The Empowering Neurologist Podcast

Psychedelic Therapy and Trauma A New Frontier in Mental Health with Dr. Will Van Derveer | E212

March 31, 2026·1h 6m
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🧠 Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter’s newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. ✉️🌱Thank you to our sponsors:EVY - https://www.optoceutics.com/perlmutter and the code perlmutter26 will be auto-applied to your order to get $200 off & free shipping (90 days risk-free).3x4 Genetics - https://3x4genetics.com/DrPerlmutterfor a special offer when you sign up to decode your genetics and get personalized, science-backed health recommendations.====Dr. Perlmutter’s groundbreaking new book, Brain Defenders, is now available for pre-order. Discover how to protect your brain and future health - reserve your copy today at https://www.braindefenders.com.====00:00 Intro01:06 The Promise of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy05:16 Why Psychedelics Faced Decades of Pushback09:40 Psychedelic Therapy Requires Guidance11:27 The Failure of the “Pill Fixes Everything” Model15:31 Risks of Unregulated Psychedelic Retreats24:20 Psychedelics Within Integrative Medicine25:30 Ad: Optoceutics27:31 What “Integration” Really Means30:08 Why Psychiatry Still Resists Psychedelics38:52 Why Lifestyle Still Matters After Therapy41:45 Psychedelics and Addiction Treatment50:50 Microdosing vs Full Therapeutic Doses53:52 Ad: 3X4 Genetics57:28 The Rise of Ketamine Clinics1:00:54 Ibogaine: Risks, Duration, and Safety1:04:50 Final Thoughts on Psychedelic Responsibility====Will Van Derveer, MD is a psychiatrist and author of Psychedelic Therapy: Restore Your Mental Health and Reclaim Your Life which will be published by ShambhalaPublications in the Spring of 2026. He is co-founder of Integrative Psychiatry Institute, which has provided comprehensive training for 2500 mental health professionals in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy several thousand professionals in other continuing education programs. He is medical director of Integrative Psychiatry Center of Boulder, CO, providingintegrative psychiatry for a broad range of conditions and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy for treatment-resistant depression and PTSD. In addition to his clinical practice and teaching, he has staffed clinical trials sponsoredby MAPS, investigating MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for chronic, treatment-resistant PTSD. Dr. Van Derveer is co-host of the Higher Practice Podcast, where he explores what it takes to achieve optimal mental health.___________________________Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidperlmutter/Website: https://www.drperlmutter.com/Subscribe to our channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDRl_UAXxbHyOOjklnA0dxQ/?sub_confirmation=1

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