{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep. 108: Non-Ordinary States: Ketamine-Assisted Therapy, Trauma, and the Healing Power of Connection | Rob Steffke","description":"Episode Description In this episode of Resilience Radio, Irvin Eisenberg and Rob Steffke explore ketamine-assisted therapy, trauma, non-ordinary states of consciousness, and the healing power of relationship and connection. This conversation looks at how ketamine may support therapeutic work, why \u201cset and setting\u201d matter, and why the medicine itself is only one part of the process. Key topics include: \u2705 What makes ketamine-assisted therapy different from recreational ketamine use \u2705 Set and setting, intentionality, and the role of the therapeutic relationship \u2705 Trauma, depression, the observer mindset, and non-ordinary states of consciousness \u2705 Why integration before and after a session may be as important as the session itself \u2705 The importance of not having to move through difficult experiences alone \u2705 The limits of one-on-one therapy and the need for broader community support \u2705 Practical considerations, including readiness, collaboration with an existing therapist, insurance, and cost Rob Steffke, MA, LMFT is a psychotherapist whose work includes training therapists, ketamine-assisted therapy, body-oriented approaches, and an interest in how non-ordinary states of consciousness can support healing and personal change. Rob Steffke:  https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/therapists\/rob-steffke-nevada-city-ca\/269308 Listen on Libsyn: https:\/\/directory.libsyn.com\/shows\/view\/id\/resilience Watch on YouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@ResilienceOTRadio Book an Appointment with Irvin:  https:\/\/scheduling.go.promptemr.com\/onlineScheduling?w=356&amp;amp;s=DL Music Credit: \u201cSome Biological Process\u201d by Aaron Marcus  https:\/\/aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com\/track\/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-biological-process SHORT EPISODE SUMMARY Rob Steffke joins Irvin Eisenberg to discuss ketamine-assisted therapy, trauma, non-ordinary states of consciousness, and why healing often depends on relationship, preparation, integration, and the experience of not being alone. ","author_name":"Resilience Radio","author_url":"https:\/\/resiliencevermont.com\/podcast\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41576505\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/202800080"}