496. Proven Ways to Reclaim Your Life With Ketamine Therapy

03/11/25 • 38 min

Lesley Logan sits down with Sam Mandel, co-founder of Ketamine Clinics Los Angeles, to discuss the transformative potential of ketamine therapy for mental health. They debunk common misconceptions, explore its impact on PTSD, anxiety, and depression, and highlight how it empowers individuals to reshape their personal narratives.

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In this episode you will learn about:

What ketamine therapy is and how it differs from traditional treatments.
How ketamine enhances neuroplasticity and helps reframe trauma
The science behind ketamine’s impact on depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
The difference between medical ketamine use and recreational misuse.
What to expect during a ketamine therapy session.
How ketamine therapy can help individuals reconnect with themselves and regain motivation.

Episode References/Links:

Ketamine Clinics LA Website - https://Ketamineclinics.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ketamineclinicsla
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/KetamineClinicsLA
Sam Mandel Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesammandel

Guest Bio:

Co-founder & CEO of Ketamine Clinics Los Angeles (KCLA), Sam Mandel, is a tour-de-force of compassion and innovation in mental health care. From volunteering at a teen-to-teen suicide prevention hotline at twelve to pioneering one of the world’s foremost Ketamine Infusion Therapy clinics in 2014 alongside his father, Dr. Steven L. Mandel, Sam has channeled his lifelong passion for healthcare advocacy into transforming lives for the better. Sam was featured in Entrepreneur’s list of Top 10 Inspiring Healthcare Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2023 and acknowledged by MSN as an Entrepreneur Leading the Business Frontier in 2024. Numerous media outlets have interviewed Sam for his expertise in Ketamine Infusion Therapy, and he is a frequent speaker at medical conferences and events. Under his leadership, KCLA has provided over 30,000 infusions to over 6,000 patients with an 83% treatment success rate, establishing the field’s gold standard treatment protocols and patient satisfaction.

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In this episode you will learn about:

What ketamine therapy is and how it differs from traditional treatments.
How ketamine enhances neuroplasticity and helps reframe trauma
The science behind ketamine’s impact on depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
The difference between medical ketamine use and recreational misuse.
What to expect during a ketamine therapy session.
How ketamine therapy can help individuals reconnect with themselves and regain motivation.

Episode References/Links:

Ketamine Clinics LA Website - https://Ketamineclinics.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ketamineclinicsla
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/KetamineClinicsLA
Sam Mandel Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesammandel

Guest Bio:

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495. Decluttering Your Life to Embrace Growth

This week, Lesley Logan reflects on the power of letting go, whether it’s decluttering your space, releasing limiting beliefs, or celebrating personal wins. She highlights inspiring stories, shares listener wins, and offers a simple yet powerful mantra to create space for growth. Tune in for a boost of motivation and a reminder to recognize your own progress.

In this episode you will learn about:

The impact of recognizing and celebrating wins, big or small.
How decluttering can create space for new opportunities.
The inspiring career journey of LA Fire Chief Kristin Crowley.
Overcoming resistance and taking action on long-standing tasks.
Finding ways to give back through donations and mindful decluttering.
A powerful mantra to help release what holds you back.

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Lesley Logan 0:00

It's Fuck Yeah Friday.

Brad Crowell 0:01

Fuck yeah.

Lesley Logan 0:05

Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self-doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guest will bring bold, executable, intrinsic and targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started.

All right, hello Be It babe. Happy Friday. It is FYF. If this is your first episode with us, hello....

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497. Powerful Ways to Rewire Your Mind and Heal From Trauma

Lesley Logan and Brad Crowell break down key insights from Lesley’s conversation with Sam Mandel, CEO and co-founder of Ketamine Clinics Los Angeles, one of the first ketamine clinics in the country. They explore how ketamine therapy can help reframe trauma, unlock new mental pathways, and provide clarity for lasting change. In this recap episode, they discuss the power of perspective shifts, breaking free from limiting beliefs, and why taking action—despite fear or perfectionism—is the key to growth. If you’ve ever felt stuck in your past, this conversation will give you a fresh way to move forward.

In this episode you will learn about:

How ketamine therapy helps reframe past experiences and shift perspectives on trauma.
The role of ketamine in rewiring the brain and breaking old thought patterns.
Why a structured clinical environment ensures the best results with ketamine therapy.
The importance of normalizing alternative mental health treatments and breaking the stigma.
How perfectionism holds you back and why taking “messy action” leads to real growth.

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