Exploring the Potential of Psychedelic Therapy with Keith Kurlander and Will Van Derveer

Explore the transformative potential of psychedelic therapy, trauma, and modern healing modalities with experts Dr. Will Van Derveer and Keith Kurlander. Discover how these approaches can lead to lasting change, address trauma, and expand consciousness.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Psychedelic Therapy02:57 Personal Journeys into Healing05:44 Understanding Trauma and Its Impact08:48 The Widespread Nature of Trauma11:45 The Role of Psychedelics in Healing14:41 Psychedelics vs. Traditional Medications17:30 The Importance of Intent in Psychedelic Use20:40 Addiction and Psychedelic Therapy23:38 Navigating the Risks of Psychedelic Use26:32 The Role of Facilitators in Psychedelic Therapy29:34 Integrating Tools for Personal Growth30:30 Understanding Risks of Psychedelic Substances33:37 Natural vs. Synthetic Medicines38:31 Microdosing vs. Clinical Experiences41:28 Exploring Medicines for Attachment Issues44:20 Transformative Experiences Through Psychedelics49:18 The Importance of Connection and OnenessSponsors: BIRCH BEDS OFFER:  Birch Organic Mattresses. Listeners now can go to birchliving.com/feelgood and receive 27% percent off any Mattress USE LINK: birchliving.com/feelgood and receive 27% percent off any Mattress Keith Kurlander and Will Van Derveer Resources: Book: Psychedelic Therapy: A Revolutionary Approach to Restoring Your Mental Health and Reclaiming Your Life?Website: psychiatrycenters.com Podcast: Higher Practice PodcastBio: Will Van Derveer, MD is a psychiatrist at the forefront of the movement to upgrade mental healthcare by addressing root causes of suffering, rather than only medicating symptoms. He has been in practice for almost 25 years with the view that anyone can heal given the right support. After staffing several psychedelic therapy clinical trials, Dr. Van Derveer co-founded Integrative Psychiatry Institute (IPI), which has trained 10,000 licensed professionals in integrative psychiatry and psychedelic assisted therapy. He is a graduate of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. His book, Psychedelic Therapy: A Revolutionary Approach to Restoring Your Mental Health and Reclaiming Your Life will be published by Shambhala in the Spring of 2026. Dr. Van Derveer is co-host of the Higher Practice Podcast, where he explores what it takes to achieve optimal mental health.  Keith Kurlander, MA, LPC, is cofounder of the Integrative Psychiatry Institute and Integrative Psychiatry Centers, which has trained 10,000 licensed professionals in integrative psychiatry and psychedelic assisted therapy. He is the cohost of The Higher Practice Podcast for Optimal Mental Health. He has worked with individuals, couples, and groups as an integrative psychotherapist and coach since 2005. He earned his degree in Business Administration from The Isenberg School of Management. He is a coauthor of the book Psychedelic Therapy: A Revolutionary Approach to Restoring Your Mental Health and Reclaiming Your Life . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.