Dr. Sheila Grace Newsom, Founder of Finding Metis In-Home Ketamine Service, on The Soul in Psychedelics, ep 56

Dr. Sheila Grace Newsom is the founder of Finding Metis, an in-home ketamine therapy service that is transforming psychedelic experiences and treatments. Sheila is a veteran who attended West Point and served as an Airborne Ranger, then spent 22 years in private practice focusing on nephrology and critical care. Also, Sheila is in recovery from alcoholism and has 29 years sober, and gender transitioned at the age of 65. Sheila believes deeply in the soul of ketamine and the goddess of wisdom, Metis, contained within. Listen this week and learn: The history of ketamine and ketamine therapy Her story of gender transition at age 65 How ritual serves her practice The benefits of ketamine therapy How she overcame suicidal ideation through ketamine therapy The myth of Metis and why she chose that name Intramuscular vs intravenous application The shamanic practice in her philosophy of medicine You’ll learn so much in this episode. I am experienced with ketamine and I learned a lot! I also was fortunate to try the service she offers through Finding Metis. I share my experience this week as well!   Please rate and review this show! And subscribe to my newsletter to keep up-to-date! Subscribe, rate, review, and sign up for the newsletter crew! You are an overcoming badass….. remember that! I love you!   instagram/twitter/FB: @realamyedwards  amyedwards.com   Thanks to BetterHelp, Keen, and Lets Get Checked for sponsoring this episode! Go to https://betterhelp.com/AES to get 10% off your first month of therapy. Go to trykeen.com/amyedwards to get your first 10 minutes for $1.99. Go to trylgc.com/AMY to get 30% off your entire order. Use code AMY30   Get to your healthiest self, live your best life, and better your relationships! This show is here to make that happen in the most efficient way, through simple and effective strategies and habits that help us overcome fear and shift your mindset into the best it can be, at any age.   Host Amy Edwards is a life coach, Reiki master, author, and rock musician who delivers a return on your time investment with every episode. Amy and her guests give real talk with pragmatic life hacks that will have you living to your full potential and self-examining your way to a shinier you. She draws from her personal experiences and from inspirations like Brene Brown, Jen Sincero, and Mel Robbins, and conversations with guests like Justin Wren, East Forest, Rafael Lovato Jr., Aaron Alexander, Kimi Inch, That Sex Chick Alexa Bowditch, Suzy Batiz, and other certified badasses. Transformation can be intimidating, but Amy Edwards’s humor and realness make it approachable. The Amy Edwards Show is life coaching, personal development, sexual development, spirituality, self-love, and fun, all in one place!    Ready to be happier, healthier, and feel like you're living your best life? Then this is your show!    Subscribe, rate, review, and sign up for the newsletter crew!    You are an overcoming badass….. remember that! I love you!    instagram/twitter/FB: @realamyedwards TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themagicbabe www.amyedwards.com    “Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, & go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” - Justin Wren   “The way we approach sex is the way we approach life.” Kimi Inch   “Listen to the voices inside your own head as your true guidance.” - Aaron Alexander   “The journey never stops, there’s always more layers to peel.” - Aaron Alexander   “With adversity comes growth & deeper realization of self & purpose.” - Rafael Lovato Jr.   “Give your best everyday. Be present. Be grateful. Be a forever student.” - Rafael Lovato Jr.   “We are spiritual beings visiting humanity.” - East Forest   Hot Pie Media is an on-demand digital audio/video entertainment network with interests primarily in the cre