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Ketamine Connections with Anna Krishtal, aka Your Ketamine Coach, is your go-to podcast for exploring the transformative power of ketamine therapy in mental health and personal growth. If you've heard about ketamine, and you're curious about what it is, how it can help... and most importantly how it can help YOU, you're in the right place.
Join Anna as she delves into the science behind ketamine, uncovers the mysteries of the subconscious mind, and shares powerful client transformation stories. With science, stories, and sass Anna answers your most pressing questions and guides you on a journey to understand the incredible potential of psychedelic healing.
Tune in each week for insightful discussions, expert interviews, and practical advice on integrating ketamine therapy into your life. Unlock new perspectives, fuel your curiosity, and expand the boundaries of what's possible with Ketamine Connections.
Subscribe now and embark on a journey of healing and transformation with Anna Krishtal, Your Ketamine Coach.
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In part two of my conversation with Dr. Austin Harris, we dig into the how of ketamine therapy, including why protocols matter, what makes results stick, and where the field is heading. Dr. Harris shares why his clinic NeuroRelief uses longer two-hour infusions and real-time titration instead of cookie-cutter dosing, and I bring in my own lens as a hypnotherapist and ketamine coach drawing connections between subconscious programming, integration, and what clients actually need to sustain cha...
Ketamine alone isn’t the transformation—the real change happens afterward. In part one of my conversation with Dr. Austin Harris, we explore why integration is the most important part of ketamine therapy. We talk about the “snow globe” effect of psychedelics, why avoiding discomfort blocks healing, and how ketamine helps expand your window of tolerance so you can access more joy and freedom. You’ll learn: Why integration is the key to making ketamine therapy stickThe “snow globe” metaphor for...
That feeling of “Am I ready?” before ketamine? It’s normal. Your subconscious mind is wired to cling to the familiar, even if the familiar isn’t working. In this pep talk episode of Ketamine Connections, Anna Krishtal (Your Ketamine Coach) speaks directly to the nerves, doubts, and questions that come up before your first session. Inspired by a client who said, “This isn’t going to be easy,” Anna reminds you: “Yeah, and you wouldn’t want it if it were easy.” Hard things are hard, and they’re ...
What’s the difference between at-home ketamine and in-clinic ketamine therapy? In this episode of Ketamine Connections, I sit down with Jeff Kaplan, CEO of DaytrypRx, to explore the growing world of at-home ketamine treatment. Jeff started as a ketamine patient in 2022, and became so passionate about its healing potential that he's made it his career. We talk about: Jeff’s personal healing journey from depression and PTSD through ketamineHow at-home ketamine works (lozenges, nasal...
If you’ve ever Googled “what does ketamine feel like?” this episode is for you! In today’s solo episode, Your Ketamine Coach Anna Krishtal breaks down one of the most common questions I hear from clients and curious listeners: what ketamine actually feels like during a journey. The truth? It’s different for everyone, and it can even change from one session to the next. But there are some common threads worth knowing before you go in. We’ll cover: The most common ways people describe the...
What happens when your entire life is built on doing more and running away? For Nathania Stambouli, founder of Yogi Flight School and SoulTribe Adventures, ketamine was the turning point that forced her to stop overworking and finally face her lifelong pattern of avoiding intimacy. In this episode of Ketamine Connections, Anna and Nathania explore how ketamine pulled her out of old stories, gave her contrast she couldn’t ignore, and helped her step into a whole new way of leading, loving, and...
When it comes to ketamine therapy, there’s one piece almost nobody talks about—and yet it can completely shape your journey: music. I can’t tell you how many clients have shared stories of bringing all sorts of music into their sessions—everything from spa tracks to heavy metal. (Nothing against heavy metal, but deep dissonance and aggressive lyrics can actually work against the coherence your brain is trying to create in a psychedelic state.) In this episode of Ketamine Connections, Your Ket...
In this expansive conversation, Anna sits down with Alli Waddell, wellness expert and co-founder of Illumma, Austin’s leading ketamine infusion clinic. With two decades of experience in healing and over 14,000 ketamine infusions under her belt, Alli shares what she’s learned about who ketamine really works for, and who might not be ready. Whether you’re considering ketamine therapy or supporting others on their psychedelic path, this episode breaks down the patterns that lead to success, the ...
Relief, rewiring, and why the real work is never done. Have you ever wondered if it’s okay to go back for another ketamine session, even if you’re no longer in crisis? Are you afraid that your relief is fading and that something went “wrong”? Or maybe you’re asking the big question: Did the ketamine even work if it didn’t last? In this powerful listener-inspired episode, Anna answers a nuanced and common question: “Is it okay to return to ketamine even if my depression is under control?” This...
Ever look back and realize just how far you’ve come… but at the time, you couldn’t see it at all? That’s what we’re talking about today with the lovely Dr. Ashley Irizarry, functional medicine doctor, ketamine therapy advocate, and co-founder of New Wave Medicine up in the Seattle area in Burien and Renton, WA. This episode is one big pep talk, and explains why that's important. We talk about that oh-so-human habit of being so focused on the next goal that we forget to witness our own becomi...
Welcome back to Ketamine Connections! 🎉 We're celebrating 51 episodes with a casual fireside-style chat about one of the most powerful forces shaping your life: your brain, aka your subconscious mind. 🧠 In this episode, Anna dives into: What the subconscious mind actually is (and why it makes up 95% of your brain)Why rewiring your subconscious instead of relying on willpower is the key to real transformationThe science behind neuroplasticity and how the brain stays malleable at every ageA pow...
What if the thing you’ve been hoping for in your healing journey is actually possible? In this rich and heart-centered conversation, I’m joined by Justin Lubin, founder of Perspective Wellness in Milwaukee, Wisconsin: a nonprofit ketamine clinic pioneering a low-and-slow facilitation model designed to make ketamine therapy more accessible, affordable, and effective. We explore: Why feeling “stuck” is often a symptom of a missing direction (and how ketamine can reintroduce momentum)The differe...
In this episode of Ketamine Connections, Anna sits down with Melanie Yost, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Brain Health Coach, and co-owner of Complete Ketamine Solutions in Destin, FL, to explore what real transformation looks like—and why it might leave you literally unrecognizable. Together, they dive into: Why Melanie says “you won’t recognize yourself” after ketamine (and why Anna’s Face ID agreed)How ketamine helped Melanie’s best friend survive the unthinkable loss of her sonWhat happ...
In this episode, Anna breaks down why your pre-journey environment, mindset, and nervous system state matter just as much as the medicine itself. Whether it’s your first ketamine session or your fifteenth, this episode covers exactly what to avoid, what to do, and how to set yourself up for a powerful, grounded experience. Plus, Anna shares lessons from the 2025 MAPS Psychedelic Science Conference and how prep is finally getting the spotlight it deserves. 🔍 In this episode, you’ll learn: Why ...
What if the quietest place on earth could unlock the loudest transformation of your life? In this episode, Anna sits down with long-time friend and floatation therapy evangelist Alissa Bestwick, aka @floatgirlofficial, to explore how float tanks (aka sensory deprivation tanks) offer one of the most effective, overlooked tools for ketamine integration and subconscious healing. You’ll hear how Alissa found floating during one of the hardest chapters of her life and how it became a portal f...
Most ketamine clinics talk about meds, diet, and sleep—but no one talks about this. In this special two-part episode of Ketamine Connections, I (Anna, your favorite Ketamine Coach) reflect on one full year off social media, and what it has taught me about subconscious programming, nervous system regulation, and why your phone might be sabotaging your ketamine journey. If you’re prepping for a psychedelic experience (ketamine or otherwise), this episode is a must-listen. I dive deep into how m...
In this heartfelt and eye-opening conversation, I sit down with Victoria Webster, founder of Golden Afternoon, a stunning ketamine clinic in Los Angeles—and someone with one of the most powerful personal journeys I’ve ever heard. From being a 19-year-old in inpatient rehab prescribed a cocktail of eight medications (including anti-psychotics)… to walking away from it all and finding her way through amino acids, meditation, and eventually ketamine—Victoria shares her story with unflinching hon...
Have you ever been told you’re too sensitive, too emotional, or just too much? In this powerful episode of Ketamine Connections, I sit down with Kristen Ott, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and founder of White Light Wellness, to explore how she turned that “too much” wound into a source of wisdom—and how her first ketamine journey helped rewire her relationship to it. This conversation goes way beyond ketamine. We dive deep into the work that surrounds the journey: the repatterning ...
What happens when your ketamine provider has walked the same healing path you’re on? In this warm and eye-opening episode of Ketamine Connections, Anna speaks with Dr. Evan Husted—an emergency physician turned ketamine practitioner who combines deep clinical experience with personal insight into the psychedelic healing process. They explore how lived experience shapes provider care, why preparation and integration are just as vital as the ketamine itself, and how anxiety and control often int...
Think preparation just means not eating before your ketamine appointment? Think again. In this episode of Ketamine Connections, Anna breaks down 3 of the most common (and costly) mistakes people make when preparing for ketamine therapy—and how to avoid them. If you're looking for deeper transformation, stronger integration, and real results from your ketamine experience, this is the must-listen prep guide you didn't know you needed. You'll learn: Why a vague intention like “I just want to fee...
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