Free Your Mind: A Podcast Special from Mindbloom

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May 8, 2024

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Introducing, Free Your Mind, a podcast special from Mindbloom.
Hear real client stories from Dana, Stephen & Seth on the power of psychedelics.
Available now everywhere you listen to podcasts.

Introducing Free Your Mind—a podcast special from Mindbloom—where we demystify ketamine therapy, dive deep into the science behind the hype, and explore the human reality behind the hope.

In this special podcast presentation of Free Your Mind, we hear the stories of people who have battled depression and anxiety for decades. What do all of their experiences of healing and hope have in common?

Ketamine therapy—a transformative mental health treatment.

Hear From Real Clients

You’ll meet Dana, a mother who reclaimed her life, allowing her to engage with her children and rediscover self-care.

“ It's given me back my life, my job. I'm able to function and take care of my kids and make memories with them.” – Dana

And Stephen, a nurse who self-describes as "the new Stephen" after opening his mind and healing his symptoms with Mindbloom treatment.

There’s also the story of Seth, a first responder who found a way to overcome his past trauma and finally move forward with purpose.

Learn Expert Opinions

We also chat with mental health experts about ketamine’s ability to boost neuroplasticity, or “rewire” the brain and help people approach old problems with new perspectives.

Follow along with expert host Nate Tobey in heartfelt conversations of recovery and learn about what’s really happening in the brain during ketamine therapy.

Brought to You By Mindbloom

Mindbloom has provided over 500,000 individual sessions to date. With 5+ years of experience providing exceptional care, combined with powerful stories of healing, and a scientifically-supported care program, we’ll give you a direct and expansive look into the world of healing, ketamine therapy, and personal transformation.

Ready to be part of the movement? Tune in today for a special episode from the largest provider of psychedelic medicine that could change your perspective on mental health and share with those in your life whom you feel it might benefit.

Mindbloom Editorial Team

Mindbloom is a leader in psychedelic therapy, transforming lives to transform the world. Our editorial team shares the latest Mindbloom news, and collaborates with Mindbloom clients to help share their stories with the world.

This article is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of any treatment. If you are in a life-threatening situation, call the National Suicide Prevention Line at +1 (800) 273-8255, call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room.

Safety Information

Important FDA Safety Information

Ketamine is not FDA-approved for the treatment of depression or anxiety. Learn more about off-label uses here.

Side effects of ketamine treatment may include: altered sense of time, anxiety, blurred vision, diminished ability to see/hear/feel, dry mouth, elevated blood pressure or heart rate, elevated intraocular or intracranial pressure, excitability, loss of appetite, mental confusion, nausea/vomiting, nystagmus (rapid eye movements), restlessness, slurred speech, synesthesia (a mingling of the senses).

Do not proceed with ketamine treatment if any of the following apply to you:

Allergic to ketamine
Symptoms of psychosis or mania
Uncontrolled high blood pressure
CHF or other serious heart problem
Severe breathing problem
History of elevated intraocular or intracranial pressure
History of hyperthyroidism
Other serious medical illness
Pregnant, nursing, or trying to become pregnant

Ketamine has been reported to produce issues including, but not limited to, those listed below. However, lasting adverse side-effects are rare when medical protocols are carefully followed.

While ketamine has not been shown to be physically addictive, it has been shown to cause moderate psychological dependency in some recreational users.

In rare cases, frequent, heavy users have reported increased frequency of urination, urinary incontinence, pain urinating, passing blood in the urine, or reduced bladder size
Ketamine may worsen problems in people with schizophrenia, severe personality disorders, or other serious mental disorders.
Users with a personal or family history of psychosis should be cautious using any psychoactive substance, including ketamine, and discuss potential risks with your MindBloom^® clinician before proceeding with treatment.
The dissociative effects of ketamine may increase patient vulnerability and the risk of accidents.

To promote positive outcomes and ensure safety, follow these ketamine treatment guidelines:

Do not operate a vehicle (e.g., car, motorcycle, bicycle) or heavy machinery following treatment until you’ve had a full night of sleep
Refrain from taking benzodiazepines or stimulants for 24 hours prior to treatment
Continue to take antihypertensive medication as prescribed
Avoid hangovers or alcohol intake
Refrain from consuming solid foods within 3 hours prior to treatment and liquids within 1 hour prior to treatment
Ketamine treatment should never be conducted without a monitor present to ensure your safety