Benzotired

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Benzotired episodes

July 17, 2023 #23: PART 2 of 2: Dutch talkshow "B&W" on Benzodiazepines (2002) ft. Haeley 🇺🇸 & Emma S. 🇬🇧
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. C."
Dr. Boonstra - Addiction doctor "Dr. B."
Dr. Thomas - Professor General Practioner "Dr. Thomas"
Mrs. Nijkerk - Former user "Mrs. N."
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTwajPbVzcQ
Find Haeley at: https://instagram.com/benzowdpositivity?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
*Emma S. from the #unfiltered podcast and www.beatingthebenzo.com featured on multiple Benzotired episodes.
Please note that I have done my best to translated Dutch to English the best way I could with the hopes not to offend anyone.
49 min
July 17, 2023 #23: PART 1 of 2: Dutch talkshow "B&W" on Benzodiazepines (2002) ft. Haeley 🇺🇸 & Emma S. 🇬🇧 🎬
July 17th, 2023
In this episode: part 1 of 2 of the Dutch TV show Barend & Witteman "Benzodiazepine verslaving" (Benzodiazepine addiction) aired in 2002. Network: VARA.
⚠️ This is a video in Dutch ⚠️, 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 the episode. In part 2 Haeley, Emma S. and I discuss this talkshow.
It was extremely time consuming and technically challenging to make this episode, but I think this has value for educational purposes.
Disclaimer: I subtitled the best I could with English not being my native language.
Special thanks to Haeley (episode #10) who gave me notes on the subtitles.
In 2002, an estimated 700.000 people were on Benzos in the Netherlands; in 2022 it is estimated to be 1.370.000 people (source: https://www.rtlnieuws.nl/nieuws/nederland/artikel/5300622/steeds-meer-mensen-verslaafd-aan-slaap-en-kalmeringsmiddelen )
Starring in this episode:
Sonja Barend - Host
Mrs. de Clerck - User
Ms. Boonstra - Addiction doctor
Dr. Thomas - Professor General Practioner
Mrs. Nijkerk - Former user
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTwajPbVzcQ
27 min
July 10, 2023 #22: A conversation with Pauline Dinkelberg 🇳🇱
Recorded June 28th, 2023
In 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 a Z-drug (Zopiclone) for three months, she came off quite easily. However, months after that, she developed depression due to life events. She got prescribed Setraline (Zoloft) and after just one week, she developed suicidal thoughts and stopped within days. After that, she was being prescribed Mirtazepine (Remeron). Again, Pauline did not react well to yet another drug. After four months, using compounded pills, she managed to taper off. All her negative personal experiences with psych meds, inspired Pauline to commit to spread awareness for the drug harmed community.
Find Pauline's organisation at: https://verenigingafbouwmedicatie.nl/ 🇳🇱
47 min
July 04, 2023 #21: D E Foster from Easing Anxiety & the Benzofree podcast 🇺🇸
June 12th, 2023
In 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 renowned " The Benzo Free Podcast". D has since been working tiredly advocating for the Benzo harmed community. Despite some protracted symptoms, D has been asked for his lived experience for medical research and has been one of the founders bringing awareness to the community. D and I discuss many topics, like working with your ("Benzo wise") doctor to help you with your taper and podcasting.
Find D E Foster @ https://www.easinganxiety.com/ and his book "Benzo Free" @ https://www.amazon.nl/Benzo-Free-Anti-Anxiety-Reality-Withdrawal-ebook/dp/B07GBL6TLM
Me on the Benzofree podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0NqIp4ttEYipOVuEnWXWpw?si=7_cm8iFuQW6ONEtcwng-lQ
51 min
July 03, 2023 #20: Holly Hardman 🇺🇸
Recorded June 9th, 2023
In 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 (Alprazolam), Dalmane (Flurazepam) and later in life Ambien (Zolpidem) and Klonopin (Clonazepam). After her intense taper, Holly recovered, but shortly after she had a head injury which caused complication. Despite unfortunate events, Holly advocates for the Benzo harmed community.⚠️ Be advised: this episode may be perceived triggering for some listeners ⚠️
Find Holly @: imdb.com/name/nm0362454/ and asprescribedfilm.com
43 min
June 26, 2023 #19: Jess Zanotti 🇺🇸
Recorded June 5th, 2023
In 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 coming off of Benzodiazepines. It was five years into protracted withdrawal she realized she was harmed by Benzodiazepines. Jess shares her journey after taking her meds, coming in touch with her creativity and healing. Jess inspired and helped the Benzodiazepine Information Coalition (BIC) to create a social media page and having people there share their story, which in turn, helped Benzotired to connect with some guests for the show.
Find Jess at: https://www.renaissancewoman.co/ ,
https://www.instagram.com/jess_zanotti/ , https://www.instagram.com/renaissance.woman.co/ - and her partner's movement meditation practice at: https://www.wrken.com/
42 min
June 05, 2023 #18: Dan Landauer 🇺🇸
May 27th, 2023
In 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 than 7 years later and recovered, Dan coaches people harmed by Benzodiazepines and other psych meds.
Find Dan at: https://linktr.ee/philosophicalfishing and https://youtube.com/@philosophicalfishing
39 min
June 05, 2023 #17: Dr. Jennifer Leigh 🇺🇸
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 experience with others. Recovered, she helps people worldwide who are in Benzo withdrawal/BIND, support their caregivers, and educates healthcare workers about benzodiazepines, and how to treat their patients experiencing withdrawal/BIND. Jennifer also helps people avoid getting on dangerous psych meds by teaching them how to overcome anxiety and worry.

This episode does not have a transcript.

Find dr. Jennifer Leigh at: https://benzowithdrawalhelp.com/ , her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@benzowithdrawalhelp , Instagram: https://instagram.com/drjennbenzowithdrawalhelp?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Jennifer Leigh's novel "Hen": https://www.amazon.com/Hen-Jennifer-Austin-Leigh/dp/B09QP2MX8R/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1683915227&refinements=p_27%3AJennifer+Austin+Leigh&s=books&sr=1-1
As of July 2023 Dr. Jen launched her tapering club: https://benzowithdrawalhelp.com/the-tapering-club/
36 min
June 05, 2023 #16: Catching up with Jenny (#2), from Brooklyn, NY 🇺🇸 after the jump
May 16th, 2023
In 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 2023, she has been Benzo free. We discuss the last part of her taper, the jump and post-jump. Additionally, we discuss topics like work and income and BenzoBuddies.
47 min
June 05, 2023 #15: Propranolol, with dr. Christy Huff 🇺🇸
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 time, there has been little scientific research on tapering Propranolol. Additionally, we discuss taking anti-depressants during a Benzo taper.

CORRECTION: In the intro I mention episode #26 to know more about dr. Christy Huff, but it's episode #7.
Colorado Deprescribing Guidelines: https://corxconsortium.org/wp-content/uploads/Benzo-Deprescribing.pdf
Informative video on Betablockers and withdrawal: https://youtu.be/uucUyMaJPQg NHS information on Propranolol: https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/propranolol/
Benzodiazepine symposium: https://youtu.be/cS9eYKgUUTM
Visit https://benzotired.jimdosite.com/ for more information.
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