Dr. Justin Yanuck (MD) and Maria Lloyd (LMFT) delve deep into the transformative world of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. Join them as they explore the therapeutic potential of psychedelics, with a special focus on ketamine, to educate and inspire listeners on this groundbreaking approach to mental health.
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Understanding Integration In Ketamine Therapy
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32:49Send us a text Integration is a crucial part of ketamine therapy, helping patients process and maximize the benefits of their ketamine experiences. In this episode of the Catalyst for Healing Podcast, a leading mental health podcast, Maria Lloyd and Dr. David Richter explore Understanding Integration in Ketamine Therapy and why integration therapy …
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Interview with Ketamine Specialist: Dr. Yanuck MD
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17:54Send us a text Join Maria Lloyd in this episode of the Catalyst for Healing Podcast as she interviews Dr. Justin Yanuck to explore his journey into becoming a doctor and his passion for ketamine therapy. Discover the science behind ketamine, ketamine therapy, and ketamine treatment, and how these approaches are helping with treatment-resistant depr…
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Send us a text In this Episode, our co host and therapist Maria Lloyd undergoes a ketamine treatment for her treatment resistant depression with Dr. Richter. The episode starts with brief introduction from Maria while in the clinic, and then around 34 seconds in pivots to her coming out of the infusion and her experience. For a video please check o…
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Interview With A Doctor | Ketamine Treatment
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27:54Send us a text In today's episode we get to know our new cohost Dr. Richter. In this episode he shares his journey into medicine, inspired by a drive to make a lasting impact in people’s lives, and how his dedication led him to the promising field of ketamine therapy. Join us as Dr. Richter explores how this cutting-edge treatment is redefining hop…
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Physical Fitness And Wellness Tips To Improve Your Mental Health
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31:38Send us a text In this Episode, Maria Lloyd LMFT interviews Personal Trainer Luke Barrow and Wellness and Leadership Coach Kayla Barrow about the essential link between staying active, prioritizing wellness, and achieving better mental health. Discover how regular exercise, proper nutrition, and self-care practices can reduce stress, improve mood, …
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Nutrition And Your Mental Health | An Interview With A Health Coach
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29:09Send us a text In this episode, Maria Lloyd sits down with health and nutrition coach Yvonne Abdi to discuss the transformative power of healthy living. It turns out what you eat effect your mental health... Yvonne shares the importance of a balanced diet, and how to create sustainable lifestyle changes. Together, they explore the connection betwee…
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Naturopath Shares Best Supplements To Improve Your Mental Health
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23:35Send us a text In this episode, Maria Lloyd LMFT interviews a naturopathic provider (Yolette Serna) to explore the role of supplements in supporting emotional well-being. They share brief, recommendations for common mental health concerns. They also discuss adaptogenic herbs like ashwagandha. We want to emphasize the importance of individualized ca…
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Routes of Administration for Ketamine: Is There a Best??
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42:15Send us a text We revisit one of our most popular episodes today. In this episode, we delve into the various routes of administration for ketamine. Join us as we explore the nuances of ketamine delivery methods, including troche/oral, nasal spray, intramuscular (IM), and intravenous (IV) routes. Each modality offers unique benefits and drawbacks, t…
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How to Prepare for Your First Ketamine Treatment
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32:14Send us a text This episode is so important we figured we should revise it! In this episode, we guide you through the essential steps to prepare for your first ketamine treatment. We cover topics including a mock preparatory therapy session to learn how one can set an intention for their first ketamine treatment and navigate any "scary" experiences…
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Journaling Through Depression/Anxiety: A Companion Tool for Ketamine Infusions
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19:11Send us a text In this episode Dr. Richter, Dr Yanuck and Maria Lloyd LMFT explores how reflective writing can enhance the healing journey for those undergoing ketamine therapy. This episode delves into the therapeutic benefits of journaling, from processing emotions to tracking progress and uncovering patterns in thought and behavior. Experts shar…
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Improving Sleep for Better Mental Health: Tips to Complement Ketamine Therapy
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24:57Send us a text In this episode hosts Dr. Yanuck MD, Dr Richter MD and therapist Maria Lloyd LMFT highlight the vital connection between quality sleep and mental health, especially for individuals undergoing ketamine therapy. This episode explores practical strategies to enhance sleep, including mindfulness techniques, sleep hygiene tips, and lifest…
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Music Therapy for Anxiety and Depression: An Additional Tool with Ketamine
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18:49Send us a text In this episode Dr. Yanuck, MD and Maria Lloyd (LMFT) are joined by Dr. Richter MD to explore the therapeutic benefits of combining music therapy with ketamine treatment to address anxiety and depression. Anchoring on celebrating process over outcome. This podcast discusses how art therapy provides a creative outlet for processing em…
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Art Therapy for Anxiety and Depression: An Additional Tool with Ketamine
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29:38Send us a text In this episode Dr. Yanuck, MD and Maria Lloyd (LMFT) are joined by Dr. Richter MD to explore the therapeutic benefits of combining art therapy with ketamine treatment to address anxiety and depression. Anchoring on celebrating process over outcome. This podcast discusses how art therapy provides a creative outlet for processing emot…
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Send us a text In this episode Dr. Yanuck and therapist Maria Lloyd discuss all things music and how it influences the ketamine experience. They discuss the importatance of music during the treatment, how to curate your own playlist with specific recommendations on song length, type and how to transition one song to the next. Music is critical to t…
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Ketamine for Depression. Everything you need to know!
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20:42Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Yanuck and Therapist Maria Lloyd explore the unique aspects of treating depression in a ketamine clinic setting. They discuss crucial considerations before, during, and after ketamine infusions that are unique to those patients with depression. If you are considering ketamine therapy, and have anxiety, you will n…
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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Yanuck and Therapist Maria Lloyd explore the unique aspects of treating anxiety in a ketamine clinic setting. They discuss crucial considerations before, during, and after ketamine infusions that are unique to those patients with anxiety. If you are considering ketamine therapy, and have anxiety, you will not wan…
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Real Ketamine Infusion Experience | Part 2 (After)
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19:23Send us a text In this follow-up episode of the Catalyst For Healing Podcast, listeners are invited to witness the continuation of Maria Lloyd's journey through her ketamine infusion therapy. In the second part of this recorded session, Maria shares her experience immediately after the ketamine infusion, providing a raw and honest look at what it's…
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Full Recording of a Real Ketamine Infusion!! First of its kind!
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36:17Send us a text In this first of its kind podcast, Dr. Richter brings in our very own Maria Lloyd for a Ketamine Infusion to treat her Depression. Maria has been open about her depression throughout many episodes as well as the role that ketamine played in helping her get through this depression. Maria had the idea that she would like to share publi…
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Send us a text In this episode Dr. Yanuck introduces the underlying sources of chronic pain, why it is difficult to treat, and how ketamine works differently to help those with chronic pain. Chronic Pain Ketamine Fibromyalgia CRPS "Lo-fi Music Guitar (loop version)" by Migfus20 is licensed under CC BY 4.0. New episodes every Monday! Let's explore t…
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One Ketamine Physician's Stream of Consciousness
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41:12Send us a text In this episode Dr. Yanuck "interviews" Dr. Richter. Dr. Richter is a board certified emergency medicine physician and Ketamine Specialist who deeply understands this space. This "interview" is a bit unique. Dr. Richter and Dr. Yanuck are not just colleagues but also close friends since day 1 of medical school. They have been through…
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Doctors' Reaction to Mathew Perry's Tragic Death
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41:10Send us a text In this special episode, Dr. Justin Yanuck, MD is joined by Dr. David Richter, MD to discuss the news emerging from Mathew Perry's tragic death. In this episode they discuss their concern with how the news is covering this case, and its implications for future use for ketamine for those who could benefit from it. They cover topics su…
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Breathwork and Meditation: How They Work and Why They Make Sense in the Ketamine Space
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25:10Send us a text In this episode we sit down with our previous guest, Sheila Stephens,PA-C to discuss breathwork and meditation. In her last appearance, she shared how vital meditation and breathwork were in helping her work through her anxiety leading up to and during her ketamine therapy. In this episode, she tells us how she went from skeptic of m…
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First Hand Account of Ketamine IV Infusion from Prep to Post Infusion
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26:18Send us a text You will not want to miss this episode! We got to sit down with the incredibly intelligent Sheila Stephens (PA-C) as she walks us through her ketamine experience. She walks us through the what she did the days before the infusion, how she was feeling beforehand, and then the day of the infusion. We then hear about how the infusion fe…
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Send us a text In this episode, we discuss the importance of combining psychotherapy with ketamine infusions. Our conversation covers the synergistic effects of integrating these two treatments, emphasizing how psychotherapy can enhance and sustain the benefits of ketamine infusions. We discuss the best types of therapy to combine with ketamine, ho…
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10 Questions You Should Ask During Your Ketamine Consultation
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25:49Send us a text In this episode we review what we think are the 10 most important questions you should ask during your ketamine consultation.This is not an exhaustive list, but some of the main questions we think you should ask. Remember, this is a two-way street here. They are evaluating you to make sure you are a candidate for this treatment, but …
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Ketamine Infusions: How to Discuss with Family and Friends.
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19:13Send us a text In this episode, we explore how to approach conversations with friends and loved ones about starting ketamine infusions, addressing concerns and providing essential information. We discuss whether to involve children in these discussions and the best ways to handle their questions and emotions. Additionally, we offer advice on guidin…
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Send us a text In this episode, we delve into the dual nature of ketamine, exploring both its potential for addiction and its innovative use in treating patients with specific addictions. We begin by discussing the mechanisms behind ketamine's addictive properties, examining why some individuals may be at higher risk. Then, we shift focus to its th…
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What to Expect After Your Ketamine Infusion
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28:53Send us a text In this episode we delve into the transformative journey following a ketamine treatment. We discuss topics including what to expect the minutes and hours after an infusion, as well as how best to optimize the few hours and days after a treatment. We also discuss common side-effects including nausea, headache, insomnia and how best to…
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Preparing for Your First Ketamine Treatment
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32:14Send us a text In this episode, we guide you through the essential steps to prepare for your first ketamine treatment. We cover topics including a mock preparatory therapy session to learn how one can set an intention for their first ketamine treatment and navigate any "scary" experiences during the infusion. We also cover topics including what is …
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Ketamine Therapy: Who's a Candidate and Who Isn't?
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36:47Send us a text In this episode, we delve into ketamine therapy for mental health, focusing on identifying suitable candidates. We discuss how ketamine can be a game-changer for those with treatment-resistant depression, severe PTSD, and chronic anxiety, offering rapid relief when other treatments fail. However, we also highlight those who should av…
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Exploring Ketamine: Routes of Administration and Their Benefits
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42:15Send us a text In this episode, we delve into the various routes of administration for ketamine. Join us as we explore the nuances of ketamine delivery methods, including troche/oral, nasal spray, intramuscular (IM), and intravenous (IV) routes. Each modality offers unique benefits and drawbacks, tailored to meet diverse patient needs and treatment…
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Send us a text ***Sorry for the slightly off audio in this episode. We are totally new to this, and didn't realize until post production that the audio was a bit off. We hope you can embrace the imperfection and we are confident you will still be able to learn a lot from this episode. In this episode, we explore the most common question we get as k…
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What is Ketamine? Welcome to Catalyst for Healing!
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28:21Send us a text In our inaugural episode of "Catalyst for Healing," our co-hosts and ketamine specialists, Dr. Justin Yanuck M.D. and Maria Lloyd LMFT introduce themselves and then break down the basics of ketamine: what it is, briefly how it works, and why combining it with psychotherapy is essential for maximizing its therapeutic benefits. Join th…
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