146: Couples and Ketamine: The Healing Link?

I'm here to debunk myths about ketamine and reveal its healing
potential within couples' therapy. This episode offers a peek
into what it's really like to work with me in a couples’ session,
guiding you through the full journey's arc – from preparation to
integration. It's more than just the dose; it's a holistic
experience.





In this episode, you’ll hear:




Dr. Cat's personal experience with ketamine




The role of ketamine in nurturing closeness among couples and
its capacity to heighten empathy




A look into a psychedelic assisted therapy ketamine session
designed for couples




The significance of preparation, integration, and rituals
that lend coherence to the transformative voyage




The arc of the session - offering a comprehensive
transformation




Defining your “why” and setting intentions as a compass to
guide your journey




The importance of vetting facilitators to ensure their energy
aligns with your intentions




Testing for fentanyl contamination in powdered substances




Choosing the right setting:  private ketamine assisted
therapy, group therapy, and ketamine clinics for a tailored
experience




The lasting changes ketamine can bring when guided by a
therapist.




Dr. Cat's upcoming couples and femme-focused ketamine
retreats in 2024




How generational trauma shapes our capacity to embrace love
and profound intimacy




discernment skills to distinguish between healthy and toxic
relationships, fostering emotional well-being




Stigmas surrounding ketamine, recognizing its potential to
foster intimacy and redefine the scope of therapy – embracing
ceremony, celebration, and sensuality.







ABOUT YOUR HOST


Dr. Cat Meyer, PsyD, LMFT is a licensed psychotherapist
specializing in sex, trauma, and ketamine-assisted therapy,
author, yoga teacher, and international speaker dedicated to
evolving the relationship we have surrounding sexuality and our
bodies.  She is the host of podcast Sex Love Psychedelics
and the founder of SexLoveYoga.com an online platform for
education and programs on relationships, sexuality, and
embodiment.





 


WANT MORE?


Upcoming 2024 couples and femme-only ketamine retreats hosted by
yours truly. If you're ready to embrace profound transformation
alongside your partner, join the waitlist!
https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/RetreatWaitlist





FREE guide for vetting your psychedelic practitioner:
⁠⁠⁠https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/Vetting%20Your%20Guide⁠⁠


Let’s not speed up the process + skip over the very real +
important fact around who is facilitating for you. Vetting
who you are working with supports your safety + deepest surrender
for healing. I’ve created a guide for you with questions to ask
yourself + your facilitator, whether that be in the sex or
psychedelics space.