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.

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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"

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00:00 Introduction to Ketamine Insights

01:29 Exploring Ketamine for Work

02:48 The Blurring of Personal and Professional Realms

05:43 Ayahuasca and Professional Coaching

07:41 The Ethics and Psychedelic Use

10:23 Consequences of Commercialization for Indigenous Communities

15:53 Intentions and Psychedelic Use

25:55 Traditional Uses of Ayahuasca in Peru

35:30 Traditional and Western Healing Traditions

39:31 Work, Spirituality, and Human Worth

44:48 Concluding Thoughts and Credits

Until next time, remember to advocate for yourself, and never ration your joy.

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Molly interviews Adena, the mother of a severely depressed young man. Trigger Warning: Suicide, Severe Depression

Depression, 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.

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Further Reading:
Body Dysmorphic Disorder can be found here and here
Dialectical Behavior Therapy can be found here and here
An article on the costs of Special Education is here

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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.

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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/ketamineinsights
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Email us at ketamineinsights@gmail.com (we love to hear from you!)

Our Instagram is @ketamineinsights

You 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.

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