S5 E10 | Ketamine and Chronic Pain Treatment

Today, we’re talking about something a little different: ketamine.

Is ketamine the cure for chronic pain? No.

But, can ketamine be a tool to help deepen the psychological and emotional work that heals chronic pain? Yes, I think so. Let’s discuss.

In this Episode:

🔹 It’s 2026, everyone’s talking about ketamine, so we’re gonna talk about it too.

🔹 We cover the basic facts about ketamine, including ketamine’s ability to create a window of heightened neuroplasticity in the brain.

🔹 We explore the history of psychedelic use in healing.

🔹 I discuss my personal experience with ketamine.

🔹 We investigate the connection between ketamine treatment and healing chronic pain.

This is a fun one – with a lot of good information. Whether you’d ever consider ketamine or not, you’ll learn something here. Join us.

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NOTE: THIS PODCAST IS INTENDED FOR GENERAL INFORMATION AND EDUCATION ONLY. THIS PODCAST DOES NOT RECOMMEND KETAMINE FOR ANY SPECIFIC PATIENT, DIAGNOSIS, OR CONDITION. THE USE OF ANY PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION MUST BE DONE UNDER MEDICAL SUPERVISION.

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Sean’s Website: mindbodymedicineforchronicpain.com

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Ketamine Connections Podcast with Anna Krishtal: Listen on Apple | Listen on Spotify

Sean Hershey on the Ketamine Connections Podcast: Listen on Apple | Listen on Spotify

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Other Resources Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Anna Krishtal’s Website: www.yourketaminecoach.com

Allison Janney on Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky

Cochrane Library | Ketamine and other NMDA receptor antagonists for chronic pain: https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD015373.pub2/full

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Dr. Howard Schubiner’s Book: Unlearn Your Pain: The Science of Recovering from Chronic Pain, Fatigue, Anxiety, and Depression

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…and you’re listening to Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain.

Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.

Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.

Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.

We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.

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