After her first ketamine session, Rachel Engstrom reflects on healing, self-compassion, and clarity during a transformative Mediterranean journey.
Author: Rachel Engstrom
A sparkling Guthrie Theater production of “The Nacirema Society” brings Motown, comedy, and heart to the stage in Minneapolis.
Editor’s note: This is the third installment in “From doubt to discovery,” a six-part series chronicling Eden Prairie Local News contributor Rachel Engstrom’s experience with ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP). In this piece, she reflects on her first session – a journey marked by vulnerability, unexpected metaphors, and the beginning of meaningful personal breakthroughs. If you missed the start of her journey, you can read Part 1 here and Part 2 here. Arriving at Intero Psychedelic Therapy through Ellie Mental Health, I tried to keep my expectations in check. Both Dr. John and Alex had emphasized that the ketamine plan would reveal itself over…
Children’s Theatre Company’s “Frozen” offers a visually rich, emotionally resonant staging of the Broadway musical, captivating audiences of all ages.
Rachel Engstrom reflects on preparation, emotions, and personal challenges leading up to her first ketamine-assisted psychotherapy session.
Two Eden Prairie floral artists bring personal meaning to Art in Bloom 2025 at the Minneapolis Institute of Art in Minneapolis.
A personal journey through ketamine therapy begins, revealing early insights, emotional shifts, and the power of rethinking mental health treatment.
Theater Latté Da’s “Fun Home” delivers a powerful, heartfelt production that celebrates identity, memory and the enduring magic of theater.
The Guthrie’s production of Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap” delivers rich atmosphere, sharp performances and suspenseful fun for theatergoers.
“Milo Imagines the World” at Children’s Theatre Company is a heartwarming, visually stunning musical that celebrates imagination, perspective, and storytelling magic.