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interviews

We have been blessed over the years to have some incredible guests visit our podcast. These include Stanford psychiatrist Dr. Anna Lembke, addiction medicine expert Dr. Steven Wright, benzo leaders Dr. Alexis Ritvo and Dr. Christy Huff, global benzodiazepine advocates Baylissa Frederick and Geraldine Burns, filmmakers, pharmacologists, and so much more.

Jun 5, 2023

Conversation with Podcaster Naftal Benisty (Benzo Tired)

Naftal Benisty is the creator and host of the podcast, “Benzo Tired.” A social worker by trade, Naftal’s personal experience with...

Apr 1, 2023

Conversation with Benzo Coach David Powers (Part 2 of 2)

David Powers is an artist, filmmaker, PhD candidate in psychology, and founder of Powers Benzo Recovery Coaching. After a severe car...

Apr 1, 2023

Conversation with Benzo Coach David Powers (Part 1 of 2)

David Powers is an artist, filmmaker, PhD candidate in psychology, and founder of Powers Benzo Recovery Coaching. After a severe car...

Nov 6, 2022

Conversation with Stanford Psychiatrist Anna Lembke, MD

Dr. Anna Lembke is our guest today — and trust me — you don’t want to miss this one! We discuss benzodiazepine tapering, substitution,...

Aug 9, 2022

The Dinner Party: Caregivers, Relationships, and Living with BIND (Benzo Chat)

Two benzo survivors. Two caregivers. Pizza. Cookies. And a covered porch in a rainstorm. What else could you want? Join us for this very...

Jul 17, 2022

Benzo Chat (Rob from Oklahoma): “Getting Back into Life”

Enough about me — it’s time to hear from you. Welcome to our very first “Benzo Chat.” An in-person, casual conversation with you, the...

Jun 4, 2022

Benzo Community, Healing, and Support (w/ Jennifer Leigh)

Do we truly recover from protracted benzo withdrawal (BIND)? What does that look like? What about from other psych medications? Can we...

Feb 1, 2022

A Psychiatrist’s Perspective: Conversation with Dr. Alexis Ritvo (Part 2 of 2)

Dr. Alexis Ritvo is a board-certified addiction psychiatrist and assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of Colorado School...

Feb 1, 2022

A Psychiatrist’s Perspective: Conversation with Dr. Alexis Ritvo (Part 1 of 2)

Dr. Alexis Ritvo is a board-certified addiction psychiatrist and assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of Colorado School...

Aug 18, 2021

Insights from Ireland: Conversation with Dr. Colin Bradley (Part II)

Dr. Colin Bradley is a physician, professor, and a 2017 Fulbright Scholar. He has studied the opioid and benzodiazepine crises in both...

Aug 18, 2021

Insights from Ireland: Conversation with Dr. Colin Bradley (Part I)

Dr. Colin Bradley is a physician, professor, and a 2017 Fulbright Scholar. He has studied the opioid and benzodiazepine crises in both...

Oct 1, 2020

Benzo Pharmacology, Dependence, and Advocacy: A Conversation with Dr. Robert Valuck (Part 2 of 2)

Robert J. Valuck, Ph.D., is a Professor in Clinical Pharmacy, Epidemiology, and Family Medicine at the University of Colorado (CU) and...

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