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277: Where Ketamine Meets Executive Coaching - with Aneel Paulus

Release Date: 01/16/2025

301: The Menopause Gut Connection - with Cynthia Thurlow

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The conversation around menopause is evolving toward a more holistic understanding of this transition. One crucial, yet often overlooked, aspect is the profound connection between menopause and gut health. Nurse practitioner Cynthia Thurlow is shedding light on what she terms the "menopause gut" to help women navigate this stage with vitality. The Gut-Hormone Connection Hormonal shifts during perimenopause and menopause have a direct and significant impact on the gut microbiome. This complex ecosystem of trillions of microbes is intricately linked to nearly every system in our body. As Thurlow...

300: Roadmap to Tinnitus Relief - with Ben Thompson

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While many perceive tinnitus as a problem solely with the ears, it is actually a neurological condition occurring in the auditory brain. The Auditory Brain Connection Because the brain possesses neuroplasticity—the ability to adapt and change—this "brain buzz" is not necessarily a permanent condition.In a deep dive into the subject, Dr. Ben Thompson, an audiologist and tinnitus expert, reveals that Tinnitus is not a disease itself, but rather a symptom of an underlying issue within the auditory system. The Impact of Stress A healthy brain typically utilizes a filter mechanism to...

299: Fertility Beyond Biological Clock - with Gabriela Rosa

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For decades, the conversation around starting a family has been dominated by a single, ticking sound: the biological clock. We're told that age is the ultimate arbiter of reproductive success. But according to Harvard-awarded fertility specialist Gabriela Rosa, age is only one piece of a much larger puzzle. If you've been told that your "labs are normal" but you still aren't pregnant, or if you're facing the daunting prospect of IVF, it's time to look deeper. Based on Gabriela Rosa's pioneering F.E.R.T.I.L.E. Method, here's why health matters more than age, and what's truly missing from the...

298: Organic to Regenerative Agriculture - with Jeffrey Burke

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Dr. Burke started working in health food stores while in college at the University of Michigan. In the late 70s and early 80s, he worked with industry pioneer Dr. Earl Mandel, eventually managing a chain of 170 stores. For 42 years, he hosted a national radio talk show focused on health. He now hosts the Honest Health with Jeffrey Burke podcast and serves as the Director of Education for Kokora Life, founded by Rick Scalzo. The Industry Evolution He credits his interest in natural medicine to his Ukrainian and Polish grandmother, who used to forage for mushrooms and dandelion tea and kept a...

297: Insurance Rigged Against You - with Chris Hamilton

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Health insurance in America is expensive on purpose, not by accident. Chris Hamilton argues that confusion and hidden incentives are the real products big carriers sell… and employers and employees pay the price. How Insurance Giants Game the System Under federal rules, large insurers in the USA can only keep about 15 percent of premiums as profit, which sounds protective until you realize it pushes them to grow the total cost of care. To do that, they've built a "massive ecosystem that's able to bill the insurance company" by buying physician groups, pharmacies, and pharmacy benefit...

296: Emerge From Behind Logo - with Paige Velasquez Budde

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The old playbook of "buy ads, rank for keywords, and wait for patients" is failing. According to Paige Velasquez Budde, CEO of Zilker Media and author of The Strategic Business Influencer, we've entered an era of "corporate suspicion." Trust in institutions is at an all-time low, while trust in individuals is skyrocketing. For health and wellness organizations, you can no longer rely on your company brand alone. AI Search Demands Leader Visibility Patients now find health providers through AI platforms like ChatGPT, not just Google. Budde calls this Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). Unlike...

295: Your Fatigue Has Hidden Roots - with Martha Carlin

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Are you constantly battling fatigue, brain fog, and persistent bloating? You might be dealing with a silent instigator: LPS endotoxins. We recently dove deep into this topic with Martha Carlin, a pioneering microbiome researcher and founder of The BioCollective. Here's what you need to know about this stealthy driver of chronic inflammation. What is LPS? LPS, or lipopolysaccharide, is an endotoxin—a component of the cell wall of gram-negative bacteria in your gut. While these bacteria are normal, problems arise when they die and release inflammatory debris. In a healthy gut, this isn't a...

294: Oral Health “Mouth Mapping” - Jonathan Levine

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With long-term health, the mouth is often overlooked. For most people, the dentist is someone only seen for a cleaning or to fix a problem like a cavity or crown. However, according to Dr. Jonathan B. Levine, a world-renowned oral health expert, we are undergoing a massive paradigm shift. It is time to stop seeing the mouth as separate and recognize it as a critical data center for your entire body's well-being. This new approach, which Dr. Levine's practice calls "mouth mapping," is poised to change how we manage everything from heart disease to sleep. The Biological Connection: Mouth...

293: Not Willpower, Your Roots - with Amber Romaniuk

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It is a staggering statistic that an estimated 90% of women and up to 50% of men in North America struggle with binge and emotional eating. For those caught in this exhausting cycle—marked by shame, frustration, and the feeling of being completely out of control—the common response is often another diet, followed by self-blame for lacking willpower. However, according to emotional eating and hormone expert Amber Romaniuk, focusing on willpower is exactly the wrong approach. Individuals are attempting to fix a deep, multi-layered issue with a surface-level solution. The true healing, she...

292: The Key to Aging Strong - with Alan Rozanski

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We all want to age with vitality and independence. Yet, there's a stark statistic looming over Americans: 1 in 3 people over 65 will suffer a fall. This "overlooked aging crisis" isn't just about a broken bone; it's often the starting point for a decline in health, confidence, and independence. According to Dr. Alan Rozanski, a distinguished professor of medicine, the solution isn't a new drug or a complex medical procedure. It's a proactive, powerful strategy he calls "muscle care." The Real Reason We Fall The primary driver behind this crisis is a natural process that we've accepted for too...

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The convergence of ketamine therapy and executive coaching is an innovative approach to personal and professional growth, drawing from neuroscience, psychology, and leadership development.

Ketamine for Mental Flexibility and Adaptability

Ketamine, traditionally used as an anesthetic, has gained recognition for its potential to enhance mental flexibility. By fostering neuroplasticity—the brain's ability to reorganize and form new neural connections—ketamine facilitates adaptability and learning.

Dr. Paulus emphasizes that in the 21st century, the greatest skill lies in learning, unlearning, and relearning. This aligns with modern leadership needs for quick pivots and creative problem-solving.

Executive coaching also aims to build resilience and maintain a growth mindset. Ketamine therapy can complement this by fostering openness and suggestibility. When used responsibly, ketamine can help executives access deeper self-awareness and overcome limiting beliefs. However, the heightened suggestibility requires careful guidance to ensure beneficial outcomes.

Integrating Tradition and Modern Practices

Psychedelic compounds like ketamine have roots in ancient practices for communal healing and spiritual growth. Dr. Paulus emphasizes the importance of carefully integrating these traditions into modern therapy, tailoring interventions to individual histories and needs. This approach is already in use at his clinic, which combines traditional and non-pharmacological methods such as neurofeedback.

Ethical Considerations and Practical Applications

The use of ketamine in executive coaching raises ethical questions. Robust frameworks are needed to guide its application. This includes assessing the intentions of those administering ketamine and ensuring a supportive environment. Transparency and collaboration between medical professionals and coaches are crucial for responsible use.

Ketamine sessions can help leaders overcome burnout, anxiety, and rigid thought patterns, promoting clarity. This can also enhance creativity by opening critical learning periods in the brain. The combination of coaching and therapy can deepen self-awareness and empathy, important for effective leadership. Individualized approaches, such as combining ketamine with journaling or mindfulness, enhance the integration of insights.

The convergence of ketamine therapy and executive coaching offers a promising path for cultivating resilience and adaptability.

In this podcast you will learn:

Ketamine’s ability to promote neuroplasticity which helps with adaptability and learning
How ketamine can foster openness and suggestibility, aiding in self-awareness.
The integration of ancient traditions with modern therapeutic frameworks
Key ethical considerations for ketamine use in executive coaching
How ketamine sessions help leaders overcome burnout, anxiety, and rigid thought patterns
Combining ketamine with journaling or mindfulness enhances integration of insights

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