Dr. Remi Drozd, an ER physician, shares his journey into working with psychedelics and ketamine specifically. He noticed that Western medicine couldn't effectively address mental health crisis, and after his own transformative experience with psychedelics, he realized their potential for healing.

Ketamine is most useful for depression, anxiety, and helping people who are stuck. He explains that the treatment protocol typically involves multiple sessions, with preparation and integration being key components. The success of this type of therapy, he shares, is impacted greatly by the intention of the person sitting for the session, as it sets the stage for their experience and guides their integration process.

The medicine Ketamine is a synthetic compound that has natural origins and is found to have a profound impact on the mind and body. Dr Drozd explains that it works by taking the mind offline and creating a sedative state, allowing the body to rest and relax. It has been used to treat depression, anxiety, and neuropathic pain. However, the effectiveness of ketamine therapy depends on the individual's intention and willingness to actively participate in their healing journey. They discuss the idea of spiritual bypassing, which and relies solely on the medicine without doing the necessary inner work, and how that can hinder long-term healing.

Dr. Remi tells Ryan how he believes that the future of psychedelics is expanding access and integrating psychedelic therapy into education. The ideal future is where psychedelic therapy becomes normalized and part of the standard therapeutic process. The analog to ketamine therapy could be a meaningful, mindful meditation practice that focuses on being intensely present and non-judgmental. Mindful meditation can create cross-hemispheric connections and reduce dissociation, similar to the effects of EMDR therapy.

Dr. Remi Drozd is a board certified ER physician with 15 years of experience and now owns and operates Lucid Therapeutics, a ketamine psychedelic therapy clinic in Santa Barbara California.

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In this conversation, Dr. Jorina Elbers, a board-certified neurologist and leader in trauma-informed medicine, discusses the definition of trauma and it’s impact on the nervous system. She explains hat trauma is a subjective experience of overwhelm that leads to an inability to cope and a shutdown response. The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for rest and repair.

Dr. Elbers emphasizes that both systems (sympathetic and parasympathetic) have their place and that trauma can lead to adaptions in the nervous system. Our guest discusses the nervous system and trauma, highlighting the importance of understanding the different parts of the vegas nerve and the need for balance and regulation

The increase in trauma and it’s contributing factors are explored, with a focus on the potential for personal growth and raising consciousness. The long-term effects of trauma not he body, including cognitive, emotional and physical manifestations, are discussed.

Dr. Jorina then shares steps to healing trauma, emphasizing the importance of regulation and trauma processing. The conversation transitions to the HeartMath Institute, where she explains the power of heart-focused breathing and it’s impact on the nervous system and overall well-being.

In this conversation, Dr. Elbers discusses the concept of love and heart qualities, the practice of heart-focused breathing, and the physiological effects it has on the body. She explains the importance of coherence and heart rate variability in promoting well-being and overall health.

Jorina also addresses the challenges and roadblocks that individuals may encounter when practicing HeartMath exercises. She emphasizes the interconnectedness of humans with each other and the planet, and the potential for personal and global coherence.

Dr. Jorina Elbers is a board-certified neurologist and leader in trauma-informed medicine

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Brian Dixon shares his story of a business breakup and the challenges that came with it. When his team's online business grew rapidly during Covid, the cracks in the foundation became apparent. Hoping to sell the company, the deal fell through, leading to disappointment and uncertainty for everyone.

He shares how he decided to make an offer and take over the company himself, and the challenges that came up after that, including the departure of many of his team and staff.

Despite these setbacks, Brian remained determined to keep the business afloat and provide for his family. He relied on his faith and made tough decisions, such as inviting a controversial speaker to a conference, which led to both support and criticism.

Through it all, Brian learned the importance of clarifying his target audience and staying true to his vision. He discusses the challenges he faced in his business and how he had to shift his focus to serving his true audience. He talks about the significant drop in members and the financial struggles he experienced while trying to move forward. However, he learned how to use this as an opportunity to rebuild and diversify his income streams.

Brian emphasizes the importance of starting with your people and being clear about what you stand for and against. He shares how his hard story has become a hope story and encourages others to embrace their own journey.

Brian Dixon is a best-selling author, podcaster, conference speaker and business coach. He is passionate about helping people grow their impact and their income online through Hope Writers.

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