Episode #163: Caleb Greer: The Therapeutic Benefits of Ketamine

The rise of ketamine therapy has been a hot topic in the world of medicine. For decades, ketamine has been used as an anesthetic in surgery and as a pain reliever. However, in recent years, it has gained attention as a potential treatment for depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other mental health disorders. As the use of ketamine therapy continues to grow, more and more patients are finding relief from their mental health issues and an improved overall quality of life. I'm joined by Caleb Greer, and we're diving into the world of ketamine therapy. We cover how exactly ketamine works and what people feel when using ketamine, plus how it can be used as an effective treatment for mental health issues. We also discuss the long-term effects of ketamine, how it can help inhibit pain, and the difference between ketamine and other well-known psychedelics. Caleb Greer is the founder of Dasein Health. In pursuit of becoming a well-rounded practitioner, Caleb studies all facets of human physiology and applies his understanding to the realms of mental and physical health. In his short time in practice, Caleb has helped over a thousand individuals reintroduce and optimize function through his multidisciplinary approach that integrates neurology, psychology, epigenetics, nutrition, biomechanics, and medicine. Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible: Mitopure: Use code NAT10 for 10% your order at https://www.timelinenutrition.com/shop/nutrition Sensate: Use code NAT at https://buy.getsensate.com Profound Health: Use code longevity15 to save 15% off your first order at https://profound-health.com/ Find more from Nathalie: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmholC48MqRC50UffIZOMOQ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/biohackingsuperhumanperformance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathalieniddam/ Website: NatNiddam.com Join Nat's Membership Community: https://www.natniddam.com/bsp-community Work with Nat: Book Your 20 Minute Optimization Consult: https://calendly.com/nniddam/intro-call?month=2021-08 Find more from Caleb Greer: Website: https://www.daseinhealth.org/, https://daseinhealth.substack.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DaseinHealth Instagram: @daseinhealth What we discuss: [00:02:01] The idea that drugs can be utilized for therapeutic purposes [00:08:47] What do people feel when using ketamine? [00:14:32] Using ketamine for chronic pain [00:23:04] Ketamine can help people to see the fundamental sense of belonging [00:31:20] Ketamine therapy can speed up the acknowledgment of changes [00:39:04] Is ketamine addictive? [00:51:52] How to access ketamine therapy Key Takeaways: Ketamine is a type of drug that is known to be dissociative. This means that it can cause a person to feel disconnected from the outside world, as if they are in their own world. Ketamine can also cause a person to experience a highly introspective state, where they are able to reflect on their thoughts and emotions in a deeper way than usual. Ketamine is known to be anti-nociceptive, which means that it has the ability to block the signals that are responsible for registering pain in the brain. This means that ketamine can be used to effectively manage pain in patients who are experiencing acute or chronic pain. Ketamine has been found to be particularly effective in addressing emotional dysregulation, which is a common symptom of various mental health conditions. By acknowledging and addressing this symptom, ketamine therapy can help people gain a better understanding of their emotions and learn how to regulate them more effectively.