Episode #60
#60: Personal update: "Busy"
Jul 22, 202642 minS1
July 22nd, 2026 In this episode: a personal update from your host, Naftal Benisty. Visit https://naftal.jimdosite.com/ for more information.
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Benzotired
Hosted by Naftal Benisty · health · EN
About this Podcast:
🌐: naftal.jimdosite.comDiscussing the Benzodiazepine-Induced Neurological Dysfunction (BIND) pandemic with heroes I meet along the way. Benzodiazepines are prescription drugs like Diazepam (Valium), Alprazolam (Xanax), Lorazepam (Ativan) and Clonazepam (Klonopin) that can cause physical dependence. Disclaimer: always consult your physician for medical advice. Listener discretion is advised. For more information about benzodiazepines visit the Benzodiazepine Information Coalition (BIC) www.benzoinfo.com.Appreciate Benzotired? Donate! https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/naftalbenisty
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What is Benzotired about?
🌐: naftal.jimdosite.comDiscussing the Benzodiazepine-Induced Neurological Dysfunction (BIND) pandemic with heroes I meet along the way. Benzodiazepines are prescription drugs like Diazepam (Valium), Alprazolam (Xanax), Lorazepam (Ativan) and Clonazepam (Klonopin) that can cause physical dependence. Disclaimer: always consult your physician for medical advice. Listener discretion is advised. Appreciate Benzotired? Donate!
Who hosts Benzotired?
Benzotired is hosted by Naftal Benisty. The show has published 61 episodes to date.
What has Benzotired covered recently?
Recent episodes include "#60: Personal update: "Busy"" (22 July 2026, 42 minutes), "#59: Karin Kellum 🇺🇸" (13 April 2026, 53 minutes), and "#58: Catching up with Emma Hames 🇬🇧" (28 January 2026, 72 minutes).
How often does Benzotired publish?
Benzotired publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 45 minutes across 61 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Benzotired?
Booking probability for Benzotired is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Benzotired requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Benzotired's contact route on record: verified email.
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About the host
Naftal Benisty hosts Benzotired, a health podcast with 61 episodes published.
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Recent guests
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Melanie Davis
VP of Marketing & Development, Unitarian Universalist Association
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Emma Saunders
partner, thepsychmedsanctuary.com
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Nicole Lamberson
physician assistant, taper coach, patient advocate, International Institute for Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal
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Mark Horowitz
Chair of the Electrical Engineering Department at Stanford University, Stanford Emerging Technology Review
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