Exploring Ketamine: Its Power, Potential, and Myths with Dr. Erica Burger, Dr. Michelle Weiner, and Amanda DiMartini

Oct 11

In today’s episode, we explore the fascinating world of ketamine therapy with three experts who are transforming the field. Dr. Michelle Weiner, Dr. Erica Burger, and Amanda DiMartini join the show to discuss how ketamine is being used for chronic pain, mental health, and personal growth. You’ll learn how ketamine therapy can help patients become their own healers, the types of treatments available, and why integrating mind and body is key to long-term success.

This episode dives into the science behind ketamine, how it's revolutionizing treatment for conditions like depression and trauma, and the different ways it can be administered. Our guests share how ketamine therapy is evolving, the importance of preparation and integration, and why meeting patients where they are is crucial for healing. If you're curious about the future of ketamine in medicine and mental health, this episode offers a comprehensive look into its potential to create more flexibility in both body and mind.

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What You’ll Learn in Today’s Episode:

The science behind ketamine and how it works.
How ketamine therapy differs from traditional treatments.
The types of ketamine therapy available and their benefits.
How ketamine helps patients become their own healers.
How access to ketamine differs for people in rural areas.
The best practices for enhancing and extending ketamine’s effects.
The role of preparation and integration in ketamine therapy.
How ketamine therapy supports nervous system recovery.
The evolution of ketamine’s use in mental health and chronic pain.
Why facilitators must meet patients where they are.

Ideas Worth Sharing:

“Ketamine is a really good tool to help people understand themselves better.” - Dr. Erica Burger
“Ultimately, we’re trying to create more flexibility in the body and the mind. A lot of people have rigidity, which keeps them stuck and keeps their muscles and fascia tight, as well. Sometimes, we ask if we should relax the mind or the body first, but usually if you do one, the other will follow.” - Dr. Michelle Weiner
“We have to have respect for the medicine and think about how we’re using it, the intention, dosage, and having some eyes on you. Having touch points on both physical and mental well-being is the most sophisticated way we can use ketamine.” - Amanda DiMartini