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Resources

Want to learn more about ketamine-assisted therapy or psychedelic-assisted therapy? Check out these websites:

1. Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS)

  • Website:  maps.org 

  • Why it's useful: MAPS is a leading organization in the field of psychedelic research. They publish research articles, host events, and provide updates on regulatory changes and clinical trials related to ketamine and other psychedelic therapies. They also offer comprehensive resources on the legal and ethical aspects of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy.

2. Ketamine Therapy Research Foundation

  • Website: ketamineresearchfoundation.com

  • Why it's useful: This foundation focuses exclusively on ketamine research, providing updates on the latest studies, therapeutic protocols, and safety guidelines. They frequently publish new findings and developments in KAP.

3. The American Society of Ketamine Physicians, Psychotherapists, and Practitioners (ASKP3)

  • Website: askp.org

  • Why it's useful: ASKP3 offers resources for medical professionals involved in ketamine therapy, including webinars, journal articles, and a member forum for sharing updates and clinical experiences. They also discuss legal and regulatory issues surrounding ketamine therapy in the U.S.

4. Psychedelic Science Review

  • Website: psychedelicreview.com

  • Why it's useful: This site covers scientific articles, reviews of current research, and updates on psychedelic-assisted therapies, including ketamine. It’s an excellent resource for academic studies and legal information on psychedelic therapies.

5. The Psychedelic Medicine Association (PMA)

  • Website: psychedelicmedicineassociation.org

  • Why it's useful: PMA offers a hub for health professionals working with psychedelic medicines. They host regular webinars, publish newsletters with research updates, and provide insights into evolving laws related to KAP and other psychedelic-assisted therapies.

6. PubMed and ClinicalTrials.gov

  • Website: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov and clinicaltrials.gov

  • Why they're useful: For up-to-date research, PubMed offers access to peer-reviewed scientific studies on ketamine therapy and psychedelics. ClinicalTrials.gov allows you to track ongoing and upcoming trials related to KAP and psychedelic therapies.

7. The American Psychiatric Association (APA)

  • Website: psychiatry.org

  • Why it's useful: APA provides insights into new research and legal updates surrounding ketamine and other psychiatric treatments. Their position statements and guidelines can offer clarity on how KAP is being integrated into mainstream mental health care.

8. Psychedelic.Support

  • Website: psychedelic.support

  • Why it's useful: Psychedelic.Support offers a platform for clinicians and therapists to stay informed on psychedelic-assisted therapy. It includes articles on ketamine therapy, continuing education opportunities, and updates on legal issues in various states.

9. LawAtlas: Psychedelics Legal Research

  • Website: lawatlas.org

  • Why it's useful: This is a valuable resource for tracking state and federal laws regarding psychedelic-assisted therapies. LawAtlas offers up-to-date maps and overviews of legislation concerning ketamine and other psychedelics across different jurisdictions.

10. The Ketamine Papers: Science, Therapy, and Transformation

  • Book: The Ketamine Papers by Phil Wolfson, MD

  • Why it's useful: This book compiles research and clinical perspectives on ketamine-assisted therapy, offering insights from leading professionals in the field.

Recommended Readings

Codependency, Shame, and Self-Esteem

  1. Codependent No More – Melody Beattie
    Focuses on understanding codependency and breaking free from it.

  2. Gifts of Imperfection – Brené Brown
    A guide to embracing vulnerability, courage, and self-worth.

  3. Daring Greatly – Brené Brown
    Discusses how vulnerability leads to strength and wholehearted living.

  4. Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself – Joe Dispenza
    Teaches how to rewire your brain to overcome self-sabotage.

Habit Formation, Self-Improvement, and Personal Growth

  1. Atomic Habits – James Clear
    A guide to building good habits and breaking bad ones with actionable strategies.

  2. How to Do the Work – Nicole LePera
    Focuses on healing from trauma and transforming your life through self-awareness and practical psychology.

  3. The War of Art – Steven Pressfield
    An exploration of the creative process and how to overcome resistance in achieving goals.

  4. 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos – Jordan Peterson
    Provides rules for living a meaningful life through discipline, responsibility, and self-improvement.

  5. Own the Day, Own Your Life – Aubrey Marcus
    A holistic approach to optimizing daily performance and well-being.

  6. Man’s Search for Meaning – Viktor E. Frankl

      Explores finding purpose in life through suffering and personal responsibility.

Mind-Body Connection, Trauma, and Healing

  1. The Body Keeps the Score – Bessel van der Kolk
    Focuses on how trauma affects the brain and body, and offers healing strategies.

  2. When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress – Gabor Maté
    Explores the relationship between emotional stress and physical illness.

  3. The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture – Gabor Maté
    Discusses how modern society contributes to trauma and offers paths to healing.

  4. In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction – Gabor Maté
    A look into the nature of addiction and the psychological causes behind it.

Sexuality, Feminine Health, and Empowerment

  1. Come As You Are – Emily Nagoski
    Focuses on women's sexual health and the science behind sexual well-being.

  2. ROAR: How to Match Your Food and Fitness to Your Unique Female Physiology – Stacy Sims
    Provides insights into optimizing nutrition and exercise based on female physiology.

  3. You Are a Badass – Jen Sincero
    A motivational book on creating the life you want through self-empowerment and confidence.

  4. Girl, Wash Your Face – Rachel Hollis
    Encourages personal accountability and getting past self-doubt.

  5. Shameless – Nadia Bolz-Weber

Explores the themes of shame and sexuality through a lens of faith and personal growth.

Psychedelics and Consciousness

  1. Acid Test: LSD, Ecstasy, and the Power to Heal – Tom Shroder
    Explores the therapeutic potential of psychedelics in mental health treatment.

  2. The Psychedelic Explorer’s Guide – James Fadiman
    A practical guide for safe and beneficial psychedelic experiences.

  3. PiHKAL: A Chemical Love Story – Alexander and Ann Shulgin
    A mix of autobiography and detailed information about phenethylamines, PiHKAL explores the Shulgins' lives, their discovery of various psychoactive substances, and the effects of these compounds on consciousness.

  4. The Doors of Perception & Heaven and Hell – Aldous Huxley
    These essays detail Huxley’s experiences with mescaline and his reflections on consciousness, perception, and spirituality.

  5. DMT: The Spirit Molecule – Rick Strassman
    Strassman’s groundbreaking clinical research on DMT, its effects, and its possible connections to mystical experiences and altered states of consciousness.

Books I've Published

In Gremlins & Goats: Shedding Shame, you will embark on a transformative journey to overcome the feelings of shame that can hold you back from personal growth and emotional well-being. This book helps you identify your inner gremlins—those negative thoughts and beliefs that perpetuate shame—and provides practical strategies to confront and dismantle them.

Through relatable stories and engaging exercises, you will explore the roots of your shame while cultivating self-compassion, resilience, and empowerment. You'll discover the concept of “goats,” representing the positive aspects of yourself that can nurture healing and counteract shame, helping you foster a healthier self-image.

More than just a narrative, this book serves as your roadmap to liberation, inviting you to embrace vulnerability and authenticity as you navigate your journey toward healing. Gremlins & Goats empowers you to shed the weight of shame, reclaim your narrative, and thrive in your life.

Ideal for anyone seeking to break free from shame's grip, Gremlins & Goats: Shedding Shame offers you a powerful resource for growth, connection, and self-acceptance.

(Available on Amazon)

Gremlins and Goats Shedding Shame
Versions of Me

In Versions of Me, you'll take an introspective journey through the intricacies of personal growth, healing, and self-discovery. This book offers a blend of practical insights and transformative exercises designed to help you confront your past, embrace ur present, and cultivate a thriving future.

This self-help book delves into themes of trauma, mindfulness, and resilience, inviting readers to explore the many facets of their identities. Each chapter includes actionable exercises that encourage reflection, self-compassion, and goal-setting, making it not just a narrative but a guide for change. Versions of Me serves as a reminder that we are all multifaceted beings, continually evolving through our experiences. Whether you’re navigating life's challenges or simply seeking greater fulfillment, this book provides the tools to help you thrive and embrace all the versions of yourself that exist within.

Perfect for anyone interested in self-improvement, mental health, and personal development, Versions of Me is a powerful companion on the path to understanding and celebrating your authentic self.

(Available on Amazon)

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