Christi Myers on Ketamine Therapy, PTSD, and Healing Brain Trauma

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In this transformative episode of Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman, host Bruce Parkman sits down with Christi Myers, founder of Flow Integrative and a leader in psychedelic-assisted therapy, to explore how ketamine therapy is revolutionizing mental health care for veterans and first responders suffering from repetitive brain trauma and PTSD.

Christi shares her personal journey from working in emergency medical services to pioneering psychedelic wellness, and the science behind how ketamine promotes neuroplasticity, emotional regulation, and trauma healing. The conversation dives deep into the physiological effects of trauma, including adrenal fatigue and catecholamine depletion, and explains how understanding brainwave states and consciousness can unlock new paths to recovery.

They also tackle the real-world challenges of accessing treatment—from insurance coverage limitations to the lack of standardized care protocols—and highlight the urgent need for better mental health education within clinical communities. Christi outlines her mission to train future providers and expand awareness around safe, ethical psychedelic therapy.

If you're a veteran, first responder, or someone interested in the future of trauma treatment, this episode is packed with insights and practical knowledge.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Repetitive Brain Trauma

02:45 The Journey into Ketamine Therapy

06:18 Transitioning from Pain Management to Mental Health

12:21 Building Protocols for Ketamine in the Workplace

17:27 Understanding Ketamine's Impact on Mental Health

22:01 Adrenal Fatigue and Its Symptoms

28:09 Catecholamines and Their Role in Stress

35:31 Neuroplasticity and Ketamine's Effects on the Brain

41:23 Understanding Brainwave States and Trauma Adaptation

44:39 The Role of Ketamine in Restoring Consciousness

46:28 Protocols and Practices in Ketamine Therapy

51:30 The Importance of Provider Presence in Therapy

55:10 Insurance and Accessibility of Ketamine Treatment

01:00:21 Evolving Consciousness Through Ketamine

01:07:20 Integrating Therapy with Ketamine Treatment

01:13:39 Christi Myers' Educational Initiatives

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Chapters

1. Introduction to Broken Brains Podcast (00:00:00)

2. Meet Christy Myers: Integrating Ketamine Therapy (00:01:35)

3. Ketamine's Journey from Ambulance to Therapy (00:03:11)

4. Mental Health Crisis Among First Responders (00:10:55)

5. Understanding Adrenal Fatigue and Burnout (00:22:22)

6. Neuroplasticity and Brain Health Benefits (00:37:10)

7. Ketamine Protocol Development and Safety (00:45:09)

8. Insurance Coverage and Accessibility Issues (00:53:57)

9. Future of Ketamine Therapy and Training (01:07:34)

10. Closing Thoughts and Foundation Support (01:18:02)