{"podcast":{"title":"Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & Overthinking","slug":"mental-health-today-show-mental-wellness-overthinking-2467","podcast_index_feed_id":2467,"rss_url":"https://feeds.redcircle.com/7a9eb6f1-12aa-47ef-a210-df79b8a0c5f3","website_url":"https://www.mentalhealthtodayshow.com","image_url":"https://media.redcircle.com/images/2026/5/1/11/231249c1-37cc-4679-ab20-d012deb8bccd_mental_health_today_show_podcast_artwork___7_.jpg","author":"John Cordray, LPC | Overthinking & Mental Wellness Expert","episode_count":213,"summary":"Explore burnout prevention, coping with anxiety, and stress wellness on Mental Health Today Show with John Cordray, LPC. This leading mental health podcast combines expert anxiety coping skills, emotional resilience training, and trauma recovery approaches to help you manage stress and overcome mental barriers. John's licensed counselor expertise offers practical calm techniques, mental rewiring insights, and stress coping strategies that fit busy lifestyles. Perfect for professionals seeking actionable mental health advice and proven strategies for anxiety management.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-24T22:18:20.578628+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mental-health-today-show-mental-wellness-overthinking-2467"},"episode":{"title":"Ketamine Psychotherapy: Cutting Through Hype & Fear w/Sharon Niv","slug":"ketamine-psychotherapy-cutting-through-hype-fear-w-sharon-niv","published_at":"2025-12-08T20:01:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mental-health-today-show-mental-wellness-overthinking-2467/ketamine-psychotherapy-cutting-through-hype-fear-w-sharon-niv","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mental-health-today-show-mental-wellness-overthinking-2467","url":"https://www.mentalhealthtodayshow.com","audio_url":"https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/55037013-747e-4fb9-8759-ecfd09fd7d5e/stream.mp3","summary":"In this episode, John Cordray interviews Dr. Sharone Niv, a cognitive psychologist and co-founder of Joyous PBC, to discuss the emerging field of ketamine therapy. They explore the benefits of low-dose ketamine treatment, the patient experience, and the integration of this therapy into clinical practice. Dr. Niv shares insights on how ketamine can facilitate self-discovery and healing, while also addressing common misconceptions and logistical aspects of telehealth. The conversation highlights the importance of proper screening and the potential for lasting change in patients' lives. Takeaways: 1. Ketamine therapy is gaining traction in the mental health community. 2. Low-dose ketamine offers a gentle approach to self-discovery. 3. Patients report feeling more at ease and open during therapy sessions. 4. Telehealth makes ketamine therapy accessible to a wider audience. 5. Proper screening is essential to ensure patient safety. 6. The therapy can help with treatment-resistant depression and anxiety. 7. Clinicians can integrate ketamine therapy into their practices with proper training. 8. The experience of ketamine therapy can last about 45 minutes to an hour. 9. Patients are encouraged to build positive mental habits during treatment. 10. The goal is to help patients feel renewed and empowered. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Ketamine Therapy 01:38 Sharone Niv's Background and Journey 04:29 Understanding Ketamine: Mechanisms and Experiences 06:21 The Patient Experience with Ketamine Therapy 18:35 Common Patient Profiles and Conditions 23:35 The Clinician's Perspective on Ketamine Therapy Learn more about Ketamine Treatment here: https://joyous.team https://joyous.team/therapy https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-niv/ https://www.sharonniv.substack.com/ My equipment: Mic…","meta_description":"In this episode, John Cordray interviews Dr. Sharone Niv, a cognitive psychologist and co-founder of Joyous PBC, to discuss the emerging field of ketamine…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2106,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/mental-health-today-show-mental-wellness-overthinking-2467/episodes/ketamine-psychotherapy-cutting-through-hype-fear-w-sharon-niv/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mental-health-today-show-mental-wellness-overthinking-2467/ketamine-psychotherapy-cutting-through-hype-fear-w-sharon-niv.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}