This week, we’re talking all about anxiety, ketamine therapy, and how this treatment is helping high-functioning women finally feel emotional relief. You don’t need to stay in a perpetual state of anxiety – there are resources out there that can truly help.
In addition to therapy and other healing modalities, ketamine therapy has been a game-changer for me in managing anxiety. So I invited Dr. Kristin Arden from Mindbloom and Stephanie Trunzo the CEO of MERGE for a roundtable discussion on what ketamine therapy really is, how it works in the brain, and why it’s worth considering; especially if you’re a high-functioning woman navigating anxiety and overwhelm.
We dig into what actually happens during treatment, the emotional rewiring that takes place, and how to know when it's working. If you’ve tried everything and still feel stuck, I hope this conversation opens the door to a new kind of healing.
What you’ll hear about in this episode:
- Why so many high-functioning women struggle with anxiety (6:13)
- What actually happens in the brain during a ketamine therapy session (10:11)
- The stigma around ketamine and how it’s being used safely and effectively today (19:40)
- What emotional rewiring really means and how to know it’s working (27:38)
Resources:
My Ketamine Therapy Journey secret podcast series
Andrea on Instagram @heyandreaowen
Mindbloom Ketamine Therapy
Episode 600: Advice and Insights About Ketamine Therapy with Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Kristin Arden
Episode 683: Ayahuasca: What It Is, Why You Might Feel Called, and How It Changes You
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Book recommendations:
I love a good personal development book, and you do too, right? I’ve compiled a list of book recommendations, as mentioned in past episodes. Check out these amazing book recommendations here. Happy reading!
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Kristin Arden is Lead Clinician at Mindbloom and is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years experience working in mental health. Her work has been instrumental in the development of Mindbloom’s treatment methodologies. In addition to work at Mindbloom, she was a guest lecturer at NYU on topics such as psychedelic therapy and substance use disorders, and practices addiction medicine, from a harm reduction mindset, with individuals in the justice system. She graduated from NYU’s Psych NP program with additional specialization in substance use disorders and has a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Rush University.
Stephanie Trunzo, currently the CEO of MERGE, is a seasoned executive, entrepreneur, and thought leader with more than 20 years of leadership experience spanning technology, marketing, health, and storytelling. Previously a Senior Vice President and General Manager at Oracle, and a recent addition to MERGE’s board in 2024, Stephanie is poised to drive the company's growth at the dynamic intersection of consumerism and health and wellness. Stephanie thrives building aligned, high-performing teams, and compelling storytelling platforms. Stephanie also has a creator partnership with Mindbloom.