Blindsided By Benzos with Deke Ludwig #20

This is the fan mail link! Shownotes: Blindsided by Benzos EP #20Filmmaker Deke Ludwig’s viral short film Seeing changed how Toni experiences the world—teaching the life-shifting truth that “the ordinary is extraordinary.” In this raw, powerful conversation, Deke shares how the film’s message shaped his life and how a doctor-prescribed benzodiazepine for mild anxiety and insomnia nearly destroyed it. Learn the warning signs, recovery truths, and science-backed wellbeing skills that can protect you and the people you love from medical overprescription and help you reclaim joy.TopicsFinding beauty in the ordinaryThe making and impact of SeeingDangers of benzodiazepine prescriptionsMedical system oversightsLife after addiction: practical wellbeing toolsSleep strategies and nervous system regulationRediscovering purpose through relationshipsEpisode Specific LinksSeeing by Deke Ludwig – https://youtu.be/a6uisJz5j5c?si=ETPkQMGonYwzMNNHDeke Ludwig’s website – https://www.dietrichludwig.com/Toni Powell’s online wellbeing program Let’s Get Shit Happy – https://www.tonipowell.com/lets-get-shit-happy/use coupon shithappy for a 30% discountTranscript and guest bio – https://shithappy.com/blindsided-by-benzos/Related Episodes: As they become available#32  Be Your Own Self Health Advocate (21 Oct) https://youtu.be/VBjSWxATuwo#33 Influence Your Own Health Outcomes (23 Oct) https://youtu.be/bBVk4A92T6kHeads Up Contains discussion of prescription drug addiction, withdrawal symptoms, and mental health challenges.#wellbeing, #resilience, #mentalhealth, #happinesspodcast, #stressrelief, #mindset, #personalgrowth, #Selfhelp, #storytelling, #inspiringpodcast, #Relationshipgoals, #Feelgood, #Lifestories, #drugawareness, #addictionrecovery, #sleepbetter, #benzoawareness, #mindfulmomentsSupport the show Links To Love (newsletter +++): https://shithappy.com/resources/