David Powers is an artist, filmmaker, PhD candidate in psychology, and founder of Powers Benzo Recovery Coaching. After a severe car accident, David became dependent on diazepam. Now benzo-free, he helps others through his films, videos, and coaching.

In Part II of our conversation, we learn about support, coaching, and membership sites. We also discuss psychology, overprescribing, gratitude, burnout, healing, society, culture, and much more. Please join us for this relaxed and informative conversation.

https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/conversation-with-benzo-coach-david-powers-part-2-of-2-bfp115

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Chapters

00:00 INTRODUCTION

02:04 Benzo Recovery School

07:13 Benzo Collaboration

13:09 Shooting Short Films

14:25 Feature Benzo Film

20:11 Support, Burnout, and Fees

28:38 Benzo Clinic / Commune

30:53 Structured Healing

33:34 Opportunity for Positive Change

37:07 Gratitude in Withdrawal

37:37 Jungian Approach

40:38 Not the Ideal Situation

41:09 Benzo Overprescribing

44:21 Benzo Revolution

44:58 America, Society, and Unity

47:43 Bruce Lee, a Chinese Hero

48:22 Humanity and Positivity

51:34 Age, Wisdom, and Reality

56:43 Wrapping Up

58:47 CLOSING

 

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.

Powers Benzo Coaching

• Website — https://www.powersbenzocoaching.com/
• YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18DrdP18DuSxoi2dxuSYUg
• Benzo Recovery School — https://www.powersbenzocoaching.com/benzoschool

 

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).

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