Jeremy Mast introduces The Compassionate Recovery Podcast and interviews Allison Hochman, LMFT, about ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) and why it can be relevant for betrayal trauma, infidelity recovery, and compulsive sexual behaviors. Allison explains that betrayed partners often experience trauma-like symptoms such as hypervigilance, checking behaviors, and thought looping, and that ketamine may help create a pause from default neural pathways and open a “choice point” that is reinforced through integration therapy. She notes research interest in ketamine for trauma symptoms and OCD-related compulsivity, and discusses screening and timing considerations, including stability, resourcing, and accountability for addicts (often later in recovery). They outline the KAP process at the Center for Integrative Change using lozenges via Journey Clinical, emphasizing safety, consent, medical screening, monitoring, chaperones, and integration sessions within 24 hours. ABOUT ALLISON HOCHMAN Alison Hochman, MS, LMFT, NATC, ASAT Candidate is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in helping individuals and couples heal from complex trauma, narcissistic abuse, coercive control, betrayal trauma, and relationship challenges. Using a trauma-informed, somatic, and relational approach, Alison creates a calm, compassionate space where clients can safely reconnect with themselves, rebuild trust, and create lasting change. She is trained in EMDR, Complex Trauma, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, and is a Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician (NATC), with advanced training in sex addiction and betrayal recovery. Alison is passionate about helping clients move beyond survival and rediscover a life of connection, resilience, and hope.

LINKS MENTIONED: The Center for Integrative Change - https://www.centerforintegrativechange.com Journey Clinical (KAP) - https://www.youtube.com/@journeyclinical

00:00 Show Welcome and Mission

00:30 Meet Jeremy and the Practice

01:24 Introducing Allison and KAP

02:19 Why KAP for Betrayal and Addiction

04:32 Default Mode and Betrayal Trauma

08:22 When to Consider KAP

11:51 Stability and Screening First

13:47 What KAP Is and Is Not

15:40 Choice Points and Integration

20:26 Defenses Shame and Couples Work

23:43 What a KAP Session Looks Like

23:54 Lozenge KAP Intake

25:25 Consent And Safety

29:44 Dosing And Monitoring

31:05 Sobriety Concerns

35:48 Integration Sessions

38:26 Flexible Treatment Plan

41:34 Closing And Resources

42:59 Podcast Wrap Up