Podcasts, Community Updates, and a New Format | Benzo Free 131 The Benzo Free Podcast

What's new at Benzo Free? What's new in the benzo community? And what's new in research, training, and support? In today's episode, the Benzo Free Podcast returns with a new format and a revitalized outlook for the future. I hope you'll join us.CHAPTERS0:00:00 Our New Format0:01:34 Setbacks & Honesty0:05:29 Happy to Be Back0:06:25 the "uneven" podcast0:10:47 Podcast Frequency0:11:59 Community Updates0:12:38 Raw, Unscripted, & Flawed0:13:28 How Are You Doing?0:16:11 Benzo Peer Training0:21:01 Research Update0:22:53 Where Benzo Studies Often Fail0:25:24 My Benzo Background0:27:38 Who Do You Trust for Info?0:31:36 Benzo Brain Break0:31:48 I Got Burned Out / Me Being Me0:33:27 It's Been a Rough Road0:34:41 ClosingREFERENCES"uneven" podcast— https://easinganxiety.com/unevenEasing Anxiety YouTube Channel— https://youtube.com/@EasingANXBenzo Peer Support Training— https://benzopeertraining.orgThe Alliance for Benzodiazepine Best Practices— https://benzoreform.orgBenzodiazepine Information Coalition (BIC)— https://benzoinfo.comBenzo Warrior— https://benzowarrior.comRECODING INFO— RECORDED: Wednesday, May 1, 2024— LOCATION: ColoradoPODCAST SITELINKS— PODCAST WEBSITE: httpwww.easinganxiety.com/benzofree— EASING ANXIETY: https://www.easinganxiety.com— YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@easinganx — X (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/@easinganxPODCAST 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://easinganxiety.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 the Easing Anxiety network (https://easinganxiety.com) and is a production of Denim Mountain Press (https://denimmountainpress.com).