Mental Wellness & Ketamine Assisted Therapy w/ Dr. James Leathem

Mental wellbeing is about more than just the absence of mental illness. It’s a multifaceted area of health that encompasses everything from physical to psychological to emotional health—but what are some of the ways we can achieve peak mental wellness? This week on Health is a Skill, Todd is joined by Dr. James Leathem, a board certified anesthesiologist and co-founder of Advanced Wellness and Pain, a clinic that specializes in ketamine assisted therapy. Dr. Leathem has been using psychedelic medicines for almost 30 years, working to allow the unconscious mind to reveal itself to the conscious mind and become the best version of himself. It’s a practice he’s passionate about, and one he’s now using to assist others on their health journey. Throughout today’s conversation, Todd and Dr. Leathem outline the many benefits of ketamine assisted therapy, what the process of receiving ketamine actually looks like, Todd’s own experience with this type of therapy and the benefits he’s seen to his health, and how ketamine plus therapy can revolutionize your mental health from the inside out. The two end the episode by emphasizing the importance of mental wellbeing as a key to achieving optimal health, without it—even if our physical bodies are in a peak state—our minds will always be pulling us down in some way. Ketamine assisted therapy is a useful tool to have in your toolkit when it comes to the journey of transforming your health into a skill. Learn more about Dr. Leathem and his practice at https://advancedwellnessandpain.com/ Get access to Todd's free health resource: https://podtodd.com Learn more about Stark at: https://www.stark.health CHAPTERS<br>00:00 Introduction to Mental Well-being<br>03:40 The Connection Between Mental Well-being and Body Composition<br>05:04 The Impact of Mental Well-being on Cardiovascular Health<br>06:03 The Influence of Mental Well-being on Hormones, Sleep, and Recovery<br>07:31 The Relationship Between Mental Well-being and Detoxification<br>08:28 The Role of Mental Well-being in Gut Health and Nutrient Choices<br>09:53 The Connection Between Mental Well-being and Orthopedic Health<br>13:10 The Power of Psychedelics in Facilitating Self-discovery<br>16:19 Understanding Ketamine-assisted Therapy<br>18:14 The Mechanisms and Benefits of Ketamine Therapy<br>24:30 The Magic of Ketamine-Assisted Therapy<br>28:46 Becoming Consciously Compete Connect with Stark<br>Personalized inside‑out health programs at stark.health Enjoying the show? Follow, rate, and review to help more listeners master the skill of health. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🤔 ABOUT Todd Vande Hei 🤔 Welcome to Todd Vande Hei's channel, where health mastery meets real-life transformation. Join Todd as he shares invaluable insights and practical tips to help you unlock your full health potential. Whether you're struggling with chronic pain, seeking sustainable weight loss, or simply striving to live your best life, Todd's journey and expertise will inspire and empower you to take control of your health and well-being. Join our community of health enthusiasts committed to making positive changes and thriving at every stage of life. Let's embark on this journey to vibrant health together! DISCLOSURE We focus on optimizing every aspect of your well-being. At Stark, our team of expert trainers, doctors, nutritionists and a complete medical support team, led by CEO Todd Vande Hei, is dedicated to helping you become the BEST version of yourself. We specialize in coaching executives, athletes, pop stars, astronauts and other noteworthy individuals in all forms of exercise, diet, lifestyle, stress management and personalized supplement protocols. Our methodology is designed to tackle each facet of well-being comprehensively. We believe that optimal h...