Ava is joined by licensed counselor Bridget Martinson for a conversation on Brainspotting and ketamine-assisted therapy (not your mother’s therapy) as ways to tap into the unconscious mind for greater healing and reconnect with your authentic self.

Bridget Martinson, M.A., LPC, a licensed counselor and soul coach with 8 years of experience, specializing in depth psychology, Brainspotting, and ketamine-assisted therapy retreats. In other words, she’s not a regular therapist, she’s a cool therapist. Bridget is dedicated to guiding clients in discovering their authentic selves and realizing their highest potential through intuitively-led questions and subconscious exploration.

Ava and Bridget discuss Brainspotting therapy, including what it is, how it is used, and who can benefit from it. Bridget explains how Brainspotting differs from traditional talk therapy, delves into the science and benefits behind this unique approach to healing through trauma, what to expect in a Brainspotting session, and offers advice on how listeners can access this therapy.

Ava decided to full-send the experience by having a Brainspotting session before the podcast. She shares anecdotes from her own experience with the therapy. It turns out, where you look really does affect how you feel.

They wrap up by discussing ketamine therapy, the transformative potential of ketamine-assisted therapy retreats, and how healing in a community setting can amplify the experience. Tune in to learn about these innovative therapies for self-discovery, deeper healing, and being more you.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

03:57 What is Brainspotting?

07:06 How is Brainspotting therapy used? 

07:47 Defining trauma

10:44 Talk therapy vs Brainspotting

15:55 Finding your inner healer 

19:07 What to expect in a Brainspotting session

22:34 Integrating your session

27:20 Ava’s Brainspotting experience

38:35 How Bridget discovered Brainspotting

41:36 Other complementary therapies 

42:19 Ketamine therapy

46:21 Using Ketamine to tap into the unconscious mind 

50:00 Ketamine-assisted therapy retreats

53:27 Accessing brainspotting and ketamine therapy

Episode Resources:

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