From the Front Lines to Inner Peace: Ketamine's Role in Healing Our Heroes

Bridging Worlds: Integrative Medicine in the Healing of Trauma

In today’s episode, Bronwyn sits down with Dr. Eva Altebelli, a board-certified psychiatrist, addiction specialist, and founder of HOME LA. Together, they explore the groundbreaking world of therapeutic ketamine, harm-reduction psychiatry, trauma-informed care, and how ketamine-assisted psychotherapy is transforming the healing journey for countless clients. ✨ In this episode you’ll learn: How Dr. Eva discovered therapeutic ketamine What harm reduction really means in mental health The difference between psycholytic vs. psychedelic dosing Real patient stories showing profound emotional and trauma-based shifts Why safety, nervous system regulation, and pacing are essential How HOME LA provides an integrative, holistic container for deep healing----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Host: Bronwyn Davis: With an extensive background as a Television News Anchor, Bronwyn Davis is now leveraging her voice to spotlight the transformative potential of ketamine coaching. Leading the mental wellness revolution, she hosts the podcast, Ketamine Coaching Academy. With 25+ years of coaching experience, Bronwyn has a profound impact on her high-level clients worldwide. Her personal experience with ketamine's life-changing outcomes drives her passion for this transformative healing. She is the visionary Founder of Conscious Ketamine-Assisted Coaching® and Conscious Ketamine Coaching Academy® Certification Program. Social Links: Website - https://www.ketamineassistedcoaching.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bronwyndaviscoaching/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bronwyndaviscoaching/?hl=en YouTube.com - https://www.youtube.com/@UCuOpCLOH-Hneqnin125CCaw ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Guest: Eva Altobelli: She is a board-certified psychiatrist and the founder of Home-LA, a multidisciplinary mental health center integrating psychiatry, psychotherapy, and ketamine treatment. With over 25 years of clinical experience, she has held leadership roles in detox, rehabilitation, and hospital-based settings, and completed a fellowship in addiction psychiatry. A recognized trauma expert known for her innovative and integrative approach, Dr. Altobelli has offered Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy since 2019 and holds certifications from CIIS and MAPS. She lectures and consults on trauma, addiction, and psychedelic medicine, bridging evidence-based and holistic models of care. Social Links: IG: homela_psychiatry FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084633279949 LI: www.linkedin.com/in/eva-altobelli-md-210b878

Integrative Psychiatry: A New Frontier in Mental Wellness

What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How Dr. Van Derveer first entered psychedelic medicine through MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD. His early discoveries around ketamine and why it became a revolutionary tool for treatment-resistant depression. The differences between MDMA, ketamine, and psilocybin — and when each one may be most effective. Why integration is 90% of the healing process and what truly happens after a dosing session. The connection between trauma, negative self-talk, functional medicine, lifestyle changes, and long-term mental well-being. The biggest obstacles clients face when using ketamine therapeutically. Why combining ketamine with psychotherapy or coaching leads to the most lasting transformation.-------------------------------------------------------------------- Host: Bronwyn Davis: With an extensive background as a Television News Anchor, Bronwyn Davis is now leveraging her voice to spotlight the transformative potential of ketamine coaching. Leading the mental wellness revolution, she hosts the podcast, Ketamine Coaching Academy.With 25+ years of coaching experience, Bronwyn has a profound impact on her high-level clients worldwide. Her personal experience with ketamine's life-changing outcomes drives her passion for this transformative healing. She is the visionary Founder of Conscious Ketamine-Assisted Coaching® and Conscious Ketamine Coaching Academy® Certification Program. Social Links: Website-https://www.ketamineassistedcoaching.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bronwyndaviscoaching/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bronwyndaviscoaching/?hl=en YouTube.com - https://www.youtube.com/@ConsciousKetamine ------------------------------------------------------------------- Guest: Dr. Scott Van Derveer is a leading psychiatrist, psychedelic therapy researcher, and one of the early pioneers integrating ketamine-assisted psychotherapy into modern mental health care. Since 2016, he has been deeply involved in groundbreaking clinical research—including serving on the team behind a landmark Phase II study on MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD in Boulder, Colorado.With more than 25 years of clinical experience, Dr. Van Derveer has dedicated his career to understanding and treating the root causes of human suffering. His work spans MDMA, ketamine, and psilocybin therapies, and he is known for combining deep therapeutic presence with scientific rigor. He is a passionate advocate for integration-focused care, ethical treatment models, and helping patients achieve long-term wellness—not just temporary symptom relief. Today, Dr. Van Derveer continues to train psychiatrists and therapists in psychedelic-assisted healing, while transforming the lives of those struggling with trauma, depression, suicidality, and treatment-resistant mental health conditions.Social Links: www.psychiatryinstitute.com X: @willvanderveer IG: @will.vanderveer.md linkedin.com/in/will-van-derveer-md

Breaking Free: Ketamine's Role in Overcoming Food Addiction

Episode Summary: In this episode of The Ketamine Coaching Academy Podcast, host Bronwyn Davis welcomes therapist Michelle Brewer for an intimate conversation about healing disordered eating through ketamine-assisted therapy. Michelle shares her journey from traditional psychology to integrating psychedelic tools, explaining how ketamine helps release rigid self-beliefs and reconnect individuals to their bodies through intuitive eating. She discusses the connection between emotional eating, early trauma, and mother–daughter relationships, emphasizing that overeating is often a coping mechanism for unhealed pain rather than a lack of willpower. By combining mindfulness, group meals, and low-dose ketamine sessions, Michelle helps clients experience compassion, awareness, and deep transformation. The discussion also touches on Rebus theory (relaxed beliefs under psychedelics), the power of community healing, and the importance of self-trust in recovery. Ultimately, Michelle’s work reveals that healing one’s relationship with food is not about control — it’s about reconnecting to one’s authenticity, compassion, and inner wisdom. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Host: Bronwyn Davis: With an extensive background as a Television News Anchor, Bronwyn Davis is now leveraging her voice to spotlight the transformative potential of ketamine coaching. Leading the mental wellness revolution, she hosts the podcast, Ketamine Coaching Academy.With 25+ years of coaching experience, Bronwyn has a profound impact on her high-level clients worldwide. Her personal experience with ketamine's life-changing outcomes drives her passion for this transformative healing. She is the visionary Founder of Conscious Ketamine-Assisted Coaching® and Conscious Ketamine Coaching Academy® Certification Program. Social Links: Website - https://www.ketamineassistedcoaching.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bronwyndaviscoaching/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bronwyndaviscoaching/?hl=enYouTube.com - https://www.youtube.com/@ConsciousKetamine ------------------------------------------------------------------- Guest: Michelle Brewer: Michelle Brewer is a therapist and coach who specializes in disordered eating and intuitive eating. She integrates ketamine-assisted therapy and psychedelic-informed approaches into her work for healing and personal transformation. Michelle Brewer Socials: Website: https://michellebrewer.com/ [https://michellebrewer.com/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tastethefreedom [https://www.facebook.com/tastethefreedom] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taste_the_freedom [https://www.instagram.com/taste_the_freedom] X: https://x.com/tastethefreedom [https://x.com/tastethefreedom]

From the Front Lines to Inner Peace: Ketamine's Role in Healing Our Heroes

You’ll learn: ✨ How ketamine therapy helps release stored trauma in the body ✨ The challenges first responders face in opening up emotionally ✨ The difference between intention and expectation in psychedelic experiences ✨ How preparation and integration amplify healing outcomes ✨ Real client transformations — from burnout and trauma to peace and purpose This conversation is heartfelt, educational, and deeply inspiring for anyone curious about the intersection of coaching, healing, and psychedelics. ------------------------------------------------------------- Summary: In this episode of the Ketamine Coaching Academy Podcast, host Bronwyn Davis speaks with Janice McInnes, a Psychedelic Integration Coach, about the healing potential of ketamine therapy. Janice shares her personal journey as the daughter of a first responder and how ketamine-assisted healing helped her and others release trauma, rebuild emotional resilience, and find inner peace. Together, they explore the power of preparation and integration, the emotional challenges faced by first responders, and how intention can shape a transformative experience. Host: Bronwyn Davis: With an extensive background as a Television News Anchor, Bronwyn Davis is now leveraging her voice to spotlight the transformative potential of ketamine coaching. Leading the mental wellness revolution, she hosts the podcast, Ketamine Coaching Academy.With 25+ years of coaching experience, Bronwyn has a profound impact on her high-level clients worldwide. Her personal experience with ketamine's life-changing outcomes drives her passion for this transformative healing. She is the visionary Founder of Conscious Ketamine-Assisted Coaching® and Conscious Ketamine Coaching Academy® Certification Program. Social Links: Website - https://www.ketamineassistedcoaching.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bronwyndaviscoaching/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bronwyndaviscoaching/?hl=enYouTube.com - https://www.youtube.com/@ConsciousKetamine ------------------------------------------------------------------- Guest: Janice McInnes: She is a certified psychedelic integration coach who specializes in ketamine therapy, supporting professionals through career and life transitions. She also has extensive experience working with firefighters, veterans, and other first responders. Janice works with clients directly and through ketamine clinics, guiding them before, throughout, and after treatment. She’s passionate about helping people recognize the insights that emerge during their ketamine experiences, anchor those insights, and turn them into practical next steps that support the changes they’re seeking. Social Links: www.linkedin.com/in/janiceannmcinnes--------------------------------------------------------------------

The Science Behind Ketamine: Transforming Pain and Mood Disorder Treatment

Episode Summary: In this episode of the Ketamine Coaching Academy Podcast, host Bronwyn Davis speaks with Dr. Eshkavari, founder of Avesta Alternative Care and former Georgetown University professor. Together, they explore how ketamine therapy is transforming mental health treatment by promoting neuroplasticity, emotional healing, and rapid relief from depression and anxiety. Dr. Eshkavari shares her journey from traditional medicine to integrative, holistic care—combining ketamine-assisted therapy, psychotherapy, nutrition, and movement to achieve long-lasting results. The discussion also highlights her work with veterans and first responders, emphasizing the importance of integration coaching and compassionate support throughout the healing process. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the future of mental health care and how ketamine, when combined with skilled coaching and clinical expertise, can truly help people change their brain and change their life. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Host: Bronwyn Davis: With an extensive background as a Television News Anchor, Bronwyn Davis is now leveraging her voice to spotlight the transformative potential of ketamine coaching. Leading the mental wellness revolution, she hosts the podcast, Ketamine Coaching Academy.With 25+ years of coaching experience, Bronwyn has a profound impact on her high-level clients worldwide. Her personal experience with ketamine's life-changing outcomes drives her passion for this transformative healing. She is the visionary Founder of Conscious Ketamine-Assisted Coaching® and Conscious Ketamine Coaching Academy® Certification Program. Social Links: Website - https://www.ketamineassistedcoaching.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bronwyndaviscoaching/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bronwyndaviscoaching/?hl=enYouTube.com - https://www.youtube.com/@ConsciousKetamine ------------------------------------------------------------------- Guest: Ladan Eshkevari: Dr. Ladan Eshkevari is a physiologist, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), and licensed acupuncturist (L.Ac) with extensive expertise in anesthesia, pain management, and the physiologic mechanisms underlying chronic stress, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. She served as a professor and program director at Georgetown University for more than two decades, where she taught graduate nursing and medical students and conducted research.In 2022, Dr. Eshkevari retired as Professor Emeritus to focus on her clinical work specializing in ketamine-assisted therapy for pain and mood disorders. She is the founder and CEO of Avesta Mental Health, a leading practice dedicated to innovative, evidence-based mental health treatments. Dr. Eshkevari has published and presented her work nationally and internationally and is recognized as an expert in the clinical use of ketamine for pain and mood disorders. Social Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ladan-eshkevari-62bb8916/ --------------------------------------------------------------------