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Season 2 of 'The Secret Lives of Mormon WivesKetamine Therapy Focus

Jen and Zac Affleck's ketamine session highlights mental health treatment innovation within Mormon culture as the show premieres on Hulu and Disney+.

Taylor Frankie Paul (left) and Jen Affleck (right) in a scene from "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives."
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Overview

  • The second season of 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' premiered on May 15, 2025, featuring Jen and Zac Affleck undergoing ketamine therapy in the first episode.
  • Ketamine therapy, used for depression, anxiety, and PTSD, involves supervised administration of the drug to disrupt cycles of negative thought patterns.
  • Jen Affleck described ketamine as existing in a doctrinal 'gray area' for the LDS Church, neither promoted nor explicitly prohibited.
  • The therapy session underscores the couple's commitment to their marriage, with Jen calling Zac's participation a testament to his dedication.
  • While ketamine is widely used off-label for mental health in the U.S., it remains unlicensed for such purposes in the U.K., highlighting regulatory differences.