Christi Myers on Ketamine Therapy, PTSD, and Healing Brain Trauma

Send us Fan MailIn this transformative episode of Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman, host Bruce Parkman sits down with Christi Myers, founder of Flow Integrative and a leader in psychedelic-assisted therapy, to explore how ketamine therapy is revolutionizing mental health care for veterans and first responders suffering from repetitive brain trauma and PTSD.Christi shares her personal journey from working in emergency medical services to pioneering psychedelic wellness, and the science behind how ketamine promotes neuroplasticity, emotional regulation, and trauma healing. The conversation dives deep into the physiological effects of trauma, including adrenal fatigue and catecholamine depletion, and explains how understanding brainwave states and consciousness can unlock new paths to recovery.They also tackle the real-world challenges of accessing treatment—from insurance coverage limitations to the lack of standardized care protocols—and highlight the urgent need for better mental health education within clinical communities. Christi outlines her mission to train future providers and expand awareness around safe, ethical psychedelic therapy.If you're a veteran, first responder, or someone interested in the future of trauma treatment, this episode is packed with insights and practical knowledge.🎧 Like, share, and subscribe to Broken Brains on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts to support veteran mental health and stay updated on breakthrough healing modalities.Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman is sponsored by The Mac Parkman FoundationSupport The Mac Parkman Foundation by donating today!https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CR24MY2GDUCZL CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW! Chapters00:00 Introduction to Repetitive Brain Trauma02:45 The Journey into Ketamine Therapy06:18 Transitioning from Pain Management to Mental Health12:21 Building Protocols for Ketamine in the Workplace17:27 Understanding Ketamine's Impact on Mental Health22:01 Adrenal Fatigue and Its Symptoms28:09 Catecholamines and Their Role in Stress35:31 Neuroplasticity and Ketamine's Effects on the Brain41:23 Understanding Brainwave States and Trauma Adaptation44:39 The Role of Ketamine in Restoring Consciousness46:28 Protocols and Practices in Ketamine Therapy51:30 The Importance of Provider Presence in Therapy55:10 Insurance and Accessibility of Ketamine Treatment01:00:21 Evolving Consciousness Through Ketamine01:07:20 Integrating Therapy with Ketamine Treatment01:13:39 Christi Myers' Educational Initiatives https://www.mpfact.com/headsmart-app/ Follow Christi on LinkedIn today!LinkedIn: Christi Myers Produced by Security Halt Media