Jack McIntyre — Exploring Ketamine Therapy, The Dark Side of Psychedelics, Unravelling Anxiety and Depression, Rage, Nervous System Healing, Meditation and More - #27

After struggling with anxiety and depression for years, my cousin Jack found solace in alternative therapies. Searching for a way to reclaim his identity and manage his emotions, Jack's journey led him to participate in ketamine-assisted therapy for war veterans. 

As we sit down together in this episode, we explore the healing power of ketamine therapy, body-based approaches, and the impact of these modalities on Jack's mental health. 

Jack's transition from the Australian Army to civilian life brought new challenges, stripping him of the structure and stability he relied on. In our conversation, we discuss the importance of balancing awareness and fight-flight-freeze responses in managing intense emotions, as well as the role our childhood traumas play in shaping us.

By diving into Jack's experiences with somatic therapy, we realize the significance of connecting with our bodies and how this can lead to a better understanding of our anxiety and depression.

As we venture deeper into Jack's healing journey, we touch on the power of healthy aggression and rage to heal ourselves. We consider how physical activities such as martial arts, boxing, and running can provide an outlet for these intense emotions, and how ketamine-assisted therapy has offered Jack new opportunities for self-discovery. 

Join us for this insightful and inspiring episode as we uncover the transformative effects of alternative therapies on mental health and the journey to self-awareness.

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Disclaimer:
I do not promote trying plant medicine or psychedelics (they are a whole other beast). All information provided is for general information and educational purposes only. Please consult with your doctor and do your own research before diving in. There are risks involved, it can interact with certain medications, and it's illegal in most Western countries.

I'm not a doctor, therapist, or counsellor, and nothing said on the podcast is a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or a professional therapeutic relationship. All content is intended to provide general health information for educational purposes only.

Episode Transcript

Ellie Goode (00:01):
Hello Rages, and welcome back to Sex Money and
Rage.
I'm your host, ellie, and todayI have an epic interview for
you.
My cousin, jack, has recentlybeen part of a ketamine study
slash trial in Australia for warveterans, and so we talked a
bit about what that was like,what happens in a ketamine

(00:22):
session, as well as nervoussystem work, how to channel and
work with your rage in a healthyway, the limits of meditation,
and how Jack actually found hewas dissociating when he was
meditating and running away fromhis feelings instead of being
present with his body, and justthe power of being in your body
versus in your mind.

(00:43):
And we also talked about whatbrought Jack into all of these
alternative therapies and hisexperience with anxiety and
depression and wanting to findwho he was and enjoy his life.
So if you've ever felt anxiousor depressed, what's the point
of anything?
if you've ever been curiousabout alternative therapies like
ketamine therapy or workingwith your nervous system, then

(01:06):
this episode is for you.
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