Ketamine Therapy and the Hidden Parts of the Mind Driving Addiction

Ketamine-assisted therapy is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about developments in mental health. Originally developed as an anesthetic, researchers and clinicians are now studying its potential to help people struggling with depression, trauma, and addiction.But what actually happens in ketamine therapy—and why do some therapists combine it with psychological frameworks like Internal Family Systems?In this episode of A Beautiful Rebellion, Linsey sits down with a therapist who specializes in ketamine-assisted inner child work and parts-based healing.This conversation is also deeply personal. Linsey and her guest grew up together, sharing the adventurous and sometimes chaotic experiences of being teenagers discovering the world. Decades later, their paths have crossed again in a very different way.During Linsey’s first year of sobriety, this guest became one of her strongest supporters—introducing her to the language of Internal Family Systems and helping her understand the different “parts” of the mind that can emerge during addiction and recovery.In this episode they explore:• What ketamine-assisted therapy actually is • How altered states may help interrupt addictive thinking • The basics of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and parts work • Why inner child healing is often central to recovery • How understanding the many parts of the mind can help people approach addiction and healing in a new wayWhether you’re curious about emerging therapies or trying to better understand the mind during recovery, this conversation offers insight into a rapidly evolving area of mental health.As always, this podcast is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for medical or mental health advice.