Ketamine, Couples Therapy, and Psychedelic Pleasure with Dr. Genesee Herzberg

In this episode, DB sits down with Dr. Genesee Herzberg to talk about ketamine, couples therapy, and psychedelic pleasure. They get into common myths, what actually happens in a session, how ketamine can help couples break old patterns, and why novelty can reignite connection and desire. Plus: how touch and consent can be part of healing.

Guest DetailsDr. Genesee Herzberg is a clinical psychologist from the California Bay Area. She is co-founder of Sage Integrative Health, a holistic psychedelic clinic and training institute, Alchemy Community Therapy Center, a non-profit, sliding scale psychedelic clinic, and the International Alliance of MDMA Practitioners. She has worked as a trainer and supervisor in ketamine-assisted therapy through Sage. Genesee is an author and co-editor of the book Integral Psychedelic Therapy.

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