Ketamine Insights

From Ayahuasca retreats for CEOs to ketamine coaches for corporate leaders, we explore the world of corporate psychedelic use.  In this episode, Lynn and Molly explore the differences between using psychedelics to optimize work performance and using them for healing. We share their worries about using psychedelics to reinforce existing capitalist hierarchies. We discuss how the intertwining of professional and spiritual realms can degrade our sense of self worth. Along the way, we question the idea of "taking your whole self to work," and the dangers of outsourcing your personal spiritual and ethical questions to an employer (or to any spiritually immature institution).Lynn shares stories and insights from her visit to the Shipibo people in Peru, where she learned about some traditional uses of Ayahuasca. If you enjoy Ketamine Insights, please share it with a friend and rate and review it on your favorite podcast platform. That really helps!Support us and join our community at https://www.patreon.com/ketamineinsights or at https://mollydunn.substack.com/ Email us at [email protected] (We love to hear from you!)Our Instagram is @ketamineinsightsYou can also find all of our episodes on YouTube and on our website https://ketamineinsights.com/ In this episode we reference the NPR show It's Been A Minute. The episode is called "Why Tech Bros Worship Psychedelics and Think You Should Too" If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please get help. In the US, you can dial 988. You are never all alone.00:00 Introduction to Ketamine Insights01:29 Exploring Ketamine for Work02:48 The Blurring of Personal and Professional Realms05:43 Ayahuasca and Professional Coaching07:41 The Ethics and Psychedelic Use10:23 Consequences of Commercialization for Indigenous Communities15:53 Intentions and Psychedelic Use25:55 Traditional Uses of Ayahuasca in Peru35:30 Traditional and Western Healing Traditions39:31 Work, Spirituality, and Human Worth44:48 Concluding Thoughts and CreditsUntil next time, remember to advocate for yourself, and never ration your joy.Support the show

Molly interviews Adena, the mother of a severely depressed young man. Trigger Warning: Suicide, Severe DepressionDepression, like most serious illnesses, is best treated within a community of care including friends, therapists, artists, physicians and loved ones. Together Adena and I discuss what that community of care could look like, and the difficulties she faced finding support for herself and her son Jordan. Adena emphasizes the importance of habit and routine for depressed young people, as well as finding community and discouraging isolation. She also recommends cultivating things that can bring meaning. Whether it's a class, a job or a pet, this can do a lot to combat hopelessness.I hope this discussion will help to validate the struggles of friends, family members, and especially the caretakers of mentally ill people like me.Take a moment to listen to the music of Adena's son Jordan Brooks. It can be found at jordanbrooksmusic.com, and on all the streaming services.If you enjoy Ketamine Insights, please share it with a friend and rate and review it on your favorite podcast platform. That really helps!Further Reading:Body Dysmorphic Disorder can be found here and hereDialectical Behavior Therapy can be found here and hereAn article on the costs of Special Education is hereSupport us and join our community at https://www.patreon.com/ketamineinsights or at https://mollydunn.substack.com/ Email us at [email protected] (We love to hear from you!)Our Instagram is @ketamineinsightsYou can also find all of our episodes on YouTube and on our website https://ketamineinsights.com/ If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please get help. In the US, you can dial 988. You are never all alone.Remember to advocate for yourself, and never ration your joy.Support the show

Dive into an inspiring conversation with Rob as he describes his transformative experience with ketamine therapy, the cognitive improvements it can offer, and how it restores brain health. We discuss Rob's comprehensive online resource, KetamineTherapyForMentalHealth.com, which provides guidance and support for those seeking ketamine treatment. This episode is packed with personal anecdotes, expert advice, and practical tips for anyone curious about psychedelic medicine and mental health.If you enjoy Ketamine Insights, please share it with a friend and rate and review it on your favorite podcast platform. That really helps!Support us and join our community at https://www.patreon.com/ketamineinsightsor at https://mollydunn.substack.com/ Email us at [email protected] (we love to hear from you!)Our Instagram is @ketamineinsightsYou can also find all of our episodes on YouTube and our website https://ketamineinsights.com/ In this episode we reference:https://ketaminetherapyformentalhealth.com/ If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please get help. In the US, you can dial 988. You are never all alone.Remember to advocate for yourself, and never ration your joy.Support the show

Lynn and Molly explore the challenges and importance of asking for help with ketamine treatments. They discuss the role of shame in mental illness, the benefits of community support, and practical steps for seeking assistance. With personal stories and specific tips, this episode sheds light on the emotional and logistical aspects of getting the help we need.Please subscribe, follow, rate, and review us on your preferred podcast platform. Engagement makes the algorithm overlords smile upon Ketamine Insights, which helps us reach more people.Join our community and support our show at patreon.com/ketamineinsights or mollydunn.substack.comEmail us at [email protected]. We love to hear from you!Our Instagram is @ketamineinsights Find all our episodes on our YouTube channel!Our website ketamineinsights.comIf you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please get help. You are never all alone. In the US, you can dial 988.Chapters00:00 Theme Song and Introduction01:52 Seeking Community Support to Fund Ketamine Care04:02 A Cousin's Lasting Impact05:58 Disclosure as an Antidote to Shame09:28 Self Reliance as a Trauma Response10:13 A Community Chips In13:25 Specific, Amorphous, and Long Term Help15:21 Ways to Help with Ketamine Care15:57 Rollerskating in Airports17:40 The Cost of Ketamine Care in US and Australia19:50 Sharing What You're Going Through, But Like REALLY22:39 The Value of a Story28:40 Setting Expectations When Seeking Support33:37 We All Know Someone Who Won't Ask for What They Need35:45 Final Thoughts and FarewellSupport the show

Explore various ways to access ketamine care in the US. Hosted by a long-term ketamine patient, this episode covers the gold standard (talk therapy and ketamine treatment combined in one practice), the services offered by ketamine clinics, and the evolving option of at-home ketamine administration. Learn about the costs, benefits, and potential pitfalls of each approach, and gain valuable insights to help you navigate your mental health journey. For more resources, including a written version of this episode, visit our Patreon and Substack pages. While you're there, take a moment to contribute if you can.ketaminetherapyformentalhealth.com is a wonderful resource for patients and prospective patients.Articles we mention in this episodehttps://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/20/us/ketamine-telemedicine.htmlhttps://psychedelic.support/resources/coming-to-terms-ketamines-addictive-potentialOur music is by Solid State Symphony.Email us at [email protected]. We love to hear from you!Our Instagram is @ketamineinsightsYou can also find all of our episodes on YouTubeJoin our community on Substack or PatreonIf you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please get help. In the US, you can dial 988. You are never all alone.Support the show

We hear a powerful story about the power of MDMA to help heal PTSD. An FDA advisory committee recently voted against approval of MDMA as a treatment for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), despite extremely promising results from clinical trials. So, in this episode, Molly speaks with Cristina Pearse, founder and CEO of the Protea Foundation, who received MDMA treatment as part of the recent trials. Cristina describes the impact of her childhood trauma as a powerful tsunami. With the help of MDMA-assisted therapy, she says, it became just a puddle at her feet. Together, we discuss the potential of this medicine, the FDA study design, the recent vote, and the role of advocacy in securing access to this life saving medicine.If you enjoy Ketamine Insights, please share it with a friend and rate or review it on your favorite podcast platform. Online engagement  (ie. ratings and reviews) helps us reach a larger audience.A New York Times article about the FDA vote on MDMA, which took place on June 4, 2024: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/04/health/fda-mdma-therapy-ptsd.htmlYou can read (MDMA applicant) Lykos' response to the vote here: https://news.lykospbc.com/2024-06-13-Lykos-Therapeutics-Statement-on-FDA-Advisory-Committee-MeetingSupport us and join our community at https://www.patreon.com/ketamineinsightsor at https://mollydunn.substack.com/ Email us at [email protected] (we love to hear from you!)You can also find all of our episodes on YouTube and our website https://ketamineinsights.com/ If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please get help. In the US, you can dial 988. You are never all alone.As always: Remember to advocate for yourself, and never ration your joy.Support the show

Lynn and Molly discuss Somatic Therapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS), two therapeutic modalities often used alongside ketamine treatments. Molly shares a story of Somatic Experiencing, describing how different body sensations revealed helpful emotional insights. We discuss the interweaving relationships between trauma, the body, talk therapy, and therapeutic ketamine.The conversation then shifts to Internal Family Systems, exploring how listening to our different internal "parts" can bring healing. We emphasize that, within IFS, every part of you gets a seat at the table, gets to be heard and understood. We discuss the IFS concept of an internal "Self," a permanent and unbreakable internal place of connectedness from which we can facilitate our own healing.Throughout, we highlight how ketamine can work alongside these modalities.Lorna Skuraton, LMT is the brilliant massage therapist, holder of space, and healer that Molly mentions at the top of the episode. If you're in Chicago, check out her company Venous Return for wonderful massages and powerful Somatic Experiencing sessions.If you enjoy Ketamine Insights, please share it with a friend and rate and review it on your favorite podcast platform. Online engagement  (ie. ratings and reviews) helps us reach a larger audience.Support us and join our community at https://www.patreon.com/ketamineinsightsor at https://mollydunn.substack.com/ Email us at [email protected] (we love to hear from you!)You can also find all of our episodes on YouTube and our website https://ketamineinsights.com/ If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please get help. In the US, you can dial 988. You are never all alone.Remember to advocate for yourself and never ration your joySupport the show

Host Molly welcomes midwife and activist Betsy Merbitz to discuss the importance of patient-centered care in childbirth and in psychedelic therapies. Our conversation delves into the distinctions between holistic and medical models, focusing on the role of the individual as the primary healer. Betsy describes her work as a Certified Professional Midwife, the importance of holding space, and the historical context of the medicalization of birth. We explore the role of profit-seeking in the creation of our current healthcare systems while bemoaning the lack of accountability built into those systems. We note that both psychedelics and childbirth have long histories of traditional and community-based care providers, and we discuss the dangers of excluding them in favor of for-profit models. The episode concludes with insights on how to center patient voices in the emerging field of psychedelic medicine, drawing parallels to the birth community.In this episode we reference Dr. Neel Shah. Here are two articles about his work. These articles unfortunately do not use gender inclusive language.https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/press-releases/hospital-management-practices-cesareans/https://www.consumerreports.org/c-section/biggest-c-section-risk-may-be-your-hospital We also reference Ayize Jama-Everett, one of the creators of the documentary A Table of Our Own.  The interview I reference is from an episode of the Psychedelics Today podcast, which can be found here.If you enjoy Ketamine Insights, please share it with a friend and rate and review it on your favorite podcast platform. Online engagement (such as ratings and reviews) helps us reach a larger audience.Support us and join our community at https://www.patreon.com/ketamineinsights or at https://mollydunn.substack.com/ Email us at [email protected] (we love to hear from you!)You can also find all of our episodes on YouTube and our website ketamineinsights.com   If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please get help. In the US, you can dial 988. You are never all alone.Support the show

Lynn is back(!) for a fun conversation about holistic ways to improve mental health. From exercise and energy healing to sobriety and sleep hygiene, we discuss practices that can complement ketamine therapy,A companion episode to S1 Ep3 ("Comparing Depression Treatment Options"), this episode can help you feel empowered to choose which of your many treatment options you want engage in, and how. Treat it like a buffet and take what you like :-)If you enjoy Ketamine Insights, please share it with a friend and rate and review it on your favorite podcast platform. That really helps us reach more people!Join our community at https://www.patreon.com/ketamineinsights or at https://mollydunn.substack.com/ Email us at [email protected] (we love to hear from you!)Our Instagram is @ketamineinsightsYou can also find all of our episodes on YouTube and on our website ketamineinsights.com  In this episode we reference:Christopher Germer's book The Mindful Path to Self Compassion We Can Do Hard Things podcast Episode 215 with Andrea Gibson SmartRecovery.org for resources and meetings to help with substance overuse issues through a harm reduction modelQigong (we love https://www.youtube.com/c/QigongMeditation)If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please get help. In the US, you can dial 988. You are never all alone.Support the show

Angel takes us with her on several profound psychedelic journeys, including one in which she finally realizes: "My God, I'm beautiful." Ketamine therapy brings new levels of peace in this episode - the second half of our conversation from last week. Angel and I discuss grief and forgiveness in the context of complicated loss. She describes how she knows when she needs another treatment, and the beauty of being able to communicate with her support network. We revel at the power of a good example.Angel gives some perspective on music and physical comfort during ketamine journeys. And we end with some practical advice for clinicians, allies, and people who are interested in ketamine therapy for their own stubborn depression.This conversation is the second of two parts, Part One was published January 15, 2024. Help us by subscribing via Patreon Patreon.com/ketamineinsights or Substack mollydunn.substack.comEmail us at [email protected] are available at our website ketamineinsights.comOur Instagram is @ketamineinsightsYou can also find all of our episodes on YouTubeIf you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please get help. In the US, you can dial 988. You are never all alone.Support the show

(TW: Suicide) Listener Angel describes working with ketamine after many devastating personal tragedies. For her, ketamine is a lifeline. After a lifetime of traumas, she describes feeling like "one of those people who couldn't be helped." Thankfully, ketamine - together with therapy, writing, and solid family support - has led her to feel lighter. Now, she says, she can coexist with her memories.Like many of us, Angel has had spiritual experiences with ketamine, leaving her feeling divinely protected and loved. As someone trying to heal from grief, trauma, and serious mental illness, I learned a lot from this conversation. Angel's story encompasses the gravity, joy, and profound meaning that some of us experience once we start working with ketamine.This conversation will come out in two parts. Part Two will drop next week. Subscribe to Ketamine Insights on any podcast platform to get the next episode (and future episodes) automatically. If you're new to podcasts, email us and we'll show you how. (Really!)If you're able, please subscribe via Patreon (Patreon.com/ketamineinsights) or Substack (mollydunn.substack.com) You can always reach us at [email protected] are available at ketamineinsights.comOur Instagram is @ketamineinsightsYou can also find all of our episodes on YouTubeIf you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, reach out. Get help. You are never all alone. In the US, you can dial 988. Support the show

Amber, a trained autopsy technician and Ketamine Insights listener, generously shares her story of doing research, finding a therapist, and finding beauty in the mundane. She and Molly discuss how ketamine journeys feel, the experience of "coming back" from trips, and the work of doing SO much introspection in a short period of time.They also share practical tips about music, weighted blankets, mindfulness, support networks, and more.Thanks so much to Amber for sharing her story.If you or a loved one are experiencing a mental health crisis, please get help. In the US, you can dial 988. And remember, you are never all alone.Please take a moment to share this podcast with a friend.A transcript of this episode is available at ketamineinsights.comEmail us at [email protected] Instagram is @ketamineinsightsAnd help us keep the lights on via Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ketamineinsightsor on Substack  https://mollydunn.substack.comRemember to advocate for yourself, and never ration your joy!Support the show

Molly and her partner Demond discuss his experience supporting someone with serious mental illness. Who can you look to for guidance? How should you treat someone who's coming down from a psychedelic  journey? We talk about the benefits of instructions, the dangers of advice, and what to do when your loved one is spiraling out.Help us by subscribing at https://www.patreon.com/ketamineinsights or https://mollydunn.substack.comEmail us at [email protected] Instagram is @ketamineinsightsYou can also find all of our episodes on YouTubeIf you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please get help. In the US, you can dial 988. You are never all alone.Support the show

Molly interviews a listener about his experiences with depression, bipolar, and therapeutic ketamine. We learn how George convinced his hesitant psychiatrist, found a therapist trained in psychedelics, and joined a ketamine support group. We discuss the spiritual element to psychedelic experiences, what a ketamine journey can actually feel like, and the wonderful insights he's gained along the way.This is a gem of a conversation. We hope you enjoy it. If you do, please take a moment to share this podcast with a friend.Help us keep the lights on at https://www.patreon.com/ketamineinsightsSubscribe to our newsletter at https://mollydunn.substack.com Email us at [email protected] Instagram is @ketamineinsightsYou can also find all of our episodes on YouTubeIf you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please get help. In the US, you can dial 988. You are never all alone.Support the show

None of the many psychedelic conferences in 2023 have slots for patients to speak. The disability rights movement declares, "Nothing about us without us!" but instead of valuing patients' lived experiences or practicing trauma-informed medicine, the field of psychedelic medicine is excluding us from the rooms (and zooms) where policies are debated and best practices established. In this episode, Molly gives an update on season two (coming soon!) and provides some perspective on the marginalization of patient voices. Spoiler: she argues that the field of psychedelic medicine is building structures of violence against the patients it hopes to serve. One swear word appears in this episode.Tell us what to cover in season two by visiting https://www.patreon.com/ketamineinsightsEmail us something you're proud of at [email protected] Instagram is @ketamineinsightsYou can also find us on YouTube If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please get help. In the US, you can dial 988. You are never all alone.Support the show

Molly is the guest storyteller for Tell Me What Happened's 50th episode. Host Jay Rehak listens as Molly remembers her Grandma making a shocking admission (proudly!) at a big family dinner. Jay and Molly discuss how we often think that we already understand the people closest to us, when there is actually great wisdom and insight to be gained from asking them to... Tell Me What Happened.Thanks to Mr. Rehak (my high school English teacher!) for having me on, and for letting me share this story and a poem titled Us, Together. Both are about my grandma, and I'm honored to share a tiny bit of her with you.Please check out Tell Me What Happened, and take a moment to share Ketamine Insights too.Help us keep the lights on at https://www.patreon.com/ketamineinsightsEmail us at [email protected] Instagram is @ketamineinsightsYou can also find us on YouTubeIf you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please get help. In the US, you can dial 988. You are never all alone.Support the show

An exploration of "All or Nothing Thinking" and other mental habits that hold us back. Google "cognitive distortions," and you're sure to recognize a few patterns from your own internal monologue. Maybe you catastrophize or you tend to disqualify the positive things in your life. Another common cognitive distortion is "all or nothing thinking," which can wreak havoc on our ability to manage our expectations as we try different treatments.Molly and Lynn discuss their own experiences with treatments that aren't cures, and Molly cautions against expecting therapeutic ketamine to end treatment resistant depression. They also share some thoughts on how distorting "all or nothing thinking" can be in the arenas of personal wellbeing and service to others. We take a moment of mourning for Dr. Paul Farmer, whose vision and moral clarity continue to instruct and inspire us. We reference a wonderful Ezra Klein Show episode in which he interviews the incomparable Robert Sapolsky. That episode (called "Robert Sapolsky on the Toxic Relationship of Poverty and Stress") is here https://pod.link/voxconversations/episode/34b7e4b6820f3877279f47e0b38224c1 If you enjoy Ketamine Insights, please take a moment to share it with a friend.Our hosts are Lynn Schneider and Molly Dunn. All of our music is by Solid State Symphony.Help us keep the lights on at https://www.patreon.com/ketamineinsightsEmail us at [email protected] with suggestions for Season Two!Our Instagram is @ketamineinsightsYou can also find us on YouTubeIf you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please get help. In the US, you can dial 988. You are never all alone.Support the show

Many people report feeling more creative and open during smaller doses of ketamine, making it an ideal time for a therapy session, journaling, or for bonding with a loved one. In this episode, Lynn and Molly discuss several ways to use ketamine lozenges (aka troches) to improve mental health. Within your prescriber's instructions, we encourage you to explore how lower-dose ketamine can be most helpful for you. Also, if you've been wondering how our hosts feel about Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure, then this is the episode for you :)Please take a moment to share this podcast with a friend.Help us cover costs by visiting https://www.patreon.com/ketamineinsightsEmail us at [email protected] Instagram is @ketamineinsights(Email or DM us with something you're proud of from the past week)You can also find us on YouTubeIf you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please get help. In the US, you can dial 988. You are never all alone.Support the show

Ketamine makes our brains more elastic, so how do we make the most of that flexibility? From ice cream to journaling to roller skating, Lynn & Molly discuss visceral pleasures to help people form new, more joyful neural pathways.Of course, you don't need ketamine to plan a Day of Joy. Send this episode to a friend and make a date!If you're enjoying this podcast, please help us keep the lights on by visiting https://www.patreon.com/ketamineinsightsEmail us at [email protected] (Tell us what you're proud of from this past week!) Our Instagram is @ketamineinsightsYou can also find us on YouTubeIf you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please get help. In the US, you can dial 988. You are never all alone.Support the show

*No Medical Advice*   What is a ketamine infusion like? How do I dress? What do I bring? Should I be scared? Lynn and Molly explore common concerns and give some concrete tips (like how to pick and prune a ketamine playlist). Then Molly reads her poem "A Room in Chicago," which is a very personal description of the therapeutic ketamine experience. We also touch on why patient voices are so important, and the profound value of the disability justice movement.In this episode we reference: Reid My Mind podcast http://reidmymind.com/ Crip Camp movie https://cripcamp.com/ If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please get help. In the US, you can dial 988. You are never all alone.Please take a moment to share this podcast with a friend.Help us keep the lights on at https://www.patreon.com/ketamineinsightsEmail us at [email protected] Instagram is @ketamineinsightsYou can also find us on YouTubeSupport the show

Thoughts on setting intentions for psychedelic experiences and in our everyday lives. **No Medical Advice** Most experts in psychedelic medicine recommend setting an intention before each session. In this episode, Lynn and Molly discuss what makes a good intention and give some examples. We talk about questions that can point one toward a good intention, such as: "What inspires me right now?" or "What is hurting my heart?" Molly posits that our own internal contradictions can also be great fodder for intention setting. We describe ways to uncover those internal contradictions, and how to be kind and curious about them. Finally, what are the purposes of intention setting, whether for a therapeutic ketamine session, a yoga class, or for life in general?Other topics include conjuring up an inner wise & benevolent friend, and a letter writing exercise - to yourself.As always, please hold these suggestions loosely and make them your own as you like.Please share this podcast with someone fantastic. And make sure they read the show notes so they know how you feel =)Join our community at https://www.patreon.com/ketamineinsightsEmail us at [email protected] Instagram (now unsuspended!) is @ketamineinsightsYou can also find us on YouTubeIn this episode we reference:Episode "How to Prepare for a Psychedelic Journey" from the podcast Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers, available here  https://www.psychedelictherapyfrontiers.com/episodes/how-to-prepare-for-a-psychedelic-journey If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please get help. In the US, you can dial 988. You are never all alone.Support the show

*No Medical Advice* Hear about many treatment options, including medications (so many types!), talk therapy (it's all about the vibe!), transcranial magnetic stimulation (brain magnets!), and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). It can be surprisingly difficult to find a list of treatments. Figuring out which ones to try can be even more daunting, especially if you're already depressed. This episode is meant to help kickstart your research. We also discuss stigma, the war on drugs, cost, and the role of underlying beliefs in supporting or undermining mental health treatments. Please share this episode via text, social media, and word of mouth.Tell your doctor, tell your therapist, tell your friends' friends, and your friends' friends' [email protected]://ketamineinsights.com/ https://www.patreon.com/ketamineinsights @ketamineinsights on InstagramIf you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please get help. In the US, dial 988. You are never all alone.In this episode we reference:Back from the Abyss podcast, episode "When Meds Don't Work" https://396871.buzzsprout.com/396871/9361631 Back from the Abyss podcast, episode "Almost Everything About Psych Meds" https://396871.buzzsprout.com/396871/8405798 Psychology Today lets you search for therapists in your area https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapistsSupport the show

*We do not give medical advice* Explore the two major models of ketamine treatment for mental illness: 1) The strictly medical model, which treats ketamine as a chemical that can fix a patient's biological illness; and 2) the more holistic model, which emphasizes psychological growth and sees value in the altered mind-states that ketamine can cause. We discuss how best to think about a patient's role throughout their treatment. Is it most helpful to see a patient as a passive recipient of care? Or is it more accurate to see them as active participants? What would it mean to see a patient as their own primary healer? Co-hosts Lynn and Molly also discuss the role of shame, isolation, friendship, and community in the healing process.Please subscribe, rate us, and share Ketamine Insights with someone you love (and someone they love!).The Kriya Institute has many great resources, including this (unvetted) list of providers https://www.kriyainstitute.com/find-a-provider/ Email us at [email protected] Visit us at ketamineinsights.com Join our community and help shape the future of Ketamine Insights via Patreon at patreon.com/ketamineinsightsFollow us on Instagram @ketamineinsights Share clips from our YouTube channel If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please get help. In the US, you can call 988. You are not alone.Support the show

From lozenges and spravato(R) to intravenous infusions and intramuscular injections, we discuss the currently available ways to take ketamine. **No medical advice** In our very first(!) episode, we introduce Ketamine Insights as a podcast by and for people with mental illness and the people who love us. Co-hosts Molly (patient) and Lynn (ally) are old friends who usually live on opposite sides of the world. Molly, a disabled writer from Chicago who has treatment resistant depression and other chronic illnesses, has been a ketamine patient for several. Lynn, our resident genius empath, is not a patient but she is a longtime friend, relative, and ally of people who struggle with mental health challenges. Together they discuss the five (currently available) ways to take ketamine for mental health: 1. Spravato(R) 2. Infusions (also called IV) 3. Intramuscular Injections (also called IM) 4. Oral Lozenges (also called Troches) and 5. Rectal Suppositories. We go from benefits and downsides to absorption rates, flavor, standard regimens, and back again.Tangents include a short description of tripping balls, complete with a total mispronunciation of dissociation.Please subscribe, rate us, and share Ketamine Insights with someone you love.Send stories, questions, and suggestions to [email protected] us at ketamineinsights.com. Find clips to share on our YouTube channel, and we're also on Instagram @ketamineinsightsIf you or someone you know is planning self harm or experiencing suicidal ideation in the US, call 988 for help. You are not alone.Support the show