Dr. Hudson Elmore explains how Ketamine is being used in psychotherapy. He unpacks how patients are prepared for its use, what it's really like inside a ketamine therapy session, and the profound ways in which it can unlock trauma,treat depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. Beyond the inapropriate uses of Ketamine, we take a close look at its utility in the treatment process and the trepidation that folks may have.

Dr. Elmore is a Clinical Adult Psychiatrist, who serves as the medical director at Being Health, an integrated mental health practice in New York City. He has expertise in ketamine therapy and oversees interventional services at Being Health, where they offer IV and IM ketamine therapy as well as Spravato (intranasal esketamine). Dr. Elmore completed his training in Adult Psychiatry at New York University School of Medicine and Bellevue Hospital Center in New York City. He holds a Medical Degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine. www.beinghealth.co

This episode features Kevin Dahill-Fuchel, LCSW, a leader in school-based mental health, discussing how counseling supports the emotional well-being of students, families, and educators. We explore why emotional health is foundational to learning, how schools can become safe spaces for connection, and what’s needed to engage all constituents—students, teachers, and administration—with compassion and clarity. Given the rampant social anxiety amongst students and the cell-phone-free experiment in NYC schools, this rich discussion addresses how this program helps students find independence and individuality. Dr. Kevin Dahill-Fuchel is a leader in school-based social work programming with more than 30 years of experience in working with children, families and school staff. Throughout his tenure as the Executive Director of Counseling In Schools (CIS), Kevin has led the process to evolve CIS’ mission beyond counseling services to include a multi-dimensional and strength-based menu of services that support an entire school community. A team leadership model is his focus within the organization that embodies the non-oppressive, collaborative systems that are needed to effectively take on the complex challenges routinely faced in schools by children, families, teachers and administrators.

Dr. Meyers, a survivor and expert on sibling abuse has an informal, impromptu conversation with Lorene Stanwick, also a sibling abuse survivor and prior guest. Together, they explore the ways that trauma becomes imprinted, the lens through which survivors see themselves, others, and the word, and the utility of therapy towards healing. They discuss the imperative for the survivor to develop deep self-awareness towards moving beyond the internalized voice of the sibling harmer and receive genuine, healthy communications and relationships with others. They also address the work that remains to spread awareness while offering hope through example.