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- #14: "Ada v Ativan", The Cook Report (1988) 🇬🇧April 26th, 2023In this episode: "Ada v Ativan", The Cook Report (1988) 🇬🇧. ⚠️Be advised, this episode maybe considered triggering for some listeners⚠️ This podcast episode contains the entire episode "Ada v Ativan" from the programme: The Cook Report, published in 1988 and can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbetbDf_imo&t=36s . In the episode, Roger Cook and his team, follow Ada from Nottingham, United Kingdom in 1988. Ada had been on Lorazepam (Ativan) for eleven years and wanted to show the world what the withdrawal looks like. Her second husband Emile was set up with a camera to film Ada as she tries to go cold turkey from her Benzodiazepine. Among other things in the episode, Roger Cook and his team confront the manifacturer. After the "Ava v Ativan" episode, Emma S. from the #unfiltered podcast and beatingthebenzo.com and I, talk about the episode @26:25. Due to a technical issue my audio sound is slightly off.1 hr 1 min
- #13: Miranda Levy 🇬🇧, author of "The Insomnia Diaries"
April 17th, 2023
In this episode: journalist Miranda Levy, author of "The Insomnia Diaries - How I learned to sleep again". After Miranda's marriage is about to end, she develops pathological insomnia. Whilst being a mother of two young children and having a successful career, her insomnia quickly disables her. Miranda begins a search for a remedy and is prescribed anti-depressents for off-label use for insomnia and Zopiclone and Clonazepam. When wanting to come off the drugs, Miranda has an interesting journey, including being admitted in psych wards. In the book, research and science on sleep is explained. Find Miranda Levy's book at: https://mirandalevy.co.uk/books/ and other platforms.35 min - #12: Emma Hames 🇬🇧
April 15th, 2023
In this episode: Emma Hames, a Benzo surviver, songwriter, musician, artist and producer of the documentary film "Playing With Life" (currently in pre-preduction). At age 23 Emma had contracted an unknown virus and suffered limited long capacity and trouble breathing normally. Emma began developing severe anxiety and panic attacks. After the diagnosis of her limited long capacity, she was treated with steroids and Bromazepam (Lexomil). At some point, Emma decided to quit the drug cold turkey. Not even aware she was prescribed a Benzodiazepine in the first place, Emma was thrown into a horrendous acute Benzowithdrawal, without anyone, including herself, knowing what was happening to her. After the so manieth ambulance she was in, a nurse informed her she was in Benzo withdrawal and that there was no cure. Emma was disabled for a very long time, but in her years towards recovery she connected to her creativity. Find Emma at: https://www.emmahames.com/ , her documentary: www.playingwithlife.com and her podcast: https://www.cassette-monkeys.com/podcast38 min - #11: A conversation with Renée A. Schuls-Jacobson 🇺🇸, author of "PSYCHIATRIZED"
April 5th, 2023 In this episode: A conversation with Renée A. Schuls-Jacobson, author of "PSYCHIATRIZED: WAKING UP AFTER A DECADE OF BAD MEDICINE". Renée shares some of her journey of insomnia, Clonazepam (Klonopin), trauma, (sexual) healing and many more topics. Renée found creativity in her healing journey and is now a full-time artist and offers coaching. Additionally, we discuss work ethics and balance in life.
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Find Renée on: http://www.rasjacobson.store/ and Psychiatrized on https://www.amazon.nl/Psychiatrized-Waking-After-Decade-Medicine/dp/B09LGVZ7V1/ref=asc_df_B09LGVZ7V1/?tag=nlshogostdsp-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=572366306611&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13984488274300022070&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9064786&hvtargid=pla-1465780399854&psc=1
1 hr 9 min - #10: Haeley & Tom 🇺🇸 - A partner's perspective
March 31st, 2023
In this episode: I speak with the lovely couple Haeley & Tom. Haeley is harmed by Benzodiazepines and currently tapering. Healey shares her story on being put on Benzos after an infection. Her highest dose was 5 milligrams of Lorazepam (Ativan). Currently Haeley is on 16 milligrams of Diazepam (Valium). Tom has been her support throughout Healey's withdrawal and shares his perspective on being a caregiver for Healey and their kids, while also taking care of himself. Healey has a positive Instagram page for people in Benzo withdrawal: https://instagram.com/benzowdpositivity?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=As of January 2024, Haeley and Tom have a non-Benzo related podcast: Talking Ship. Be sure to check it out! https://open.spotify.com/show/0gEyP1NMV1ob91EwVaXHYL?si=RSBwzBCST1yIkrjmeI5F9Q1 hr 8 min - #9: Melanie Davis 🇬🇧, manager of REST (collab with Emma S. 🇬🇧 from #Unfiltered)March 28th, 2023In this episode: In collaboration with Emma from the #unfiltered podcast and beatingthebenzo.com, we speak with Melanie Davis, who has over 25 years of experience as the manager of REST (Recovery Experience Sleeping pills & Tranquilisers). Melanie has used her expertise to shape government policy as a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Prescribed Drug Dependency and the Council for Evidence-Based Psychiatry. She has contributed to several committees and reports on the issue of prescribed drug dependency. Her insights have been featured in national media, including BBC Newsnight and The London Times. Through her work with REST, Melanie has supported over thousands of people to safely withdraw from benzodiazepines. Find REST at: https://www.changegrowlive.org/recovery-experience-sleeping-pills-and-tranquillisers-rest . A report Melanie mentions (stabilize-reduce): https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0282988An interview with Melanie Davis by Nicole Lamberson dated December 1st 2021: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVs-mkd9Pk8 The case study and NHSE about commissioning more services to support prescribed drug users is https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/optimising-personalised-care-for-adults-prescribed-medicines-associated-with-dependence-or-withdrawal-symptoms/ and Calista Kazuko music videos https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=c5pUEiC9dHY and https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sTXBL499kGo#dialog35 min
- #8: A conversation with Paul Hirsch 🇺🇸March 23rd, 2023In this episode: Paul Hirsch from Chicago, Illinois 🇺🇸 shares his story about his journey on Klonopin (Clonazepam), which he was on for many years for anxiety and insomnia. Paul experienced tolerance withdrawal prior to tapering. Paul has almost been three years Benzo free. Paul shares some of the things that helped him through withdrawal and we talk about cognitive behavioural therapy and meditation. https://instagram.com/paulh545?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=39 min
- #7: Christy Huff 🇺🇸, M.D., Director of Benzodiazepine Information Coalition (BIC)
February 22nd, 2023 In this episode: Christy Huff, M.D., Director of the Benzodiazepine Information Coalition (BIC) joins me today. Christy shares her Benzodiazepine journey and how she is currently doing. Christy shares information on several projects, like Benzodiazepine Induced Neurological Dysfunction (BIND), peer support and deprescribing guidance.
⚠️ Due to technical issues the audio quality is suboptimal. ⚠️
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Christy's blog one year post Benzo: https://www.benzoinfo.com/2020/04/20/one-year-off-benzodiazepines-a-doctors-journey/ Christy's progress report: http://www.benzobuddies.org/forum/index.php?topic=220279.0 The Benzodiazepine Information Coalition: https://www.benzoinfo.com/
29 min - #6: Sarah Nadav 🇺🇸
February 15th, 2023 In this episode: Sarah Nadav shares her story about her journey coming off of Xanax (Alprazolam), Klonopin (Clonazepam) and other prescription drugs. Sarah also contracted Long-Covid.
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29 min - #5: Shane Kenny's 🇮🇪 "The Benzodiazepine Medical Disaster" (2016) featuring Emma S. 🇬🇧February 14th, 2023In this episode: The first part of the episode contains excerpts from Shane Kenny's documentary The Benzodiazepine Medical Disaster, made in 2016 and broadcasted on Irish television in 2017. Shane Kelly speaks with professors Heather Ashton and Malcolm Lader about Benzodiazepines. After the excerpts Emma (from #Beatingthebenzo and the #Unfiltered podcast) and I discuss our take on the documentary @31:30. https://youtu.be/MVoFlGR7LhsChapters:(00:00:00) Intro(00:01:21) Excerpts of The Benzodiazepine Medical Disaster(00:31:50) Emma S. and I discussing the documentary1 hr 2 min
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Discussing the Benzodiazepine-Induced Neurological Dysfunction (BIND) pandemic with heroes I meet along the way. Benzodiazepines are prescription drugs like Diazepam (Valium), Alprazolam (Xanax), Lorazepam (Ativan) and Clonazepam (Klonopin) that can cause physical dependence. Disclaimer: always consult your physician for medical advice. Listener discretion is advised. For more information about benzodiazepines visit the Benzodiazepine Information Coalition (BIC) www.benzoinfo.com.
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