146: Couples and Ketamine: The Healing Link?

I'm here to debunk myths about ketamine and reveal its healing potential within couples' therapy. This episode offers a peek into what it's really like to work with me in a couples’ session, guiding you through the full journey's arc – from preparation to integration. It's more than just the dose; it's a holistic experience. In this episode, you’ll hear: Dr. Cat's personal experience with ketamine The role of ketamine in nurturing closeness among couples and its capacity to heighten empathy A look into a psychedelic assisted therapy ketamine session designed for couples The significance of preparation, integration, and rituals that lend coherence to the transformative voyage The arc of the session - offering a comprehensive transformation Defining your “why” and setting intentions as a compass to guide your journey The importance of vetting facilitators to ensure their energy aligns with your intentions Testing for fentanyl contamination in powdered substances Choosing the right setting:  private ketamine assisted therapy, group therapy, and ketamine clinics for a tailored experience The lasting changes ketamine can bring when guided by a therapist. Dr. Cat's upcoming couples and femme-focused ketamine retreats in 2024 How generational trauma shapes our capacity to embrace love and profound intimacy discernment skills to distinguish between healthy and toxic relationships, fostering emotional well-being Stigmas surrounding ketamine, recognizing its potential to foster intimacy and redefine the scope of therapy – embracing ceremony, celebration, and sensuality. ABOUT YOUR HOST Dr. Cat Meyer, PsyD, LMFT is a licensed psychotherapist specializing in sex, trauma, and ketamine-assisted therapy, author, yoga teacher, and international speaker dedicated to evolving the relationship we have surrounding sexuality and our bodies.  She is the host of podcast Sex Love Psychedelics and the founder of SexLoveYoga.com an online platform for education and programs on relationships, sexuality, and embodiment.   WANT MORE? Upcoming 2024 couples and femme-only ketamine retreats hosted by yours truly. If you're ready to embrace profound transformation alongside your partner, join the waitlist! https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/RetreatWaitlist FREE guide for vetting your psychedelic practitioner: ⁠⁠⁠https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/Vetting%20Your%20Guide⁠⁠ Let’s not speed up the process + skip over the very real + important fact around who is facilitating for you. Vetting who you are working with supports your safety + deepest surrender for healing. I’ve created a guide for you with questions to ask yourself + your facilitator, whether that be in the sex or psychedelics space.