The Benzo Free Podcast

The Benzo Free Podcast


Latest Episodes

On the Road with Benzos IV: Surviving the Trip Back Home
March 01, 2021

Anxiety. Benzos. Symptoms. Withdrawal. Overwhelm. Family drama. Wooded trails. Sleepless nights in cheap motels. Long walks and deep thoughts. What do all these things have in common? If you are thinking a recent road trip — you’d be right.

Benzo Withdrawal Symptoms: Questions, Confusion, Obsession
December 31, 2020

Is this pain part of benzo withdrawal? What about this ache? Or memory loss? Or Confusion? Or Restlessness? It seems incomprehensible that all these symptoms are related to benzo withdrawal. And yet, quite often, that is the reality we face.

Benzo Brain: Cognitive Symptoms in Withdrawal
December 01, 2020

Benzo Brain. Fuzzy Brain. Cog Fog. Memory loss and cognitive dysfunction are common in benzo withdrawal and these symptoms can linger for a long time. Why does this happen? What do the studies say? And what steps can one take to improve things?

Live Chat with D | A Discussion of Anxiety, Benzos, and Other Stuff (edited)
November 14, 2020

Do you have questions about anxiety? About benzos and withdrawal? About your symptoms and possible remedies? About tips, tricks, and treatments to help you feel better? Or perhaps you just want to say hi. Whether you have been listening to the Benzo Free

Benzo Mornings: Anxiety, Symptoms, and Loneliness
November 01, 2020

Benzo withdrawal is personal. It’s intimate. And most of all, it can be very isolating. Fear and loneliness are pervasive in withdrawal and we frequently crave understanding, compassion, and connection. But does it really have to be that way?

Benzo Pharmacology, Dependence, and Advocacy: A Conversation with Dr. Robert Valuck (Part 2 of 2)
October 01, 2020

Robert J. Valuck, Ph.D., is a Professor in Clinical Pharmacy, Epidemiology, and Family Medicine at the University of Colorado (CU) and the Director of the Center for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention at CU. This is a conversation not to miss.

Benzo Pharmacology, Dependence, and Advocacy: A Conversation with Dr. Robert Valuck (Part 1 of 2)
October 01, 2020

Robert J. Valuck, Ph.D., is a Professor in Clinical Pharmacy, Epidemiology, and Family Medicine at the University of Colorado (CU) and the Director of the Center for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention at CU. This is a conversation not to miss.

Stories, Successes, and Easing Symptom Severity
September 01, 2020

What is the best method for reducing symptoms in benzo withdrawal? Why do we cling to a need for control? Is a slow taper still the way to go? These questions along with three quintessential benzo stories create a fully loaded show.

Anger and Irritability in Benzo Withdrawal
June 13, 2020

Anger, frustration, and even rage can be common during benzo withdrawal. When events trigger us, we react. But what happens when we are unable to calm down? Learn seven tips to help you step away from anger during benzo withdrawal.

Questions, Comments, and a Few Answers About Benzo Dependence and Withdrawal (Take 2)
May 31, 2020

Are my breathing problems caused by benzos?How about my chest pain? Do probiotics help with benzo belly? Can I take herbal supplements during withdrawal? These and several other common questions beg for answers.