Ketamine Connections

Anna Krishtal
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The only podcast dedicated to demystifying ketamine therapy. Hosted by hypnotherapist and ketamine coach Anna Krishtal, Ketamine Connections explores how this breakthrough medicine rewires the subconscious mind for lasting change. Each week, discover science-backed insights, expert interviews, and real stories of transformation. Learn how to prepare for your journey, integrate your experiences, and reconnect with your truest self. Start your journey now with the free Ketamine Starter Portal → YourKetamineCoach.com/free Subscribe to Ketamine Connections and join a community redefining mental health through curiosity, compassion, and consciousness.

  1. 22H AGO

    Episode 80 | I Called Ketamine Clinics to Ask About Preparation & Integration. Here’s What I Learned

    In this episode of Ketamine Connections, I did something a little sneaky — I called ketamine clinics across the country as a “secret shopper.” Not as your ketamine coach. Not as someone who has worked in preparation and integration for years. Just as a curious first-time patient asking simple questions: What do you offer for preparation?  What support exists for integration? What I found was a mixed bag. Nearly every clinic immediately discussed medical clearance, fasting instructions, medication review, and transportation logistics. All of that matters. Safety is essential. But when I asked about mental and emotional preparation — things like intention setting, nervous system regulation, or how to navigate fear — the answers were inconsistent. Some clinics are beginning to offer intention-setting guides or pre-session conversations. Others confuse preparation with therapist-guided sessions or focus solely on the medical model. The field is evolving, but education around working with ketamine — not just administering it — is still catching up. Integration followed a similar pattern. Many clinics collaborate with therapists or recommend sessions within 24–72 hours of infusion. That’s progress. But integration is often labeled as optional or supplementary. And if someone doesn’t know they need integration support, will they seek it out? Probably not. Ketamine opens a neuroplastic window. Preparation sets the tone. Integration determines whether insights become lasting change. In this episode, I break down what proper preparation really means, why integration is the difference between “something I tried” and “something that changed my life,” and the exact questions you deserve to ask a ketamine clinic before starting treatment. This isn’t about shaming providers. It’s about elevating the field — and empowering you to advocate for your healing. Ketamine opens the door. You’re the one who walks through it. Resources Mentioned Ketamine Starter Portal 👉 www.yourketaminecoach.com/free Episode 28: Should You Journey Solo or With a Sitter? A full breakdown of whether you need a trip sitter or therapist-guided session, plus a companion quiz inside the Starter Portal. Ketamine Preparation Protocol (KPP) 👉 www.annakrishtal.com/kpp  A comprehensive preparation program designed to help you: Understand how ketamine works on the brainLearn how the subconscious mind operatesSet powerful, effective intentionsRegulate your nervous system before sessionsNavigate difficult emotions if they ariseMake the most of the neuroplastic window afterward

    29 min

  2. 3D AGO

    Sunday Sneak Peek: I Cold-Called Ketamine Clinics

    In this Sunday Sneak Peek episode of Ketamine Connections, Anna shares a preview of an upcoming episode that’s been in the making for over a year. For this episode, Anna cold-called ketamine clinics across the United States, not as a ketamine coach or professional in the field, but as a curious, anxious first-time patient. Her goal was simple: to understand what information clinics provide when patients ask about mode of administration, preparation, and integration, without being prompted by an expert. What emerged from these conversations wasn’t about individual clinics being “good” or “bad,” but about the patterns and themes that show up again and again when patients explore ketamine therapy. This sneak peek sets the stage for Wednesday’s full episode, where Anna shares clips from those calls and breaks down what she noticed, and what listeners should be paying attention to when choosing a clinic. If you’re in the exploration phase of ketamine therapy, these first conversations matter. How a clinic responds to your curiosity, anxiety, and questions is often your first indication of whether it’s the right fit for your nervous system. 🎧 Full episode drops Wednesday, February 11, featuring real call clips and Anna’s conclusions from these conversations. 🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Episode 36: How to Choose a Ketamine Clinic A full breakdown of essential questions to ask when evaluating ketamine providers.Ketamine Clinic Vetting Guide (PDF) is inside the Ketamine Starter Portal A downloadable list of questions pulled directly from Episode 36, designed to support you in choosing a clinic that feels aligned and supportive.👉www.yourketaminecoach.com/freeKetamine Starter Portal A free resource library with podcast-related guides, PDFs, and tools to support your ketamine education and preparation.👉www.yourketaminecoach.com/free

    3 min

  3. FEB 4

    Episode 79 l Finding True Happiness and Realizing There’s Nothing Wrong With You: An Interview with Anna Krishtal

    Have you ever felt like something was wrong with you, like you were a problem to be fixed, or that life would finally feel better after the next milestone? In this deeply vulnerable episode of Ketamine Connections, the tables are turned as Dr. Ashley Irizarry returns to the podcast to interview host Anna Krishtal. Anna shares her personal journey of starting therapy at age 11, living with suicidal ideation, cycling through years of ineffective talk therapy, and chasing external milestones in the hope that happiness would arrive “when.” She reflects on the moment she realized that nothing was wrong with her, and how true healing began when she stopped trying to fix herself and started working with her subconscious mind. This episode explores inner child work, the malleability of memory, self-talk, forgiveness, resilience, and why trauma-specific modalities like ketamine therapy and hypnotherapy can create change where traditional approaches often fall short. Together, Anna and Ashley unpack how ketamine provides access to the subconscious mind as a tool to help you rewire outdated beliefs and step back into the driver’s seat of your life. This conversation is about responsibility without shame, healing without bypassing, and the reminder that your subconscious mind has been trying to keep you safe all along. Resources Mentioned Ketamine Starter Portal – a free library of guides, tools, and resources discussed on the podcast👉 www.yourketaminecoach.com/free Share Your Story - Ketamine Connections is inviting more transformation stories in 2026. If you feel called to share your experience, you can submit your story here: 👉 https://www.annakrishtal.com/podcast

    56 min

  4. FEB 1

    Sunday Sneak Peek: ASKP Conference + Flipping the Guest Script

    In this Sunday Sneak Peek, Anna shares highlights from attending the ASKP Conference (American Society of Ketamine Physicians, Psychotherapists, and Practitioners) and reflects on how meaningful it felt to see the conversation expand beyond data and analysis into real human stories — the kind we center here on Ketamine Connections. She also shares the full-circle moment of meeting Dr. Ashley Irizarry in person and previews this week’s episode, where Dr. Irizarry interviews Anna on her own podcast. The conversation begins with the same question Anna asks every guest — and leads into a deeply vulnerable story about starting therapy at age 11, navigating self-harm and suicidal ideation, growing up without trauma-informed language, and living for years in the “I’ll be better when…” cycle. This upcoming episode explores inner child work, the malleability of memory, forgiveness and self-forgiveness, and what it really looks like to give yourself what you actually needed. Anna also invites listeners to share their own transformation stories as Ketamine Connections moves into 2026. 👉 Submit your story here:  https://form.jotform.com/251955687330667 Come back Wednesday for the full episode.

    5 min

  5. JAN 28

    Episode 78 | Can Ketamine Kill You? What the Headlines Get Wrong About Safety, Neuroplasticity, and Healing

    After recent headlines linking ketamine to the deaths of Matthew Perry and Jim Irsay, fear-based reporting has resurfaced scaring an already vulnerable population away from a treatment that, when used correctly, can be profoundly supportive. So instead of asking “Can ketamine kill you?” we ask: Under what conditions is ketamine safe—and when is it not? This episode breaks down the missing context: the difference between clinical vs. recreational use, why the container matters just as much as the medicine, and how ketamine actually works as a catalyst for neuroplasticity, not a cure, not a miracle, and not a shortcut. If you’re considering ketamine for depression, anxiety, PTSD, or chronic pain, or you’re already working with it, this is essential listening. In This Episode, We Cover: Why fear-based headlines about ketamine are misleading—and dangerousThe difference between relief vs. resolution in ketamine therapyWhy ketamine is not a silver bullet (and never was)How ketamine opens a window of neuroplasticity—and why that window often closes without lasting changeThe critical role of medical oversight, preparation, and nervous system safetyWhy ketamine has been safely used for decades in hospitals, emergency rooms, and war zonesHow unsupervised or recreational use dramatically changes the risk profileWhy your health history, stress load, and nervous system state matter more than the medicine itselfWhat actually creates transformation: preparation, intention, and a safe healing containerKey Takeaway: Ketamine does not change your life.  You do. Ketamine opens the door—but without safety, structure, and subconscious education, that door often closes without anything changing. Resources Mentioned in This Episode ✨ Ketamine Starter Portal (Free) All of the free guides, resources, and education referenced on the podcast live here. This is the best place to start if you want to approach ketamine with intention and safety. 👉www.yourketaminecoach.com/free ✨ Ketamine Preparation Protocol (KPP) For those who want to go deeper into preparation, subconscious safety, and making ketamine a true turning point, not just temporary relief. 👉www.annakrishtal.com/kpp ✨ Episode 7 – 3 Fun Facts About Ketamine   If This Episode Supported You Please consider sharing it with someone who’s been confused, scared, or discouraged by recent ketamine headlines. Accurate education saves hope, and sometimes lives.

    19 min

  6. JAN 25

    Sunday Sneak Peek: Did Ketamine Kill Matthew Perry and Jim Irsay?

    Ketamine has been questioned as a cause of death in recent high-profile tragedies with Matthew Perry and Jim Irsay, and the headlines have left out crucial context. In this Wednesday's episode of Ketamine Connections, we slow the conversation way down and ask a better question than the media does: Not “Can ketamine kill you?” But “Under what conditions is ketamine safe — and when is it not?” We explore: why ketamine keeps becoming the scapegoat in fear-based headlineswhat the science actually says about ketamine’s safety profilehow decades of untreated trauma, substance use, and chronic stress impact the heart and nervous systemthe difference between temporary relief and real, lasting transformationThis episode is not about minimizing risk but rather it’s about telling the whole truth so people can make informed, grounded decisions. Ketamine is a catalyst, not a miracle. Your body and nervous system are the container. 🎧 New episodes drop Wednesdays  📺 Ketamine Connections is back on YouTube so follow along for full episodes and clips https://www.youtube.com/@KetamineConnections

    6 min

  7. JAN 21

    Episode 77 | Ketamine, the Subconscious Mind, and Why the Peak Experience Isn’t the Healing

    In this episode of Ketamine Connections, Anna revisits a foundational question: Is the subconscious mind real, and why does it matter in ketamine therapy? Using the iceberg metaphor, Anna explains how roughly 95% of the mind operates beneath the surface, quietly running our patterns, emotions, and behaviors. Ketamine works by lowering the walls between different parts of the mind, creating access to this deeper layer and opening a window of neuroplasticity. She shares why many people feel a powerful sense of relief or possibility during ketamine—sometimes after years or decades of feeling stuck—but are left unsure what to do once the experience fades. Through the house and door analogy, Anna explains why the opening of the door is often mistaken for the healing, when in reality it’s just the beginning. This episode covers: How ketamine opens access to the subconscious mindWhy the peak experience isn’t the transformationThe role of neuroplasticity in creating changeWhy lasting healing requires subconscious skills, not more sessionsIf you want to understand how ketamine works and what actually turns insight into real change, this episode lays the groundwork. Ready to join The Ketamine Preparation Protocol? 👉www.annakrishtal.com/kpp

    25 min

  8. JAN 18

    Sunday Sneak Peek: New Moon and the ONE Thing That Makes Ketamine Make Sense

    This week’s Sunday Sneak Peek lands under the first new moon of the year — a moment about foundation. New moons is a new beginning, and what a timely and auspicious this New Moon in Capricorn is today!  In addition to the energy of the New Moon and some journal questions I'm pasting below, I also cue up Wednesday’s episode, which revisits the core teaching that makes ketamine finally make sense for so many people: the role of the subconscious mind. If ketamine has helped you feel better but hasn’t quite created lasting change…  or if you’re new and want a clearer map before going further…  this is the lens everything else builds on.  I'm bringing this episode back as a "best of" series, and also adding a new segment to the episode, so come back Wednesday to check that out. As always, take what lands and let the rest pass.  ✨ Journal Questions (from the episode) What am I devoting myself to?What do I want to build?What do I want to build in my life in a sustainable way?What am I actually committed to this year?What is my long-term goal, vision, or mission here?

    9 min
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The only podcast dedicated to demystifying ketamine therapy. Hosted by hypnotherapist and ketamine coach Anna Krishtal, Ketamine Connections explores how this breakthrough medicine rewires the subconscious mind for lasting change. Each week, discover science-backed insights, expert interviews, and real stories of transformation. Learn how to prepare for your journey, integrate your experiences, and reconnect with your truest self. Start your journey now with the free Ketamine Starter Portal → YourKetamineCoach.com/free Subscribe to Ketamine Connections and join a community redefining mental health through curiosity, compassion, and consciousness.

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  • Creator
    Anna Krishtal
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    94
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Your Ketamine Coach
  • Show Website
    Ketamine Connections

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