) whilst on opiods for back pโฆ
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#23: PART 2 of 2: Dutch talkshow "B&W" on Benzodiazepines (2002) ft. Haeley ๐บ๐ธ & Emma S. ๐ฌ๐ง
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July 17th, 2023 (recorded July 15th, 2023)In this episode: Haeley (from episode 10), Emma S.* discuss the Dutch talkshow "B&W" that covered Benzodiazepines in 2002. Next to commenting the TV show, we cover some personal notes, Ada v Ativan, antidepressants and much more.Starring in the talkshow:Sonja Barend - Host "Sonya"Mrs. de Clerck - User "Mrs.โฆ
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#23: PART 1 of 2: Dutch talkshow "B&W" on Benzodiazepines (2002) ft. Haeley ๐บ๐ธ & Emma S. ๐ฌ๐ง ๐ฌ
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July 17th, 2023In this episode: part 1 of 2 of the Dutch TV show Barend & Witteman "Benzodiazepine verslaving" (Benzodiazepine addiction) aired in 2002. Network: VARA. โ ๏ธ This is a video in Dutch โ ๏ธ, which I translated. The subtitled video is only available on Spotify. If you are unable or unwilling to view, please select the seperate part 2 of theโฆ
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#22: A conversation with Pauline Dinkelberg ๐ณ๐ฑ
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Recorded June 28th, 2023In this episode: I have a conversation with fellow Dutchie Pauline Dinkelberg. Originally trained as a ICU nurse, Pauline has been the chairwomen of the non-profit Vereniging Afbouwmedicatie (Association Tapermedication) since 2019. After some physical and psychological issues, Pauline developed insomnia. After having used aโฆ
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Recorded June 9th, 2023In this episode, Holly Hardman, a film maker and within the Benzo community best known for her documentary "As Prescribed". In this episode Holly shares her personal experience with Benzodiazepines. Holly has been dealing with health issues throughout her life and struggled with insomnia. Many years ago she had used Xanax (Alโฆ
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Recorded June 5th, 2023In this episode: Jess Zanotti; a Renaissance Woman; a multidimensional artist, wardrobe stylist and creative director. She was precribed Xanax (Alprazolam) for panic attacks and SSRI's over seven years ago. After ten years using prescription drugs as prescribed, she quit cold turkey, without knowing anything about safely comiโฆ
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#21: D E Foster from Easing Anxiety & the Benzofree podcast ๐บ๐ธ
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June 12th, 2023In this episode: author and podcaster D E Foster shares his personal Benzodiazepine story. D was prescribed Klonopin (Clonazepam) for stomach issues. After D tapered his Benzodiazepine, he researched the topic and wrote a book: "Benzo Free: The World of Anxiety Drugs and the Reality of Withdrawal". Subsequently, he started his renownโฆ
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May 27th, 2023In this episode: Dan Landauer. Struggling with anxiety as a young boy, he got prescribed Zoloft (Setraline) in his teens. Later in life Dan was prescribed multiple Benzodiazepines, like Ativan (Lorazepam) and Klonopin (Clonazepam). Dan checked into a rehab and they tapered him of all his psych meds in a staggering 9 days. Now, more thโฆ
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May 18th, 2023In this episode: dr. Jennifer Leigh shares her Benzodiazepine journey and we discuss topics like women's health. After earning a doctorate in psychology, Jennifer Leigh became a coach. Jennifer's career stopped when the Benzodiazepine she took as prescribed damaged her brain. She blogged honestly about her ordeal, sharing her experienโฆ
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#16: Catching up with Jenny (#2), from Brooklyn, NY ๐บ๐ธ after the jump
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May 16th, 2023In this episode: I catch up with my friend Jenny from Brooklyn, New York. Jenny featured on episode 10 and is the very first guest to come on Benzotired. In episode #2, Jenny shares her story on how she was put on Benzodiazepines and her experience in several detox facilities. In episode 2, Jenny was still tapering, but as of January โฆ
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#15: Propranolol, with dr. Christy Huff ๐บ๐ธ
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June 5th, 2023 (recorded May 10th, 2023) In this episode: dr. Christy Huff, director of the Benzodiazepine I lnformation Coalition (BIC) talk about the betablocker Propranolol. Chisty and I share our shared experience on this drug. As the Ashton Manual mentions the drug, we contemplate the use, purpose and the withdrawal of Propranolol. At this timโฆ
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#14: "Ada v Ativan", The Cook Report (1988) ๐ฌ๐ง
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April 26th, 2023 In this episode: "Ada v Ativan", The Cook Report (1988) ๐ฌ๐ง. โ ๏ธBe advised, this episode maybe considered triggering for some listenersโ ๏ธ This podcast episode contains the entire episode "Ada v Ativan" from the programme: The Cook Report, published in 1988 and can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbetbDf_imo&t=36s . In tโฆ
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#13: Miranda Levy ๐ฌ๐ง, author of "The Insomnia Diaries"
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April 17th, 2023 In this episode: journalist Miranda Levy, author of "The Insomnia Diaries - How I learned to sleep again". After Miranda's marriage is about to end, she develops pathological insomnia. Whilst being a mother of two young children and having a successful career, her insomnia quickly disables her. Miranda begins a search for a remedy โฆ
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April 15th, 2023 In this episode: Emma Hames, a Benzo surviver, songwriter, musician, artist and producer of the documentary film "Playing With Life" (currently in pre-preduction). At age 23 Emma had contracted an unknown virus and suffered limited long capacity and trouble breathing normally. Emma began developing severe anxiety and panic attacks.โฆ
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#11: A conversation with Renรฉe A. Schuls-Jacobson ๐บ๐ธ, author of "PSYCHIATRIZED"
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April 5th, 2023 In this episode: A conversation with Renรฉe A. Schuls-Jacobson, author of "PSYCHIATRIZED: WAKING UP AFTER A DECADE OF BAD MEDICINE". Renรฉe shares some of her journey of insomnia, Clonazepam (Klonopin), trauma, (sexual) healing and many more topics. Renรฉe found creativity in her healing journey and is now a full-time artist and offersโฆ
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#10: Haeley & Tom ๐บ๐ธ - A partner's perspective
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March 31st, 2023 In this episode: I speak with the lovely couple Haeley & Tom. Haeley is harmed by Benzodiazepines and currently tapering. Healey shares her story on being put on Benzos after an infection. Her highest dose was 5 milligrams of Lorazepam (Ativan). Currently Haeley is on 16 milligrams of Diazepam (Valium). Tom has been her support thrโฆ
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#9: Melanie Davis ๐ฌ๐ง, manager of REST (collab with Emma S. ๐ฌ๐ง from #Unfiltered)
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March 28th, 2023 In this episode: In collaboration with Emma from the #unfiltered podcast and beatingthebenzo.com, we speak with Melanie Davis, who has over 25 years of experience as the manager of REST (Recovery Experience Sleeping pills & Tranquilisers). Melanie has used her expertise to shape government policy as a member of the All-Party Parliaโฆ
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#8: A conversation with Paul Hirsch ๐บ๐ธ
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March 23rd, 2023 In this episode: Paul Hirsch from Chicago, Illinois ๐บ๐ธ shares his story about his journey on Klonopin (Clonazepam), which he was on for many years for anxiety and insomnia. Paul experienced tolerance withdrawal prior to tapering. Paul has almost been three years Benzo free. Paul shares some of the things that helped him through witโฆ
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#7: Christy Huff ๐บ๐ธ, M.D., Director of Benzodiazepine Information Coalition (BIC)
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February 22nd, 2023 In this episode: Christy Huff, M.D., Director of the Benzodiazepine Information Coalition (BIC) joins me today. Christy shares her Benzodiazepine journey and how she is currently doing. Christy shares information on several projects, like Benzodiazepine Induced Neurological Dysfunction (BIND), peer support and deprescribing guidโฆ
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February 15th, 2023 In this episode: Sarah Nadav shares her story about her journey coming off of Xanax (Alprazolam), Klonopin (Clonazepam) and other prescription drugs. Sarah also contracted Long-Covid.
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#5: Shane Kenny's ๐ฎ๐ช "The Benzodiazepine Medical Disaster" (2016) featuring Emma S. ๐ฌ๐ง
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February 14th, 2023 In this episode: The first part of the episode contains excerpts from Shane Kenny's documentary The Benzodiazepine Medical Disaster, made in 2016 and broadcasted on Irish television in 2017. Shane Kelly speaks with professors Heather Ashton and Malcolm Lader about Benzodiazepines. After the excerpts Emma (from #Beatingthebenzo aโฆ
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#4: Elisabeth Krijtenburg ๐ณ๐ฑ, tapercoach
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February 10th, 2023 (re-recorded on March 3rd, 2023) In this episode: Elisabeth Krijtenburg shares her story about her experience coming off of Lorazepam (Ativan) and antidepressants. After her taper, Elisabeth decided to support others coming off of Benzodiazepines and/or antidepressants. Find Elisabeth on: ๐ณ๐ฑ https://www.deafbouwcoach.nl/ and ๐ฌ๐ง โฆ
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#3: A conversation with Emma from London ๐ฌ๐ง
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January 10th, 2023 I've had the absolute divine pleasure to have a chat with Emma from London, UK, who has been harmed by Benzodiazepines and other prescription drugs. After her experiences, Emma has took it upon her to spread awareness about Benzodiazepines and other prescription drugs. We discuss many topics; one of them is our shared affliction:โฆ
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#2: Detox? Featuring Jenny, from Brooklyn, NY ๐บ๐ธ
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November 5th, 2022In this episode I interview Jenny, from Brooklyn, New York ๐บ๐ธ. She shares her story on how she got precribed Benzodiazepines and when she wanted to come off them. Jenny was initially prescribed 2 milligrams of Alprazolam (Xanax) and SSRI's. Later she was switched to 6 milligrams Lorazepam (Ativan). She shares her experience about โฆ
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Welcome to the podcast Benzotired. I'm your host, Naftal Benisty and I'm Dutch. Join me into the world of Benzodiazepines, withdrawal, BIND (Benzodiazepine Induced Neurological Dysfunction) and more. Disclaimer: always consult your physician for medical advice.Benzotired originally aired October 2022. In april 2024 I revised Benzotired and re-recorโฆ
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