Wounded Healers: Dr. Tracy Covington on Healing EMS Trauma Through Ketamine-Assisted Therapy

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In this deeply moving episode of Sirens, Slammers, and Service, host Nikki Cloutier sits down with Dr. Tracy Covington, a clinical psychologist and the powerful force behind Wabi Sabi Circle, a foundation that’s reshaping the mental health landscape for female EMS providers.

Dr. Covington shares how she’s bringing hope and healing to women on the front lines of emergency medical services—many of whom silently carry the weight of PTSD, depression, and anxiety. Through week-long, fully-funded retreats, Wabi Sabi Circle offers Ketamine-Assisted Therapy alongside holistic, body-based practices like Equine Therapy, Sound Baths, Acudetox, breathwork, and yoga to help these women reconnect with themselves and reset their nervous systems.

💥 Inside the episode:

• What makes Ketamine-Assisted Therapy so uniquely effective for trauma
• Why EMS providers often suffer in silence—and how that’s starting to change
• The heart and mission behind Wabi Sabi Circle’s no-cost, luxury healing retreats
• Incredible transformations witnessed during their first two retreats
• A sneak peek into what’s planned for Retreat #3 in 2026

🎧 Whether you’re in EMS, a mental health advocate, or someone looking to better understand the silent wounds behind the sirens, this episode will challenge your perspective and ignite your compassion.

💡 Want to support this life-changing work—or attend a future retreat?
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🔊 Don’t miss this powerful conversation—and be sure to subscribe and stay tuned for more bold voices and real stories in Season 9 of Sirens, Slammers, and Service.

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