Best The Coalition For Physician Podcasts (2025)

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#49: Let's talk setbacks with Emma Saunders 🇬🇧 49:36

23d ago49:36

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May 7th, 2025 In this episode: I talk to Emma Saunders from the UK, a regular guest of Benzotired about setbacks. We talk about setbacks she and I have had, others have had or may have. We talk about alcohol, supplements, food and much more. Find Emma at: the The Psych Med Sanctuary Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychmedsanctuary/ (00:00)…

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#48: Catching up with (the now benzofree) Emma Saunders 🇬🇧 34:19

23d ago34:19

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May 7th, 2025 In this episode: I catch up with Emma Saunders from the UK. Emma has featured on many episodes of Benzotired. She was prescribed Lorazepam (Ativan) for tinnitus and ended up being polydrugged. In this episode she shares her successfully tapering Quatiapine and Lorazepam and she shares her current state of affairs. Currently Emma is ta…

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Britney Broyhill, DNP, ACNP-BC, FAANP • Live at the Summit 24:54

22d ago24:54

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Britney Broyhill, DNP, ACNP-BC, FAANP, is the Senior Director of Advanced Practice for Atrium Health. Thanks for tuning in! Check out more episodes of The Well-Being Connector at www.bethejoy.org/podcast.By The Coalition for Physician & APP Well-Being

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Braving the “Frying Pan”: Starting an Independent Practice from Scratch 1:13:54

1M ago1:13:54

1:13:54

In this episode, IndeDocs President Dr. Marcelo Hochman talks with Dr. Jeris Cox, owner of Adore Fertility, about her transition from practicing medicine within the military system to setting up her own practice and the tips, resources, and perspective she’s found along the way. Dr. Jeris Cox Dr. Jeris Cox is a highly qualified fertility specialist…

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Simiao Li-Sauerwine, MD, Kim Bambach, MD & Blair Creedle Reynolds, MD • Live at the Summit 34:57

2M ago34:57

34:57

Advocating for yourself is a crucial skill for well-being, professional identity formation, and career advancement as women in medicine. In this episode, our guest speakers touch on their RAFFT (Resident and Faculty Females Together) program, where participants learn tangible skills for building their own self-promotion toolkit. The program involve…

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Arpita Gupta DePalma, MD • Live at the Summit 29:12

3M ago29:12

29:12

Arpita Gupta DePalma, MD founded Thought Work, MD to help physicians and professional women learn how to identify, manage, and then let go of what is not serving them through transformational mindset coaching. She helps powerful women learn how to stay ahead of their anger so that they show up calm, collected and in control, ready to lead and execu…

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#47: Jenny's success story 🇺🇸 41:56

3M ago41:56

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February 22nd, 2025 In this episode: I talk to my friend Jenny, from New York, U.S.A. She is featured on episode #2 and #16. On episode #2, she was still tapering and she shares her benzo story, aswell as her horrible experience in a detox facility. On episode #16 (recorded around June 2023), she had been off benzodiazepines, but still dealing with…

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#46: Let's talk insomnia with Malissa Pistillo 🇺🇸 1:06:19

3M ago1:06:19

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February 20th, 2025 In this episode: I talk to Malissa Pistillo about our experiences and knowledge about insomnia. We discuss Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi), things that help us sleep and more. Check out episode #43 for Malissa's benzo story and more information about her. As discussed in this episode: "The Insomnia Diaries" by Mi…

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Raising the Bar on Rural Healthcare 41:37

4M ago41:37

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In this episode, IndeDocs board member Dr. Morris Brown talks with Public Health Community Engagement Manager Regina Nesmith-Dimery about the challenges and future of rural medicine in South Carolina and what we can do today to affect positive change. Regina Nesmith-Dimery Regina holds a Master of Science Degree in Nutritional Sciences and a Bachel…

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Jenny Michel, DNP, APRN-CNP • Live at the Summit 26:18

4M ago26:18

26:18

Jenny Michel is the Director of Advanced Practice at Akron Children’s and works clinically as a nurse practitioner in the emergency department. She is currently the co-chair of the provider resilience committee, the Well-Being index APP champion, and an advocate for recognizing the importance of provider wellness and improving the health and wellne…

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How to Run a Successful Solo Practice…With Zero Staff 46:45

4M ago46:45

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In this episode, IndeDocs President Dr. Marcelo Hochman talks with Dr. Juliette Walker, owner of Paragon Pediatrics, about her experience operating a solo medical practice. Dr. Walker shares insight into the business structure, technology, and communication tools which allow her to minimize overhead and provide streamlined, concierge-style care to …

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Legal Savvy: How to Avoid Contractual Pitfalls as an Independent Physician 1:03:02

5M ago1:03:02

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In this episode, Dr. Eveline Waring and Lisa Thomas (a partner at the law firm of Husch Blackwell) discuss the often-confusing area of legal contracts with regards to independent practice. Lisa gives expert guidance on how to navigate termination provisions, restrictive covenants, buyouts, partnership agreements, and more, and shares her thoughts o…

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Amber Orman, MD, DipABLM • Live at the Summit 30:17

5M ago30:17

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Amber Orman, MD, DipABLM is a double board-certified radiation oncologist and lifestyle medicine specialist focusing on focusing on breast cancer treatment and prevention, providing holistic care that encompasses mind and body. She is the first ever Chief Wellness Office (CWO) of AdventHealth Medical Group, working to improve the well-being of her …

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#45: Barbara Connolly, PhD, Senior Admin Benzo Warrior Community 🇺🇸 45:56

5M ago45:56

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December 20th, 2024 In this episode: Barbara Connolly, PhD is the Senior Admin of the Benzo Warrior Community. She is a retired professor of political science, she has lived experience with complicated withdrawal from both benzodiazepines and antidepressants, and truly understands living with complex chronic illness and pain, particularly Ehlers-Da…

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IndeDocs Podcast Trailer 0:56

5M ago0:56

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For an inside look at independent medicine in South Carolina, we invite you to check out the new podcast series from IndeDocs, an organization dedicated to connecting and empowering independent physicians and the community that supports them. Each episode takes a deep-dive look into a variety of topics examining the ins and outs of independent prac…

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#44: Rikka Allen 🇫🇮 42:38

6M ago42:38

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November 26th, 2024 In this episode: I talk to Rikka Allen from Finland. She was harmed by Cymbalta (generic: Duloxetine) and Oxazepam (also known as Serax). Rikka shares her journey as she is currently tapering her benzodiazepine using water. We also discuss directly tapering, finding English information and national issues surrounding benzodiazep…

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#43: Malissa Pistillo 🇺🇸 50:36

6M ago50:36

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November 19th, 2024 In this episode: I speak with Malissa Pistello. She is a benzo and a psych drug advocate with a background being in Cloud Computing & Cyber Security. She has personal experience with protracted injuries caused by SSRIs, SNRIs and benzodiazepines, which has shaped her mission as she continues to navigate the ongoing challenges of…

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#42: Flumazenil, with Nicole Lamberson 🇺🇸 29:53

7M ago29:53

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November 15th, 2024In this episode: I speak with P.A. Nicole Lamberson about Flumazenil. She also serves as the Medical Director of the non-profit organization Benzodiazepine Information Coalition, BIC for short. Her personal story is featuted on episode #28 of Benzotired.Nicole and I discuss what we know about Flumazenil using published papers and…

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#41: Domagoj 🇭🇷 37:45

7M ago37:45

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November 3rd, 2024In this episode: Domagoj from Croatia shares his benzo story. He was prescribed Xanax XR (Alprazolam extended release) for severe panic attacks in 2016. He is has been tapering Xanax directly as of March 2024.In this episode we talk about his taper, an updose that went sideways, insert pamphlets, national stigmas and more.You can …

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Robert Rodgers, MD • Special Episode 34:39

7M ago34:39

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This is Part II of a special two-part series on the Coalition for Physician Well-Being. Note: This episode was recorded in September 2024, prior to the landfall of Hurricane Helene in the continental United States. The Coalition is dedicated to supporting the residents of western North Carolina and will produce the 2025 Joy & Wholeness Summit respo…

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Michael "Catch" Cacciatore, MD • Special Episode 30:12

8M ago30:12

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This is Part I of a special two-part series on the Coalition for Physician Well-Being. Correction: (9:07) This takes place at AdventHealth Hendersonville in Hendersonville, North Carolina. The original recording erroneously states AdventHealth Shawnee Mission. About the Speaker Michael Cacciatore, MD, is Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical …

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Liz Chamberlain, PhD • Live at the Summit 28:23

9M ago28:23

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Dr. Liz Chamberlain is a Licensed Psychologist in clinical practice for 20 years, holds a clinical appointment as Assistant Professor and a leadership position as Faculty Wellness Officer in the Department of Psychiatry, and has been with the CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center since 2016. Dr. Chamberlain has worked in private practice, universi…

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Sue Padernacht, EdD, PCC 1:05:31

10M ago1:05:31

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Dr. Sue Padernacht, EdD, PCC is the CEO and Founder of Ncline Leadership Strategies. She brings a 30+ year track record working with executives, teams and organizations to pivot, innovate or transform to meet the disruptive, volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous (VUCA) changes taking place in organizations. She uses leading-edge change agility an…

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#40: Let's talk benzo lingo with P.A. Nicole Lamberson 🇺🇸, medical director B.I.C. 1:28:14

1y ago1:28:14

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May 17th, 2024In this episode: I speak with Nicole Lamberson, a Physician Assistant (P.A.) about benzo lingo: explaining and discussing language we use in the Benzo harmed community.Nicole is the Medical Director of the Benzodiazepine Information Coalition (BIC) and is incredibly engaged in the Benzo harmed community. Recently she featured on the F…

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#39: Let's talk tinnitus with Emma Saunders 🇬🇧 40:58

1y ago40:58

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May 13th, 2024This episode is dedicated to Fronçois Chapet*🇨🇦 ✝️In this episode: I team up with my friend Emma Saunders to discuss tinnitus. Emma and I got prescribed Benzodiazepines to deal with our tinnitus. In episode #3 of Benzotired we touch on our tinnitus briefly. Emma got tinnitus from Covid-19 and I got tinnitus from Lyme and/or the Doxycy…

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Luisa Duran, MD & Tammie Chang, MD 46:56

1y ago46:56

46:56

About Pink Coat, MD Pink Coat, MD was created by two Ivy-League friends, Dr. Tammie Chang and Dr. Luisa Duran, who first met as Freshmen at Brown University nearly 25 years ago. Both first generation Americans and born into immigrant families, Drs. Tammie and Luisa are incredibly compassionate souls who felt called to serve others as physicians fro…

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#38: Catching up with Haeley 🇺🇸 and her liquid taper 43:18

1y ago43:18

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April 19th, 2024In this episode: I catch up with Haeley (featured on episode 10). Haeley briefly shares her Benzo story and how she has being doing after her last appearance on Benzotired.Haeley started to implement liquid compounded Diazepam / Valium at 15 milligrams and has microtapered down to 9 milligrams ever since.Haeley and her husband Tom l…

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Tyra Fainstad, MD 43:14

1y ago43:14

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Tyra Fainstad, MD is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Colorado where she is a primary care doctor and as teaching attending for Internal Medicine residents. She has a scholarship interest in learner-centered feedback, assessment bias, and psychologically safe educational environments. She is also a certified professional life…

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#37: Working with BIND with Emma S. 🇬🇧 and Emma H. 🇬🇧 38:40

1y ago38:40

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April 2nd, 2024In memory of dr. Christy Huff ✝️.In this (bonus) episode: I have an informal conversation about working with BIND (Benzodiazepine Induced Neurological Dysfunction) with my friends Emma Saunders 🇬🇧 (from beatingthebenzo.com) and Emma Hames 🇬🇧 (producer of the documentary Toxsick).If you want to honor dr. Christy Huff and/or find more …

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Mike Rucker, PhD 56:29

1+ y ago56:29

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This episode features a special guest appearance by Omayra Mansfield, MD. Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist, behavioral scientist, and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association. He has been academically published in publications like the International Journal of Workplace Health Management. His ideas about …

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Mallory Salentine, MD 34:44

1+ y ago34:44

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Mallory Salentine, MD is a pediatrician and the Medical Director for Provider Well-Being for the Primary Care Group at Children's Wisconsin. She is also the Associate Medical Director for Provider Well-Being for the System of Children's Wisconsin, as well as a leadership coach and consultant. Connect or inquire about coaching on Linkedin: Mallory S…

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#36: Dr. Mark Horowitz, MBBS PhD 🇦🇺, author of "The Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines" 52:36

1+ y ago52:36

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December 12th, 2023In this episode: Dr. Mark Horowitz, MBBS PhD has lived experience being harmed by antidepressants. He is the author of a handbook on how to safely stop psychiatric drugs called the Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines.It will be published in the UK and Europe on the 7th of March, 2024 and in the US on the 8th of April. It can be pre…

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#35: Tijs Synaeve 🇧🇪 1:00:32

1+ y ago1:00:32

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November 22nd, 2023In this episode: Tijs Synaeve from Belgium. After the sudden passing of his father in 2005, Tijs suffered from anxiety attacks. Tijs self medicated with alcohol to try to cope. Upon seeing a psychiatrist, he was prescribed the Benzodiazepine Tranxène (Clorazepate), antidepressants and eventually a staggering 8 milligrams of Rivot…

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#34: A conversation with Alison Canavan 🇮🇪 38:30

1+ y ago38:30

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November 13th, 2023In this episode: Alison Canavan, a former international model from Ireland. An acclaimed international speaker, wellness coach, and mindfulness advocate.Overcoming mental health struggles and addictions, Alison found healing and transformed herself into a source of inspiration. Named one of the Top 8 Transformational Coaches in t…

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#33: Tapering beta blockers with dr. Sanjay Gupta 🇬🇧 30:40

1+ y ago30:40

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November 7th, 2023In this (special) episode: Dr. Sanjay Gupta, a Consultant Cardiologist at York Teaching Hospital in York, United Kingdom. He also represents general medicine on the patient safety group and is a HYMS tutor and has been awarded 2 clinical excellence awards.Dr. Gupta was so kind to take the time to answer my questions and shares his…

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Xi (Sisi) Hu, PhD & Tiffany Chan, MA 41:47

1+ y ago41:47

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Dr. Sisi Hu is a labor economist with a Ph.D. from the University of Oxford and postdoctoral training at Harvard Law School’s Center for Labor and a Just Economy and the National Bureau of Economic Research. She specializes in modeling disruption and risks in labor markets, and is passionate about protecting the welfare of workers in the healthcare…

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#32: "As Prescribed" by Holly Hardman 🇺🇸 41:39

1+ y ago41:39

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November 7th, 2023In this episode: Holly Hardman, Director/Producer of the documentary As Prescribed. Her personal episode is featured on Benzotired episode #20. Holly speaks openly about making the film and using it for Benzodiazepine harm awareness and change.Holly Hardman entered the media field as a researcher and worked for Rolling Stone, PBS,…

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#31: Melissa Bond 🇺🇸, author of "Blood Orange Night" 42:25

1+ y ago42:25

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November 1st, 2023In this episode: Melissa Bond, a narrative journalist, poet and matriarch to Salt Lake City’s Slam Scene. The Salt Lake Tribune and the New York Post have both done features on Bond's book Blood Orange Night, her memoir about becoming dependent upon and then withdrawing from Benzodiazepines. Blood Orange Night was published by Sim…

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#30: Jane Kotze 🇿🇦 1:00:19

1+ y ago1:00:19

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October 31st, 2023In this episode: Jane Kotze from South Africa. Jane got prescribed several psychotropic drugs. The first drug she was precribed was Prozac (Fluoxetine) at 18 years old, after a 15 minute consultation with a psychiatrist who diagnosed her with a bipolar disorder and having a chemical imbalance. Over the years she was put on a stagg…

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#29: Nicole Lamberson 🇺🇸 57:37

1+ y ago57:37

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October 17th, 2023In this episode: Nicole Lamberson, Physician Assistent. She has lived experience in that she is enduring protracted injury from prescribed psychiatric drug polypharmacy and an over-rapid withdrawal, that occured in a detox center, back in 2010. Nicole is involved in various withdrawal-related initiatives, including: she serves on …

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Omayra Mansfield, MD 43:55

1+ y ago43:55

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Dr. Omayra Mansfield serves as Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for AdventHealth Apopka, and she is also the Chief Medical Officer for the Physician Experience of the Central Florida Division of AdventHealth. She is Board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and a Fellow with the American College of Emergency Physicians. Dr…

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#28: Geraldine Burns 🇺🇸 from the Benzodiazepine Awareness podcast 51:25

1+ y ago51:25

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October 16th, 2023In this episode: Geraldine Burns has been a pioneer in helping to get the word out about the potential dangers of benzodiazepines. In 1999 she started the first Internet support group for people wishing to withdraw from tranquilizers or already off and having problems. She is dedicated to the responsible and informed use of this c…

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Roy Reid, APR & Michael Brown, MD 32:37

1+ y ago32:37

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In this episode, Michael Brown, MD, long-running host of The Well-Being Connector, sits down with Roy Reid, APR, for a candid and insightful conversation about the past, present, and future of the podcast. Brown and Reid shared their respective backgrounds that brought them to well-being and the roles they've shared in the work they do everyday. Br…

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#27: Angie Peacock 🇺🇸 38:42

2y ago38:42

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August 7th, 2023In this episode: Angie Peacock was prescribed Benzodiazepines and other psych meds after suffering from PTSD for many years. Angie tapered her benzodiazepine the last of all her meds and suffered severe withdrawal. She was featured on the documentary film "Medicating Normal". During her journey, she has become an advocate for the dr…

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#26: Amy Barnett 🇺🇸 1:04:48

2y ago1:04:48

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August 1st, 2023In this episode: Amy Barnett, a hairstylist from Chicago, Illinois. Amy got prescribed several Benzodiazepines twenty years ago for anxiety. She had been taking Valium (Diazepam) when needed. After that prescription, she was prescribed Klonopin (Clonazepam), Xanax (Alprazolam) and other drugs. Amy shares her story of underlying trau…

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#25: Chris Paige 🇺🇸 37:50

2y ago37:50

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July 26th, 2023In this episode: Chris Paige, Master of Social Work (MSW), has been a licensed clinical social worker for over 20 years. He is the founder and executive director for the institute of akathasia. Chris was prescribed Ciprofloxacine (Cipro) for a prostate infection for a long time. After a second time being prescribed Klonopin (Clonazep…

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#24: Mieke Janssens 🇧🇪 29:58

2y ago29:58

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July 17th, 2023In this episode: Mieke Janssens from Belgium. Mieke got exposed to Benzodiazepines through alternative ways; the party scene and online. Mieke used Benzos initially to sleep, but later on used them to be sedated. Mieke used high dosages of Lendormin (Brotizolam) and Dormicum (Midazolam / Versed / Hypnovel) whilst on opiods for back p…

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#23: PART 2 of 2: Dutch talkshow "B&W" on Benzodiazepines (2002) ft. Haeley 🇺🇸 & Emma S. 🇬🇧 48:01

2y ago48:01

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July 17th, 2023 (recorded July 15th, 2023)In this episode: Haeley (from episode 10), Emma S.* discuss the Dutch talkshow "B&W" that covered Benzodiazepines in 2002. Next to commenting the TV show, we cover some personal notes, Ada v Ativan, antidepressants and much more.Starring in the talkshow:Sonja Barend - Host "Sonya"Mrs. de Clerck - User "Mrs.…

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#23: PART 1 of 2: Dutch talkshow "B&W" on Benzodiazepines (2002) ft. Haeley 🇺🇸 & Emma S. 🇬🇧 🎬 26:48

2y ago26:48

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July 17th, 2023In this episode: part 1 of 2 of the Dutch TV show Barend & Witteman "Benzodiazepine verslaving" (Benzodiazepine addiction) aired in 2002. Network: VARA. ⚠️ This is a video in Dutch ⚠️, which I translated. The subtitled video is only available on Spotify. If you are unable or unwilling to view, please select the seperate part 2 of the…

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#22: A conversation with Pauline Dinkelberg 🇳🇱 46:20

2y ago46:20

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Recorded June 28th, 2023In this episode: I have a conversation with fellow Dutchie Pauline Dinkelberg. Originally trained as a ICU nurse, Pauline has been the chairwomen of the non-profit Vereniging Afbouwmedicatie (Association Tapermedication) since 2019. After some physical and psychological issues, Pauline developed insomnia. After having used a…

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