#34: A conversation with Alison Canavan 🇮🇪

Benzotired

Player FM - Internet Radio Done Right

تمت الإضافة منذ قبل two أعوام

المحتوى المقدم من Naftal Benisty. يتم تحميل جميع محتويات البودكاست بما في ذلك الحلقات والرسومات وأوصاف البودكاست وتقديمها مباشرة بواسطة Naftal Benisty أو شريك منصة البودكاست الخاص بهم. إذا كنت تعتقد أن شخصًا ما يستخدم عملك المحمي بحقوق الطبع والنشر دون إذنك، فيمكنك اتباع العملية الموضحة هنا https://ar.player.fm/legal.

TechSurge: Deep Tech VC Podcast

1
Understanding the Elegant Math Behind Modern Machine Learning 1:14:43

منذ 4 أيام1:14:43

التشغيل لاحقا

قوائم

إعجاب

احب

1:14:43

Artificial intelligence is evolving at an unprecedented pace—what does that mean for the future of technology, venture capital, business, and even our understanding of ourselves? Award-winning journalist and writer Anil Ananthaswamy joins us for our latest episode to discuss his latest book Why Machines Learn: The Elegant Math Behind Modern AI . Anil helps us explore the journey and many breakthroughs that have propelled machine learning from simple perceptrons to the sophisticated algorithms shaping today’s AI revolution, powering GPT and other models. The discussion aims to demystify some of the underlying math that powers modern machine learning to help everyone grasp this technology impacting our lives, even if your last math class was in high school. Anil walks us through the power of scaling laws, the shift from training to inference optimization, and the debate among AI’s pioneers about the road to AGI—should we be concerned, or are we still missing key pieces of the puzzle? The conversation also delves into AI’s philosophical implications—could understanding how machines learn help us better understand ourselves? And what challenges remain before AI systems can truly operate with agency? If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sign up for our newsletter at techsurgepodcast.com for exclusive insights and updates on upcoming TechSurge Live Summits. Links: Read Why Machines Learn, Anil’s latest book on the math behind AI https://www.amazon.com/Why-Machines-Learn-Elegant-Behind/dp/0593185749 Learn more about Anil Ananthaswamy’s work and writing https://anilananthaswamy.com/ Watch Anil Ananthaswamy’s TED Talk on AI and intelligence https://www.ted.com/speakers/anil_ananthaswamy Discover the MIT Knight Science Journalism Fellowship that shaped Anil’s AI research https://ksj.mit.edu/ Understand the Perceptron, the foundation of neural networks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perceptron Read about the Perceptron Convergence Theorem and its significance https://www.nature.com/articles/323533a0…

منذ عام واحد 38:30

M4A•منزل الحلقة

November 13th, 2023 In 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 the US by USA Today in 2021, Alison is a UCLA trained Mindfulness Facilitator from The Semel Institute of Neuroscience and Human Behavior. She is a Master NLP Practitioner, HeartMath facilitator, Nutritional coach, Raw Foods Master, Meditation and Breathwork teacher and the award-winning author of Minding Mum: It’s Time to Take Care of You – the world’s first 360 self-care book for mums focusing on health and wellbeing post birth. Alison was first prescribed Xanax for anxiety when she was 16. The doses gradually increased when she moved to America to pursue her modelling career. For many years, Alison struggled with alcoholism and anxiety. Eventually, she decided to wean herself off of alcohol, Xanax, Lexapro (Escitalopram) and recreational drugs. Alison describes her transformational journey and we discuss mental health among other things. Find Alison at: https://alisoncanavan.com/

48 حلقات

#Fitness #Mental Health #Naftal Benisty

#34: A conversation with Alison Canavan 🇮🇪

Benzotired

published منذ عام واحد

M4A•منزل الحلقة

48 حلقات

#Fitness #Mental Health #Naftal Benisty

كل الحلقات

1
#47: Jenny's success story 🇺🇸 41:56

منذ 9 أيام41:56

41:56

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 symptoms,, known as Benzodiazepine-Induced Neurological Dysfunction (BIND) . In this episode, we catch up with Jenny again. She has been benzofree for two years now. We talk about the benzo community, menopause, waves and windows, rebuilding a life and much more. Benzotired news: Months ago I decided on deleting my website due to various reasons. I'll use the show notes of the last episode to share news as of now on. It may be a while before I record and publish an episode. Mainly this is because I'm so busy working, but also because of my pending liability case I don't feel comfortable to share too many personal details. However I do intend to come back in the future! You can use Spotify to leave a comment about an episode. I'd love your feedback! Appreciate Benzotired? Rate the show and if you are able and willing, donate! https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/naftalbenisty Y'all got this! You can get better. You will get better... and most of all: YOU WILL SLEEP AGAIN. F*CK BENZOS!…

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

منذ 11 يومًا1:06:19

1:06:19

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 Miranda Levi (episode #13) The Matt Walker Podcast (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:33) Malissa's insomnia (00:06:45) Naftal's insomnia (00:10:45) Benzos effect on sleep (00:12:00) CBTi (00:21:02) Malissa's learnings on insomnia (00:26:10) Timezone changes, winding down, chronotypes and education (00:37:45) Rebound REM sleep (00:46:17) What helps Malissa sleep (00:53:10) What helps Naftal sleep (00:56:00) Naps (00:58:00) Switching bedrooms & coffee (01:01:00) Work, hope & outro…

1
#45: Barbara Connolly, PhD, Senior Admin Benzo Warrior Community 🇺🇸 45:56

منذ 10 weeks45:56

45:56

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-Danlos and mast cell activation syndromes. Barb was herself badly injured in 2017 by a rapid taper off Klonopin after 22 years of prescribed use for muscle spasms, and didn't realize until much later that the resulting cascade of symptoms and disability was due to benzodiazepines. Because of that experience, it became important to her that others going through withdrawal from benzodiazepines get far better information and support. She has run Benzo Warrior Community for nearly four years with a terrific team of peers all of whom haved lived experience, and has helped thousands navigate their journeys through benzodiazepine recovery. BWC has about 4,500 active members in English-speaking countries all over the world, and features Zoom support meetings for members and caregivers alike. Barb hosts a speaker series for BWC about all things benzodiazepines, withdrawal, BIND, and recovery, featuring doctors, coaches, pharmacists, and survivors. She excels at connecting people with the resources needed to consult effectively with doctors, marshal support from family and friends, cope with difficult symptoms, and figure out all the logistics of tapering as well as managing food sensitivities. A member of the Benzo Action Work Group, Barb is one of the trainers for the benzodiazepine peer training and is interested in research on health care policy and benzodiazepines. She enjoys hiking, ballet, and politics and is grateful to be much-recovered and able to wander again in the great outdoors. Contact Barb about coaching services at this email: Barbara.Connolly.31@gmail.com Join Benzo Warrior Community here: benzowarrior.com To listen to the presentations from the speaker series, subscribe to the Benzo Warrior Community youtube channel, here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3xdLrxubxjcAtB5eVyHCzw Discussion after the presentations is not recorded in order to protect privacy of attendees, so If you are interested in participating in the speaker series and the Q&A after, please join BWC.…

1
#44: Rikka Allen 🇫🇮 42:38

منذ 14 weeks42:38

42:38

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 benzodiazepines.…

1
#43: Malissa Pistillo 🇺🇸 50:36

منذ 15 weeks50:36

50:36

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 Benzodiazepine-Induced Neurological Dysfuntion (BIND). Malissa manages the TikTok and YouTube channel TheFaceofMALPractice, where she shares vulnerable videos of her journey and provides education in the hope of spreading awareness. She is currently authoring a book that talks through her experience with psych drugs, how they nearly killed her and her journey to healing her true self.…

1
#42: Flumazenil, with Nicole Lamberson 🇺🇸 29:53

منذ 15 weeks29:53

29:53

November 15th, 2024 In 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 news articles. Additionally, Nicole shares her personal lived experience with Flumazenil. If you have personal experience with Flumazenil? Please share your experience through the Spotify comments. BIC has been an advocate for benzodiazepine awareness for over seven years. Among countless other things, BIC helped to get the FDA update the black boxed warning in 2020. If you can, please support BUC in their advocacy and donate through the website: benzoinfo.com/donate/ Links discussed in the episode: Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flumazenil Malcolm Lader study: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1993-18748-001 George O'Neil on Independent: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/features/is-this-a-groundbreaking-cure-for-opiates-and-benzos-addicts-10190635.html George O'Neil on Scroll: https://scroll.in/article/714862/blocking-the-high-the-unorthodox-doctor-who-thinks-he-can-cure-addiction…

1
#41: Domagoj 🇭🇷 37:45

منذ 17 weeks37:45

37:45

November 3rd, 2024 In 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 contact Domagoj at: domagoj.benzofree@gmail.com…

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

منذ 41 weeks1:28:14

1:28:14

May 17th, 2024 In 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 French-Canadian journalism program Enquête "Prescription Nightmare". Nicole featured on episode #29 of Benzotired where she shares her personal story. Find Nicole's bio at Benzodiazepine Information Coalition: https://www.benzoinfo.com/nicole-lamberson/ Coaching by Nicole: https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages?provider_id=47721 📧: nlambersoncoaching@gmail.com @37:50 I ment to say PROppenent (sorry, English second language) (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:23) Physical dependence / addiction (00:15:27) Withdrawal & tolerance (00:19:03) Holding & adverse effects (00:21:24) Cold turkey / abruptly stopping (00:24:30) Akathisia / agitation (00:27:08) Updosing & reinstatement (00:35:00) (Long) holding (00:41:42) Paradoxical reactions (00:44:05) Kindling (00:47:07) Equivalencies (00:51:13) DPDR (00:54:58) Benzo belly / muscle tension (00:57:50) Benzo brain / cognition / memory (00:59:06) Benzodiazepine Induced Neurological Dysfunction (BIND) (01:02:11) Neuro emotion (01:06:03) Waves & windows (01:07:50) Gaslighting (01:09:25) Levels of BIND / functionality (01:15:57) Symptom free (01:17:03) Generics & brand names (01:22:30) Explaining prescribers, debate and outro…

1
#39: Let's talk tinnitus with Emma Saunders 🇬🇧 40:58

منذ 42 weeks40:58

40:58

May 13th, 2024 This 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 Doxycycline treatment. In this episode we discuss tinnitus in general. How can people cope? How did Emma and I cope with it? Where can people go? We also connect tinnitus with the (mis)prescribing of Benzodiazepines and it's subsequent withdrawal. Find general information on tinnitus @ https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinnitus *Fronçois Chapet was featured on the French-Canadian journalism program by Enquête 🇫🇷: https://youtu.be/cJcNIEH0rPc?si=EUs5DaF2oYNuidwQ 🇺🇸: https://youtu.be/ZBi33wQUfVI?si=cH96-YhBd7RA8Jeu Find the resources Emma mentioned: Julian Cowan Hill for tinnitus @ https://juliancowanhill.co.uk/ 🇬🇧 & Joey Remeyni @ https://www.seekingbalance.com.au/ 🇦🇺 For coaching considering Benzodiazepines, polypharmacy, tinnitus and more, check out Emma Saunders @ www.beatingthebenzo.com…

1
#38: Catching up with Haeley 🇺🇸 and her liquid taper 43:18

منذ 45 weeks43:18

43:18

April 19th, 2024 In 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 launched a (non-Benzo related) podcast: Talking Ship, which can be found at Spotify and most other podcast platforms (it's so fun, check it out!). Find Haeley's Instragram page about positive mindset on Benzo withdrawal, including a tutorial on a liquid taper at: https://www.instagram.com/benzowdpositivity/ (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:24) Haeley's Benzo story in a nutshell (00:06:21) Haeley's liquid (micro)taper (00:18:03) Haeley's improvements & Talking Ship (00:21:44) Medical malpractice & misdiagnosing (00:25:47) Adverse effects & knowing Benzos (00:32:00) Proper information (00:37:20) Social media, affirmations and positivity (00:41:54) Where to find Haeley & Outro…

1
#37: Working with BIND with Emma S. 🇬🇧 and Emma H. 🇬🇧 38:40

منذ 48 weeks38:40

38:40

April 2nd, 2024 In 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 information, visit the Benzodiazepine Information Coalition (BIC) website: www.benzoinfo.com…

1
#36: Dr. Mark Horowitz, MBBS PhD 🇦🇺, author of "The Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines" 52:36

منذ 1 year52:36

52:36

December 12th, 2023 In 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-ordered now from Amazon and other booksellers. The handbook is written for psychiatrists, general practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, or anyone involved in the care of people with mental health conditions, as well as interested members of the public (it may be the perfect gift for your prescriber) and outlines step-by-step instructions for how to safely stop all commonly used antidepressants, benzodiazepines, gabapentinoinds and z-drugs, with fast, moderate and slow schedules and how to modify these for an individual. Find Mark Horowitz at: https://markhorowitz.org/ For Mark Horowitzs' coaching services, you can inquire at: markhorowitzconsulting@gmail.com Find the Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines at: (UK) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Maudsley-Guidelines-prescribing-Prescribing/dp/111982298X/ref=zg_bs_g_270948_sccl_17/258-8571171-9809403?psc=1 (US) https://www.amazon.com/Maudsley-Guidelines-prescribing-Prescribing/dp/111982298X/ref=zg_bs_g_689763011_sccl_7/134-0222162-4313846?psc=1 (AUS) https://www.amazon.com.au/Maudsley-Guidelines-prescribing-Prescribing/dp/111982298X/ref=pd_rhf_dp_s_ci_mcx_mr_hp_d_sccl_2_5/357-7455695-6050950?pd_rd_w=WPhy3&content-id=amzn1.sym.9b72e657-c3e0-4a4d-84bc-ed83698040e5:amzn1.symc.72052e08-f310-431d-80e0-b172c323d1e5&pf_rd_p=9b72e657-c3e0-4a4d-84bc-ed83698040e5&pf_rd_r=AK5FC04MSQJ5M3CQ3NZS&pd_rd_wg=HJNkP&pd_rd_r=66c925f6-a548-498b-a799-a2a1891c9df0&pd_rd_i=111982298X&psc=1 I am joined by the lovely Emma Saunders from the #Unfiltered podcast and beatingthebenzo.com (00:00:00) Introduction (00:01:44) Mark's inspiration to write his book (00:06:08) The Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines (00:09:10) The Ashton Manual, tapering speeds, risk factors and kindling (00:20:22) Neuro imaging and GABA occupation (00:22:15) Patient and doctor training (00:27:09) Risks versus benefits of psych meds (00:35:50) Addiction versus physical dependence (00:37:48) (Long) holding and tolerance (00:46:08) How Mark is currently doing & managing withdrawal effects…

1
#35: Tijs Synaeve 🇧🇪 1:00:32

منذ 1 year1:00:32

1:00:32

November 22nd, 2023 In 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 Rivotril (Clonazepam). Trough the years he had visited America and on his last visit, he stumbled upon the book "Blood Orange Night", inspiring him to want to come off Benzos. He had tapered to 4.5 milligrams in a few years, but ended up in an inpatient treatment where he was tapered off Benzodiazepines and all other prescription drugs in four days during a ten-week treatment. He survived, but one year later, he still has some symptoms. After coming off of Clonazepam, he started to do some research on Benzodiazepines. Realizing Benzodiazepines aren't as safe he was told, Tijs is spreading awareness in Belgium and his story is featured in some reputable Belgium newspapers.…

1
#34: A conversation with Alison Canavan 🇮🇪 38:30

منذ 1 year38:30

38:30

1
#33: Tapering beta blockers with dr. Sanjay Gupta 🇬🇧 30:40

منذ 1 year30:40

30:40

November 7th, 2023 In 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 views on his profession and the healthcare system. On behalf of the Benzodiazepine-harmed community, I invited dr. Gupta. As the Ashton Manual is widely recognized, appreciated and embraced, we can't deny it is over twenty years old and there are more developments and views within the community. In the Ashton Manual, the (short acting) beta blocker Propranolol is mentioned as a possible tool for those who suffer heart palpitations in Benzodiazepine withdrawal. Professor Ashton mentions in her renowned manual that dependency does occur when taking a beta blocker daily and requires a taper. Information on how to taper, adverse effects and possible dangers aren't well researched. Personally I had a really difficult time coming off of Propranolol and had severe withdrawal symptoms. Dr. Christy Huff, also a Cardiologist and has lived-experience on the matter, was so kind to join me in episode #36 where we discussed the topic; it is one of the most listened to episodes of Benzotired. I have a close friend within the Benzo-harmed community, who is going through a severe Propranolol withdrawal. The friend and I have done research on cases having difficulties coming off of beta blockers and have found some disturbing reports. As of present I cannot share too much, but I can share that we want to raise awareness on the possible negative outcomes of beta blockers. Please do not stop your beta blocker abruptly and consult a medical professional if you have any questions about your prescription. Find dr. Sanjay Gupta at: https://yorkcardiology.co.uk/ (00:00) Intro & about dr. Sanjay Gupta (01:00) Concerns regarding beta blockers (02:20) Interview dr. Sanjay Gupta & outro…

مرحبًا بك في مشغل أف ام!

يقوم برنامج مشغل أف أم بمسح الويب للحصول على بودكاست عالية الجودة لتستمتع بها الآن. إنه أفضل تطبيق بودكاست ويعمل على أجهزة اندرويد والأيفون والويب. قم بالتسجيل لمزامنة الاشتراكات عبر الأجهزة.