The Benzo Free Podcast5 Okt 2025

The BIND Legacy: When Difficult Days Derail Us | Benzo Free 145

I'm 11 years benzo-free, yet I still get waves on occasion. BIND is a roller coaster ride, and devilishly unpredictable. In today's podcast, I discuss my recent battles with BIND and how I find hope during the darker days.

CHAPTERS

0:00:00 It's Been A While

0:02:06 Our Uneven Life Community

0:06:00 Tinnitus Kicks In / My Wave

0:06:49 Update on Podcasts

0:08:30 Podcasts Fell to Back Burner

0:09:41 I'm Sorry You Have to Go Through This

0:11:41 I Still Get Setbacks & Waves

0:14:33 Lunch, Friends, & Anxiety

0:24:30 Benzos, Setbacks, & Jordan Peterson

0:30:59 It Gets to You Sometimes

0:32:50 I Want to Acknowledge Your Courage

0:33:51 There's a Reason I Still Struggle

0:37:11 The Life We Think We Should Have Had

0:39:53 There's Always Something We Can Do

0:46:08 Planning a Road Trip

0:47:15 It's Rarely Just BIND

0:49:57 I'm Really Sorry This Happened to You

0:52:40 Focus on the Light

0:53:56 Wrapping Things Up

REFERENCES

The Uneven Podcast

— https://unevenLife.com/podcasts

— A more personal take on living with anxiety and anxiety meds.

Uneven Life

— https://unevenLife.com

— Visit our community, coaching, and content on anxiety and anxiety meds.

Uneven Life Coaching

— https://unevenLife.com/coaching

— Learn about our coaching programs.

RECODING INFO

— RECORDED: Sunday, October 5, 2025

— LOCATION: Colorado

PODCAST SITELINKS

— PODCAST WEBSITE: https://www.unevenLife.com/podcast

— UNEVEN WEBSITE: https://unevenLife.com

— YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@theUnevenLife

— X (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/@theUnevenLife

PODCAST SUMMARY

This podcast is dedicated to those who struggle with side effects, dependence, and withdrawal from benzos, a group of drugs from the benzodiazepine and nonbenzodiazepine classes, better known as anti-anxiety drugs, sleeping pills, sedatives, and minor tranquilizers. Their common brand names include Ambien, Ativan, Klonopin, Lunesta, Valium, and Xanax.

PODCAST DISCLAIMER

The Benzo Free podcast is for general information purposes only and should never be considered medical, psychological, or any other form of health advice. Health-related information provided is not a substitute for professional advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems or to prescribe any medical devices, psychological treatments, or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it.

Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://unevenLife.com/disclaimer.

SUICIDE PREVENTION

If you, or anyone you know, is having suicidal thoughts, please seek help immediately. Resources can be found on our website at: https://www.easinganxiety.com/resources#suicide.

PODCAST MUSIC

All music provided / licensed through Storyblocks (https://www.storyblocks.com)

Benzo Free Theme Music

— TITLE: Walk in the Park

— ARTIST: Neil Cross

PODCAST PRODUCTION

The Benzo Free Podcast is part of Uneven (https://unevenLife.com) and is a production of Denim Mountain Press (https://denimmountainpress.com).

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