Ketamine Doctor Jason Pooler | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von

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Dr. Jason Pooler is the founder and medical director of the Chattanooga Ketamine Center. He and Theo discuss how ketamine therapy benefits people with addiction and trauma, the cultural stigmas and misconceptions of the substance and what Theo is hoping to achieve through his own recent ketamine therapy.
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[@TheoVon]

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[@loveurlife4ever1]

Gang

[@loveurlife4ever1]

Yo I got a funny story about how at catechism, church school, one time as we were leaving the class the teacher puts holy water on our heads, and I had a cut or scratch from something on my forehead and it hurt when she did it, and she jumped back all scared like I was a demon, and my 9 year old self had to tell my 60 year old teacher that I wasn’t a monster lol, gang bro

[@loveurlife4ever1]

She put it on her thumb and rubbed a cross and said something, I forget what it was, buy $HMBL and $AITX :)

[@craiguddstromcarpentry7605]

Check out Wim Hof, Happy, Strong, Healthy with no drugs

[@dj-qm2or]

flu shots cause blood clots filled with masonic horny snotsss

[@BigDeal515]

Great episode Theo. I did my 6 infusions last month and it has changed my life. Nothing is dull anymore, its all vibrant and alive. I have lost 15lbs so far and don't sleep till 2pm anymore. Ketamine can change lives. Thanks to you many ppl will be able to go get help now.

[@B14k3]

How’s it going 9 mo later Don? Hope all is well

[@liamc7097]

Did it last?

[@tamaralierman5630]

Thank you for your comment. My son is doing infusions right now and this gives me so much hope❤

[@hbginc4553]

How can I find a doctor for this? I really want to try it I need it.

[@hbginc4553]

@@tamaralierman5630how did you find a doctor

[@gradman999]

Respect to that doctor for opening up about his brother. It clearly motivates him in his work now!

[@benmikola]

psychedelic-assisted therapy is changing the world. most people can’t see it yet. good on theo for spreading the word

[@zezty4295]

Just took some mushrooms yesterday.had an amazing laugh and some great insights.because it was the right set and setting. They can definetly help heal people.

[@zezty4295]

@@lllllllllllllllllllll1lll1 i feel ya that was my first in 2 years.but I would like to do it twice a year.Im working to that heroic dose.

[@the2ndcoming135]

😂

[@juxsoundz4822]

Ketamine isn’t a psychedelic but yeah. It’s a dissociative anesthetic.

[@mikespoor3507]

15 year plus years of Opiates, H, Subs, Kratom, Alcohol (i'm talking 5am vodka chugging) ....i was fighting PAWS, but what I was told was that I have deep depression, but I didnt...I had paws. I finally went to Ketamine therapy. Changed my life...dramatically, both physically and mentally. If you really desire change...YOU truly have the power...and then some....insight happens.....take it and use it.

[@Hi.my.name.is.]

Leave the doctor alone! His heart is in the right place and this is going to work for the people that want to heal, like he was saying. GANG GANG

[@codyhendrickson9459]

his hands are also in the right place ... alomost always

[@josephdinsmore54]

“I’m always 30% sad”. I’ve never had a percentage hit me in the feels so hard.

[@alexmeyer8133]

I wish so badly i was at 30% sad. Would be 50% better than where im at

[@tindlevibes4680]

Sameness my dude.

[@carolinagirl7596]

Lol, I love this

[@ballisticinc7101]

Im 32 and have been a chronic pain patient for over a decade. Spinal reconstructs, multiple broken vertebrae, severed nerves, and aggresive ketamine therapy changed my life. Got me off the opiates. After wasting away so many of my prime years Ketamine literally saved my life. Now I have an amazing job, have an amazing girlfriend, and expecting my first child. None of this would have been possible without ketamine therapy. This isnt even to mention the emotional/spititual growth and introspect i gained from it. Thank you Theo for having this Dr. on the show to help spread the word of this life saving treatment.

[@jasminerice00]

What about the physical pain?

[@cassidybarnett4433]

I did a ketamine therapy treatment with Dr. Pooler and it was wonderful, literally changed my life :-)

[@oldmanhendo7183]

cassidy barnett what kind of benefits did you have from it? I’m considering trying it

[@oldmanhendo7183]

@@cassidybarnett4433 thank you. And I’m happy to hear it helped you

[@zoezzzarko1117]

@@cassidybarnett4433 Did you do multiple treatments to get this level of reform? 😳😲🙏

[@cassidybarnett4433]

@@zoezzzarko1117 yes I did the standard 3 week 6 session treatment plan

[@dmw1983]

@@cassidybarnett4433 any chance I can private message you somewhere to ask you more about your experience?

[@zhqn]

"They're frying that brother up" "It's like the damn lord's jumper cables" I'm dead 😂

[@lrwguitar]

Did you go to school ?

[@kimberlywalker8997]

Theo! I’ve been depressed since I was 12 years old and have had a lifelong dependency on substances and have been medicated for 16 years. I served 17 years in the Army, and after an injury I have been suffering chronic pain for 6 years. I have my intake appointment this Thursday for ketamine treatment. I’m so hopeful for the first time

[@thelaw557]

Hello Kimberly, how did it go?

[@petedigeronimo3230]

What's your definition of 'depressed'?

[@danielle7729]

How did the therapy go?

[@drakeweddner]

@@petedigeronimo3230 i fucking hate being alive and i only don't kill myself from pure cowardice

[@michelle-gc1ut]

Hope your therapy was successful.

[@phoenixaleks]

Theo having real people on his podcast is what makes me tune in every time. This new therapy sounds interesting, I've tried to avoid antidepressants to treat my depression because of the long term reliance on them. Thank you Theo for being so open and sharing your life with us.

[@mitchjennings678]

Theo's lean back and "mm Jesus" and looking down at the table when he posed the question, "When was the last time you felt whole?" at 1:06:45 was the most genuine and relatable thing I have ever seen PERIOD. I am genuinely thankful he is as transparent as he is. One of the top things that make him one of the greatest to ever do it.

[@auroraborealis13579]

I had to pause at that question and my answer was: never. This train got off the rails Early! Still chuggin along tho! PG!

[@aarony1662]

I was in an emotionally unstable state far past depression where I went from numbness to collapsed on the floor crying in absolute misery to numbness every 15 minutes. I sought interveinous ketamine treatment in 2016 when it was experimental and only a few doctors were trying it. It made me feel fuzzy afterwards, but restabilized me and rather than continue with smaller doses of ketamine, I spent my time after the treatment session to look into what got me to be there and I put effort in to fixing my life (paired with therapy). Ketamine absolutely saved me from suicide. I have accomplished a lot in my life since then and now am in a great mental space. I hope other people are able to find the same success with their treatments.

[@effu9593]

Does it cause physical addiction?

[@CeeWeeM]

This was such a fascinating conversation. The doc saying that in life "people don't bounce back as well as they think they do" really got me. Glad there are people like him out there doing good work. And Theo bringing the laughs too :)

[@2needey1]

Ciara id love to chat, doing Ketamine in two weeks. Max

[@wanderingmirecat4333]

I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation. Living with depression and an overwhelming amount of past trauma, I’ve wondered about this sort of therapy and I’m happy I had a chance to take a look into it. Thanks for sharing this with us! 💕

[@nicholassalazar34]

Watching Theo make a breakthrough... priceless. Thanks for bringing us on this very personal journey with you Theo, I can relate and you help many people like myself. Gang gang.

[@bentolleson2585]

You can tell this doctor has a big heart, and truly cares about people.

[@tamaralierman5630]

This is one of the best interviews I’ve ever seen! Thank you so much for talking about all of this-the depression, PTSD, anxiety, pain-and something that is helping people get some relief! This really hits home for me and my family.

[@Cschneef]

This episode is therapy for Theo's therapy

[@pawelfigat4017]

If you mute it, it looks like Theo is interviewing a Kohl's Father's Day Sale advertisement model.

[@jeremyheyniger2200]

Hahahaha, that’s spot on

[@charliematthews5130]

straight out the Kohl's Father's Day Blowout Sale

[@stormcorrosion176]

Gang

[@stormcorrosion176]

@Charlie Matthews lol true bri

[@SassyLittleFrassie]

😂

[@greycemoon]

Was Blindsided by Domestic Violence, and ordered out of my home a Year Ago.. it's KEPT me In CONSTANT Trauma. Being a single female, with a pup, instead of a kid, makes me Worthless to the system. I lost Everything, including my First appointment to Ketamine therapy. Now, it's beyond my reach..and I was SO close. So Close, to Walking on Sunshine... There are Single "Moms" out here with furry kids that Need Help too 💕💕 Love, Love

[@FreakyTyeps3]

I appreciate podcasts that are more serious even though you're hilarious. Cool that this guy is working to help veterans and putting them under a magnifying glass to address their issues

[@proppapoppa3913]

Being connected is the cake indeed, very well said. It’s the accountability, the community, and a lot I can’t even know. But it feels better than not. I’ve realized after disconnecting for a bit more than a decade that there is a strength to be gained through solitude, but being connected to good hearted people is where true strength of self, and self acceptance grows from. Amazing

[@mezarod8749]

Theos Barber: whachu want?? Theo: shaved sideburns and dont touch the top.

[@bmthornell]

he said ‘hit me down low here and here”

[@Stellar.Ed1]

'Psychedelics aint linear but neithers my mental health' needs to be on a tye-dye shirt

[@kicken41]

Let's do it

[@drugaddictwithknowledge9603]

Yeah I love that

[@jopo7996]

Today's podcast is brought to you by a Can With Water In It. When you're thirsty, drink a Can With Water In It.

[@Eblis840]

"It's Good"

[@NanNanNABooBoo]

Who doesn't like the taste of aluminum against the lips

[@StarmenRock]

Its actually good ngl. Only had it once obviously but theres a certain appeal to it, just like Voss or Perrier. Its a first world kinda thing

[@TheJCinator]

It’s actually the best tasting water I’ve had. And I appreciate not using more plastic for water, hope more ppl follow the lead

[@ShivaRainchild]

I'm almost certain this is a comedy bit itself. Nobody in his right mind would buy a can of water.

[@kellirussell920]

‘’I feel like I’m trying to make rope out of the tattered pieces of my youth.’’ I just wanna give you the longest hug, Theo! We love you!

[@semirjemill]

Theo tearing up had me almost tearing up.. Were all in this together, well be alright :) Gang

[@pabloibarra9874]

Same Lolol shit hits me all the time

[@davidhjlindberg]

Where is this? 🤔

[@A6Legit]

I like when people feel things because it helps me feel things.

[@seanpurdom6380]

Just now reading "we're all in this together. We'll be alright"... I have tears in my eyes. You're just a random no one in my life man... But seeing and reading that in that moment, a couple minutes ago, I felt it. I'm going thru so much. I'm terminally ill. Single. No family. Over the years, my friends have all left me behind. I'm homebound. In a wheelchair for the last 6 years ago. But I have some other issues and I have no way of getting out into public. I sit alone 98% of the time. I always feel like I'm in a part of the rest of everyone. I feel unwanted. It sucks to feel this way literally every day, constantly. It's hard. But I needed to read what you wrote there, man. I needed it. Thanks dude. I appreciate it more than you know! 🤘🖤🖤🤘

[@deuce47]

@@seanpurdom6380 keep your head up

[@EconMcCausland]

Precious information here folks. I got better from depression, but without Ketamine, just SSRIs, therapy, and strategic LSD sessions. As he was describing how ketamine worked to lift the distress enough to pursue a better understanding of your pain.

[@Garyj1784]

This guy looks exactly like what I imagined a ketamine therapist would look like

[@denisbachman8159]

Bahahah

[@MrSocietygangrape]

looking where's waldo got turnt

[@brandoboyer731]

You beat me to the comment

[@OurBlackFriend]

That nerdy kid from highschool who wanted to do drugs to be cool, but damn sure wasn't gonna do them before he did all the research on em lol

[@danieljacot3083]

@@MrSocietygangrape what’s that even mean? You use the English language like a 6 year old

[@cortazwow4430]

I just started ketamine treatment last monday. I am doing 2 weeks of 4 treatments a week and this podcast was probably the most out of nowhere thing i needed in this little weekend break before I go back into my warp spirit. Opened my eyes up a lot, cheers to you Theo, my spirit walkin brother

[@toastedjoe1013]

You posted this 6 months ago. I'm curious if the positive effects of ketamine lasted or wore off? If so, how long did it last?

[@cortazwow4430]

@@toastedjoe1013 there were many levels to the positive effects. The most intense positive effects did not last, and I have since had to go back and do catchup treatments but those are only like once or twice a month. But for the most part that first go when I did 2 weeks in a row really changed how I view things and how I take the world in. So some of the more potent positive effects didn't last, but it definitely was a fantastic reset and there are still positives, even if they aren't as noticeable

[@toastedjoe1013]

@@cortazwow4430 I had a similar experience. Did 6 IV ketamine sessions and felt good for the first time in years, but it only lasted about 2 weeks. I can't afford to keep doing $500 sessions and found taking 5g or more of mushrooms by myself is as effective.

[@cortazwow4430]

@@toastedjoe1013 I was lucky enough to be recommended for ketamine therapy so I get it at my doctor for just the normal copay. I got super lucky

[@effu9593]

@@toastedjoe1013 or by it from a dealer

[@alexanderrestucci3604]

I've been getting Ketamine treatments for over two years now and thankfully, it's really brought me back outta the depths of everything.

[@psychomantis1689]

I knew the episode was gonna be lit when Theo opens with,"...so you're a doctor of what?"😂😂😂

[@aperson5628]

is that kind of like Dr. Dre?

[@michaelg2978]

Its lit dude

[@David-eu1ms]

Six ketamine treatments is a lot better than a lifetime of antidepressants, good luck fellas.

[@scramblebluejay1559]

Trapanning is better than a lifetime of antidepressants, i can't believe people trust braindead quacks for that long. Meditation works way better

[@karkkimarkkinat2109]

@@scramblebluejay1559 meditation is bullshit. What is trapanning?

[@jimothyj2638]

@@karkkimarkkinat2109 trepanning is (seriously) drilling a hole in someone's head to let evil spirits out to supposedly cure headaches

[@karkkimarkkinat2109]

@@jimothyj2638 holy fuck. Sounds like something I would need.

[@zoezzzarko1117]

@@jimothyj2638 when I have a migraine (they are killer painful, like a buck knife stabbed in my temple, that comes out thru my eyeball. And that knife is there for days) I have literally pictured drilling a hole in my temple to relieve the pressure..... Without knowing this thing you're talking about even exists 😳

[@dylanorick]

That early morning hitter brought to you by the dark arts baby.

[@8_bruh_8]

My mother had ECT about 15 years ago. 6 rounds. She went from a successful, caring, fun loving mother and wife and descended into a clinical depression that robbed her of her job, identity, and almost cost her her life after a very close suicide attempt. She was a shell of herself. A zombie incapable of rational thought. ECT literally restarted her mind. It immediately brought her back from the depths of hell and she is better than she has ever been to this day.

[@RedBishopGaming]

I'm glad it helped her. But ECT ruined my life

[@Carolbaskin23]

Theo looks like he spent 10k on a mountain bike and sold it a week later to spend time with his therapist

[@Kayla-StellaRose]

I love hearing a doctor talk and you can tell they genuinely want to help people.

[@toastedjoe1013]

It usually takes someone with a personal connection (like his brother) that motivates people into helping others instead of focusing on money.

[@jasminerice00]

I have yet to find one that isn’t thirsty for insurance money.

[@ericrueter1705]

A traumatic event has different impacts on different people. But it removes you makes you feel far away from everybody. We all have that one in common. Love you guys man.

[@the2ndcoming135]

Unfortunately, that’s what many people I know and that knows me don’t understand. I had to ghost a lot of people for various reasons. But, traumatic events is the common denominator as to why. Plus, I’m just tired of being disrespected. Now, I just simply don’t care if they know personally if I’m dead or alive. It actually makes me happier with them not knowing. What I do know is I have no interest in going back or doing the same stupid sh*t that got me to those traumatic events. I just feel better knowing I shut out all that toxicity that continuously contaminated my well being.

[@krypto-noob397]

Dude thank you So much. You have NO idea how much you have helped me and my family with this episode!! You have literally given light to a DARK VOID!!!. GANG GANG

[@the2ndcoming135]

The moment you realize you have a fishing trip to look forward to with your dad and the boys😅

[@caroljackson9361]

What does GANG GANG mean?

[@reevO2600hz]

"i had a buddy that was addicted to, uh... INNOCULATIONS, y'know..." - well that made my day

[@jamiegarcia5498]

man this rando story had me laughing so hard

[@mimi2613]

Even the doctor looked at him funny... That was hilarious!!! I have a feeling he was pulling his leg with that one . .

[@OsideDubHead]

😂😂 when people think he's dead ass serious hahah that shits hilarious...thats the thing about theos stories is sometimes its hard to tell which parts r true and him just adding ridiculous hilarious shit...im thinkin he was definitely fuckin with him on this one 😂

[@OsideDubHead]

@Chad Larsen 😂😂 "Little Razor-sharp Ronnie over der..."

[@mitchellharrison136]

Theo is the greatest host of all time. Period.

[@patriotciaamericus]

Aw theo I hope you find complete happiness... genuinely. I'm so proud that you are getting after betterment. Self discovery is extremely difficult. And in today's world we can distract ourselves so often we don't ever examine our own minds or selves... I'm just so proud of you and I want every bit of happiness and love for you.

[@gloriannpeddicord9317]

Theo, when you were talking about your dad ...and the questions you were asking yourself about what if's? You helped me have a huge breakthrough. I am emotional I could not verbalize what was holding me back and you led me through my own journey. Thank you.

[@poodleriffic]

The info in this is brilliant. Life changing. There is so much here to think about with processing pain.

[@c2h617]

Lmao they didn’t even do any therapy on Theo. They just got him fucked up off that horse tranq and listened to him talk about crypto currency’s

[@scramblebluejay1559]

Yeah they are ridiculous people but at least they aren't pumping him with SSRI's like absolute dipshits. He needs to get off those creepy drugs, best thing i ever did. Meditation works way better and leads one to an actual solution where the subject isn't miserable

[@TrevorEst1994]

Lmao be nice thats fd up but try but also its a personal journey so u dont really need to talk to some asshole.

[@drugaddictwithknowledge9603]

@@scramblebluejay1559 ketamine can restart synapses depression kills snd it’s a completely different way to treat depression. It’s amazing don’t act like this isn’t a good thing. Ketamine isn’t an everyday thing I think it’s weekly for 6-8 weeks. Look it up I wouldn’t lie about it. Gang

[@kobefitzpatrick8643]

One of the most intelligent people I've listened to, fantastic guest brought on by Theo Von! Wow.

[@fryone]

Theo von on a fresh Friday afternoon again. Couldn't get any better

[@CBReptiles1]

Addiction plus Mental illness = LOTS of bad days. Be strong Theo, love ya brother

[@grantschultz1115]

Theo, I love watching you explore deeper concepts with guests like you are here-this is some of my favorite content that you've put out. Of course, I'm also a huge fan of your stand up. Keep it up, and thank you for your hard work!

[@unlikelyprophet3260]

Looks like waldo retired with PTSD trying to find himself cuz we couldnt

[@brandons2079]

I’m barely not too high to understand this

[@dannyfingersmusic]

Genius reply!! Hahhaa funny af too!!

[@AlienYieldFarms]

Funny thing is your YT picture looks just like the doctor, are you waldo?

[@TheCambomb]

Damn this was good. I'm going to reuse this one

[@flyguyty33]

Underrated comment

[@seanclancy2416]

Theo should have asked more questions about what it was like to play the bad guy on Lost.

[@DanielBarron45]

Ben Linus found that smoke monster after all.

[@alexmartin6608]

Lmfao fuck 🤣🤣 im rewatching that show right now, I'm dead

[@jordanl6620]

underated comment

[@jessewilmeth1697]

"because life is a fickle bitch" - Ben Linus

[@hexlemorte5201]

That’s cool I didn’t know when you’re sick or traumatized your immune system takes over and you don’t get dopamine

[@auroraborealis13579]

Neither did I but I want to ask my doctor about it ASAP.

[@newsrapper]

Yep and that's why they say stress is a killer it weakens your immune system

[@effu9593]

@@auroraborealis13579 they're gonna lie to you

[@Bedlamite_Sleep]

For people asking if the treatment "lasted," the answer is yes. Dr. Pooler led me through ketamine therapy a year ago and I've experienced unimaginable relief. I've felt more stable and optimistic for the last year, and I can't remember feeling this way since before I was 12. 15 years of depression really fucks you up but this treatment has helped me more than any medicine. Dr. Pooler is an amazing guy and his treatment protocol changed my life.

[@theshapeexists]

The ad for the video was SPECIAL K. So hilarious 🤣 😆 😂

[@drugaddictwithknowledge9603]

Hey I don’t mind hahaha

[@aroguereptilian]

So funny😂

[@uncledenzil3836]

Underrated comment

[@WildkatLefunk]

This guy sounds like a genuine good dude.

[@nicksilver_music]

Just feeling shitty today so this couldnt have came at a better time. Theo is the best. Thank you for being you brother ❤

[@audiobooth4367]

Doc “like you can probably remember what you had for dinner last night” Theo nodding “Salad”. Howled.

[@bambishelley]

I've being doing Ketamine 14 years, not for depression but for fun, technically I'm a Doctor now

[@hubertreuter3219]

Not sure thats how it works

[@realonejonathan8336]

Man started a KZbin account then ketamine

[@fukthahaters8512]

🤣🤣🤣 ok Dr smokes .. I also am a CMO of a couple "medicine's"

[@Max-zr7hr]

Can I get a prescription pls

[@bambishelley]

@@realonejonathan8336 🤣🤣👏 Basically

[@justliss1640]

Great pod , glad this man took the time to explain this in the way he did

[@grantschultz1115]

Also, thank you Dr. Pooler-I learned a lot from you. I can tell you're passionate about what you do, and I'm excited to see how this type of therapy develops.

[@dallascollins3503]

I love when Theo drops a joke on a serious person and it bombs..

[@timothymcaleer6480]

It's the sign of an amazing joke

[@dallascollins3503]

@@timothymcaleer6480 my thoughts also 😄

[@kyromes4016]

These average Joe podcast are fascinating and awesome. Thnx Theo for the videos

[@brianna094]

Theo, it was great to hear about the experience you had and being able to connect with your father. God bless you man ❤

[@madgains9130]

What a great guy, very comfortable and genuine.

[@susanthursdays5008]

Loved Dr. Pooler, some good doctors are so unique in how they view life, Dr. Pooler is very in-touch, compassionate, and I’m guessing he’s a great clinician. - Wish i had a Dr. like him. - am also thankful I don’t make ‘quick judgements’ , and listen ‘deeply’ when people share their life experiences, hurts, knowledge, and minds. I’m so grateful for Theo and what he does on This Past Weekend, ☮️ 💕 🤗

[@GrandmaDaewood]

“He was adult... he was senior citizen.”

[@mosval8985]

Hahaha that got me too

[@ryanmfoto]

that makes for the most interesting podcasts. rogan does the same.

[@ryanmfoto]

@@FatRonaldo replied to the wrong comment.

[@jdlst4110]

I just went through the 6 treatment course over 3 weeks. I laughed outloud when Theo said he wished someone told him how to navigate his experience. I tried that on my first treatment and it slapped me down. My word for that treatment was Tetris. You have to let go of all expectations and enjoy the ride

[@TWP13]

This guy got his whole medical degree online. Gang.

[@alanmartinez9058]

The university of american samoa

[@cp123hey]

Ahhh BETTER CALL SAUL!!!

[@markdavis8430]

Facts Brotha

[@luciusrene943]

Theo, thank you so much for spreading awareness of this. I've used ketamine to treat my depressive episodes for upwards of 10 years. I can safely say it has saved my life multiple times. Other depression treatments have historically made me extremely suicidal. This is going to help so many people. Praise God baby.

[@conradbarrett6]

So you have been depressed for 10 years? Why what’s goin on buddy

[@guiseppe6215]

Is it legal

[@luciusrene943]

@@conradbarrett6 first of all, thank you for your concern. +1 faith in humanity(especially for a KZbin comment haha), this is how we do the work together as a people. I have a genetic predisposition to severe depression, along with growing up poor, fatherless, and with a mother who simply could not retain presence of mind dealing with her own depression and addiction issues due to lifelong parental(emotional/psychological) and spousal(physical+) abuse/abandonment. I would say my depression really kicked in around 5th grade actually, which was the first time I attempted suicide. I was first prescribed an ssri at age 14, which I discontinued in two weeks as it actually ramped up my suicidal ideation to being literally the only thing I could think about. It was frightening. I thus began experimenting with psychedelics at age 15, which also deserve a lot of the credit. I first discovered ketamine at age 19 I believe, but it has been a long journey to get to the point where I could make progress without guided therapy in conjunction. It is not for everybody, as you really have to be intentional about doing the internal work. It is not a permanent fix, but the effects do last for about 3 months at a time before I begin to slip back into it. It is just something I have to live with unfortunately, but I am making progress. I have been doing CBT & DBT(cognitive & dialectic behavioral therapy) every weekday for the past 7 or so months in a group setting, thanks to my state's incredible detox and recovery program. I am now 226 days clean from serious, yet functional heroin(6 years) & alcohol(10 years) addiction. I really struggle with the lack of humanity in the world and particularly American society amongst my peers. I have a lot of hope for us as a people, which puts me in a position to lose all of it on a daily basis. Thank you once again though, for I need to see the good in people as often as possible. Hopefully my story can help somebody else who is struggling. Much love.

[@luciusrene943]

@@guiseppe6215 I know there have been clinics popping up in California at the very least. It is incredibly expensive though, which is disheartening. It is fantastic to see progress being made though. Now we just need for ibogaine treatment to be available in America to help begin healing the damage of widespread opioid addiction.

[@conradbarrett6]

@@luciusrene943 wow sry you had to go through all that but it sounds like you are managing well.. continue to be an inspiration! Sobriety is awesome too I’m 1 year and 8 months sober so not as good as you but I’m gettin there!

[@ia9562]

Theo's jokes arent hitting this guy lol

[@user-kp6we9qw7i]

Honestly, it’ll probably hit later. In Health Care you see so many crazy things and hear so many outlandish statements and you’re required to keep a straight face through it. You never know what crazy bizarre statement you’re going to hear next. Later on, he’ll probably laugh about it but it’s hard not keep a straight face when you’ve trained for so many years to not react.

[@LocoNJLVIN]

This guy looks like if Johnny Knoxville had a stable childhood and mental capacity

[@GhastlyCretin]

And less testosterone ha

[@carolinagirl7596]

Lol, hilarious and true

[@CezaMVO]

Theo makes anyone laugh. Makes me laugh the most when he's telling one of his crazy random theo stories, and the guest is so confused. The RatKing can be too much for people sometimes.

[@CezaMVO]

@@sleepingninjaquiettime my guy it's a joke, no need to give me a college essay about my comment, relax, inject some steroids on the side of your nearest highway, gang

[@chinor6416]

@@CezaMVO but his comment was shorter than your original comment, and your reply was just as long?

[@smith1008]

@@chinor6416 lol tbf

[@Lowkeykhriz]

I’m here to see who wins the ratio

[@ricardorome6580]

I agree that nerd on the couch doesn't get the jokes.

[@bigboi9896]

This was a beautiful podcast, thank you for everything you do Theo, much love to you brother we all stand with you

[@Chris-P]

Congrats on the added shows, Theo. Your killin it! 😎

[@aussieness]

I have chronic pain & depression. I've had 4 ketamine infusions for c/pain in hospital for 10 days which was suppose to last 3-6 months but not for me, it only lasts a week. But while having the infusion I cried all night because it was the 1st time I ever felt my depression lifted & felt happy & peace. I'm in Australia so it's different laws here. Thanks for talking about this Theo & Dr Pooler.

[@MrBuketman]

This episode actually gets better as it goes. Wasn’t sure at first, but it’s a great conversation. 🤙

[@lisamartin1852]

This is very interesting. Very nice to watch this. My son is having this done this week. This video helped me not to be so nervous about it.

[@KelzMon]

Only been out 10 minutes & I’ve listened to it all. Best one yet

[@DarthMonkey180]

Sounds like ur on that ketemaine therapy too gang gang

[@KelzMon]

@@DarthMonkey180 It's the Dark Arts baby.

[@callummckinnon2256]

This dude looks like Theo’s little brother that went to college

[@quill444]

He looks like someone who might have successfully auditioned to play the 'Tyler Durden' character if Woody Allen had produced _Fight Club._ - j q t -

[@stormcorrosion176]

@John Quill Taylor gang

[@susanthursdays5008]

I see him as, “an older brother’. - but, YES! - they both have that ‘very-slight under-bite’ - so there’s the genetic connection

[@johnlancaster1592]

“Anyway i dont even know why i told you that exactly but what im trying to tell you right know” 😂😂😂 love this dude

[@hbginc4553]

I really need this. I just want to feel better. Thanks again Theo!

[@S1X_Bucks]

Yet Marijuana is a schedule 1 drug. God damn

[@Fern.99]

*Shocking*, isn’t it. Can’t injest a plant, but electrifying the brain is all good. Lunacy

[@paulbryant8403]

Marijuanas more like an opiate these days buddy.... be careful

[@S1X_Bucks]

Holy shit you must really not know what your talking about.

[@anthonyxanzielyoaiflashfic9429]

@@paulbryant8403 weed has me pegged down and tobacco usage creates a complimentary realief that allows me to "Shit pot" in the same space. Before my eating got better I would smoke weed, then a cigarettes', then chain smoke, get nauseous from chain-smoking and eat to alleviate nausea just so I can smoke some more. This allows the earth from under my feet to run out of terrain and die as a toxic whale gutted by himself. What bums look at is their passage of death when the earth gives out and all there is forward to the afterlife.

[@KillerKolt44]

This guy was a great brother to Mike. If I have one person like that at my bedside I will rest easy

[@jasonkirkpatrick2560]

Turns out doctors who administer ketamine don’t have over active senses of humor

[@tylerwilcox9922]

Dude I think he shoots himself up with ketamine every day. He just seems lethargic or something

[@flyguyty33]

Lol or maybe he’s got low testosterone. I’ve battled low T and it definitely seems like he suffers from it. I also hate that Theo quit testosterone replacement therapy. It’s what causes depression in many men. He was worried his hair was gonna fall out so he quit 😂 Dudes got better hair than most dudes in their 40’s

[@bobdebuilda3877]

Dude is a real life character from Aqua Teen Hunger Force🤣🤣

[@chriscannaday4677]

Most anesthesiologists are like that. If you are anxious or manic at all you probably aren't going into a job field where even a tiny error could kill someone.

[@HomemadeC4]

@@flyguyty33 yeah he does seem very estrogenic, he has clear gynecomastia. He likely suffers from this due to the constant lack of sleep in med school and residency which have permanently disrupted his endocrine system and thrown his endogenous hormone levels out of balance. Unfortunately and ironically the health of prospective doctors is often overlooked in the pursuit of their credentialing.

[@jared2lit]

dude the comments on theos videos are always hilarious. this is the best community

[@chrisgibbs2039]

buddy looks like he’s done his fair share of horse tranquilizer

[@chrishan9122]

Hahahahaha!😂

[@snailcage]

Ketamine isn’t horse tranquilizer lol, that’s a secondary use. It’s been on the world health organizations list of 100 essential medicines for decades, it’s used in every hospital on earth every day

[@Therealdrewdober]

@No Name trump and his buddies stole damn near 10 trillion and gave it to big wigs but hey yeah WHO bad orange man good

[@loganbradford2343]

@No Name at first I laughed before I realized you meant the World Health Organization.

[@loganbradford2343]

15:45 He's lived his share

[@kaylianayarusso1260]

the noise he made when he was describing the second daughter getting the shot 😂😂

[@HarryMaddison]

I had major depression and had a similar procedure to ECT. It was called TMS (Transcranial magnetic stimulation) and it totally cured my anxiety and depression. No more suicidal thoughts and depression free for 2 years now 🤘 I definitely recommend it if anyone is looking for help with mental illness. 🔥👌

[@HarryMaddison]

@@crazypath573 haha shiiiiiiet. You on that Benjamin Franklin kinda vibe.

[@freedomshapes]

It’s pretty crazy they can just fonzy your brain a more pleasant state of existence

[@HarryMaddison]

@@freedomshapes it's crazy but fuck me I ain't complaining. Better than a bullet to the dome.

[@sirclarkmarz]

TMS is absolutely nothing like ECT It's night and day do some research before you post a comment like that

[@HarryMaddison]

@@sirclarkmarz what are you talking about? They're both procedures that involve stimulating the brain to reduce symptoms of poor mental health. There's always someone who has to write an annoying and pedantic comment like this when the original comment is trying to help people. Get a life Larry (of course your name is Larry)

[@shaburbalak]

Thank you for this. It was very helpful.

[@jordanlovins621]

I was also 16yr old when my dad passed away, and hearing theo and his response on the therapy really makes me feel good. Maybe 1 day I can have that feeling of being around my dad again just so I can tell him I love him cause I too didnt get to let him know before he left this world. #KetamineKing #Gang

[@LuckyLuch1]

I feel you bud, Similar situation but with my mom, she was sick for a long time and I regret every day that i didnt quit my job and just move to be with her but I just couldn't face what was going on and tricked myself into believing she would be ok since she keot bouncing back. Please everyone Call your parents and loved ones and tell them you love and appreciate them. You never know what tomorrow holds.

[@sakelambo91]

Good call having this man on the show Theo

[@lllllllllllllllllllll1lll1]

I've been doing it since the beginning of April for long term/treatment resistant depression. It isn't a silver bullet but has definitely been a helpful tool for me. My negative thought cycles and negative self talk have been interrupted for the most part. Hell, I'm lifting again for the first time in years and making plans to finish college, so this shit must be doing something right. The infusions are intense though, I straight K-holed during one session and experienced full ego death. Funniest thing is coming down. You're still out of your gourd on K and the nurse starts talking about your next appointment time, etc, and you can only muster a response like "yeah next appointment that's awesome, yeah"

[@kidwolfman]

Great interview Theo, thank you!

[@user-yd7we6ou3n]

This guys smokes ketamine while he cooks lasagna

[@LuckyLuch1]

You don't?

[@michellejones2427]

Crushingly overwhelmed. I feel this way all the time.

[@brhode5313]

“Kinda like Dr Dre...” “no no” 🤣

[@urpp]

Last year,I had lost 3 family members in 2021 and a close friend as well, also left a long term relationship, ended up in the psyche ward after Christmas and now my psychiatrist is looking to put me on ketamine treatment, which I am truly excited to begin, I'm hoping it helps me.

[@josephburgess3972]

Have you started the treatment, yet?

[@Merci_Mercy]

A blessing on this Friday. Have a good weekend all. Gang gang

[@chrisp4039]

One of my favorite episodes so far. Loved it!