In this episode of 'The Things We All Carry,' we continue our insightful conversation with Alex from Emergency Resilience. Join us as we delve into Alex's personal and professional experiences with ketamine, discussing its potential benefits for first responders, veterans, and active-duty military. We explore the importance of mental health, the use of alternative therapies like psychedelics, and how these can help in processing trauma. Alex shares invaluable insights into the practicalities and therapeutic effects of ketamine, including the importance of the 72-hour period post-treatment, and the need for a supportive community. Don't miss Alex's recommendations on how to integrate these therapies into a holistic approach to mental health.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

00:26 Personal Reflections and Ketamine Discussion

02:00 The Importance of Feeling Emotions

03:18 Challenges in Mental Health

05:08 Episode 121 with Alex: Ketamine Insights

06:58 Ketamine's Therapeutic Process

09:43 Practical Considerations for Ketamine Therapy

18:57 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Ketamine

23:19 Future of Ketamine Therapy

29:52 Women's Ketamine Retreat

36:09 Final Thoughts and Recommendations