New Year, New Paths: Reflections and Psychedelic Possibilities

Susan and Melissa wrap up the year with a honest, hopeful conversation about growth, change, and what’s coming next for Grove. They look back on the big projects of the past year—renovations, new partnerships, and a whole lot of hard work—while talking about why they prefer intentions over rigid New Year’s resolutions and how to carry the right things into 2026. Then they open up about their own experiences with ketamine-assisted therapy: what it actually felt like, why they were skeptical at first, how it connects with trauma work and brain plasticity, and why they now see it as one more powerful tool in the mental health toolbox—not a magic fix, and not something for everyone, but a real option with real impact. They also share how Grove is working toward offering ketamine-assisted therapy in-house and what that could mean for clients in the Upper Cumberland. If you’ve ever wondered what psychedelic-assisted therapy is really like, or you just need some company as you reflect on your own year, this episode is a grounded, thoughtful place to start. Remember that listening to this podcast is not therapy. It might be therapeutic, but it isn’t a replacement for good mental health treatment. We can help with getting you connected with a good therapist. Check out our website.  Grove: A Healing Collective