Episode 54 | Not Everyone’s Ready for Ketamine: How to Know If You Are with Alli Waddell

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-liveIn this expansive conversation, Anna sits down with Alli Waddell, wellness expert and co-founder of Illumma, Austin’s leading ketamine infusion clinic. With two decades of experience in healing and over 14,000 ketamine infusions under her belt, Alli shares what she’s learned about who ketamine really works for, and who might not be ready.Whether you’re considering ketamine therapy or supporting others on their psychedelic path, this episode breaks down the patterns that lead to success, the red flags of avoidance, and how to approach this work from a place of radical honesty, preparation, and deep self-trust.You’ll hear:How to know if you’re ready for ketamine therapyWhy “just showing up” isn’t enough (and what to do instead)The most common patterns in clients who thriveWhat gets in the way of deep transformationHow your relationships, mindset, and daily habits influence your healingWhy ketamine isn’t the work—it’s the catalystIf you’re feeling unsure, not-quite-ready, or just overwhelmed by all the options...you’re not alone. And you’re in the right place.💊 Want to Feel Truly Ready for Ketamine?The Ketamine Preparation Protocol was designed to help you prepare mentally, emotionally, and energetically for a life-changing ketamine journey.Whether you’ve already booked your sessions or you’re still deciding if this path is for you, KPP will help you:✅ Clarify your intention✅ Understand what ketamine can (and can’t) do✅ Rewire your subconscious patterns✅ Avoid the most common mistakes✅ Feel supported before, during, and after your sessions🌀 Learn more: annakrishtal.com/kpp🧠 About Alli WaddellAlli Waddell is a respected wellness expert with 20+ years of experience and a fierce commitment to radical honesty and self-love as core components of healing. As co-founder and CEO of Illumma, she’s helped shape Austin’s most trusted ketamine infusion clinic. Her vision for the psychedelic space is rooted in ethical, sustainable, and consciously led business.Connect with Alli: 🌐 illumma.com 📸 @alliwaddell 📸 @illummaclinic🔗 Links + ResourcesIllumma Ketamine Clinic: illumma.comFollow Alli on Instagram: @alliwaddellFollow Illumma: @illummaclinicKetamine Preparation Protocol: annakrishtal.com/kpp💬 Loved this episode?Please leave a review, share it with a friend, or tag us on Instagram with your biggest takeaway! And make sure you’re subscribed so you never miss a moment of ketamine wisdom.