Dr. Chantelle Thomas sits down with longtime friend Andrew Isham to explore his first ketamine-assisted psychotherapy intensive at Integrata. Together, they unpack the preparation, the unusual choice to share the journey with a close friend, and how the medicine compared to Andrew’s past experiences with psilocybin and meditation. The conversation moves from levity and curiosity to profound realizations about agency, intimacy, and embodiment, offering listeners a rare inside view of what ketamine therapy can reveal.

(00:33) Setting the Stage — Andrew shares why he chose ketamine therapy.
(06:16) A Joint Session — Doing the intensive with a close friend.
(12:00) First Ketamine Session — Comparing psilocybin and ketamine.
(22:41) Floating Above the Valley — Observing humanity with warmth and distance.
(34:50) Meditation and Familiarity — How meditation shaped the journey.
(50:19) Somatic Exploration — Pleasure, hope, and the “bulldozer.”
(56:39) Second Ketamine Session — Clarity, cosmic rhythm, and intimacy as stuckness.

Dr. Chantelle Thomas, Executive Clinical Director Windrose Recovery: https://windroserecovery.com/

Integrata: www.integratahealing.com

Dr. Chantelle Thomas talks with psychologist Eric Sienknecht, co-founder of Polaris Insight Center, about the healing synergy of music and psychedelics. They explore sensitivity, attunement, resonance, and the therapeutic possibilities of non-ordinary states, while reflecting on the ethical challenges of music choice in psychedelic therapy. A lyrical, thoughtful conversation on how music can help us remember and reclaim forgotten parts of ourselves.

(00:34) Eric’s Early Work: From trauma with first responders to ketamine psychotherapy
(03:55) The Entropic Brain: How psychedelics suspend predictive models of the mind
(10:37) Nonlinear Healing: Reclaiming forgotten parts of self through music and psychedelics
(19:35) Harmonizing with Clients: How resonance creates safety and depth in sessions
(24:42) Aesthetic Chills: Goosebumps, flow states, and embodied resonance
(36:07) Playlists vs. Live Selection: Approaches to music in therapeutic settings
(50:15) Eric’s Connection to Music: Early psychedelic experiences and the power of listening

Dr. Chantelle Thomas, Executive Clinical Director Windrose Recovery: https://windroserecovery.com/

Integrata: www.integratahealing.com

Dr. Chantelle Thomas speaks with Jayne Gumpel about her journey into psychedelic therapy and her work leading ketamine-assisted retreats. They explore the power of group dynamics, the importance of integration, and how ketamine enhances mindfulness and healing. Jayne shares her innovative approach to creating spaces for connection, joy, and personal growth.

(00:07) Introduction to Jayne Gumpel and Her Work
(11:39) Retreats for Healing: Philosophy and Structure
(20:31) Group Dynamics and Connection in Retreats
(32:01) Challenges of Post-Retreat Integration
(49:08) Ketamine and Mindfulness in Therapy
(1:17:27) Couples Therapy with Psychedelics

Dr. Chantelle Thomas, Executive Clinical Director Windrose Recovery: https://windroserecovery.com/

Integrata: www.integratahealing.com

Cultivating the Joy of Intimacy & Communication: A Ketamine-Assisted Retreat for Couples: https://www.relationshipresources.info/retreats/april-2025

‘Cultivating Joy’ Emerging Leaders Program: https://www.relationshipresources.info/emergingleaders

Cultivating Joy | Finding Beauty in Loss and Grief: A Ketamine-Assisted Retreat: https://www.relationshipresources.info/retreats/cultivating-joy-finding-beauty-in-loss-and-grief-a-ketamine-assisted-retreat-june-2025

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