Ketamine Connections
Ketamine Connections with Anna Krishtal, aka Your Ketamine Coach, is your go-to podcast for exploring the transformative power of ketamine therapy in mental health and personal growth. If you've heard about ketamine, and you're curious about what it is, how it can help... and most importantly how it can help YOU, you're in the right place.
Join Anna as she delves into the science behind ketamine, uncovers the mysteries of the subconscious mind, and shares powerful client transformation stories. With science, stories, and sass Anna answers your most pressing questions and guides you on a journey to understand the incredible potential of psychedelic healing.
Tune in each week for insightful discussions, expert interviews, and practical advice on integrating ketamine therapy into your life. Unlock new perspectives, fuel your curiosity, and expand the boundaries of what's possible with Ketamine Connections.
Subscribe now and embark on a journey of healing and transformation with Anna Krishtal, Your Ketamine Coach.
Ketamine Connections
Episode 43 | Anxiety, Healing, and Walking the Talk: What Dr. Evan Husted Learned on His Own Journey
What happens when your ketamine provider has walked the same healing path you’re on? In this warm and eye-opening episode of Ketamine Connections, Anna speaks with Dr. Evan Husted—an emergency physician turned ketamine practitioner who combines deep clinical experience with personal insight into the psychedelic healing process.
They explore how lived experience shapes provider care, why preparation and integration are just as vital as the ketamine itself, and how anxiety and control often intersect in psychedelic journeys. From differentiating dosing styles to building therapeutic support beyond the medicine, this episode is rich with grounded wisdom and practical encouragement.
If you’ve ever wondered what real support in the ketamine space can look like—or what healing with integrity feels like—you’ll want to listen in.
🎧 Listen if you’re curious about:
- How anxiety and control show up in ketamine work
- Why more providers are choosing to experience the medicine firsthand
- The difference between psycholytic vs. psychedelic dosing
- Building a strong support system around your journey
- The importance of preparation, integration, and rest
- How the pandemic catalyzed a new era in mental health care
- What it looks like when a provider is truly walking the talk
👨⚕️ About Dr. Evan Husted:
Dr. Evan Husted, M.D., MPH, is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician and the founder of Mindstream Medicine in Philadelphia—a private practice providing psychedelic-assisted therapy through ketamine infusion and injection. With a BA in Psychology focused on Neuropharmacology, an MD from George Washington University, and an MPH from Jefferson College of Population Health, Dr. Husted brings both academic rigor and personal experience to his work. After years in emergency and urgent care, he now focuses on helping others find relief from anxiety and depression with the support of psychedelic medicine and intentional care.
📍Resources & Links:
- 💻 Visit: https://mindstreammedicine.com
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- 🌿 Ready to prepare for your own ketamine experience? Check out the Ketamine Preparation Protocol
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