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Thank you for being part of this community. Whether you're a patient, caregiver, or clinician, this newsletter is here to support your Spravato journey with thoughtful music guidance and practical session tips.


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Listening to Spravato has been fully revised and expanded. The second edition includes new playlist guidance, updated clinical research, and a deeper look at how music supports the dissociative experience during esketamine treatment.

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Why Music Matters During Spravato

The right music during a Spravato session isn't just background noise — it actively shapes the therapeutic experience. Research shows that non-lyrical, backbeat-free music supports the dissociative state and reduces anxiety, helping patients move through the session with greater ease.

Our curated playlists are built around these principles: no lyrics, no driving rhythms, and a tempo that mirrors a resting heart rate. Start with the Official Listening to Spravato playlist on Apple Music.


Session Tips

Three Things to Do Before Your Next Session

  1. 1.

    Choose your playlist in advance. Don't leave it to the last minute. Queue it up the night before so you're not scrolling when you should be settling in.

  2. 2.

    Use over-ear headphones if possible. They create a more immersive sound environment and reduce ambient clinic noise, which can be grounding during the dissociative phase.

  3. 3.

    Set your volume before the medication takes effect. Aim for a comfortable level — loud enough to be present, quiet enough to feel safe.


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The Listening to Spravato® Book

By Justin Page — genre guides, session playlists, and the science of music-assisted healing

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Listening to Spravato®

A guide to using sound intentionally during Spravato® treatment — for patients, clinicians, and caregivers seeking deeper healing through music.

Not medical advice. Justin Page is a Spravato® patient who has undergone more than 200 documented esketamine treatment sessions. His work on music and esketamine neuroscience has been reviewed by clinical collaborators and submitted to the treatment manufacturer for feedback and verification. Content on this site reflects personal clinical experience, independent research, and ongoing collaboration with licensed mental health professionals — it does not constitute medical advice and is not a substitute for guidance from your prescriber, therapist, or care team. Justin is a conservatory-trained musician (Manhattan School of Music; Berklee College of Music), and Presidential Scholar. Always consult your treating clinician before making any changes to your treatment protocol.

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