99. Ketamine Therapy for Women: Healing Trauma and Depression at Home
How does healing begin when traditional mental health tools fall short? In this episode, April Pride continues her conversation with Jennifer Whetzel—branding expert, researcher, and founder of the Women in Cannabis Study. Together, they unpack the role of at-home ketamine therapy in treating major depression and PTSD. Jennifer shares the rituals, risks, and realities of being a woman navigating both the cannabis and psychedelic space—and how creative integration practices like selfies, sparkle gardens, and AI storytelling transformed her healing. If you’re curious about how ketamine can help resolve trauma, or wondering whether microdosing is enough, this episode invites you into the lived experience of someone who’s done the work—twice a week, for years.
🔵 Key Takeaways
-Ketamine therapy for women can offer immediate relief from depressive episodes and PTSD—especially when combined with integration.
-Women in cannabis often enter the industry for healing, but face burnout, sexism, and untreated mental health challenges.
-Jennifer’s DIY integration rituals—like selfies and sparkle gardens—help prolong ketamine’s effects and create joy in daily life.
-Misconceptions around long-term ketamine use can create shame, but some women need ongoing protocols to maintain stability.
-New research and community stories are crucial to overcoming stigma and helping more women access safe, science-backed psychedelic care.
Learn more about this episode, including guests and resources on substack:https://aprilpride.substack.com/p/ketamine-therapy-for-womens-mental-health
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