Episode 43 | Anxiety, Healing, and Walking the Talk: What Dr. Evan Husted Learned on His Own Journey

Most people prepare for ketamine the wrong way.They focus on logistics, and miss the part that actually creates change.Ketamine opens a neuroplastic window, but without direction, that window closes without taking you anywhere new.KPP is the framework for preparing your subconscious mind so that change is inevitable.For the first time in 2026, I'm running it live.👉 https://www.yourketaminecoach.com/kpp-liveWhat happens when your ketamine provider has walked the same healing path you’re on? In this warm and eye-opening episode of Ketamine Connections, Anna speaks with Dr. Evan Husted—an emergency physician turned ketamine practitioner who combines deep clinical experience with personal insight into the psychedelic healing process.They explore how lived experience shapes provider care, why preparation and integration are just as vital as the ketamine itself, and how anxiety and control often intersect in psychedelic journeys. From differentiating dosing styles to building therapeutic support beyond the medicine, this episode is rich with grounded wisdom and practical encouragement.If you’ve ever wondered what real support in the ketamine space can look like—or what healing with integrity feels like—you’ll want to listen in.🎧 Listen if you’re curious about:How anxiety and control show up in ketamine workWhy more providers are choosing to experience the medicine firsthandThe difference between psycholytic vs. psychedelic dosingBuilding a strong support system around your journeyThe importance of preparation, integration, and restHow the pandemic catalyzed a new era in mental health careWhat it looks like when a provider is truly walking the talk👨‍⚕️ About Dr. Evan Husted: Dr. Evan Husted, M.D., MPH, is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician and the founder of Mindstream Medicine in Philadelphia—a private practice providing psychedelic-assisted therapy through ketamine infusion and injection. With a BA in Psychology focused on Neuropharmacology, an MD from George Washington University, and an MPH from Jefferson College of Population Health, Dr. Husted brings both academic rigor and personal experience to his work. After years in emergency and urgent care, he now focuses on helping others find relief from anxiety and depression with the support of psychedelic medicine and intentional care.📍Resources & Links:💻 Visit: https://mindstreammedicine.com📨 Subscribe to Evan’s newsletter: Join Here🌿 Ready to prepare for your own ketamine experience? Check out the Ketamine Preparation Protocol📄 How to Choose a Ketamine Clinic FREE Guide: Download Now