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.
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Ketamine Connections
Episode 48 | The Hours Before Ketamine: What to Do & What to Avoid Before Your Journey
In this episode, Anna breaks down why your pre-journey environment, mindset, and nervous system state matter just as much as the medicine itself.
Whether it’s your first ketamine session or your fifteenth, this episode covers exactly what to avoid, what to do, and how to set yourself up for a powerful, grounded experience.
Plus, Anna shares lessons from the 2025 MAPS Psychedelic Science Conference and how prep is finally getting the spotlight it deserves.
🔍 In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why the hours before ketamine impact the depth of your journey
- What your subconscious mind is doing before you even take the medicine
- 3 things to absolutely avoid the day of your session (hint: it includes your phone)
- 3 ways to support yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally before ketamine
- Why hypnosis, movement, and intention setting can make all the difference
🌿 Resources Mentioned:
- 🧠 Free Hypnosis Library: Nervous system-regulating tracks to calm your mind before your journey
- ✨ Ketamine Preparation Protocol (KPP): The complete system to prepare for your ketamine experience—mind, body, and soul
- 🧘♀️ Nervous System Reset Yoga: Available free on the Ketamine Connections YouTube channel
🎧 Love this episode? You might also enjoy:
- Episode 3: The One Thing To NOT Do Before Ketamine
- Episode 31: When Should I Start Preparing for My Ketamine Journey?
- Episode 42: 3 Things Most People Miss When Preparing for Ketamine
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