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. 6D AGO

    Episode 94 | Why Healing in Community Hits Different (And What Happened Inside the Live Round of KPP)

    What happens when people stop trying to heal alone? In this deeply personal episode of Ketamine Connections, Anna Krishtal shares what unfolded during the recent live round of the Ketamine Preparation Protocol (KPP) — and why healing in community can unlock something that solo work often cannot.  This episode explores the power of group healing, vulnerability, subconscious transformation, and the unexpected magic that happens when real humans gather with a shared intention to heal. Anna reflects on the themes that emerged during the live KPP calls and explains why ketamine journeys may happen alone in the chair… but preparation and integration were never meant to be solo sports.  Inside this episode:  Why community accelerates healing  The “group field” that forms in transformational spaces  How witnessing someone else’s vulnerability can unlock your own  Why live conversations create breakthroughs no self-paced course can replicate  The neuroscience and subconscious impact of storytelling and connection  The role of preparation and integration in ketamine therapy  What liminal space actually is — and why discomfort is often part of transformation  Why healing work deepens when it’s witnessed by others Anna also shares powerful moments from the live round of KPP, including participants uncovering long-held subconscious patterns, experiencing emotional breakthroughs, and discovering new levels of honesty, safety, and connection through shared healing experiences.  One of the biggest takeaways from this episode:  You do not have to do this alone. Whether you are preparing for ketamine therapy, integrating a psychedelic experience, or simply navigating personal transformation, this conversation is a reminder that community itself can become medicine.  Topics covered in this episode:  Ketamine preparation  Psychedelic integration  Healing in community  The subconscious mind  Group healing dynamics  Vulnerability and transformation  Liminal space and personal growth  Neuroplasticity and connection  Ketamine coaching  Emotional healing and nervous system safety Resources + Links: Ketamine Preparation Protocol (KPP) 👉https://www.annakrishtal.com/kppFree Ketamine Starter Portal 👉https://www.yourketaminecoach.com/freeIf this episode resonated with you, send it to someone who’s navigating ketamine therapy, psychedelic healing, or the messy middle of transformation. Sometimes hearing “you’re not alone” lands differently when it comes from someone walking the path too.

    23 min

  2. MAY 13

    Episode 93 | The Power of Intention in Ketamine Therapy with Sean Hershey

    What if the thing that changes your ketamine experience isn’t the ketamine itself… but how you prepare for it? In this episode of Ketamine Connections, I sit down with therapist Sean Hershey to talk about his experience inside the Ketamine Preparation Protocol (KPP), what surprised him most about ketamine therapy, and how intentional preparation completely changed the way he approached the medicine.  Sean shares how he came to ketamine after years of personal healing work and why he quickly realized that ketamine alone wasn’t the thing creating transformation. Instead, it was the combination of intention setting, subconscious awareness, integration, and participation in the healing process that shifted everything.  We talk about:  why ketamine is not a “magic pill”  the importance of preparation before ketamine sessions  subconscious healing and shadow work  intention setting for ketamine therapy  how Sean’s intentions evolved from “let go” to “allow”  why trying too hard can block the healing process  the difference between passive healing and active participation  how ketamine accelerated emotional healing already in motion  why people often misunderstand what ketamine actually does Sean also shares his fears before starting ketamine therapy, including concerns about “bad trips” due to previous experiences with cannabis, and how ketamine ended up feeling completely different than he expected.  One of the biggest takeaways from this conversation is that ketamine can open the door to the subconscious mind — but lasting transformation happens through the choices, awareness, and actions that follow.  If you’ve been wondering whether ketamine therapy is “worth it,” or why preparation and integration matter so much, this episode is going to completely change the way you think about the process. Resources & Links 🌐 Sean Hershey Website 🌐 Mind Body Medicine for Chronic Pain 🌐 Ketamine Preparation Protocol (KPP)

    52 min

  3. MAY 6

    Episode 92 l Beyond Ketamine: How SoundSelf Is Transforming the Psychedelic Experience

    Most people prepare for ketamine the wrong way. They focus on logistics, and miss the part that actually creates change. Ketamine opens a neuroplastic window, but without direction, that window closes without taking you anywhere new. KPP is the framework for preparing your subconscious mind so that change is inevitable. For the first time in 2026, I'm running it live. 👉 https://www.yourketaminecoach.com/kpp-live This episode was born out of the American Society of Ketamine Physicians Conference 2026 here in Austin, where I reconnected with Robin Arnette, founder of SoundSelf—and got to experience their work firsthand.  And honestly… it opened up a conversation that I think this space really needs. Because most clinics understand that there’s something important about set, setting, and experience… but they don’t necessarily know how to create it. So what ends up happening? People take ketamine…  and then just sit there waiting for something to happen. In this episode, we talk about what becomes possible when you move beyond that model and start thinking about ketamine as part of a full, immersive experience. We get into SoundSelf—an interactive, biofeedback-based technology that uses your voice, visuals, and sound to guide you into altered states of consciousness. Instead of passively receiving the experience, you’re actively creating it in real time. And that shift—from consumer to participant—is everything. We also talk about “Ketamine Plus,” which is essentially what we discuss on this podcast all the time: How do you take the neuroplastic window that ketamine opens…  and actually use it? Because if you don’t? You go right back into the same patterns. This conversation explores:  why the experiential side of ketamine is often overlooked  how somatic and sensory practices deepen healing  what it means to learn surrender before you’re in a psychedelic state  and why getting out of your head—even briefly—can be a huge breakthrough One of the biggest takeaways for me was this: A lot of people aren’t struggling because nothing is happening… They’re struggling because they don’t know how to work with what’s happening. And that’s something we can learn. I also share my own experience trying SoundSelf at the conference—what it felt like to use my voice to shape the experience, and how surprisingly restorative it was after a full few days of being in that conference environment. We’re in a really interesting moment where ketamine is becoming more mainstream… But the art of how to use it? That’s still catching up. And this episode is a glimpse into what the future could look like when we start to bridge that gap. Resources + Links 🌐 https://soundself.com 📍 https://soundself.com/near-me 🎵 Golden Ratio

    52 min

  4. APR 29

    Episode 91 | Ketamine Experts Reveal What Actually Creates Transformation (ASKP Conference Insights)

    Most people prepare for ketamine the wrong way. They focus on logistics, and miss the part that actually creates change. Ketamine opens a neuroplastic window, but without direction, that window closes without taking you anywhere new. KPP is the framework for preparing your subconscious mind so that change is inevitable. For the first time in 2026, I'm running it live. 👉 https://www.yourketaminecoach.com/kpp-live What actually makes ketamine therapy work? At the American Society of Ketamine Physicians, Psychotherapists and Practitioners conference, I asked 15 professionals—doctors, therapists, and providers—this exact question. Different backgrounds. Different practices. Same answer. 👉 Preparation and integration are everything. 🧠 Here’s the Truth Most People Don’t Hear Ketamine can open the door. But it doesn’t walk you through it. “The medicine opens the door… and it is up to you to walk through it.” Without intention, preparation, and integration… It becomes just another experience instead of real change. 💡 In This Episode You’ll hear directly from experts on:  Best ketamine administration methods (IV, IM, lozenges, nasal)  Why mindset going in matters more than you think  What actually determines long-term results  The role of integration in lasting transformation 🔥 If You’re Thinking About Ketamine… This is the difference: People who prepare → change their lives People who don’t → hope something happens 🚀 Join the KPP Live Round For the first time in over a year, I’m running a live round of the Ketamine Preparation Protocol (KPP) This is where we:  Set your intention (the right way)  Prepare your subconscious mind  Make sure the change you’re walking in for… actually happens 👉 Join the interest list:  https://www.yourketaminecoach.com/kpp-live

    34 min

  5. APR 22

    Episode 90 | The #1 Ketamine Prep Mistake: Setting the Wrong Intention

    Most people prepare for ketamine the wrong way. They focus on logistics, and miss the part that actually creates change. Ketamine opens a neuroplastic window, but without direction, that window closes without taking you anywhere new. KPP is the framework for preparing your subconscious mind so that change is inevitable. For the first time in 2026, I'm running it live. 👉 https://www.yourketaminecoach.com/kpp-live Watch on YouTube 👉 https://youtu.be/P3QRc_QwP1o If you’re preparing for ketamine, there’s a very high chance you’re setting your intention wrong. And I say that with so much love — because almost no one is actually taught how to work with intention in a way that the subconscious mind understands. In this episode, we’re breaking down 3 of the most common mistakes people make when setting a ketamine intention — mistakes that can quietly sabotage your experience and leave you wondering why ketamine “isn’t working.” Because here’s the truth:  Ketamine doesn’t fail.  But without the right direction, your subconscious mind doesn’t know where to take you. We’ll talk about:  Why vague intentions like “I just want to feel better” don’t work  How being too specific or outcome-focused can actually block your process  The hidden danger of expectation and attachment during your ketamine journey  How your subconscious mind actually responds to intention (and why most people get this wrong)  What it really means when you feel like “ketamine isn’t working” This episode is your invitation to shift from hoping something happens…  to actually guiding your experience with clarity and intention. Because when your intention is subconsciously sound, ketamine becomes a completely different experience.

    23 min

  6. APR 15

    Episode 89 | How to Use Ketamine to Reprogram Your Subconscious Mind (The Missing Piece Most Clinics Ignore)

    Most people prepare for ketamine the wrong way. They focus on logistics, and miss the part that actually creates change. Ketamine opens a neuroplastic window, but without direction, that window closes without taking you anywhere new. KPP is the framework for preparing your subconscious mind so that change is inevitable. For the first time in 2026, I'm running it live. 👉 https://www.yourketaminecoach.com/kpp-live Watch on YouTube 👉 https://youtu.be/P3QRc_QwP1o Most people walk into ketamine hoping it will change their life. And for many… it does—at least temporarily. But here’s what almost no one is talking about: Ketamine doesn’t create transformation on its own.  It opens the door. What you do with that opening is what actually determines whether your life changes—or stays exactly the same. In this episode, we’re going deeper than surface-level preparation and into the real mechanism behind lasting results: your subconscious mind. Because if you don’t understand how to work with the 95% of your mind that’s running the show…  you’re essentially trying to change your life using willpower alone. And that’s where most people get stuck. Inside this episode, I break down the exact framework I use with clients to turn ketamine from a temporary experience into real, embodied transformation—so you’re not just “trying something new,” but actually becoming someone new. 🎧 In This Episode:  Why ketamine alone isn’t what creates lasting change  The role of the subconscious mind in psychedelic transformation (and why it’s everything)  The biggest mistake people make when using ketamine—and how to avoid it  How ketamine interacts with the Default Mode Network to access deeper programming  The 7-step framework for turning ketamine into real, lasting change  Why intention is your “GPS” (and why “I just want to feel better” isn’t enough)  The difference between symptom relief vs. true life transformation  Why integration is what actually changes your identity—not the session itself  How to stop looping the same emotional and behavioral patterns 🌿 The Truth About Ketamine Ketamine opens a neuroplastic window. But without direction…  that window closes without taking you anywhere new. Most people focus on logistics—when to eat, what to wear, how long the session lasts. But the real work? It’s happening underneath that. Inside your subconscious patterns.  Your beliefs.  Your identity. And if you’re not actively working with those… you’re missing the part that actually creates change.  🔗 Want to Do This the Right Way? If you’re listening to this and thinking: “Okay… I don’t want to just try ketamine. I want this to actually work.” I created something for you. For the first time in over a year, I’m running a live round of the Ketamine Preparation Protocol (KPP)—where I guide you through this process step-by-step. 👉 Join the interest list:  https://www.yourketaminecoach.com/kpp-live 👉 Prefer to join KPP today and do the live round with us later? 👉 https://www.annakrishtal.com/kpp Inside, you’ll get:  All the details  Dates + structure  First access when doors open 💛 Already in KPP? Keep an eye on your inbox—you’ll be getting a special invitation to join this live round.

    51 min

  7. APR 8

    Episode 88 l Before You Even Think About Trying Ketamine, Listen to This

    Most people prepare for ketamine the wrong way. They focus on logistics, and miss the part that actually creates change. Ketamine opens a neuroplastic window, but without direction, that window closes without taking you anywhere new. KPP is the framework for preparing your subconscious mind so that change is inevitable. For the first time in 2026, I'm running it live. 👉 https://www.yourketaminecoach.com/kpp-live Ketamine is having a moment—and if you’re here, you’ve probably already felt the pull toward it. But here’s the truth that doesn’t get talked about enough: Most people are walking into ketamine completely unprepared. Not because they’re doing something wrong…  But because no one ever showed them how to actually work with the experience. In this episode, I’m sharing what proper ketamine preparation really looks like—beyond logistics, beyond “don’t eat before your session,” beyond what your clinic is telling you. We’re talking about:  how your subconscious mind plays a role in your results  why intention setting is the difference between a meaningful experience and a missed opportunity  what it actually takes to turn ketamine from “something you tried” into real, lasting change and why preparation is the bridge between the medicine and your transformation I also share something new I’m bringing back for the first time in over a year—a live, guided round of the Ketamine Preparation Protocol (KPP). This is a more connected, supported way to move through this work together… and honestly, something I didn’t realize how much I missed until recently. If you’ve been listening to this podcast and thinking:  “Okay… I want to do this the right way,” This episode is for you. 🎧 In This Episode:  Why most ketamine experiences fall short (and it’s not the medicine)  The real role of the subconscious mind in psychedelic healing  What “proper preparation” actually means  Why community + guidance changes everything  Who the live KPP round is for (and who it’s not for)  How to know if you’re ready to go deeper 🔗 Want to Join the Live Round? If you’re interested, you can join the interest list here:  👉 https://www.yourketaminecoach.com/kpp-live You’ll get:  all the details  dates + structure  first access when doors open 💛 Already in KPP? Keep an eye on your inbox— you’ll be getting a special invitation to join this live round. 🌿 Final Note Ketamine opens the door. But you’re the one who walks through it. And you don’t have to do that alone.

    22 min

  8. APR 1

    Episode 87 l Your Ketamine Clinic Isn’t Telling You This

    Most people prepare for ketamine the wrong way. They focus on logistics, and miss the part that actually creates change. Ketamine opens a neuroplastic window, but without direction, that window closes without taking you anywhere new. KPP is the framework for preparing your subconscious mind so that change is inevitable. For the first time in 2026, I'm running it live. 👉 https://www.yourketaminecoach.com/kpp-live If you’ve ever gone into a ketamine session, sat in the chair, and thought, “wait… what am I actually supposed to do right now?”—this episode is for you. Because most clinics are doing exactly what they’re trained to do: monitoring your vitals, administering the medicine, and making sure you’re physically safe. And then… you’re left alone. No guidance, no framework—just you, the medicine, and a room.  In this episode, we shift from passive patient to informed patient—the person who knows how to actually work with ketamine. Because while the clinic is focused on your body, your inner experience is yours to guide.  We walk through the three most common moments in a clinical ketamine session—medical check-ins, pre-session small talk, and being left alone during the journey—and how to use each of them intentionally. From setting and speaking your intention (one of the most powerful ways to prime your subconscious), to understanding how your brain is being shaped in those moments right before and during the medicine, to making the most of the neuroplastic window instead of defaulting to distraction. We also get into one of the most overlooked parts of the experience: the recovery window. That period after the medicine wears off isn’t just downtime—it’s a fertile space where your brain is still open and impressionable. Capturing what came up, whether through journaling, voice notes, or reflection, is what turns insight into real change. The big takeaway? Your clinic has a checklist—and it’s the right one for what they’re trained to do. But it’s not the whole picture. That part is yours. And the more intentionally you show up to your sessions, the more you move from “something I tried” to something that actually changes your life.  If you’re here, you’re already doing it differently. And that matters more than you think.  🔗 Resources Ketamine Preparation Protocol (KPP) – Learn how to set powerful intentions, work with your subconscious mind, and get the most out of your ketamine sessions 👉 https://www.annakrishtal.com/kppKetamine Starter Portal (Free) – Access guides, checklists, and resources from the podcast all in one place 👉 https://www.yourketaminecoach.com/free

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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
    109
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Your Ketamine Coach
  • Show Website
    Ketamine Connections

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