The Benzo Free Podcast

Benzo Community, Healing, and Support (w/ Jennifer Leigh)


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Do we truly recover from protracted benzo withdrawal (BIND)? What does that look like? What about from other psych medications? Can we realistically get back to “normal” after all of this? And if so, how? Join D and Dr. Jenn for this intimate conversation.  

In today’s episode, we welcome therapist and benzo coach Jennifer Leigh back to the podcast. Dr. Jenn has helped many individuals recover from withdrawal and BIND and we’ll get her take on several pressing questions. We’ll share a few updates, talk a bit about her story, and hear from a few of you. I hope you enjoy it.

https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/benzo-community-healing-and-support-w-jennifer-leigh-bfp101

Video ID: BFP101


Chapters


00:00 Update Announcement

02:08 What’s New with Dr. Jenn

08:53 Doctor, Therapist, and Peer Training

11:17 So Much Going On

11:56 BIND Definition

14:34 Today’s Format

15:41 MAILBAG

15:47 What About Other Psych Meds?

19:47 Online Support

32:18 FEATURE: Chat with Jenn

32:25 Jenn’s Benzo Story

41:52 A New and Better You

44:02 Are You Symptom Free?

46:03 Finding That Connection

46:37 Are Benzos Different in BIND?

48:19 Is Klonopin (clonazepam) Different?

48:57 D’s Current Status in BIND

50:36 Finding Acceptance

51:40 5 Stages of Grief

52:56 Getting Back to Normal?

55:19 A New and Better You (Take 2)

57:54 Why Don’t Doctors Know This?

59:25 CLOSING

 

Episode Resources

The following resource links are provided as a courtesy to our listeners. They do not constitute an endorsement by Easing Anxiety of the resource or any recommendations or advice provided therein.


INTRODUCTION

CME Lunch and Learn Videos: https://corxconsortium.org/bz-webinars


FEATURE (Jennifer Leigh)

Benzo Withdrawal Help (w/ Jennifer Leigh): https://benzowithdrawalhelp.com


BENZO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS

Benzodiazepine Action Work Group (BAWG): https://corxconsortium.org/work-groups/benzodiazepine

The Alliance for Benzodiazepine Best Practices: https://benzoreform.org

Benzodiazepine Information Coalition (BIC): https://benzoinfo.com

 

The Podcast


The Benzo Free Podcast provides information, support, and community to those who struggle with the long-term effects of anxiety medications such as benzodiazepines (Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, Valium) and Z-drugs (Ambien, Lunesta, Sonata).


WEBSITE: https://www.easinganxiety.com

MAILING LIST: https://www.easinganxiety.com/subscribe

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@easinganx


DISCLAIMER

All content provided by Easing Anxiety is for general informational purposes only and should never be considered medical advice. Any health-related information provided is not a substitute for medical advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems, or to prescribe any medical devices or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it. Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://www.easinganxiety.com/disclaimer.


CREDITS

Music provided / licensed by Storyblocks Audio

https://www.storyblocks.com


Benzo Free Theme

— Title: “Walk in the Park”

— Artist: Neil Cross


PRODUCTION

Easing Anxiety is produced by…

Denim Mountain Press

https://www.denimmountainpress.com


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