#14: Nicole Lamberson | Tapering Benzodiazepines: Lessons Learned From Experience, Surviving Benzodiazepine Withdrawal, Physical Dependence vs. Addiction and Much More.

#15: Angela Chung | How To Communicate Effectively | My Origin Story in Deprescribing | Leveraging Dr. ChatGPT and much more.

Welcome to the 15th episode of Deprescribe! Our guest today is Angela Chung, founder of Speak Fluent [https://www.speakfluent.ca/]. Angela is a registered speech therapist (Speech Language Pathologist), communication coach, and Founder. She runs a virtual speech clinic, Speak Fluent [https://www.speakfluent.ca/], with the goal of helping entrepreneurs and individuals improve their communication skills. By providing tactics, techniques and strategies, Angela and her team help individuals improve their communication habits, pronunciation, voice and non-verbal cues to become more compelling, confident and successful. In this conversation, we discuss the challenges of navigating Canadian healthcare and advocating for quality patient care, the nuances of AI in shaping how individuals access health-related information, the importance of effective communication in building relationships and much more. Angela also shares tactics and strategies for improving verbal and non-verbal communication, before flipping the script and asking me about my personal journey as a pharmacist and my origin story in deprescribing. Please enjoy! Ways To Follow and Connect with Angela: Angela's Website: Speak Fluent [https://www.speakfluent.ca/landing] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/chungangela/]| Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/speakfluent.speech?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=YTRwYjlreGZrMzA3] Resources and Selected Links From The Episode: * TED Talk — Julian Treasure — How To Speak So That People Want To Listen [https://youtu.be/eIho2S0ZahI] Connect with Shawn: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/drshawngill [http://www.linkedin.com/in/drshawngill] Twitter/X: x.com/drshawngill [https://x.com/drshawngill] Website: drshawngill.com [https://drshawngill.com/] Instagram: instagram.com/drshawngill [https://www.instagram.com/drshawngill/] Substack: shawngill.substack.com [https://www.shawngill.substack.com/] Join MyHealthspan and Support This Show MyHealthspan [https://www.myhealthspan.com/deprescribe] is Canada’s number-one health-tech company that focuses on longevity and wellness. I’ve partnered with myHealthspan to get unique insights into my cardiac, metabolic, and cognitive health, while also deep-diving into my risks for various cancers. Your typical physical and blood test from your GP only provides you with about 20 biomarkers. However, with myHealthspan’s Every Day Longevity program, you can access over 18 advanced medical tests, screening up to 58 biomarkers and key biometrics. They take all your data and calculate a unique, MyHealthspan Longevity Score, which allows you to focus your efforts on improving the key aspects you may be missing in optimizing your longevity, performance, and wellness. Visit myHealthspan.com/deprescribe [https://www.myhealthspan.com/deprescribe] to get started; make every day count, and take the first step toward better health with MyHealthspan. How To Support This Podcast: If you enjoy this podcast and want to support me, there are 2 ways you can for free: * Give this podcast a like and/or a 5-star rating on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2s48Mw9QWIpnFwSk83Uinv?si=eb6e1a38e0904e1c] or Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deprescribe/id1755929034] * Share this with friends, colleagues, family, or anyone you think would enjoy more content and would gain from learning more about deprescribing. If you enjoyed this podcast episode, please consider subscribing to the channel and sharing this episode. Thanks for tuning in. Your support means everything! SG B.U.D.S is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to B.U.D.S at shawngill.substack.com/subscribe [https://shawngill.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

#14: Nicole Lamberson | Tapering Benzodiazepines: Lessons Learned From Experience, Surviving Benzodiazepine Withdrawal, Physical Dependence vs. Addiction and Much More.

Nicole Lamberson is a physician assistant, taper coach, and patient advocate based in Virginia. After personally navigating a complex and protracted withdrawal from benzodiazepines and psychotropic polypharmacy, Nicole has dedicated her career to supporting others through the often misunderstood world of psychiatric drug withdrawal. She’s the Medical Director of the Benzodiazepine Information Coalition [http://benzoinfo.com/], a founding member of the Benzodiazepine Action Work Group of the Colorado Consortium [https://corxconsortium.org/work-groups/benzodiazepine/], and an associate at the International Institute for Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal. [https://iipdw.org/] Nicole is also a core contributor to The Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines [https://www.amazon.com/s?k=maudsley+deprescribing+guidelines&crid=394TMHLK4PJEE&sprefix=Maudsley%2Caps%2C145&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_8] and serves on the American Society of Addiction Medicine’s patient panel, advising on FDA tapering guidelines. Through her work with The Withdrawal Project [http://withdrawal.theinnercompass.org/], the Medicating Normal [http://medicatingnormal.com/] PBS documentary, and as a taper coach at Taper Clinic [https://taperclinic.com/], Nicole continues to educate, advocate, and empower patients and clinicians alike in the responsible deprescribing of psychiatric medications and benzodiazepines. Ways To Follow and Connect with Nicole: Nicole's Blog Articles through BIC [https://www.benzoinfo.com/author/nicole-lamberson/] | Nicole’s Coaching Platform [https://paperbell.me/nicole-lamberson-coaching] We Discuss: 01:35 — Nicole’s Journey into Benzodiazepine Tapering 14:24 — Understanding Benzodiazepines and Misconceptions About Their Use 17:07 — Understanding The Difference Between Dependence vs. Addiction 19:15 — The Tapering Process: Principles and Guidelines 22:55 — Microtapering: A Gentle Approach 25:22 — Interdose Withdrawal: Causes and Solutions 28:58 — Crash and Stabilize: Managing Withdrawal Symptoms 37:39 — Navigating Tapering in the Elderly 40:25 — Empowering Patients in Their Tapering Journey 44:35 — Resources for Tapering Support 48:24 — Self-Care Practices During Withdrawal 52:10 — The Importance of Awareness in Medication Safety Key Insight and Quote: “I was so horrified at what these drugs were capable of. And the stuff I was on wasn't helping. I was in severe withdrawal, so I just made the decision, I don't want to be on any of this stuff anymore. I need to know who I am beneath all of this chemical stew, you know? And so I stopped taking everything on my own. I just quit. About four months into my withdrawal, it was so severe that I couldn't cope anymore. I mean, it was just intolerable suffering. And so I was lucky to find a psychiatrist who, she didn't know about Benzo withdrawal, but she was willing to believe me.” — Nicole Lamberson Resources and Selected Links From The Episode: * Benzodiazepine Information Coalition [http://benzoinfo.com] * The Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines [https://www.amazon.ca/Maudsley-Guidelines-prescribing-David-Taylor/dp/111982298X] * Inner Compass Initiative [http://theinnercompass.org] * Benzodiazepine Induced Neurological Dysfunction: Long-term consequences of benzodiazepine-induced neurological dysfunction: A survey. [https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0285584] * Online Support Groups for Benzodiazepine Tapering * Benzo Buddies [https://benzobuddies.org/] * Benzo Warrior Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/benzowarrior/] * American Society of Addiction Medicine: ASAM Benzodiazepine Tapering Guidelines [https://www.asam.org/quality-care/clinical-guidelines/benzodiazepine-tapering] * Organizations and Clinics Supporting Psychiatric Medication Tapering * Outro Health [https://www.outro.com/] * Taper Clinic [https://taperclinic.com/] * What is Interdose Withdrawal? [https://www.benzoinfo.com/interdose-withdrawal/#:~:text=What%20is%20Interdose%20Withdrawal%3F,4%20week%20recommended%20time%20frame.] Connect with Shawn: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/drshawngill [http://www.linkedin.com/in/drshawngill] Twitter/X: x.com/drshawngill [https://x.com/drshawngill] Website: drshawngill.com [https://drshawngill.com/] Instagram: instagram.com/drshawngill [https://www.instagram.com/drshawngill/] Substack: shawngill.substack.com [https://www.shawngill.substack.com/] How To Support This Podcast: If you enjoy this podcast and want to support me, there are 2 ways you can for free: * Give this podcast a like and/or a 5-star rating on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2s48Mw9QWIpnFwSk83Uinv?si=eb6e1a38e0904e1c] or Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deprescribe/id1755929034] * Share this with friends, colleagues, family, or anyone you think would enjoy more content and would gain from learning more about deprescribing. 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#13: Dr. Hasan Merali | Lessons from Toddlers, How To Write and Publish Your First Book, Modern Parenting, Embracing Play and Risk, and Much More.

View The Show Notes Page For This Episode. [https://open.substack.com/pub/shawngill/p/13-dr-hasan-merali-deprescribe-podcast?r=28hcv7&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true] Dr. Hasan Merali, MD, MPH, is an associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics at McMaster University and a pediatric emergency medicine physician at McMaster Children’s Hospital in Hamilton, Ontario. He received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and a Master of Public Health degree from Johns Hopkins University. His research focuses on child injury prevention in low- and middle-income countries. He has published more than twenty-five peer-reviewed journal articles, and his work has been featured in The New York Times, BBC, CNN, Science, Medium, The Boston Globe, NBC, CBC, HuffPost, and Popular Science. Hasan is also the author of Sleep Well, Take Risks and Squish the Peas: Secrets from the Science of Toddlers for a Happier, More Successful Way of Life. [https://www.google.com/search?q=sleep+well+take+risks+squish+the+peas&sca_esv=9acb1f8025157b53&sxsrf=AHTn8zr4qMdxIEnVPIpoJXriIuvNV-2dNw%3A1742404723604&ei=c_zaZ_PXJPScptQPxIzXwQM&gs_ssp=eJzj4tVP1zc0LDMpMsmySDIzYPRSLc5JTS1QKE_NyVEoScxOVSjKLM4uViguLM0szlAoyUhVKEhNLAYA1y4STg&oq=sleep+well+take+risks&gs_lp=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&sclient=gws-wiz-serp] We discuss: * My personal experience with a medical emergency at McMaster SickKids Hospital. * Dr. Merali’s journey from a small town in Northern Ontario to emergency medicine. * The writing process behind his book and why toddlers are masters of play, risk-taking, and emotional resilience. * The impact of screens on childhood development and why letting kids take risks is essential. * How toddlers utilize self-talk and private speech to develop self-regulation, build confidence and navigate their surroundings. * How understanding toddler brain development can help parents navigate tantrums, nutrition, and self-regulation. Please enjoy our wide-ranging conversation on today’s episode! Connect with Hasan: Twitter/X [https://x.com/Hasan_Merali] | Website [https://hasanmerali.com/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/HasanMeraliMD/] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasan-merali/] Chapters: 8:13 — The Importance of Pediatric Emergency Care. 10:58 — Hasan’s journey through medical training from Harvard to McMaster. 13:58 — The ins and outs of writing your first book, from the idea to publishing. 17:01 — Lessons from Toddlers: Play and Risk-Taking. 19:57 — Navigating Modern Parenting: Balancing Play and Safety. 23:05 — The Confidence of Toddlers: How To Embrace Risk. 25:12 — The Impact of Screentime and Smartphones on Play and Development. 31:50 — Learning How To Develop Confidence From Pre-Schoolers. 33:26 — Nutrition Insights from Toddlers. 35:52 — The Power of Self-Talk and Private Speech. 43:07 — Understanding Toddler Brain Development. 46:30 — Tapping into Creativity Like A Toddler. 50:46 — Key Lessons from Toddlers for Adults on Happiness, Success and Fulfillment. Connect with Shawn: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/drshawngill [http://www.linkedin.com/in/drshawngill] Twitter/X: x.com/drshawngill [https://x.com/drshawngill] Website: drshawngill.com [https://drshawngill.com/] Instagram: instagram.com/drshawngill [https://www.instagram.com/drshawngill/] Substack: shawngill.substack.com [https://www.shawngill.substack.com/] How To Support This Podcast: If you enjoy this podcast and want to support me, there are 2 ways you can for free: * Give this podcast a like and/or a 5-star rating on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2s48Mw9QWIpnFwSk83Uinv?si=eb6e1a38e0904e1c] or Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deprescribe/id1755929034] * Share this with friends, colleagues, family, or anyone you think would enjoy more content and would gain from learning more about deprescribing. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or leave a comment. If you enjoyed this podcast episode, please consider subscribing to the channel and sharing this episode. Thanks for tuning in. Your support means everything! SG. B.U.D.S is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to B.U.D.S at shawngill.substack.com/subscribe [https://shawngill.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

#12: Dr. Zia Poonja and Rex Farrand | Founders of MyHealthspan | Insights from Oncology and The Importance of Quality of Life | The Future of Longevity Medicine and Much More.

Welcome to the 12th episode of Deprescribe. In this episode, I interview Dr. Zia Poonja and Rex Farrand, the co-founders of MyHealthspan [https://www.myhealthspan.com/], a platform focused on longevity medicine and health optimization. In this conversation, we discuss the importance of early screening, biomarkers, and a proactive approach to health. Rex shares his background in tech and how it informs MyHealthspan’s [https://www.myhealthspan.com/] approach to healthcare, while Zia emphasizes the need to improve quality of life in the context of longevity medicine. We explore misconceptions about longevity, the services offered by MyHealthSpan, [https://www.myhealthspan.com/] and the future of healthcare with advancements in AI and diagnostics. We conclude the conversation with personal insights and recommendations for optimizing health. If you’re looking to maximize your healthspan, wellness, or performance, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. Alternate Links To Listen Listen on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2bl5btAMHKRgFW4SsLHQGd?si=v0u5HXBzRHCOGBPeCDORcg] | Listen on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/12-dr-zia-poonja-and-rex-farrand-founders/id1755929034?i=1000699680495] Connect with Dr. Zia Poonja LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-zia-poonja-38481237/] | Website [https://www.myhealthspan.com/] Dr. Zia Poonja is an oncologist, researcher, health enthusiast, and founder of companies that specialize in health optimization. He has a passion for prevention and advocates for people to recognize the agency they have in their quality of life. Zia completed a BSc in Human Physiology followed by his MD at the University of Saskatchewan. Subsequently, he completed a residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Alberta and a fellowship in Medical Oncology at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Zia currently practices oncology at BC Cancer in Victoria and is an actively involved co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of MyHealthspan and PrehabRx. Zia holds faculty positions at UBC and the University of Victoria. He’s the proud father of two and enjoys powerlifting and running in his spare time. Connect with Rex Farrand LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rexfarrand/] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/rexfarrand/?hl=en] | Website [https://www.myhealthspan.com/] Rex Farrand is the Co-Founder and CEO of MyHealthspan. Under his leadership, MyHealthspan delivers personalized health insights through advanced blood tests, DNA analysis, and expert coaching—helping people to own their health and extend their healthiest years. Prior to founding MyHealthspan, Rex has held leadership roles across industries — Meta and Google in Tech, Goldman Sachs in Finance, and he was even an 8th grade science teacher after graduating from the University of Southern California. He's passionate about shifting healthcare from reactive treatment to proactive customer-centric solutions, ensuring that people have the tools to optimize their own health for life. Chapters: 00:00 — The Role of Biomarkers in Health Optimization 08:42 — Rex's Journey: From Tech to Health 12:59 — Identifying Gaps in Healthcare 17:18 — Understanding Healthspan vs. Lifespan 25:49 — My HealthSpan: Services and Screening Tools 39:04 — Tactical Recommendations for High Performers 44:59 — Oncology Insights and Quality of Life 49:31 — Accessibility in Longevity Medicine 55:11 — The Future of Longevity Medicine and AI 56:08 — The Agency of Health: Empowering Individuals 01:00:07 — The Future of Longevity: Balancing Innovation and Basics 01:01:56 — Advancements in Diagnostics: The Role of AI and Testing 01:05:09 — Proteomics and Longevity: Understanding Protein Signatures 01:07:11 — Quality Control in Health Diagnostics 01:08:13 — Personal Insights: Powerlifting and Health 01:12:18 — Golf and Life: Balancing Passion and Time 01:17:05 — Billboard Messages for the Masses. Connect with Shawn: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/drshawngill [http://www.linkedin.com/in/drshawngill] Twitter/X: x.com/drshawngill [https://x.com/drshawngill] Website: drshawngill.com [https://drshawngill.com/] Instagram: instagram.com/drshawngill [https://www.instagram.com/drshawngill/] Substack: shawngill.substack.com [https://www.shawngill.substack.com/] Join MyHealthspan and Support This Show MyHealthspan [https://www.myhealthspan.com/deprescribe] is Canada’s number-one health-tech company that focuses on longevity and wellness. I’ve partnered with myHealthspan to get unique insights into my cardiac, metabolic, and cognitive health, while also deep-diving into my risks for various cancers. Your typical physical from your GP only provides you with about 20 biomarkers. However, with myHealthspan’s Every Day Longevity program, you can access over 18 advanced medical tests, screening up to 58 biomarkers and key biometrics. They take all your data and calculate a unique, MyHealthspan Longevity Score, which allows you to focus your efforts on improving the key aspects you may be missing in optimizing your longevity, performance, and wellness. Visit myHealthspan.com/deprescribe [https://www.myhealthspan.com/deprescribe] to get started; make every day count, and take the first step toward better health with MyHealthspan. B.U.D.S is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to B.U.D.S at shawngill.substack.com/subscribe [https://shawngill.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

#11: Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring | Lessons From Psychiatry and The FDA, SSRIs and Tardive Dysphoria, Polypharmacy and Deprescribing, Rethinking Informed Consent, and More.

View the Show Notes Page for This Episode [https://open.substack.com/pub/shawngill/p/11-dr-josef-witt-doerring-deprescribe?r=28hcv7&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true] Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring is a board-certified psychiatrist, former FDA medical officer, and renowned authority on psychiatric drug safety and tapering. As the co-founder of TaperClinic [https://taperclinic.com/], the largest psychiatric deprescribing practice in the United States, Dr. Witt-Doerring has dedicated his career to helping individuals safely discontinue psychiatric medications, particularly after experiencing significant adverse reactions or protracted withdrawal. His mission is to empower patients to reclaim their mental clarity, physical health, and independence from medications that were often prescribed as quick fixes for complex problems. His YouTube channel, Dr. Josef, [https://www.youtube.com/@taperclinic] has over 80,000 subscribers and provides videos and insights on how to safely stop psychiatric medications and recover from side effects. Please enjoy! We Discuss: 02:58 — Josef's Journey into Psychiatry 05:45 — The Reality of Psychiatric Practice and Training 08:52 — Our Influences and Inspirations in Self-Help 11:57 — Josef's Transition from Psychiatry Residency to the FDA 15:15 — Insights from Josef's Time at the FDA 18:10 — How Clinical Trials Measure Efficacy and Safety of Antidepressants 24:02 — Informed Consent and Patient Communication 26:56 — Protracted Withdrawal and Treatment Resistance 29:54 — Oppositional Tolerance and Tardive Dysphoria 35:58 — The Future of Psychiatry and Antidepressant Prescribing 41:01 — Tapering and Deprescribing Antidepressants 47:52 — Approaching Complex Cases of Polypharmacy 54:45 — Mindset and Characteristics for Successful Tapering 01:00:50 — The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health 01:05:09 — Personal Experiences with Psychiatric Medication and Recovery 01:09:44 — Facing Resistance in Psychiatry 01:13:06 — Hope for the Future of Mental Health Treatment Connect with Josef: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/taperclinic/] | Twitter/X [https://x.com/taperclinic] | TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@taperclinic] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@taperclinic] | Website [https://taperclinic.com/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/people/Josef-Witt-Doerring-TaperClinic/61553648284038/] | Beacon [https://beacons.ai/drjosef] Tapering Resources for Individuals and Clinicians Click here to access Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring’s free taper guide. [https://app.process.st/runs/Shared-930AM-workflow-run-hRpkCxdpHaK_xidodw5LKA/tasks/mvt-Nq0mknIWrmHgPldDbQ] If you’d like to sign up for Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring’s Drug Tapering Mentorship Program, please click here [https://upload.vloggi.com/projects/YXLW-006/upload?step=1&question=1]. The program is available for free and available to anyone and all interested in deprescribing and tapering psychiatric medicines. Alternate Links To Listen: Listen on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/11-dr-josef-witt-doerring-lessons-from-psychiatry-and/id1755929034?i=1000695837728] Listen on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/7CBwOgNavdehfsfJdO81wk?si=n395wq4IQt2QIV3Np18faA] Connect with Shawn: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/drshawngill [http://www.linkedin.com/in/drshawngill] Twitter/X: x.com/drshawngill [https://x.com/drshawngill] Website: drshawngill.com [https://drshawngill.com/] Instagram: instagram.com/drshawngill [https://www.instagram.com/drshawngill/] Substack: shawngill.substack.com [https://www.shawngill.substack.com/] How To Support This Podcast: If you enjoy this podcast and want to support me, there are 2 ways you can for free: * Give this podcast a like and/or a 5-star rating on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2s48Mw9QWIpnFwSk83Uinv?si=eb6e1a38e0904e1c] or Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deprescribe/id1755929034] * Share this with friends, colleagues, family or anyone you think would enjoy more content and would gain from learning more about deprescribing. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or leave a comment. If you enjoyed this podcast episode, please consider subscribing to the channel and sharing this episode. Thanks for tuning in. Your support means everything! SG. B.U.D.S is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to B.U.D.S at shawngill.substack.com/subscribe [https://shawngill.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]