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Stepping into the world of ketamine therapy isn't just about finding another treatment—it's about discovering possibility when hope seems lost. In this illuminating conversation with Tina from the Spokane Ketamine Clinic, we peel back the layers of misconception surrounding this powerful therapeutic tool that's transforming mental health care.

Ketamine has suffered from mischaracterization in popular culture, but as Tina explains, this medication has been on the World Health Organization's list of essential drugs since the 1960s. Far from its reputation as merely a "horse tranquilizer" or party drug, ketamine's carefully administered micro-doses are creating breakthroughs for patients with treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, and chronic pain conditions when nothing else has worked.

What makes ketamine particularly remarkable for trauma processing is its unique ability to create a dissociative experience where patients can examine painful memories without the overwhelming physiological response that typically accompanies them. As one patient beautifully described it, viewing traumatic experiences "through a dirty window" creates the emotional distance needed for processing without being consumed by it. This effect silences the constant mental noise and self-critical thoughts that plague many sufferers, opening space for healing.

The treatment protocol typically involves a series of six to eight initial infusions followed by personalized maintenance sessions, all in a carefully designed therapeutic environment with constant monitoring. While insurance coverage remains challenging, many patients find the investment worthwhile compared to years of ineffective medications and treatments that never quite reach the root of their suffering.

Have you been struggling with treatment-resistant mental health conditions or chronic pain that conventional approaches haven't touched? The profound relief many patients experience suggests it might be worth exploring this option. Visit spokaneketamineclinic.com to learn if this treatment might be right for you.

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Sometimes the most meaningful realizations happen when you're not trying to have them. This episode begins with celebrating a small victory—finally setting up our video camera after years of saying we would—before diving into the fascinating results of our dating app experiment. The numbers don't lie: over 1,750 likes for one host while the other had a dramatically different experience, proving our hypothesis that dating apps create vastly different experiences for different users.

When one of us shares a recent dating disaster, complete with height lies and a woefully unprepared hiking date in 47-degree Pacific Northwest weather, it sparks a deeper conversation about boundaries. We explore that critical difference between protecting yourself and self-sabotaging potential connections. For those of us who've historically given 150% while receiving 15% in return, recognizing this imbalance early has become crucial to breaking unhealthy patterns.

The heart of our conversation turns to insights from "Things No One Taught Us About Love" by Vex King, examining how relationships often mirror our relationship with ourselves. We contrast the unrealistic romantic expectations set by John Hughes movies with the more grounded reality of mature love—not about finding perfection, but "coming home to yourself, then choosing someone who aligns with you." Our healing journeys have brought us to understand that true connection isn't based on transactions or codependence but on wholeness meeting wholeness.

Between fits of laughter and moments of profound clarity, we share updates on past situations that demonstrate karma truly does come around. These stories remind us that growth isn't linear, but it is happening. We're recognizing red flags earlier, setting better boundaries, and learning that processing trauma takes time—all while maintaining our sense of humor about life's absurdities.

Have you experienced similar revelations in your dating life? We'd love to hear your stories of boundaries, growth, and those hilariously awful dates that taught you something valuable about yourself.

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From awkward teenage proposals to social media engagement stunts we never agreed to, our worst proposal stories reveal the messy reality behind those picture-perfect moments everyone expects.

Nothing says romance like being proposed to at "the dystopian version of Chuck E. Cheese" on April Fool's Day, or waking up at 3 AM to a boyfriend suddenly deciding marriage will solve everything after his pastor father caught you being intimate. We share four engagement stories each, ranking them from merely uncomfortable to absolutely cringe-worthy.

The proposals range from subtle red flags (like silently slipping a ring on someone's finger while driving) to outright disturbing (a high school ex appearing sweaty and desperate in the hallway, requiring security intervention). Perhaps most shocking is the social media "engagement" one of us discovered only after friends started sending congratulatory messages about a proposal that never actually happened.

These stories highlight an important truth: bad proposals often reveal fundamental relationship issues that are easy to ignore in the moment. We explore what made us say "yes" despite the circumstances, and why these relationships ultimately didn't work out. We also discuss what we'd want in future proposals and weddings now that we've learned from past experiences.

Want to share your own bad proposal story? We'd love to hear it! Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook – we manage them separately, so you'll get different content on each platform. And don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for our upcoming episode featuring Tina from the Spokane Ketamine Clinic.

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