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Loosening Up: The KA-EMDR® Podcast

Danielle Ciccone, Michele Topel

Booking Overview

This is an interview-led clinical mental health podcast focused on integrating low-dose ketamine with EMDR therapy, typically featuring licensed trauma therapists and psychologists who have direct experience with the KA-EMDR method. Suitable pitches include EMDR clinicians, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy practitioners, trauma-treatment specialists, and researchers with relevant clinical or professional expertise; booking difficulty is medium because the show requires specialized experience but generally features accessible practicing professionals rather than major public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 15

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 83 subscribers

Instagram: 319 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@ketamineassistedemdr.com

danielle@ketamineassistedemdr.com

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Host

Danielle Ciccone - Co-developer of the KA-EMDR model and co-founder of the Ketamine Assisted EMDR Therapy Institute.

Michele Topel - Co-developer of the KA-EMDR model and co-founder of the Ketamine Assisted EMDR Therapy Institute.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Licensed mental health clinicians, particularly EMDR therapists, psychologists, trauma therapists, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy practitioners with direct experience using or studying KA-EMDR or related trauma-treatment approaches.
Required Achievements:  
Established clinical practice in trauma treatment, Professional licensure and advanced mental health credentials, Training or experience in EMDR therapy, Training or experience in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy or KA-EMDR, Relevant clinical observations or practice-based insights

Recent Guest Discussions

Megan Osborne - Integrating The Ka-emdr Method With Clients Who Have Struggled To Progress In EMDR Reprocessing; Low-dose Ketamine, Case Conceptualization, Memory Reconsolidation, Prediction Error, And Therapeutic Preparation.

Cheryl Moore - Using Low-dose Ketamine To Support Trauma Reprocessing, Increase The Window Of Tolerance, Address Complex Trauma, And Distinguish Ka-emdr From Traditional Ketamine-assisted Psychotherapy.

Dana Girard - The Transition From Psychedelic-assisted Psychotherapy To Ka-emdr; Psycholytic Versus Psychedelic Ketamine Experiences, Dual Awareness, Therapist Attunement, Experiential Training, And Clinical Integration.

Ashley Hartman - Applying Ka-emdr To Complex Trauma, Attachment Wounds, Protective Parts, Somatic Healing, Emotional Processing, And Client Transformation.

Recent Topics

Health, Mental Health, Emdr Therapy, Ketamine Therapy, Trauma Treatment

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Loosening Up: The KA-EMDR® Podcast
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Ketamine-Assisted EMDR: When You Know Your Story but Still Feel Stuck | Ashley Vande Slunt (Ep 14)

October 19, 2026

You understand where your patterns come from. You’ve talked about your past and gained insight into your trauma. So why do the same emotional reactions, relationship struggles, and protective responses keep showing up?In this episode of Loosening Up: The KA-EMDR Podcast®, hosts Danielle Ciccone and Michele Topel welcome Ashley Vande Slunt, of Hidden Trails Therapy in Portland, OR, to explore Ketamine Assisted EMDR Therapy as a healing modality to break through this stuck point.Drawing on her ...

Ketamine Assisted EMDR Therapy: Superhighway to the Source for Healing Trauma | Lida Lisowe (Ep 13)

October 02, 2026

Ketamine Assisted EMDR Therapy: "A Superhighway to the Source"Combining Ketamine and EMDR Through a Therapist’s EyesWhat happens when you understand your past, but still carry it in the way you react, relate, and see yourself?In this episode of Loosening Up: The KA-EMDR® Podcast, Danielle Ciccone and Michele Topel welcome Lida Lisowe, an EMDR therapist and consultant who brings both personal and clinical perspectives to integrating low-dose ketamine within EMDR therapy. She shares how her own...

Ketamine Assisted EMDR Therapy in a Group Practice | Julie McAllister & Deana Charter (Ep 12)

September 23, 2026

What happens when two longtime EMDR therapists bring Ketamine Assisted EMDR Therapy into a group practice built around EMDR?In Episode 12 of Loosening Up: The KA-EMDR® Podcast, Danielle Ciccone and Michele Topel talk with Julie McAllister and Deana Charter, co-founders of EMDR Transformations Counseling in Gilbert, Arizona. Julie and Deana share what drew them to the KA-EMDR® approach and what they’ve noticed while working with clients who had felt stuck in EMDR therapy.Julie and Deana reflec...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Loosening Up: The KA-EMDR® Podcast?

Loosening Up: The KA-EMDR® Podcast is hosted by Danielle Ciccone and Michele Topel. Its publicly listed emails are info@ketamineassistedemdr.com and danielle@ketamineassistedemdr.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Loosening Up: The KA-EMDR® Podcast?

The publicly listed emails for Loosening Up: The KA-EMDR® Podcast: info@ketamineassistedemdr.com and danielle@ketamineassistedemdr.com.

How many listeners does Loosening Up: The KA-EMDR® Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Loosening Up: The KA-EMDR® Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Loosening Up: The KA-EMDR® Podcast?

Loosening Up: The KA-EMDR® Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Licensed mental health clinicians, particularly EMDR therapists, psychologists, trauma therapists, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy practitioners with direct experience using or studying KA-EMDR or related trauma-treatment approaches. Common among recent guests: Established clinical practice in trauma treatment; Professional licensure and advanced mental health credentials; Training or experience in EMDR therapy. Recent guests include Megan Osborne, Cheryl Moore, and Dana Girard.

How hard is it to get booked on Loosening Up: The KA-EMDR® Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Loosening Up: The KA-EMDR® Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Mental Health, Emdr Therapy, Ketamine Therapy, and Trauma Treatment. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

info@ketamineassistedemdr.com

danielle@ketamineassistedemdr.com

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