Addiction doesn’t always look reckless. Sometimes it looks rational.
Fast relief. Low cost. Immediate results.

What rarely gets talked about is what happens over time — the dependence, the identity loss, and the long road back to clarity.

In this republished conversation, I sit down with D.E. Foster of Uneven Life to unpack the realities most people never hear about. We get honest about benzo dependence and withdrawal, why intelligent people fall into addiction, and why denial can quietly steal years — even decades — from someone’s life.

This episode isn’t about fear-mongering or labels. It’s about truth, awareness, and what it actually takes to rebuild when the thing that once “worked” starts taking everything.

We cover:

• Why addiction often makes sense at first — especially for smart people
• The overlooked reality of benzo dependence and withdrawal
• Whether benzo withdrawal is worse than opiates
• How addiction slowly erodes identity
• Why honesty is the real turning point toward freedom

If you or someone you love is navigating anxiety meds, dependence, or the aftermath of withdrawal, this conversation offers clarity, validation, and hope.

Learn more about D.E. Foster’s work here:
👉 https://www.unevenlife.com