In this episode, I talk to Katja Cahoon, a licensed clinical social worker, certified EMDR therapist, and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapist about the benefits of using ketamine-assisted psychotherapy for a variety of mental health issues. We'll discuss how it works, what sessions would look like, as well as how safe it is, and why it might be an effective choice for people who aren't making progress with other therapy modalities.

To find out more about the work Katja does visit:
katjacahoon.com/
www.kckap.com/

To learn more about Heather's Practice visit:
www.symmetryofself.com

Huberman Lab – nerdy deep dive into the mechanisms of ketamine: youtu.be/Rxmv7rT9leo?si=MPHL2DvpQZBsV1HU

Ketamine: How it works and how to access it, incl. client report: ksqd.org/ketamine-assisted-psychotherapy/

Another client report and the importance of therapy and mindset: www.everydayhealth.com/depression/i-tried-ketamine-therapy-for-my-depression-heres-what-i-learned/

Still a lot of unknowns in general: www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-03334-6

Importance of therapy and understanding the ups and downs of KAP: psychedelicstoday.com/2018/09/08/rapid-depression-remission-therapeutic-bends-ketamine-assisted-psychotherapy/

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In this episode, Dr. Danielle Taylor licensed psychologist returns to talk about how to differentiate whether someone is a friend or someone is a frenemy. Who enjoys it when bad things happen to you? Who is happy for you when things are good? How do we get caught up in frenemy relationships? Do you have the boundaries you need in place to foster healthier dynamics? We'll dive into all of this and more!

To find out more about the work Danielle does visit:
https://spectrum360.org/our-leadershipteam/
https://nicolegarciaphd.com/about/danielle-taylor/

Follow her on Instagram:
@ascending_spiral_alchemy

To learn more about Heather's Practice visit:
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What We Do In The Shadows www.fxnetworks.com/shows/what-we-do-in-the-shadows

Mothers Who Can't Love: A Healing Guide for Daughters by Susan Forward and Donna Frazier Glynn
https://www.amazon.com/Mothers-Who-Cant-Love-Daughters/dp/0062204343

You Can Heal Your Heart: Finding Peace After a Breakup, Divorce, or Death by Louise Hay and David Kessler a.co/d/cCjpZEk

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In this episode, I talk to Dan Zia Joseph, former businessman turned army veteran turned researcher and author, about his new book Backpack to Rucksack: Insight into Leadership & Resilience By Military Experts. We'll discuss leadership psychology, mental health, and resilience in and out of the military. We will also examine how good leadership and caring for people as human beings can help reduce generational trauma, keep personnel healthy, and improve "command climate" as well as how unresolved issues can impact how leaders show up for themselves and for their people and that a growth mindset and vulnerability are the keys to creating collective healing and camaraderie.

To find out more about the work Dan does visit:
combatpsych.com or follow him on Instagram: @Combatpsychology
To pick up his book: Backpack to Rucksack: Insight Into Leadership & Resilience By Military Experts visit www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRQT4ZGC

To learn more about Heather's Practice visit:
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