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In a recent episode of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (Season 2, May 2025), Utah-based couple Jen and Zac Affleck publicly explored ketamine-assisted therapy, sparking widespread discussion—especially within Mormon communities. At Mind Body Centers, where we provide IV ketamine infusions, we believe this moment opens the door for a meaningful conversation about how innovative mental health treatments can align with religious values and emotional healing.
1. What Is Ketamine Therapy?
Ketamine is a well-established anesthetic that has shown powerful efficacy in treating a wide range of mental and physical health challenges. At Mind Body Centers, we offer IV ketamine infusions for individuals struggling with:
Delivered via intravenous infusion in a calm, medically supervised environment, ketamine promotes neuroplasticity—helping the brain form new, healthier pathways. For many, it offers fast-acting relief often when conventional treatments have failed.
2. Ketamine on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
In the episode, couple Jen and Zac explore ketamine therapy to reconnect emotionally and process unresolved trauma. Key points from their experience include:
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- Spiritual sensitivity: Zac notes ketamine lies in a “gray area” within Mormon culture—raising honest questions about how members can integrate such treatments with their beliefs.
- Professional setting: The IV infusion was done under clinical supervision, resembling the structured, safe approach provided at Mind Body Centers.
- Emotional outcome: The therapy sparked meaningful conversation and emotional clarity for the couple, showing how therapeutic tools can support both personal growth and relational healing.
Despite skepticism from some viewers, the portrayal reflected the therapeutic intent and clinical boundaries consistent with best practices in ketamine administration.
3. LDS Church Perspective: Medical Ketamine as a Personal Choice
No Official Doctrine
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has no formal policy on ketamine therapy. As with many health matters, members are encouraged to seek personal revelation, medical guidance, and use informed judgment.
Members often make distinctions between recreational substance use and clinically indicated, doctor-prescribed therapies. For many, IV ketamine therapy administered under strict medical supervision fits within an ethical framework of responsible healing.
4. How IV Ketamine Therapy Aligns with LDS Values
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- Healing as a Spiritual Principle: Healing is at the heart of LDS theology. Ketamine therapy can support emotional restoration and resilience, enabling patients to function more fully in their families, callings, and communities.
- Strengthening Marriages and Families: Many patients pursue ketamine to heal from trauma, disconnection, or emotional stagnation—goals that strongly align with Mormon values around eternal families and unity. We have a helpful article that delves deeper into this that you can read here.
- Compassionate Treatment for Suicidality: IV ketamine infusions have been shown to offer rapid reduction in suicidal ideation, making them a potentially life-saving tool for those who feel spiritually and emotionally overwhelmed.
- Support for Chronic Pain and OCD: Conditions like OCD and chronic pain often isolate individuals from spiritual practices and family engagement. Ketamine can reduce intrusive thoughts and debilitating pain, helping patients re-engage with their faith and daily life.
5. Common Concerns—Addressed
“Is ketamine therapy compatible with faith?”
Yes—when prescribed and supervised by medical professionals, IV ketamine is a legal, safe, and medically responsible option. Many patients report that it enhances their emotional and spiritual lives.
“Is this just a drug treatment?”
Ketamine is a clinical therapy—not a recreational drug—when administered in controlled IV dosages. Our treatments are conducted in a supportive environment focused on healing, not escapism.
“Will this go against Church teachings?”
While each person must seek personal and spiritual confirmation, the Church does not prohibit medical treatments that are legal and prescribed for mental health purposes. Many LDS members have pursued similar treatments in alignment with their values.
6. Faith-Informed Considerations for Ketamine Therapy
If you are part of the LDS community and considering ketamine therapy, here are steps to support your decision:
- Engage in prayerful reflection. Ask for spiritual guidance in your decision-making.
- Talk to a clinician. Mind Body Centers provides professional, compassionate care and can help determine if ketamine is appropriate for your condition. Our success rate of 88% with Mental Health clients is almost 20% higher than many other clinics, in large part due to our 10+ years of experience medically supervising more than 20,000 ketamine infusions.
- Include spiritual practices. Some patients find that combining therapy with prayer, journaling, or scripture study enhances their healing.
- Invite family support. Open discussions with spouses or bishops can help bridge medical care and faith-based counsel.
- Trust your stewardship. Ultimately, your health is your stewardship—and seeking healing aligns with LDS teachings about divine self-care.
7. Why This Topic Matters at Mind Body Centers
At Mind Body Centers, we recognize that every individual brings a unique background to their healing journey—including religious beliefs. With locations in Gilbert, AZ; and Burnsville, MN, we serve diverse communities that include many members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
By thoughtfully addressing the intersection of IV ketamine therapy and faith, we aim to create an inclusive and respectful environment where patients feel understood and supported. Our mission is not just to deliver effective treatments, but to offer care that honors both medical science and personal values. For LDS members and others who value faith in their healthcare decisions, we’re here to walk alongside you—with compassion, expertise, and integrity.
8. Conclusion
Faith and modern medicine can coexist in powerful ways. For members of the LDS Church and other faith-based communities, IV ketamine therapy may serve as a lifeline—helping to restore mental clarity, emotional strength, and spiritual connection.
At Mind Body Centers, we believe healing should never come at the expense of your values. Whether you’re facing depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, chronic pain, or suicidal thoughts, our expert team is here to support your journey. With personalized, physician-led care and an understanding of the importance of faith, we are committed to helping you reclaim a life of purpose, peace, and well-being.
At Mind Body Centers, we’re here to offer a helping hand. Our team is ready to walk with you through the process and support your wellness journey. Schedule a free consultation today at our Gilbert, Arizona or Burnsville, Minnesota clinic. Schedule your free consultation by calling 1-855-481-9605 or by clicking here.
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