The Benzo Free Podcast

About 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. Learn more on our website at https://easinganxiety.com/podcast.

Publisher

D E Foster

Category

education · health & fitness · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Feb 2019

Latest episode

5 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

144 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Oct 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. CHAPTERS0:00:00 It's Been A While0:02:06 Our Uneven Life Community0:06:00 Tinnitus Kicks In / My Wave0:06:49 Update on Podcasts0:08:30 Podcasts Fell to Back Burner0:09:41 I'm Sorry You Have to Go Through This0:11:41 I Still Get Setbacks & Waves0:14:33 Lunch, Friends, & Anxiety0:24:30 Benzos, Setbacks, & Jordan Peterson0:30:59 It Gets to You Sometimes0:32:50 I Want to Acknowledge Your Courage0:33:51 There's a Reason I Still Struggle0:37:11 The Life We Think We Should Have Had0:39:53 There's Always Something We Can Do0:46:08 Planning a Road Trip0:47:15 It's Rarely Just BIND0:49:57 I'm Really Sorry This Happened to You0:52:40 Focus on the Light0:53:56 Wrapping Things UpREFERENCESThe 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: ColoradoPODCAST SITELINKS— PODCAST WEBSITE: https://www.unevenLife.com/podcast— UNEVEN WEBSITE: https://unevenLife.com— YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@theUnevenLife— X (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/@theUnevenLifePODCAST SUMMARYThis 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 DISCLAIMERThe 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 PREVENTIONIf 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 MUSICAll music provided / licensed through Storyblocks (https://www.storyblocks.com)Benzo Free Theme Music— TITLE: Walk in the Park— ARTIST: Neil CrossPODCAST PRODUCTIONThe Benzo Free Podcast is part of Uneven (https://unevenLife.com) and is a production of Denim Mountain Press (https://denimmountainpress.com).

2. 

   6 Jun 2025

   5 Keys to BIND Success | Benzo Free 144

   D explores five key elements for successfully managing Benzodiazepine-Induced Neurological Dysfunction (BIND), including mental strategies, anxiety tools, helping others, natural approaches, and recognizing signs of healing.

3. 

   19 Apr 2025

   BIND, Fatigue, Tolerance, and Terminology | Benzo Free 143

   What really is tolerance? How does it differ from withdrawal? From BIND? When does one start and the other finish? Today, we clear up some confusion around benzo terminology and timing. We also examine the recent uptick of fatigue and pain. Join us.CHAPTERS0:00:00 Getting Everything Ready0:00:42 Welcome / Catching Up0:03:14 The Uneven Community (uneven.life)0:08:02 ASAM Benzo Guidelines0:10:36 Learning from Working with You0:11:22 Benzo Community as a Model for Others0:13:18 Our Team at Uneven0:14:42 Terminology in the Benzo Community0:17:00 Why BIND is the Proper Term0:21:56 Benzo Belly vs. GABA Belly0:24:40 Are These Symptoms Tolerance?0:28:23 Too Focused on Terminology?0:30:19 Looking for Answers / Obsession0:34:20 The Rationality of Acceptance0:36:19 There's No One Way to Do This0:38:35 Fatigue, Aches, Pain, and COVID0:43:15 Symptoms May Not Be Just Benzos0:45:50 Wrapping Things UpREFERENCESASAM Benzo Guidelines— https://www.asam.org/quality-care/clinical-guidelines/benzodiazepine-taperingBasics of BIND— https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/basics-of-bindLong COVID: Lasting effects of COVID-19 (Mayo Clinic)— https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/in-depth/coronavirus-long-term-effects/art-20490351Podcast Episode on the ASAM Guidelines (#142)— https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/new-asam-benzo-guideline-pros-cons-top-10-takeaways-benzo-free-142Understanding Drug Tolerance (Healthline)— https://www.healthline.com/health/drug-toleranceRECODING INFO— RECORDED: Friday, April 18, 2025— LOCATION: ColoradoPODCAST SITELINKS— PODCAST WEBSITE: https://www.easinganxiety.com/benzofree— EASING ANXIETY: https://www.easinganxiety.com— YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@easinganx — X (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/@easinganxPODCAST SUMMARYThis 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 DISCLAIMERThe 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://easinganxiety.com/disclaimer.SUICIDE PREVENTIONIf 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 MUSICAll music provided / licensed through Storyblocks (https://www.storyblocks.com)Benzo Free Theme Music— TITLE: Walk in the Park— ARTIST: Neil CrossPODCAST PRODUCTIONThe Benzo Free Podcast is part of the Easing Anxiety network (https://easinganxiety.com) and is a production of Denim Mountain Press (https://denimmountainpress.com).

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

99,162

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.6 / 5

92 ratings

Spotify

4.8 / 5

26 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 74 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

88

Social presence

0

YouTube

85

Engagement

67

Contact The Benzo Free Podcast

Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.