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, th

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

Posted April 1, 2023 • 00:59:57

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

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

Posted April 1, 2023 • 01:03:27

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

When COVID Meets BIND: How Does Long COVID Affect Benzo Withdrawal?

Posted March 12, 2023 • 01:05:47

What happens when COVID meets BIND? What happens when someone in protracted benzodiazepine withdrawal gets long COVID? Does it set...

Our Mailbag: Insomnia, Alcohol, Tinnitus, and BIND

Posted February 3, 2023 • 00:58:48

What can we do about tinnitus? What about brain lock? What about insomnia? Does alcohol help? Can flumazenil fix this? What about overwhelm...

Z-drugs (The Other Benzos): An In-Depth Look at Ambien, Lunesta, and Sonata

Posted December 1, 2022 • 00:56:30

The Z-drugs: Ambien. Lunesta. Sonata. What are these? Are they benzos? Hypnotics? When did they hit the market? Can they cause dependence?...