50. Ketamine Therapy & the Soul: Women, Healing, and Psychedelic Psychiatry

How do you balance science with soul in mental health care? In this special episode swap with Field Tripping, April Pride introduces a conversation between Dr. Julie Holland and Dr. Dominique Morisano—two powerhouse voices in psychedelic psychiatry. They explore the promise of ketamine-assisted therapy, the stigma around spirituality in medicine, and what true integration looks like for midlife women, BIPOC communities, and our over-Yang culture. Expect thoughtful dialogue on trauma, transformation, and how to work with these medicines—not just as tools, but as catalysts for reconnection and resilience.

🔵 Key Takeaways

-Ketamine therapy is a legal, accessible entry point into psychedelic-assisted healing and serves as a training ground for future treatments like MDMA and psilocybin.

-The integration of soul and science is essential in mental health treatment—psychiatry must evolve to include spiritual and emotional truths.

-Racial trauma and equity in access remain urgent priorities in psychedelic therapy, with a call to train more BIPOC therapists.

-Yin energy—receptivity, stillness, reflection—is culturally devalued, yet crucial for healing. Psychedelics help us restore this balance.

-Women are leading, though rarely spotlighted, in the current psychedelic renaissance. Visibility and recognition matter.

Learn more about this episode, including guests and resources on substack:https://aprilpride.substack.com/p/ketamine-therapy-psychedelic-psychiatry

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