046: Dr. Dana Lerman Healing Depression and Anxiety Through Ketamine Therapy

Want To Watch Entrepreneurs In Recovery? Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/@jesseharless    In this episode of Entrepreneurs in Recovery, host Jesse Harless dives into an enlightening conversation with Dr. Dana Lerman, founder and medical director of Skylight Psychedelics. Dr. Lerman shares her incredible journey from infectious disease medicine to becoming a leader in psychedelic therapy, including the challenges she faced during the pandemic and her life-changing experiences with ketamine and ayahuasca. Dr. Lerman discusses the importance of integration in psychedelic therapy, the barriers faced by mental health professionals entering this space, and her mission to make ketamine assisted therapy safer and more accessible. This episode explores the healing potential of psychedelics, the dangers of unregulated ketamine use, and the transformative power of inner work.   Want to Learn More About Skylight Psychedelics? Visit: https://skylightcourse.thinkific.com/collections  Use JessePodcastLove for 10% off Skylight Psychedelics training courses.   Moments From the Show 00:00 A Life-Saving Ketamine Journey 00:30 Reflecting on 2024: Wins and Lessons 01:59 Introducing Dr. Dana Lerman 03:44 Dr. Lerman's Path to Psychedelics 08:36 The Birth of Skylight Psychedelics 10:01 The Importance of Safe Ketamine Use 12:45 Personal Stories of Transformation 16:14 Challenges and Opportunities in Psychedelic Therapy 18:23 Training and Education in Psychedelic Therapy 28:26 Psychedelics and the AA Community 31:55 Addiction Potential of Psychedelics 33:26 Personal Journey with Ketamine Therapy 36:43 Integration and the Work Beyond the Medicine 37:02 The Role of Community in Psychedelic Therapy 38:51 The Importance of Proper Guidance and Lineage 42:51 Human Spirit and the Essence of Ketamine 46:29 Upcoming Projects and Courses at Skylight Psychedelic 56:12 Final Thoughts and Resources   Submit To The Show Your Questions, Challenges, Issues, Share Your Story https://form.jotform.com/242276390225051    Life Saving Routines With Hal Elrod | Entrepreneurs In Recovery Ep 030  https://youtu.be/I2bjdgIkL0I    Connect With Jesse Website: https://www.entrepreneursinrecovery.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JesseHarless222 Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/JesseHarless22 Links To More: https://linktr.ee/jesseharless222    The Entrepreneurs in Recovery podcast is for those interested in finding healing from addictions, trauma, and attachments that hold them back from sharing their authentic voice and message with the world. We showcase a wide variety of guests specializing in holistic health, mental health, wealth, addiction, trauma, spirituality, habit change, entrepreneurship, psychedelics, integration, and more. Hosted by Jesse Harless, interviewing individuals who overcame tremendous odds in order to find their innate greatness within and share their endeavors with the world. You’ll hear helpful tools, ideas, vulnerability, synchronicities, and inspiring stories that will impact your mind, body, and soul.  #EntrepreneursInRecovery #addiction #podcast