Twenty Years Underwater: How Ketamine/Spravato Therapy Helped Dan Colton Finally Find Happiness

In this episode, Gavin sits down with Dan Colton to discuss his extensive battle with depression, spanning more than two decades. Dan shares how his struggle began at the age of 22 following his parents' unexpected divorce, and how it continued through various life events including law school, military service, and the death of his mother. Despite trying traditional medications and therapy, Dan found little relief from his treatment-resistant depression until he discovered ketamine treatments. He explains his initial reservations about ketamine due to its reputation as a recreational drug, and how he overcame those reservations to experience its benefits firsthand. Dan details his treatment journey with both ketamine injections and Spravato (a nasal spray form of estketamine) and how they had a massive positive impact on his mental health and overall outlook on life. Dan also speaks to the importance of seeking help, the value of second opinions, and maintaining open discussions about mental health.