benzo free

A podcast dedicated to those who suffer from the complications
of anxiety medication.

the benzo free podcast

Launched in February 2019, the Benzo Free Podcast has become a lifeline of the benzo community providing information, support, and a personal connection to thousands struggling with benzodiazepine dependence and withdrawal (BIND).

Hosted by D E Foster, the podcast blends personal stories, interviews, and a variety of facts and studies from a decade of research and lived-experience. If you, or someone you know, has been affected by anxiety medication, you might want to check it out.

Listen on the website, on our YouTube Channel, or via the providers listed below.

This podcast is for informational purpose only, and should never be considered medical advice.

recent episodes

16 hours ago

A Psychiatrist's Perspective w/ Dr. Alexis Ritvo (Part 1 of 2) | Benzo Free 141

Alexis Ritvo MD, MPH is a board-certified psychiatrist at the University of Colorado School Medicine, co-founder of the Benzodiazepine...

Dec 22, 2024

Conversation with Jake Ressler (Life Beyond Benzos) | Benzo Free 140

Jacob Ressler is a licensed social worker, head moderator for the benzorecovery community on Reddit, and author of the book and founder...

Nov 20, 2024

Conversation with Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring | Benzo Free 139

Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring is a psychiatrist who has worked at the FDA, numerous pharmaceutical companies, and now operates a virtual taper...

Nov 5, 2024

Dependence, Addiction, and Sensitivities (Recorded LIVE @ uneven) | Benzo Free 138

Today I recorded our first live podcast from our new online community, "uneven." We explored the dependence vs. addiction (SUD) debate,...

Oct 2, 2024

Our New Online Community Is Now LIVE! | Benzo Free 137

We finally launched our new "uneven" community, and we hope you will check it out today for FREE. In today's episode, we catch up a bit...

Sep 16, 2024

Trusting Windows (When Things Get Better) | Benzo Free 136

When benzo symptoms hit us, we call it a "wave." When they ease, we call it a "window." But how do we trust a window after a rough wave?...

podcast categories

Benzo Basics

general benzo info

Interviews

hear from our podcast guests

Symptoms

our 14-part series and more

Mailbag

your comments and questions

Benzo Life

living with benzos and BIND

Road Trips

on the road with benzos

Tips and Trivia

Live Events

our live podcast episodes