Evolution of Medicine Podcast

Psychedelic Therapy

April 20, 2026·40 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

What does the future of psychiatry look like when psychedelics, functional medicine, and trauma therapy converge? In this episode of The Evolution of Medicine, James Maskell and Will Van Derveer, MD explore how psychedelic-assisted therapy is reshaping mental health care. You'll learn how MDMA, psilocybin, ketamine, and emerging compounds may be used for different clinical needs, why integration is essential for lasting change, and how functional medicine can support deeper healing of both body and mind. This conversation goes beyond treatment—it explores meaning, trauma, and the future of human transformation in medicine. - - - - - About the Guest: Will Van Derveer, MD is a psychiatrist and co-founder of the Integrative Psychiatry Institute. He is a leading educator in integrative and psychedelic-assisted therapy, training thousands of clinicians worldwide in functional medicine and psychedelic treatment approaches. - - - - - Social Handles: Website: https://www.jamesmaskell.com/ X: https://x.com/mrjamesmaskell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjamesmaskell Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamesedwardmaskell/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesmaskell Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/FunctionalForum Evolution of Medicine™ Mission Partners: TrueNeura: https://truneura.com/trunuera Fullscript: https://goevomed.com/fullscript - - - - - PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

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