Lake of Fire (Benzo Recovery Film)
It's unbelievable when I take a moment to reflect on all that benzodiazepines both took from me and gave me. To say that no good came out...
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Coach Powers
- Sep 16
- 3 min
When Healing Comes Knocking!
I never liked the advice, "You just need to weather the storm." At least, not regarding the idea of just holding on tightly. White...
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Coach Powers
- Sep 8
- 4 min
How to Approach Lulling & Pushing
If you've been following my work, had one-on-one coaching with me, or were a student in my Benzo Recovery School, you're likely familiar...
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Coach Powers
- Sep 7
- 4 min
Stop Calling It Poison!
"I want this poison OUT of me NOW!" Sound familiar? Not only can I relate to this personally, having gone through Benzo withdrawal, but...
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Coach Powers
- Sep 2
- 5 min
How Guilt, Shame, Anger, Jealousy, and sadness Sabotage Our Recovery!
Benzo withdrawal and recovery presents a rollercoaster of emotions and mood changes. We often feel like we are just along for the ride...
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Coach Powers
- Aug 31
- 4 min
Lulling & Pushing: The Powers Method to Benzo Recovery!
If you've ever worked with me directly in coaching, joined my Benzo recovery school, or even just have taken a deep dive into the content...
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Coach Powers
- Aug 29
- 6 min
Mindfulness Q&A: "Nothingness vs. Self?"
A student in my Benzo Recovery School asked: "I have a question, specifically for coach, but one which others may benefit from. I'm not...
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Coach Powers
- Aug 28
- 4 min
What is "Brain Rewiring?"
I've recently had some people asking about "rewiring the brain." I thought I'd say a few words about it, as it can seem a bit abstract or...
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Coach Powers
- Aug 23
- 4 min
The Good Suppressed Chemicals
The first thing to know is that benzo withdrawal suppresses our good chemistry, and that's bad. Therefore, it's imperative that we access...
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Coach Powers
- Aug 21
- 2 min
The Power of Hope (no, seriously)
So many things in psychology and mental health can look unimpressive and even trivial or pointless. Clients say things like, "If ANOTHER...
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Coach Powers
- Aug 14
- 4 min
Our Thoughts Have Been Hijacked
I was speaking with a student in my Benzo Recovery School, trying to help her soothe her benzo-troubled mind. And it got me thinking...
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Coach Powers
- Jul 22
- 4 min
Changing the Face of Benzo Recovery!
Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." These are words...
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Coach Powers
- Jul 1
- 4 min
The Benzo Recovery School
Hello again my friends. It's been a little while since I've posted a new blog. I've been incredibly busy as of late, working with many...
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David Powers
- Nov 9, 2021
- 5 min
What if I NEVER get better?
Rumination is probably the single most COMMON symptom of benzo withdrawal/recovery that I see my clients struggling with. In particular,...
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David Powers
- Nov 8, 2021
- 4 min
Keep it Simple
I remember the feelings of wanting so much to climb out of my skin during benzo withdrawal, and into another body, one not suffering so...
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David Powers
- Nov 8, 2021
- 3 min
Isolation: Maladaptive Coping Mechanism
Isolation is a major biproduct of benzodiazepine withdrawal. it could almost be classified as a symptom. But why exactly do we do it? I’d...
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David Powers
- Nov 8, 2021
- 3 min
Waves, Episodes, & Rumination!
Someone asked me today what the difference was between a wave and an episode. I thought about it for a moment because I have heard people...
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