Episode 191: Dr. Mandel on Ketamine Nasal Spray vs Infusions for Depression

Episode 191: Dr. Mandel on Ketamine Nasal Spray vs Infusions for Depression

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Super excited to present this episode to you. I had Dr. Steven Mandel on episode 137 of the podcast to talk about the amazing and life-saving treatment of Ketamine infusions, which have been shown to be an incredibly effective treatment for depression, suicidality, and trauma that doesn’t respond well to other treatments. In this episode, we talk more about the difference between these IV infusions of Ketamine and a new player in the game, Ketamine nasal spray. Recently, an Esketamine nasal spray called Spravato was approved by the FDA for use in individuals with treatment-resistant depression. We explore what this means for your treatment and for your wallet.

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January 16, 2020 0

Episode 189: Leaning Into Depression with My Wife, Joelle Duff

Episode 189: Leaning Into Depression with My Wife, Joelle Duff

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This episode is an interview with my wife, Joelle Duff. This is technically the first episode of our new Patreon exclusive Duff Family Podcast, which from here on will only be made available to patrons. That doesn’t mean that she will never be on HCSH again, but if you want episodes each month, you’ll need to head over and check out the Patreon.

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January 2, 2020 0

Episode 155: Jonah on Electroconvulsive Therapy for Depression

Episode 155: Jonah on Electroconvulsive Therapy for Depression

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This is a super interesting interview with Jonah, who was kind enough to get very personal in discussing his experiences with Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT). ECT is a safe, but sensationalized, treatment for depression that does not respond to typical treatments such as medication and therapy.

Jonah is also a transgender man who happens to be in a committed polyamorous relationship with two other men. All of these aspects are intertwined in Jonah’s story.

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April 25, 2019 0