Episode 107 | What's a K hole, and is it scary?

If you’ve spent any time researching ketamine therapy, you’ve probably heard the term “K-hole”—and chances are, it wasn’t attached to a particularly comforting story.But what actually is a K-hole? Is it dangerous? Is it something you should avoid during ketamine therapy? And why can the same deeply dissociative state be terrifying for one person and profoundly healing for another?In this episode of Ketamine Connections, I’m breaking down what a K-hole actually feels like, why set and setting matter so much, and how my own fear of K-holes completely changed after experiencing deep dissociation intentionally in a therapeutic setting.We’ll talk about the difference between accidentally falling into a K-hole and intentionally entering a deeply dissociative ketamine experience with preparation, safety, and support. I’ll also share how combining ketamine and hypnosis became one of the most powerful tools in my own healing—and helped me reconnect with joy, community, and participating in my life again. In this episode, we explore: What a K-hole actually is and what deep ketamine dissociation can feel like  Why a K-hole isn’t a medical diagnosis or precise dosing category  K-holes vs. ego dissolution and peak psychedelic experiences  Why set, setting, intention, and preparation can completely change the experience  What happens when the “guardian of the mind” steps aside  How deep dissociation may create access to the subconscious mind  My experience combining ketamine with hypnosis  Why being afraid of going deep may change the way you approach ketamine  How to prepare your subconscious mind before your ketamine journey A K-hole isn’t inherently healing—and it isn’t inherently terrifying. It’s a depth of dissociation. What you bring into that depth matters.As I say in this episode: if ketamine alone created enlightenment, everyone doing it at a rave would be enlightened. The medicine isn't the whole story. What you do with the experience matters. Ready to prepare for your ketamine journey? Ketamine Preparation ProtocolNot ready for KPP? Start here for free: Ketamine Starter Portal