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1 #55: Let's talk brand changes with Emma Saunders 🇬🇧 37:14
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedSeptember 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 and some other personal stories. Inner Compass article: https://www.theinnercompass.org/help-hub/understanding-and-moderating-risks-variable-drug-levels-different-versions-same-0 Find Emma at: https://thepsychmedsanctuary.com/ Find my new website at: https://naftal.jimdosite.com/…
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 prescription drugs. After a cold turkey event, she discovered the Ashton Manual and reinstated her benzodiazepine. After a 8 month taper, she still suffered for three years. Now many years off, she considers herself almost fully healed.…
1 #53: "KORE", a play by Danielle de Vries 🇿🇦 and Tommy Boyce 🇬🇧 25:13
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedJuly 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 about and how it is for Danielle, not having experienced benzo harm firsthand, to play a character in the trenches of benzo withdrawal. I ask Tommy how it was directing the play and much more… Kore plays on August 19th and 20th 2025 at the Cockpit Theatre in London, UK. Find more about Danielle @ https://danielledevries.com/ TICKETS: https://www.thecockpit.org.uk/show/kore Want to support the play? Check out the KORE Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/koretheplay/…
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 where she stayed for one week. Sydney still has symptoms 5 years later, but has significantly recovered since and has a part-time job. Sydney followed the peer support program at the Colorado Consortium and offers coaching next to her daytime job. You can contact Sydney at: sydneyhunnel2@gmail.com or at her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sydneyhunnell/…
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 effects. This led Crystal to a chain of events where she was prescribed Klonopin, also known as Clonazapam, initially getting relief. After weeks she wanted to come off her benzodiazepine, leading into a year long taper. She is now two years benzofree. You can find Crystal on her Instagram page: brazenbenzobabes For a first, Crystal joins Benzotired via telephone ☎️, which causes a slight lag. We had some minor technical issues, but we've managed to make a good recording!…
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 years to fully taper, much of it during the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, she became extremely ill and was diagnosed with a mitochondrial metabolic disorder, linked to the combined stress of withdrawal and multiple COVID infections. Ryan speaks about a farm-based recovery program post-benzodiazepine in North Carolina, evacuating due to hurricane Helena to Santa Barbara to be closer to family and friends. Today Ryan is focussing on rebuilding her life and raising awareness about the harm of benzodiazepines. Ryan starts off with words of gratitute for her family and ends with a short self-produced song. She also wanted to share this quote: "You don't get to check out of the human experience for over a decade without severe consequences -- emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual. Coming back online after that long is not just a process, it's a reckoning." In Spring 2027, Ryan plans to walk the Camino de Santiago with other survivors as a symbol of healing and hope. If you want to join and/or connect, you can e-mail Ryan at: ryanrenehebert@gmail.com and her Instagram: elcaminoforacause .…
1 #49: Let's talk setbacks with Emma Saunders 🇬🇧 49:36
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedMay 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) Intro (01:45) Emma's worst setback (04:15) Naftal's worst setback (07:59) Paid jobs with symptoms (13:25) Alcohol (15:42) Magnesium (17:03) Stress and pressure (19:30) Excercise (21:00) Chemicals, food and drinks (25:02) Coffee (28:42) Supplements (30:20) Medical gaslighting (32:52) Liquid taper and changing brands (38:47) Navigating through setbacks (40:35) Vitamin B6 & polydrugged (42:45) Medical procedures, drugs and outro…
1 #48: Catching up with (the now benzofree) Emma Saunders 🇬🇧 34:19
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedMay 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 tapering Mirtazepine (Remeron). Find Emma at: https://thepsychmedsanctuary.com/…
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 symptoms, known as Benzodiazepine-Induced Neurological Dysfunction (BIND) . In this episode, we catch up with Jenny again. She has been benzofree for two years now. We talk about the benzo community, menopause, waves and windows, rebuilding a life and much more.…
1 #46: Let's talk insomnia with Malissa Pistillo 🇺🇸 1:06:19
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedFebruary 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 Miranda Levi (episode #13) The Matt Walker Podcast (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:33) Malissa's insomnia (00:06:45) Naftal's insomnia (00:10:45) Benzos effect on sleep (00:12:00) CBTi (00:21:02) Malissa's learnings on insomnia (00:26:10) Timezone changes, winding down, chronotypes and education (00:37:45) Rebound REM sleep (00:46:17) What helps Malissa sleep (00:53:10) What helps Naftal sleep (00:56:00) Naps (00:58:00) Switching bedrooms & coffee (01:01:00) Work, hope & outro…
1 #45: Barbara Connolly, PhD, Senior Admin Benzo Warrior Community 🇺🇸 45:56
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDecember 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-Danlos and mast cell activation syndromes. Barb was herself badly injured in 2017 by a rapid taper off Klonopin after 22 years of prescribed use for muscle spasms, and didn't realize until much later that the resulting cascade of symptoms and disability was due to benzodiazepines. Because of that experience, it became important to her that others going through withdrawal from benzodiazepines get far better information and support. She has run Benzo Warrior Community for nearly four years with a terrific team of peers all of whom haved lived experience, and has helped thousands navigate their journeys through benzodiazepine recovery. BWC has about 4,500 active members in English-speaking countries all over the world, and features Zoom support meetings for members and caregivers alike. Barb hosts a speaker series for BWC about all things benzodiazepines, withdrawal, BIND, and recovery, featuring doctors, coaches, pharmacists, and survivors. She excels at connecting people with the resources needed to consult effectively with doctors, marshal support from family and friends, cope with difficult symptoms, and figure out all the logistics of tapering as well as managing food sensitivities. A member of the Benzo Action Work Group, Barb is one of the trainers for the benzodiazepine peer training and is interested in research on health care policy and benzodiazepines. She enjoys hiking, ballet, and politics and is grateful to be much-recovered and able to wander again in the great outdoors. Contact Barb about coaching services at this email: Barbara.Connolly.31@gmail.com Join Benzo Warrior Community here: benzowarrior.com To listen to the presentations from the speaker series, subscribe to the Benzo Warrior Community youtube channel, here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3xdLrxubxjcAtB5eVyHCzw Discussion after the presentations is not recorded in order to protect privacy of attendees, so If you are interested in participating in the speaker series and the Q&A after, please join BWC.…
November 26th, 2024 In this episode: I talk to Rikka Allen from Finland. She was harmed by Cymbalta (generic: Duloxetine) and Oxazepam (also known as Serax). Rikka shares her journey as she is currently tapering her benzodiazepine using water. We also discuss directly tapering, finding English information and national issues surrounding benzodiazepines.…
November 19th, 2024 In this episode: I speak with Malissa Pistello. She is a benzo and a psych drug advocate with a background being in Cloud Computing & Cyber Security. She has personal experience with protracted injuries caused by SSRIs, SNRIs and benzodiazepines, which has shaped her mission as she continues to navigate the ongoing challenges of Benzodiazepine-Induced Neurological Dysfuntion (BIND). Malissa manages the TikTok and YouTube channel TheFaceofMALPractice, where she shares vulnerable videos of her journey and provides education in the hope of spreading awareness. She is currently authoring a book that talks through her experience with psych drugs, how they nearly killed her and her journey to healing her true self.…
November 15th, 2024 In this episode: I speak with P.A. Nicole Lamberson about Flumazenil. She also serves as the Medical Director of the non-profit organization Benzodiazepine Information Coalition, BIC for short. Her personal story is featuted on episode #28 of Benzotired. Nicole and I discuss what we know about Flumazenil using published papers and news articles. Additionally, Nicole shares her personal lived experience with Flumazenil. If you have personal experience with Flumazenil? Please share your experience through the Spotify comments. BIC has been an advocate for benzodiazepine awareness for over seven years. Among countless other things, BIC helped to get the FDA update the black boxed warning in 2020. If you can, please support BUC in their advocacy and donate through the website: benzoinfo.com/donate/ Links discussed in the episode: Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flumazenil Malcolm Lader study: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1993-18748-001 George O'Neil on Independent: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/features/is-this-a-groundbreaking-cure-for-opiates-and-benzos-addicts-10190635.html George O'Neil on Scroll: https://scroll.in/article/714862/blocking-the-high-the-unorthodox-doctor-who-thinks-he-can-cure-addiction…
November 3rd, 2024 In this episode: Domagoj from Croatia shares his benzo story. He was prescribed Xanax XR (Alprazolam extended release) for severe panic attacks in 2016. He is has been tapering Xanax directly as of March 2024. In this episode we talk about his taper, an updose that went sideways, insert pamphlets, national stigmas and more. You can contact Domagoj at: domagoj.benzofree@gmail.com…
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1 #40: Let's talk benzo lingo with P.A. Nicole Lamberson 🇺🇸, medical director B.I.C. 1:28:14
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedMay 17th, 2024In this 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 community. Recently she featured on the French-Canadian journalism program Enquête "Prescription Nightmare".Nicole featured on episode #29 of Benzotired where she shares her personal story. Find Nicole's bio at Benzodiazepine Information Coalition: https://www.benzoinfo.com/nicole-lamberson/Coaching by Nicole: https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages?provider_id=47721📧: nlambersoncoaching@gmail.com @37:50 I ment to say PROponent (sorry, English second language) (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:23) Physical dependence / addiction (00:15:27) Withdrawal & tolerance (00:19:03) Holding & adverse effects (00:21:24) Cold turkey / abruptly stopping (00:24:30) Akathisia / agitation (00:27:08) Updosing & reinstatement (00:35:00) (Long) holding (00:41:42) Paradoxical reactions (00:44:05) Kindling (00:47:07) Equivalencies (00:51:13) DPDR (00:54:58) Benzo belly / muscle tension (00:57:50) Benzo brain / cognition / memory (00:59:06) Benzodiazepine Induced Neurological Dysfunction (BIND) (01:02:11) Neuro emotion (01:06:03) Waves & windows (01:07:50) Gaslighting (01:09:25) Levels of BIND / functionality (01:15:57) Symptom free (01:17:03) Generics & brand names (01:22:30) Explaining prescribers, debate and outro…
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1 #39: Let's talk tinnitus with Emma Saunders 🇬🇧 40:58
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedMay 13th, 2024 This episode is dedicated to Fronçois Chapet*🇨🇦 ✝️ In this 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 the Doxycycline treatment. In this episode we discuss tinnitus in general. How can people cope? How did Emma and I cope with it? Where can people go? We also connect tinnitus with the (mis)prescribing of Benzodiazepines and it's subsequent withdrawal. Find general information on tinnitus @ https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinnitus *Fronçois Chapet was featured on the French-Canadian journalism program by Enquête 🇫🇷: https://youtu.be/cJcNIEH0rPc?si=EUs5DaF2oYNuidwQ 🇺🇸: https://youtu.be/ZBi33wQUfVI?si=cH96-YhBd7RA8Jeu Find the resources Emma mentioned: Julian Cowan Hill for tinnitus @ https://juliancowanhill.co.uk/ 🇬🇧 & Joey Remeyni @ https://www.seekingbalance.com.au/ 🇦🇺 For coaching considering Benzodiazepines, polypharmacy, tinnitus and more, check out Emma Saunders @ www.beatingthebenzo.com…
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1 #38: Catching up with Haeley 🇺🇸 and her liquid taper 43:18
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedApril 19th, 2024 In 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 launched a (non-Benzo related) podcast: Talking Ship, which can be found at Spotify and most other podcast platforms (it's so fun, check it out!). Find Haeley's Instragram page about positive mindset on Benzo withdrawal, including a tutorial on a liquid taper at: https://www.instagram.com/benzowdpositivity/ (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:24) Haeley's Benzo story in a nutshell (00:06:21) Haeley's liquid (micro)taper (00:18:03) Haeley's improvements & Talking Ship (00:21:44) Medical malpractice & misdiagnosing (00:25:47) Adverse effects & knowing Benzos (00:32:00) Proper information (00:37:20) Social media, affirmations and positivity (00:41:54) Where to find Haeley & Outro…
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1 #37: Working with BIND with Emma S. 🇬🇧 and Emma H. 🇬🇧 38:40
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedApril 2nd, 2024 In memory of dr. Christy Huff ✝️. In this (bonus) episode: I have an informal conversation about working with BIND (Benzodiazepine Induced Neurological Dysfunction) with my friends Emma Saunders 🇬🇧 (from beatingthebenzo.com) and Emma Hames 🇬🇧 (producer of the documentary Toxsick). If you want to honor dr. Christy Huff and/or find more information, visit the Benzodiazepine Information Coalition (BIC) website: www.benzoinfo.com…
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1 #36: Dr. Mark Horowitz, MBBS PhD 🇦🇺, author of "The Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines" 52:36
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDecember 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 pre-ordered now from Amazon and other booksellers. The handbook is written for psychiatrists, general practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, or anyone involved in the care of people with mental health conditions, as well as interested members of the public (it may be the perfect gift for your prescriber) and outlines step-by-step instructions for how to safely stop all commonly used antidepressants, benzodiazepines, gabapentinoinds and z-drugs, with fast, moderate and slow schedules and how to modify these for an individual. Find Mark Horowitz at: https://markhorowitz.org/ For Mark Horowitzs' coaching services, you can inquire at: markhorowitzconsulting@gmail.com I am joined by the lovely Emma Saunders from the #Unfiltered podcast and beatingthebenzo.com (00:00:00) Introduction (00:01:44) Mark's inspiration to write his book (00:06:08) The Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines (00:09:10) The Ashton Manual, tapering speeds, risk factors and kindling (00:20:22) Neuro imaging and GABA occupation (00:22:15) Patient and doctor training (00:27:09) Risks versus benefits of psych meds (00:35:50) Addiction versus physical dependence (00:37:48) (Long) holding and tolerance (00:46:08) How Mark is currently doing & managing withdrawal effects…
November 22nd, 2023 In 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 Tranxène (Clorazepate), antidepressants and eventually a staggering 8 milligrams of Rivotril (Clonazepam). Trough the years he had visited America and on his last visit, he stumbled upon the book "Blood Orange Night", inspiring him to want to come off Benzos. He had tapered to 4.5 milligrams in a few years, but ended up in an inpatient treatment where he was tapered off Benzodiazepines and all other prescription drugs in four days during a ten-week treatment. He survived, but one year later, he still has some symptoms. After coming off of Clonazepam, he started to do some research on Benzodiazepines. Realizing Benzodiazepines aren't as safe he was told, Tijs is spreading awareness in Belgium and his story is featured in some reputable Belgium newspapers.…
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November 13th, 2023 In 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 the US by USA Today in 2021, Alison is a UCLA trained Mindfulness Facilitator from The Semel Institute of Neuroscience and Human Behavior. She is a Master NLP Practitioner, HeartMath facilitator, Nutritional coach, Raw Foods Master, Meditation and Breathwork teacher and the award-winning author of Minding Mum: It’s Time to Take Care of You – the world’s first 360 self-care book for mums focusing on health and wellbeing post birth. Alison was first prescribed Xanax for anxiety when she was 16. The doses gradually increased when she moved to America to pursue her modelling career. For many years, Alison struggled with alcoholism and anxiety. Eventually, she decided to wean herself off of alcohol, Xanax, Lexapro (Escitalopram) and recreational drugs. Alison describes her transformational journey and we discuss mental health among other things. Find Alison at: https://alisoncanavan.com/…
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1 #33: Tapering beta blockers with dr. Sanjay Gupta 🇬🇧 30:40
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedNovember 7th, 2023 In 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 his views on his profession and the healthcare system. On behalf of the Benzodiazepine-harmed community, I invited dr. Gupta. As the Ashton Manual is widely recognized, appreciated and embraced, we can't deny it is over twenty years old and there are more developments and views within the community. In the Ashton Manual, the (short acting) beta blocker Propranolol is mentioned as a possible tool for those who suffer heart palpitations in Benzodiazepine withdrawal. Professor Ashton mentions in her renowned manual that dependency does occur when taking a beta blocker daily and requires a taper. Information on how to taper, adverse effects and possible dangers aren't well researched. Personally I had a really difficult time coming off of Propranolol and had severe withdrawal symptoms. Dr. Christy Huff, also a Cardiologist and has lived-experience on the matter, was so kind to join me in episode #36 where we discussed the topic; it is one of the most listened to episodes of Benzotired. I have a close friend within the Benzo-harmed community, who is going through a severe Propranolol withdrawal. The friend and I have done research on cases having difficulties coming off of beta blockers and have found some disturbing reports. As of present I cannot share too much, but I can share that we want to raise awareness on the possible negative outcomes of beta blockers. Please do not stop your beta blocker abruptly and consult a medical professional if you have any questions about your prescription. Find dr. Sanjay Gupta at: https://yorkcardiology.co.uk/ (00:00) Intro & about dr. Sanjay Gupta (01:00) Concerns regarding beta blockers (02:20) Interview dr. Sanjay Gupta & outro…
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November 7th, 2023 In 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, and Twentieth Century Fox in the 1980s. In the early 1990s, Hardman began writing, directing, and producing short films. She also developed CFS/ME and was prescribed Klonopin (Clonazepam) as part of her healing regimen. She recovered from CFS, but was encouraged by her doctor to continue taking Klonopin. Having recovered from CFS, and in response to the political climate at the time, Hardman shifted to the documentary form, directing and producing her first documentary feature Good People Go to Hell, Saved People Go to Heaven (IDFA 2012). Hardman has been a guest speaker at universities and museums. Looking back Hardman recalls living with ongoing and unpredictable disability starting in the early 2000s. After growing concerned about taking Klonopin long-term, she discovered that her mystery symptoms were all due to the adverse effects of Klonopin. She began a 22-month-taper off the drug. While tapering, she began research on a benzodiazepine-focused documentary, and, after finding Matt Samet's Death Grip and content remnants from Geraldine Burns' Yahoo group, she reached out to both about appearing in a new documentary with the working title As Prescribed. As Prescribed, began production in 2014 and filmed over a period of six years. The benzodiazepine community was in great part responsible for helping the film to reach completion -- with generous donations, cooperation, moral support, and open-hearted participation. As Prescribed premiered at Sheffield DocFest (UK) and the Berkshire International Film Festival (US) in June 2022. The Video Project launched the film to the educational/institutional market in October 2023. The film will be available on streamers in spring 2024. Find more information at: https://www.asprescribedfilm.com/…
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1 #31: Melissa Bond 🇺🇸, author of "Blood Orange Night" 42:25
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedNovember 1st, 2023 In this episode: Melissa Bond, a narrative journalist, poet and matriarch to Salt Lake City’s 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 Simon & Schuster in June 2022 and was selected by the New York Times as one of the best audiobooks of 2022. Bond has been featured on PBS Story in the Public Square, Radio West, the podcasts Risk!, Endeavors, Psychology Unplugged, The New York Times Podcast, RadioWest and Mom’s Don’t Have Time to Read Books. When Melissa developed pathological insomnia, she was prescribed Ambien (Zolpidem) and later a staggering amount of Ativan (Lorazepam). Melissa's interview on the Benzodiazepine Awareness Podcast (July 2022): https://open.spotify.com/episode/0wlnRMoHDR6ePsrEDW9qQI?si=JMyYTT-MQmiyvT4V-20bjw Learn more at MelissaABond.com.…
October 31st, 2023 In 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 staggering amount of different drugs, including Rivotril (Clonazapam), Seroquel (Quetiapine) and Cymbalta (Duloxetine) whilst drinking alcohol. Jane has had an excruciating withdrawal, but she is determined to get off all the drugs and create awareness. Jane has written a poem she shares on the show. This episode is a little different from others, seeing Jane's story didn't start with a Benzodiazepine, but none the less recognizable for many in the Benzodiazepine harmed community. ⚠️Be advised, this episode may be perceived triggering for some listeners ⚠️ You can find and contact Jane at: https://www.janehkotze.co.za , https://www.instagram.com/janehkotze/ and https://m.facebook.com/p/100063797985871/ (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:33) Jane's poem (00:18:55) Interview with Jane & outro…
October 17th, 2023 In 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 the Medical Advisory Board of Benzodiazepine information Coalition, is an Associate at the International Institute for Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal, is a founding member of the Benzo Action Work Group of the Colorado Consortium, is co-founder of The Withdrawal Project and a team member at Inner Compass Initiative. She also does outreach, marketing and distribution for the documentary film, "Medicating Normal." Currently, she is a member of the patient panel tasked with assisting the American Society of Addiction Medicine on the development of Benzodiazepines deprescribing guidelines for the FDA. Amongst the drugs Nicole was prescribed was: Alprazolam (Xanax), Clonazepam (Klonopin), Zolpidem (Ambien), Mirtazepine (Remeron), mixed amphetamine salts (Adderall), Quatiapine (Seroquel), Gabapentin, Trazodone and Diazepam (Valium). ⚠️ Be advised, this episode may be perceived triggering for some people ⚠️. Nicole can be contacted for withdrawal coaching through Witt-Doerring Psychiatry: https://wittdoerringpsychiatry.com/coach-nicole-lamberson/…
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1 #28: Geraldine Burns 🇺🇸 from the Benzodiazepine Awareness podcast 51:25
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedOctober 16th, 2023 In 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 class of prescription drugs. She was instrumental in having Professor C. Heather Ashton, Professor Emeritus from the University of Newcastle write her manual “Benzodiazepines: How They Work and How to Withdraw” also known as The Ashton Manual. This manual has now been translated into 13 other languages. In 2006, she launched the website BenzoBookReview.com. It was started after she was given the rights by eleven internationally known authors of books that had been written on the subject of tranquilizers of which some were no longer being published. She worked to have some of them revised and updated so we could bring the most up-to-date information on tranquilizers and sleeping pills to the public. Her advocacy work has been filmed from 2014 to 2020 for the documentary “As Prescribed”. You can learn more about the documentary at www.asprescribedfilm.com. It is a documentary film project about benzodiazepine dependency and discontinuation syndrome. On February 24, 2016, the first bill was filed in Massachusetts titled An Act Relative to Benzodiazepines and Non-Benzodiazepine Hypnotics. She worked closely with Representative Paul McMurtry to have this first of a kind bill filed in the United States. Over the next few years, at five different sessions she and other Massachusetts benzo survivors testified in front of the Joint Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use and Recovery. After the third session, the bill was received favorably, but because of Covid, the bill did not go forward. The 4th bill for the year 2021 was heard on November 8th which again did not go forward. A 5th bill was just heard on October 2nd, 2023 and we are waiting for a favorable report. On January 13, 2018 she testified in front of the Joint Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use and Recovery for Governor Baker’s Opioid Bill. In 2018 she and her son Attorney Garrett Burns launched her Podcast “Benzodiazepine Awareness with Geraldine Burns” which is also available on YouTube. After the birth of her second child, something didn't feel quite right and Geraldine was prescribed Ativan (Lorazepam). Despite Geraldine's concerns about the drug, she was told she needed to take Ativan for the rest of her life. As time progressed Geraldine discovered there was a medical issue unaddressed. In an age before the Ashton Manual and the internet, she tapered her Benzodiazepine. As she wanted to spread awareness, she got in touch with professor Heather Ashton, who sent her the first three chapters of her now famous manual. Find Geraldine's podcast at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/benzodiazepine-awareness-with-geraldine-burns/id1358022441 The Massachusetts Benzodiazepine Bill testimonials: https://youtu.be/WZ2Ut-U5TBA?si=LVsczd_teYnjYgsX…
August 7th, 2023 In 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 drug harmed community and currently offers her services for people coming off and recovering from Benzos and other psych meds. Find Angie @: https://www.apeacockconsulting.com…
August 1st, 2023 In 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 trauma and the many traumas and gaslighting she endured when getting ill on Benzos by many doctors. Amy cold turkeyed for her pregnancy. Amy managed to come off of Benzodiazepines in 2015. Amy was futured in Lisa Ling's "The Benzo Crisis". Find Amy at her Instagram page: https://instagram.com/amybarnett7261?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==…
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