#51: Crystal Grier 🇨🇦

About this episode

In this episode, Naftal Benisty speaks with Crystal Grier about her journey with benzodiazepine withdrawal and intentional living.

June 23rd, 2025 In this episode: I speak with Crystal Grier from Ontario, Canada. Crystal is a mother of six, an artist and a passionate advocate for intentional living. Crystal homeschooled her kids before her life took a sharp turn after life-altering events. Immediately after being prescribed antidepressants Crystal suffered severe adverse effects. This led Crystal to a chain of events where she was prescribed Klonopin, also known as Clonazapam, initially getting relief. After weeks she wanted to come off her benzodiazepine, leading into a year long taper. She is now two years benzofree. You can find Crystal on her Instagram page: brazenbenzobabes For a first, Crystal joins Benzotired via telephone ☎️, which causes a slight lag. We had some minor technical issues, but we've managed to make a good recording!

People in this episode

Host: Naftal Benisty

Guest: Crystal Grier

Topics covered

• mental health
• benzodiazepine withdrawal
• intentional living
• homeschooling
• adverse effects of medication

Keywords

• benzodiazepine
• mental health
• Klonopin
• Clonazapam
• intentional living
• homeschooling
• adverse effects

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Klonopin, Clonazapam

Places: Ontario

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