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. 5D AGO

    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.

    24 min

  2. 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

    24 min

  3. MAR 25

    Episode 86 | Spravato Users: Here's What to Do In the Chair

    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 More insurance companies are now covering Spravato (esketamine nasal spray), which is increasing access to ketamine therapy in a powerful way. But increased access also means many patients are entering treatment without preparation, guidance, or integration support. In this practical and compassionate crash-course episode, ketamine coach and hypnotherapist Anna Krishtal shares 3 essential tips to help you make the most of your Spravato sessions — even if your clinic provides little instruction or a clinical environment that feels impersonal. If you’re currently receiving Spravato treatments — or considering starting — this episode will help you understand how to use the neuroplastic window intentionally so ketamine can create real, lasting change. ✨ In This Episode You’ll Learn:  Why scrolling on your phone during ketamine sessions can reduce therapeutic impact  What to listen to during Spravato treatment for subconscious healing  How to create a meaningful internal container even in a medical office  What the neuroplastic window is — and why the hours after ketamine matter  Simple integration practices to support transformation after each session  How preparation and integration influence long-term outcomes with ketamine therapy 🌿 Resources Mentioned Start with the free Ketamine Starter Portal → https://www.yourketaminecoach.com/free Learn about the Ketamine Preparation Protocol (KPP) → https://www.yourketaminecoach.com/kpp 💛 Loved This Episode? Share it with someone doing Spravato or considering ketamine therapy.  Your share could help someone turn a confusing medical experience into a transformational one.

    23 min

  4. MAR 18

    Episode 85 | The Wish I Hold For Every Ketamine Client

    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 Healing doesn’t happen in a straight line. In this deeply personal heart-to-heart episode of Ketamine Connections, ketamine coach and hypnotherapist Anna Krishtal shares what she has been witnessing in her clients lately — powerful transformation that looks sudden on the outside, but is actually the result of months (or years) of inner work. If you’re in the research phase… the fear phase… or the “I’ve tried everything and nothing is working” phase — this episode is for you. Anna talks about the reality of the messy middle in healing — the disorienting space where old patterns are dissolving but the new version of you hasn’t fully stabilized yet. It can feel like nothing is happening… like you’re scrubbing and soaking the same pan over and over again. But then one day, something shifts. Through client stories, compassionate insight, and a powerful spoken “wish” for listeners, Anna reminds you that transformation is not a miracle but rather the result of patience, integration, and continuing to show up for yourself even when progress feels invisible.  If you’ve been wondering whether ketamine healing can really work for you… or whether you’re already closer than you think… this episode will meet you exactly where you are. In This Episode• What the “messy middle” of healing actually feels like  • Why progress in ketamine work often looks slow before it looks sudden  • Why your dream and desire for healing may still be alive — even after everything Resources Mentioned✨ Ketamine Starter Portal (free guides, tools, and resources) https://www.yourketaminecoach.com/free

    16 min

  5. MAR 11

    Episode 84 l Anna's Favorite Psychedelic

    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 In this episode of Ketamine Connections, Anna Krishtal—hypnotherapist, ketamine coach, and host of the show—makes a bold claim: Hypnosis might be the most powerful psychedelic tool available. In this episode, Anna explains why hypnosis works on many of the same mechanisms as psychedelics—quieting the Default Mode Network, opening a state of neuroplasticity, and allowing the subconscious mind to reorganize itself.  You’ll also hear Anna’s personal story of discovering hypnosis years before psychedelics, and how the two modalities complement each other in powerful ways. If you’ve ever been curious about how to change your mind and befriend your mind actually works, this episode will open a whole new world. In This Episode• Why hypnosis could be considered a psychedelic tool • The real meaning of the word psychedelic (“mind manifesting”) • How hypnosis and psychedelics affect the Default Mode Network • Why alpha and theta brain states are key to subconscious change • How psychedelics amplify what’s already inside the mind • Why intention and preparation matter so much before psychedelic experiences • Anna’s journey into hypnosis before discovering psychedelics Episodes referenced:26: Breathwork is the First Legal Psychedelic with Liz Sanders81: Rejection is Protection: Dr. James Leathem on Ketamine, Persistance, and Transformational Medicine (Part 1)82: What is the Ego? Ketamine, Integration, and Neuroplasticity (Part 2 with Dr. James Leathem) 15: I Didn’t Expect This After My First Psychedelic Ceremony—Here’s What Happened67: Psychedelics Didn’t Change My Life—Here’s What DidThe Ketamine Preparation Protocol:If you want to learn how to prepare your subconscious mind properly and use that neuroplastic window intentionally, explore: ✨ The Ketamine Preparation Protocol (KPP)- https://www.annakrishtal.com/kpp

    32 min

  6. MAR 4

    Episode 83 l Why Ketamine Didn’t Work for You: The Missing Piece No One Talks About

    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 tried ketamine therapy and it didn’t change your life the way you hoped… this episode is for you. And if your biggest fear is spending the time, money, and hope on ketamine only to feel disappointed? This conversation will change how you see the entire process. In this episode of Ketamine Connections, I break down one of the most misunderstood truths about ketamine therapy: 👉 The glimpse is not the transformation. Ketamine doesn’t “fix” you. It disrupts old patterns. It opens a neuroplastic window. It quiets the default mode network and gives you access to a new perspective. But what you do with that window determines whether your life actually changes. We talk about: Why ketamine therapy may feel like it “worked” — and then fadedThe difference between a psychedelic glimpse and true transformationHow the subconscious mind runs old programming (like an outdated iOS)Why your brain defaults back to familiar patterns — even when they make you miserableThe critical role of preparation and integrationHow to use ketamine’s neuroplastic window so results actually stickIf you’re wondering: “Did ketamine fail me?”“Was that experience real?”“Why did I go back to my old patterns?”“Is ketamine therapy worth it?”This episode will help you reframe disappointment as feedback — and show you what actually makes ketamine work long-term. Because here’s the truth: Ketamine is the spark.  You are the variable. With the right preparation, support, and integration, ketamine can absolutely accelerate healing for depression, anxiety, PTSD, and emotional patterns — but transformation requires participation. If you want to learn how to prepare your subconscious mind properly and use that neuroplastic window intentionally, explore: ✨ The Ketamine Preparation Protocol (KPP)- https://www.annakrishtal.com/kpp  ✨ 1:1 Ketamine Coaching - https://www.annakrishtal.com/coaching-info

    26 min

  7. FEB 25

    Episode 82 l What Is the Ego? Ketamine, Integration & Neuroplasticity (Part 2 with Dr. James Leathem)

    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 In Part Two of my in-person conversation with Dr. James Leathem, we pick up exactly where we left off: defining the ego. In psychedelic work, “ego dissolution” is a phrase we hear constantly — but what is the ego, really? Dr. James defines it not as arrogance, but as the learned identity of self, meaning the accumulated conditioning, patterns, and protective mechanisms that shape how we experience the world. From there, we move into the technical depth of ketamine therapy. We discuss mode of administration (IV vs IM vs nasal), dosage considerations, and why steady-state IV infusions create a different arc of experience. We unpack high-threshold nervous systems, tolerance, and why needing a higher dose is a nervous system conversation, not a moral one. We also explore music as medicine and the original shamanic tool that guides the journey where language cannot reach. And at the core of this episode is the most important equation: Ketamine + daily integration practice = transformation. Ketamine alone is not the line in the sand. It opens a neuroplastic window. What you do during that window determines whether you reinforce old patterns or build new ones. We talk about: • Positive vs negative neuroplasticity  • Using substances for insight vs using substances to numb  • The difference between escaping yourself and moving toward yourself  • Why the best integration is discovering that the answers were within you all along We also reference Casey Dubrovic’s book Psychedeliciatry (Episode 68 of this show), including his powerful framework: Name it to tame it. Feel it to heal it. Reframe it to reclaim it. You can find his book linked below, along with Dr. James’ Genius Network talk on transformational medicine. And in true Dr. James fashion — this episode ends with not one, but two raps, so make sure to listen through to the end. 🔗 Resources Mentioned 👉Dr. James Leathem – Genius Network Talk  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BamUlV5KPB8 👉Casey Dubrovic, Psychedeliciatry https://www.amazon.com/-/he/PSYCHEDELICIATRY-Methodology-CASEY-DUBRAVCIC-PMHNP/dp/1966212925 👉Episode 68 – Casey Dubrovic on Ketamine Connections 👉Ketamine Preparation Protocol (KPP) www.annakrishtal.com/kpp

    51 min

  8. FEB 18

    Episode 81 | Rejection is Protection: Dr. James Leathem on Ketamine, Persistence & Transformational Medicine (Part 1)

    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 In this in-person episode of Ketamine Connections, I sit down with Dr. James Leathem — anesthesiologist turned psychedelic pioneer — to explore what transformational medicine actually means. We talk about rejection as redirection, trusting the process, and what it takes to build something meaningful — in medicine and in life. Dr. James shares his journey from failing into medical school twice to building a comprehensive ketamine clinic model rooted in safety, preparation, and integration. We break down what makes ketamine therapy effective for depression, PTSD, and anxiety — and what most people misunderstand. Neuroplasticity is neutral. Ketamine may open the door, but what you do afterward determines whether you reinforce old patterns or build new ones. It’s a tool, not a cure. We also explore safety as the foundation of healing, why ego is attachment to familiar suffering (not arrogance), and how anxiety can be reframed as “future awareness.” This episode ends on a cliffhanger as we begin defining ego — a conversation that continues in Part Two (come back next week!), where we dive deeper into clinical protocols and methodology. Dr. James has also spoken about transformational medicine and the future of ketamine care. If you’re considering ketamine therapy, or want to understand how to maximize its impact through preparation and integration, this episode is for you. This episode is educational and not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your treatment plan. 🔗 Resources Mentioned • Advanced Wellness & Pain – Scottsdale & Gilbert, Arizona • Joe Dispenza (Neuroplasticity reference) • Inside Out 2 (Film) • Ketamine Preparation Protocol

    47 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
    103
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Your Ketamine Coach
  • Show Website
    Ketamine Connections

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