EP 66 – Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy with Shannon Starr

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/r2cF2MW9jLM   What is ketamine and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy? How does this treatment work in a clinical, private or retreat setting?  What are the possibilities for awakening, healing, calm and relaxation?   Hear about the amazing possibilities available with ketamine therapy in this enlightening new episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, in which your host Dr. Adriana Popescu talks with Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Practitioner, and Founder of Floresta, a women-owned entity for psychedelic- and consciousness-based retreats, Shannon Starr.  You will hear about the many ways that ketamine therapy can be used to assist with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and more.   In this episode: Shannon’s path to this work Ketamine Brain chemistry changes Set and setting Dosing Integration Group settings How retreats work Home visits Depression, anxiety, PTSD Treatment protocols Body questions Integration of various therapies Ketamine and addiction treatment The future of these medicines and mental health   Resources mentioned in this episode: Website: https://www.florestaretreat.com/   About Shannon Starr: Shannon is a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Practitioner, and Founder of Floresta, a women-owned entity for psychedelic and consciousness-based retreats. She draws upon her background in meditation, yoga, indigenous practices, functional medicine, and energy work, and has supported thousands of clients through Ketamine therapy and integration. Shannon invites others to acknowledge their unique capacities and inspires choice, possibility and transformation.   “This is a practice that can really and truly create sustainable shifts and changes in people’s lives.” – Shannon   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To learn about her new trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrAdrianaP Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu?   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.