Positive Sobriety Podcast

  • Episode 153 • Positive Effects of Ketamine Therapy, with Dr. Randy Malchow

Episode 153 • Positive Effects of Ketamine Therapy, with Dr. Randy Malchow

Thursday 28th September 2023

Dr. Randy Malchow shares insights on ketamine therapy's potential to revolutionize addiction and mental health treatment on the Positive Sobriety Podcast.
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Revolutionizing Recovery: Dr. Randy Malchow on Ketamine Therapy

Episode Overview

  • Dr. Randy Malchow's pioneering approach to ketamine therapy offers a comprehensive wellness plan for each patient, addressing diet, exercise, meaningful activities, social support, and spirituality.
  • The team approach, involving mental health specialists and therapists, ensures personalized and effective care for individuals seeking lasting recovery and wellness.
  • Insights into the infusion experience and the multifaceted benefits of ketamine therapy for various conditions such as PTSD and process addictions are shared.
  • Dr. Malchow's extensive experience as an anesthesiologist, combined with his expertise in ketamine therapy, has led to remarkable outcomes for patients.
  • The conversation sheds light on the transformative potential of ketamine therapy for addiction and mental health, offering hope and a holistic approach to recovery.
We want to identify these things. Are you excited to get up every day and do the things you do that you were created for a reason, for a purpose? And what gets you excited? And, and so it's not eight hours of, of television or, you know, screen time.
Ever wondered if there’s a groundbreaking way to tackle addiction and mental health challenges? Dr. Randy Malchow might have the answer. In this episode of the 'Positive Sobriety Podcast', hosts Nate Larkin and David Hampton sit down with Dr. Malchow, a leading expert in ketamine therapy. With a rich background as an anesthesiologist and a medical director, Dr. Malchow shares his journey from serving in the armed forces to pioneering ketamine infusion therapy at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and beyond.
Dr. Malchow's approach is more than just administering ketamine; it’s about crafting a holistic wellness plan for each patient. He emphasizes the importance of diet, exercise, meaningful activities, social support, and spirituality in ensuring long-term recovery and well-being. The episode dives into the multifaceted benefits of ketamine therapy, particularly for conditions like depression, PTSD, OCD, chronic pain, and opioid dependence. Listeners will gain insights into how ketamine therapy can offer hope where traditional treatments might have fallen short. Dr.
Malchow’s team approach, involving collaboration with mental health specialists and therapists, ensures personalized and effective care for each individual. The conversation also touches on the infusion experience itself and how it can be a transformative journey for those struggling with various mental health issues and addictions. If you’re curious about innovative treatments for addiction and mental health, or if you’re supporting someone on their recovery journey, this episode is packed with valuable information and hope-filled stories.
Tune in to discover how ketamine therapy could be a game-changer in the field of addiction recovery.