Ep. 164 Holly Hardman: From Pharma Frustration to Film Director and Advocate
Holly Hardman began her career as a researcher for Rolling Stone, PBS, and Twentieth Century Fox. In the 1990s, she transitioned into writing, directing and producing short films.
After experiencing adverse side effects of a prescription drug that was supposed to help her, Holly began her latest project. As Prescribed is a documentary about the impact of invisible illnesses and disabilities linked to benzodiazepines, a depressant drug that is prescribed to treat a variety of conditions, including anxiety, insomnia and seizures.
In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Holly talks about being an advocate for patients who are prescribed benzodiazepines and wants to ensure everyone fully understands the risks associated with their prescriptions.
CHALLENGE FOR LISTENERS:
Get a second opinion and continue to be your best advocate.
CLOSING QUOTE
“We only become what we are by the radical and deep-seated refusal of that which others have made of us.”