Let’s Talk Withdrawal was started with a simple aim, to share lived experience accounts of psychiatric drug withdrawal and to provide interviews with experts in the field. Psychiatric drug withdrawal remains a largely hidden, seldom discussed issue, yet affects countless people. We aim to add to the discussion and debate. Our interviews include people with experience of taking and coming off antidepressants, antipsychotics and benzodiazepines.
…
continue reading
Hey everyone! Welcome to my podcast and my journey withdrawing from a Benzodiazepine, Ativan (Lorazepam). I hope to help anyone who is thinking about coming off, tapering from, or anyone who has come off completely from a benzodiazepine. Everyone is welcome here, so listen and enjoy.
…
continue reading
My Caffeine Withdrawal is a podcast about coffee and what motivates and inspires artists to create. Each episode begins with coffee - whether it is a favorite blend, a preferred tool, or a particular style, everyone has a ritual. With their coffee’s in hand, they sit down and talk for about inspirations, processes, and anything else that stimulates creativity. With coffee, talking, and the occasional song, My Caffeine Withdrawal will get right to the heart of why artists do what they do and ...
…
continue reading
While his other podcast is on hiatus, unlicensed therapist Cash Levy gives solace to those with symptoms of neglect. Minding someone else’s business one episode at a time, Cash fixes problems that don’t exist. Thoughtless contemplation, dime store philosophy, meritless opinions, and endless interruptions; this is one hour of comedy that you’ll look forward to regretting. “It’s cheaper then anti depressants and twice as ineffective”
…
continue reading
A podcast brought to you by The International Topical Steroid Awareness Network (ITSAN). We talk about things related to topical steroid withdrawal. Has your eczema gotten worse? Did your topical steroids stop working? Then this podcast is for you. ITSAN is a nonprofit charity formed to raise awareness about a condition called topical steroid withdrawal, also known as red skin syndrome or topical steroid addiction. ITSAN is the only 501 C3 nonprofit charity serving the global TSW community a ...
…
continue reading
1
ITSAN Co-Founder Kelly Palace Reflects on Healing From Topical Steroid Withdrawal
23:57
23:57
Toista myöhemmin
Toista myöhemmin
Listat
Tykkää
Tykätty
23:57
Ready to be inspired with a story of healing from Topical Steroid Withdrawal? Join ITSAN podcast host Natalie Lawton as she sits down with Kelly Palace, co-founder of ITSAN who opens up about her journey through TSW. From discovering her condition through the pioneering works of Dr. Rappaport and Dr. Kligman to navigating the grueling withdrawal pr…
…
continue reading
1
Holly Higgins talks about her own experiences with psychiatric drugs and withdrawal and how she became a nutritional therapy practitioner and healed her depression and anxiety with real food
48:24
48:24
Toista myöhemmin
Toista myöhemmin
Listat
Tykkää
Tykätty
48:24
This week, we talk to Holly Higgins. Holly shares her own experiences of the psychiatric system and psychiatric drugs, how she approached withdrawal from the drugs and talks about how she became a nutritional therapy practitioner. Holly now supports others in managing their mental health using nutrition and her excellent website Pills to Paleo prov…
…
continue reading
1
Stevie talks about her experiences taking the SSRI antidepressant Seroxat and her severe and protracted withdrawal from the drug
52:35
52:35
Toista myöhemmin
Toista myöhemmin
Listat
Tykkää
Tykätty
52:35
This week we interview Stevie who describes her experiences taking antidepressant drugs and her severe and protracted reaction to trying to withdraw. She also tells us about the help and support she received and what approaches she took to support herself during the most difficult times. #antidepressants #antipsychotics #benzodiazepines #withdrawal…
…
continue reading
1
Chaya Grossberg talks about her experiences of the psychiatric system and her naturopathic approach to mental health and wellbeing
29:29
29:29
Toista myöhemmin
Toista myöhemmin
Listat
Tykkää
Tykätty
29:29
This week, we talk to Chaya Grossberg. Chaya shares her own experiences of the psychiatric system and psychiatric drugs and also tells us how she now helps and supports those struggling to withdraw from their psychiatric medications. Chaya promotes a naturopathic approach to supporting people with their health and wellbeing. Her website is https://…
…
continue reading
1
Elaine talks about her experiences with antidepressant and stimulant drugs, her withdrawal and how she felt judged rather than helped by psychiatry
27:16
27:16
Toista myöhemmin
Toista myöhemmin
Listat
Tykkää
Tykätty
27:16
This week we interview Elaine who has taken antidepressant and stimulant drugs for anxiety issues such as OCD. She describes her experiences with the drugs, how she approached her withdrawal and describes feeling humiliated and judged by her psychiatrists rather than helped. #antidepressants #antipsychotics #benzodiazepines #withdrawal #tapering #m…
…
continue reading
1
Judy Meyer talks about her experiences of the psychiatric system and how she became a holistic mental health practitioner and mental health advocate
30:48
30:48
Toista myöhemmin
Toista myöhemmin
Listat
Tykkää
Tykätty
30:48
This week we interview Judy Meyer. Judy is a holistic mental health practitioner, mental health advocate and founder of the Alternative Health Revolution. We talk about Judy’s experience of the psychiatric system, her excellent and informative website alternativementalhealthrevolution.com and her advice for those struggling with antidepressant with…
…
continue reading
1
Sinead describes her 16 years of treatment with antidepressants, her attempts to withdraw and how she feels about starting medications for her emotional distress
49:54
49:54
Toista myöhemmin
Toista myöhemmin
Listat
Tykkää
Tykätty
49:54
This week we interview Sinead who has taken antidepressant drugs for the last 16 years. Sinead has attempted to withdraw on several occasions and describes the challenges that she faced. #antidepressants #antipsychotics #benzodiazepines #withdrawal #tapering #mental health
…
continue reading
1
Doctor Peter Groot from Maastricht University talks about his own experiences of antidepressant drugs and his novel, practical solution for those who want to withdraw safely: Tapering Strips
55:24
55:24
Toista myöhemmin
Toista myöhemmin
Listat
Tykkää
Tykätty
55:24
This week, I interview Doctor Peter Groot from the User Research Center of the Maastricht University. As some of you may know, I have been running a petition for some time to raise awareness of something called ‘tapering kits’. Very simply, tapering kits are tablets in decreasing dosages that would help users who wanted to withdraw from their psych…
…
continue reading
1
David talks about his sanguine view of antidepressant drugs and his own experiences of the mental healthcare system
28:24
28:24
Toista myöhemmin
Toista myöhemmin
Listat
Tykkää
Tykätty
28:24
This week we interview David who has taken antidepressant drugs on and off over the last few years. David talks about his experiences of the mental healthcare system, how he has been supported by his medications and how and why he went about stopping his drugs. #antidepressants #antipsychotics #benzodiazepines #withdrawal #tapering #mental health…
…
continue reading
1
Meghann describes her experiences of being prescribed antidepressant drugs for OCD at the age of 9 and how she approached stopping them some 17 years later
33:04
33:04
Toista myöhemmin
Toista myöhemmin
Listat
Tykkää
Tykätty
33:04
This week we talk to Meghann from the USA. Meghann describes starting antidepressant drugs for OCD at the age of 9, how she came to consider her withdrawal after 17 years and how she feels now, 2 years after finishing with the drugs. #antidepressants #antipsychotics #benzodiazepines #withdrawal #tapering #mental health…
…
continue reading
1
Doctor Gary Sidley talks about his years of experience within NHS mental health services and alternatives to bio-medical psychiatry as ways of responding to human suffering
33:13
33:13
Toista myöhemmin
Toista myöhemmin
Listat
Tykkää
Tykätty
33:13
This week we interview Dr. Gary Sidley. Dr. Sidley worked within NHS mental health services for 33 years in a variety of nursing, psychological and managerial roles. In the 1980s he was employed as a psychiatric nurse at a large asylum in Manchester, commencing his clinical psychology training in 1987. Subsequently, he worked as a clinical psycholo…
…
continue reading
1
Gemma talks about her experiences with antidepressants and benzodiazepines
31:34
31:34
Toista myöhemmin
Toista myöhemmin
Listat
Tykkää
Tykätty
31:34
This week we interview Gemma who talks about her experiences with both antidepressants and benzodiazepines and in particular the difficulties that parents of children with special needs encounter when they seek treatment for emotional or psychological distress. #antidepressants #antipsychotics #benzodiazepines #withdrawal #tapering #mental health…
…
continue reading
1
Marion Brown talks about psychiatric drugs, Human Givens therapy and medically unexplained symptoms
33:27
33:27
Toista myöhemmin
Toista myöhemmin
Listat
Tykkää
Tykätty
33:27
This week we interview Marion Brown. Marion is a psychotherapist who works with the Human Givens approach to supporting people in emotional or psychological distress. Through her work, Marion has become increasingly concerned about the effects of psychotropic medications on patients and on their ability to engage with therapy. In this informative i…
…
continue reading
1
Simone talks about her experiences of postnatal depression, fibromyalgia and her treatment with antidepressants
26:34
26:34
Toista myöhemmin
Toista myöhemmin
Listat
Tykkää
Tykätty
26:34
This week we interview Simone who talks about her experiences of postnatal depression, fibromyalgia and her treatment with antidepressants. Simone describes how nutrition played a huge part in her recovery and how she now supports others with their health and wellbeing. #antidepressants #antipsychotics #benzodiazepines #withdrawal #tapering #mental…
…
continue reading
1
Doctor Joanna Moncrieff on psychiatric drug mechanisms of action, antidepressant/antipsychotic withdrawal and the RADAR study
36:14
36:14
Toista myöhemmin
Toista myöhemmin
Listat
Tykkää
Tykätty
36:14
This week we interview Doctor Joanna Moncrieff. Dr. Moncrieff is a psychiatrist, academic and author. She has an interest in the history, philosophy and politics of psychiatry, and particularly in the use, misuse and misrepresentation of psychiatric drugs. She is one of the founding members and the co-chairperson the Critical Psychiatry Network. Th…
…
continue reading
1
Megan talks about how she came into contact with psychiatric medications and how she approached her antidepressant withdrawal after two failed attempts
36:27
36:27
Toista myöhemmin
Toista myöhemmin
Listat
Tykkää
Tykätty
36:27
This week, Megan talks about her experience with anxiety and insomnia and how that led to her being prescribed an antidepressant. She also talks about her two failed attempts to withdraw and how that meant she approached her tapering more carefully to ensure that she could minimise the withdrawal effects. #antidepressants #antipsychotics #benzodiaz…
…
continue reading
1
Robert Whitaker talks about the astonishing rise in mental ill health despite the availability of psychiatric drugs
1:01:41
1:01:41
Toista myöhemmin
Toista myöhemmin
Listat
Tykkää
Tykätty
1:01:41
This week we talk to journalist and author Robert Whitaker. For many of us, Robert needs no introduction as he is well known for his award-winning book, Anatomy of an Epidemic: Magic Bullets, Psychiatric Drugs, and the Astonishing Rise of Mental Illness in America, which was released in 2010. Anatomy of an Epidemic is arguably the definitive accoun…
…
continue reading
1
Tina talks about her experience with depression, her use of antidepressant drugs and how a change in her medication led to her withdrawal problems
18:27
18:27
Toista myöhemmin
Toista myöhemmin
Listat
Tykkää
Tykätty
18:27
This week, Tina talks about her experience with depression, her use of antidepressant drugs and how a change in her medication led to her withdrawal problems. She also tells how her doctors failed to advise her about antidepressant withdrawal in advance or recognise it when it arose. #antidepressants #antipsychotics #benzodiazepines #withdrawal #ta…
…
continue reading
1
Susie talks about stopping her antidepressant cold turkey after 2 years and how her doctors failed to recognise antidepressant withdrawal
11:59
11:59
Toista myöhemmin
Toista myöhemmin
Listat
Tykkää
Tykätty
11:59
This week, Susie tells us about her experiences of stopping her antidepressant drug cold turkey after 2 years of taking it. She also tells how her doctors failed to identify antidepressant withdrawal and didn’t listen when she tried to explain. #antidepressants #antipsychotics #benzodiazepines #withdrawal #tapering #mental health…
…
continue reading
1
Doctor Lucy Johnstone on how the underlying causes of emotional distress are often unexplored, and why that might be
27:22
27:22
Toista myöhemmin
Toista myöhemmin
Listat
Tykkää
Tykätty
27:22
This week, we talk with Doctor Lucy Johnstone who is a Clinical Psychologist, trainer, speaker and writer, and a long-standing critic of the biomedical model of psychiatry. She has worked in adult mental health settings for many years, alternating with academic posts. Lucy has authored a number of books, including ‘Users and Abusers of Psychiatry, …
…
continue reading
1
Nora talks about her extreme adverse reaction to an antidepressant which started almost immediately and left her with physical and psychological problems
24:12
24:12
Toista myöhemmin
Toista myöhemmin
Listat
Tykkää
Tykätty
24:12
This week, we talk with Nora who relates how she was prescribed an antidepressant which caused immediate adverse effects. She tells us that even 2 years later she still struggles with physical, emotional and psychological effects. #antidepressants #antipsychotics #benzodiazepines #withdrawal #tapering #mental health…
…
continue reading
1
Kevin P Miller talks about his documentary films Generation Rx and Letters From Generation Rx which tell the powerful stories of families harmed by psychiatric medications
33:45
33:45
Toista myöhemmin
Toista myöhemmin
Listat
Tykkää
Tykätty
33:45
Kevin P. Miller is an international award winning Writer, Producer and Director whose films have won him numerous international Film and Television awards. Two-time Academy Award winner Paul Haggis called Miller’s documentary Generation Rx “a powerful and often chilling eye-opener.” His film ‘Letters from Generation Rx,’ narrated by Academy Award w…
…
continue reading
1
Christopher Jump talks about his transformational journey from psychiatric hospital to woking in peer support and wellness
21:41
21:41
Toista myöhemmin
Toista myöhemmin
Listat
Tykkää
Tykätty
21:41
This week, we have an interview with Christopher Jump. Christopher describes his transformational journey starting with a very difficult childhood which led him to be treated for many years with various psychiatric medications. After successfully withdrawing, he now works a Program Manager for Heart & Soul inc in California, an organisation which o…
…
continue reading
1
Dede Moore on how the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) help her with antidepressant withdrawal
21:58
21:58
Toista myöhemmin
Toista myöhemmin
Listat
Tykkää
Tykätty
21:58
This week on Let’s Talk Withdrawal, we interview Dede Moore who shares her own powerful story of antidepressant treatment and withdrawal. Dede turned her experiences into a force for good and now uses the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) to assist those in withdrawal from antidepressants or benzodiazepines. Dede tells us about EFT, how it helps in…
…
continue reading
1
Doctor David Healy on prescribing practice, medicine safety and pharmaceutical regulation
27:00
27:00
Toista myöhemmin
Toista myöhemmin
Listat
Tykkää
Tykätty
27:00
This week, we interview Dr. David Healy, internationally respected psychiatrist, psychopharmacologist scientist and author. A professor of Psychiatry in Wales, David studied medicine in Dublin, and at Cambridge University. He is a former Secretary of the British Association for Psychopharmacology and has authored more than 200 peer-reviewed article…
…
continue reading
1
Doctor Terry Lynch on the myth of the brain chemical imbalance and why psychiatry has pursued a purely medical approach to distress with terrible consequences
35:38
35:38
Toista myöhemmin
Toista myöhemmin
Listat
Tykkää
Tykätty
35:38
This week, we interview Dr. Terry Lynch who is a GP, psychotherapist, author and mental health educator. Ten years into his career as a GP, he became very concerned about the medical approach to emotional and mental suffering and was not prepared to remain silent. In 2001 he released the book Beyond Prozac: Healing Mental Distress, a best-seller in…
…
continue reading
1
Daryl on being prescribed antidepressant drugs at 9 years old and his experiences with OCD, Tourettes syndrome and PSSD
21:36
21:36
Toista myöhemmin
Toista myöhemmin
Listat
Tykkää
Tykätty
21:36
This week, we interview Daryl who was only 9 years old when he was taken into mental health services and medicated. He talks about being made to take both antidepressant and antipsychotic drugs and he describes the lies told to him to justify treatment. Daryl also talks very bravely about PSSD, Post SSRI Sexual Dysfunction. #antidepressants #antips…
…
continue reading
VIAA and Emily chat about how VIAA went from being a backup singer for Doja Cat and Anderson Paak to doing her own music. They also chat about how VIAA has been dealing with this time during Covid and VIAA performs her song Animal Style over Zoom!! Do you want to Sponsor My Caffeine Withdrawal?? Send an email to the producers at mycaffeinewithdrawa…
…
continue reading
Emily chats with Andy Hull of Manchester Orchestra over zoom from his home in Atlanta. Manchester Orchestra just released an excellent new album!! The Million Masks of God https://open.spotify.com/album/3GJ7F5BNIZjY5fhiu8ui4B?si=uCLBOg_JR3Wn8AGb3pC0jw Architect by Manchester Orchestra and Frightened Rabbit https://open.spotify.com/album/30XRmWTdvcH…
…
continue reading
Emily chats with Brian Aubert of Silversun Pickups over zoom. It’s an extra-long episode with all of your favorite things- a puppy, coffee talk, and even a live Zoom performance!! Coffees Brands mentioned Little Ripper in Los Angeles http://littlerippercoffee.com Allegro coffee at Whole Foods https://www.allegrocoffee.com Target brand Salted Carmel…
…
continue reading
Buy a My Caffeine Withdrawal 8x10! https://emilykinneymusic.com/product/611890 Oceanside coffee shop Banana Dang coffee shop https://www.bananadang.com Jay Rusky https://frinjcoffee.com/blogs/journal/sample Jason Mraz’s coffee Frinj https://frinjcoffee.com/collections/coffee Mraz Family Farms https://www.mrazfamilyfarms.org Official Spotify Playlis…
…
continue reading
Emily chats with one of her favorite songwriters, Sharon Van Etten. “Let go b/w Some Things Last a Long Time” https://open.spotify.com/album/1DZPuUHbDCJ3aeaNMXoNJX?si=-8XzP-pBSiaSEYBkKUCTMA Official Spotify Playlist https://open.spotify.com/user/emmykinney/playlist/7iPcH5YcXex94jUcK4rqzy?si=Mmu9VyhGSb6O5j2x3A3xHg Local Natives and Sharon Van Etten,…
…
continue reading
Emily chats with Nashville based artist, Joy Oladukun. Official Spotify Playlist https://open.spotify.com/user/emmykinney/playlist/7iPcH5YcXex94jUcK4rqzy?si=Mmu9VyhGSb6O5j2x3A3xHg Joy’s performance on Jimmy Fallon https://www.nbc.com/the-tonight-show/video/joy-oladokun-breathe-again/4309651 David Bowie interview https://youtu.be/XZGiVzIr8Qg High Ga…
…
continue reading
1
Matt Iwanusa from Caveman
32:54
32:54
Toista myöhemmin
Toista myöhemmin
Listat
Tykkää
Tykätty
32:54
Matt is a songwriter and the lead singer of Caveman! Today he takes us on his full musical journey from being a kid singing in the Metropolitan opera to touring all over the country and having lots of success with his band, Caveman. He’s a sweetie and I think you guys will love getting to know him!! Join the My Caffeine Withdrawal Facebook group!! …
…
continue reading
Haley Reinhart is a singer-songwriter who was first introduced to many via her time on American Idol. Since then, Haley has carved out a mega-successful career for herself, not only in music but tv and film and voiceover work. I really admire Haley’s business sense and positive attitude and I really got inspired chatting to this powerful, kind woma…
…
continue reading
Today on the show I chat with Donovan Woods, one of my favorite songwriters. Join the My Caffeine Withdrawal Facebook group!! Official My Caffeine Withdrawal Spotify playlist Order Emily’s new album!!! More stuff we talked about!! The Newport Folk Festival Emmylou Harris Steve Earle Trout Fishing in America Panther in Michigan Hem Half Acre Leaving…
…
continue reading
Emily chats with grammy nominated singer and songwriter, J.P. Saxe! Join the My Caffeine Withdrawal Facebook group!! Official My Caffeine Withdrawal Spotify playlist More stuff and coffee shops we talked about!! Yerba Mate J.P. drinks Other things to watch/listen Podcast: Where should we begin TV shows: Shark Tank on NBC Couples Therapy on Showtime…
…
continue reading
CC and Tone tells us about their journey as a band and what kind of projects they’ve been up to in during the pandemic. They also sing Baa Baa Black sheep from a new project they are working on: turning nursery rhymes into rock songs! Join the My Caffeine Withdrawal Facebook group!! Official My Caffeine Withdrawal Spotify playlist More stuff and co…
…
continue reading
Hey look, its Norman Reedus! Join the My Caffeine Withdrawal Facebook group!! Official My Caffeine Withdrawal Spotify playlist More stuff and coffee shops we talked about!! dirty sock coffee maker Cafe Hermosa A Few of Norman’s music picks King Gizzard and the lizard wizard Modern Lovers Yusef Laten Dinosaur Jr. Sean Ono Lennon Nina Simone App for …
…
continue reading
1
Sam Nelson Harris of x ambassadors
51:05
51:05
Toista myöhemmin
Toista myöhemmin
Listat
Tykkää
Tykätty
51:05
Sam Harris is the lead singer of X-Ambassadors and is very picky about his coffee. Here’s his ratio for all you nerds: 19grams to 300 grams water Bloom for 45 seconds. add 40 grams of water every 30 seconds Join the My Caffeine Withdrawal Facebook group!! Official My Caffeine Withdrawal Spotify playlist More stuff and coffee shops we talked about!!…
…
continue reading
1
John Gourley of Portugal. The Man
38:35
38:35
Toista myöhemmin
Toista myöhemmin
Listat
Tykkää
Tykätty
38:35
I had such a nice time getting to know John Gourley of Portugal the Man and I think you will too. Make sure to follow my playlist on Spotify which we'll be updating with new music as we go! My Caffeine Withdrawal Playlist Here's everything we talked about in this episode: Iditarod. Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes Weezer…
…
continue reading
Make sure to follow my playlist on Spotify which we'll be updating with new music as we go! My Caffeine Withdrawal Playlist Here's everything we talked about in this episode: Coffee shop in South Austin: Summer Moon coffee *Try the Smoked coffee! Rude Boy The Specials The English Beat Jimmy StewartKirjoittanut Emily Kinney
…
continue reading
Make sure to follow my playlist on Spotify which we'll be updating with new music as we go! My Caffeine Withdrawal Playlist Here's everything we talked about in this episode: Verve Chemix Final Destination Music Recs Maggie Rogers - Heard it in a Past Live Christine and The Queens Evangelia - Song Fotia…
…
continue reading
“Nothing Succeeds like Success” —Alexandre Dumas Make sure to follow my playlist on Spotify which we'll be updating with new music as we go! My Caffeine Withdrawal Playlist Here's everything we talked about in this episode: Alela Diane - To Be Still Valerie June - The Order of Time Aldous Harding - Designer Emily King - Sides (Acoustic) Tirzah song…
…
continue reading
One of my favorite coffee shops in LA is, Dayglow in Silverlake. I love their coffee selection, their decor, their staff. I love the whole vibe. And it turns out, Dayglow’s owner, Tohm Ifergan, use to be [is a] a touring musician with the band From Indian Lakes. So last February, instead of having Tohm over to my house for coffee like I normally wo…
…
continue reading
Growing up in Australia, finding music during her battle with cancer as a child, her journey as an artist and actress, meeting and falling in love with her husband Brandon, and yes discovering the joy of coffee are all different worlds Clare Bowen told me she feels like she has one foot in. But in all of them, there seemed to be some magic involved…
…
continue reading
I’ve been a fan of K.Flay for years. I always love when I can listen to an artist’s catalog and feel like I know something about the way they process the world. Kristine and I talked coffee and music of course, but we also talked about friendship and connection. That is something that really stuck with me in a profound way. Make sure to follow my p…
…
continue reading
I have been following Phantogram's music for years but I really didn’t know much about how Josh and Sarah started their band. So it was a lot of fun spending the afternoon with them learning about their journey and how they got to where they are now. Make sure to follow my playlist on Spotify which we'll be updating with new music as we go! My Caff…
…
continue reading
You’ve probably heard Morgxn's single Home on your favorite ABC show, or maybe you’ve seen him play a summer festival. His music really cuts to the core and always finds a way to be uplifting. I’m such a fan, but more importantly, I’m lucky to call Morgan my friend!! Make sure to follow my playlist on Spotify which we'll be updating with new music …
…
continue reading
Tim Kasher is the leader of several really cool music projects like The Good Life and Cursive. I was really excited to meet him. And he brought cookies! Make sure to follow my playlist on Spotify which we'll be updating with new music as we go! My Caffeine Withdrawal Playlist Here's everything we talked about in this episode Simon and Garfunkel The…
…
continue reading