387: Can Psychedelics Heal Trauma? What The Research Shows | Keith Kurlander, MA, + Will Van Derveer, MD
Be Well by Kelly LevequeShow Notes
What if some of the most promising tools for treating depression, PTSD, and trauma have been misunderstood for decades?
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Keith Kurlander and Dr. Will Van Derveer, co-founders of the Integrative Psychiatry Institute and authors of Psychedelic Therapy, to unpack the science, risks, and potential of psychedelic-assisted therapy. We discuss MDMA, psilocybin, ketamine, trauma, healing, and why these treatments are gaining so much attention in modern mental healthcare.
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Topics Discussed:
→ What is psychedelic-assisted therapy?
→ Can MDMA help treat PTSD?
→ How does ketamine therapy work?
→ Is psilocybin effective for depression?
→ What are the risks of psychedelics?
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Timestamps:
→ 00:00:00 - Introduction
→ 00:04:25 - From Traditional Psychiatry To Psychedelic Medicine
→ 00:06:20 - Root Causes Of Mental Health Conditions
→ 00:07:20 - MDMA Therapy For PTSD
→ 00:10:20 - Keith's Personal Psilocybin Experience
→ 00:15:40 - Why Psychedelic Experiences Can Feel Scary
→ 00:19:00 - Kelly's Personal Trauma Healing Story
→ 00:24:00 - MDMA, Ketamine & Psilocybin Explained
→ 00:25:40 - Ketamine Therapy For Depression
→ 00:27:00 - Why MDMA Works For Trauma
→ 00:31:40 - Lifestyle, Nutrition & Mental Health
→ 00:34:30 - Who Is A Good Candidate For Psychedelic Therapy?
→ 00:39:30 - What Trauma Actually Is
→ 00:42:10 - How Psychedelics Help Process Trauma
→ 00:47:50 - The Latest Psychedelic Research
→ 00:49:50 - Ibogaine, Addiction & Brain Injury Recovery
→ 00:51:10 - Mystical Experiences & Healing
→ 00:55:20 - Psychedelics For Personal Growth
→ 01:00:30 - Hallucinations, Memory & Reality
→ 01:04:40 - Risks, Integration & Challenging Experiences
→ 01:09:20 - Finding A Qualified Psychedelic Therapist
→ 01:12:30 - Psychedelics vs Antidepressants
→ 01:14:50 - Why DIY Psychedelics Can Be Dangerous
→ 01:18:30 - Final Thoughts
Further Listening:
→ Why Achievement Never Feels Like Enough | Bill Burnett + Dave Evans
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→ Will Van Derveer | https://www.instagram.com/will.vanderveer.md/
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