#007 - Christi Myers - Navigating Healing, Consciousness, and the Cosmos

Summary Welcome to the first episode of our ongoing series on Psychedelic Assisted Therapy (PAT). Today we welcome Christi Myers, CEO of Flow Integrative--a team of healthcare professionals spearheading the effort to make PAT more available to veterans and first responders.  Kristy brings over 25 years of experience working as a First Responder and understands the demands inherent to these professions. She is on a mission to “help the help” and is doing that by pioneering the use of psychedelics.  In this episode we’ll be covering all things mental health. From the benefits of PAT and the development of protocols for psychedelics, to coping mechanisms and teaching our kids how to be good stewards of their mental health.  Enjoyshow and make sure to give us a follow if you haven't already! Show Links  Get 1-month of FREE access to the ⁠Vet Collective Community⁠ by using discount code: NLT1UQTI Sign up for our Weekly Newsletter Download Free Business Launch Guide Watch on Youtube Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Follow on LinkedIn⁠ ⁠ Christi's Links https://flowintegrativeketamine.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/christi-myers-15351a213/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the guest and the topic 01:25 Understanding the concept of psychedelics for mental health treatment 04:26 Becoming the observer of trauma and reducing suffering 05:39 The mirror molecule and collapsing timelines 07:02 The impact of childhood trauma and generational curses 08:26 Differentiating trauma from truth 09:03 The evolution of consciousness and growth 10:30 Discovering ketamine as a treatment option 12:15 Different uses of ketamine in medical settings 15:45 The first ketamine experience and its impact 25:00 The importance of integration and the work required after ketamine treatment 30:37 Integration activities and tools for post-treatment 35:00 The importance of being present and avoiding rumination 35:51 The Impact of Lack and Routine 37:20 Preservation of Family and Force 38:43 Rest and Restoration for Longevity 40:22 Navigating Parenting and Command Presence 41:44 Transitioning from Authority to Insubordination 47:13 The Struggles of Car Seats 50:16 Making Ketamine Treatment Accessible 55:57 Empowering Doctors with Ketamine Infusion Therapy 59:51 Cultivating Love and Shifting Consciousness 01:01:06 The Developmental Effects of MDMA and DMT 01:05:21 The Future of Mental Health Treatment 01:06:41 Access to Underground Space 01:07:08 The Culture of Drinking in the Military 01:07:37 The Need to Teach Drug Use 01:08:18 Developing Protocols for Psychedelic Medicine 01:09:17 Expanding Access to Treatment 01:10:13 Working with the VA 01:11:23 Treating Mental Health in Veterans 01:12:20 The Importance of Standardization 01:13:12 The Overprescription of ADHD Medication 01:14:07 The Impact of Technology on Mental Health 01:15:08 The Value of Boredom 01:17:19 The Power of Belief Systems 01:18:27 Cultivating Balance and Healing 01:20:04 Challenges in Getting Approval from the VA 01:22:02 The Need for Change in Leadership 01:23:06 The Acceptability of Alcohol vs. Psychedelics 01:25:18 The Importance of Clinical Settings 01:26:00 Expanding Access to Treatment for Veterans 01:29:11 Teaching the World How to Do Drugs 01:30:09 Supporting Flow Integrative