The Psychedelic Renaissance in Psychiatry: Ketamine, Breathwork & Patient Care

What if the future of mental health care lies in revisiting ancient tools—through a modern clinical lens? In this episode of The Patient Physician, psychiatrists Dr. Zachary Herrmann and Dr. Sarah Slabaugh share their personal and professional journey to the forefront of psychedelic therapy. As a married couple and collaborators, they offer a unique perspective on mental health care, blending clinical expertise with lived experience to explore new frontiers in psychiatry. They explain how approaches like ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and breathwork are reshaping treatment for trauma and beyond. Healing isn’t just clinical—it’s deeply human. And the future of psychiatry may depend on embracing both. MEET OUR GUESTS: Dr. Zachary Herrmann & Dr. Sarah Slabaugh are a married team of board-certified psychiatrists who have worked together for over a decade. Their practice, HS Psychiatry, offers specialized psychiatric consultation and interventions for adolescents and adults. They apply Osteopathic and Holotropic principles to their work and specialize in psychedelic treatments such as ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and psychedelic integration therapy. The duo's values are grounded in patient-centered care, transparency, patience, and acceptance. Their hope for clients is that they find a space of inner exploration to discover their own deep wisdom. Learn more: https://www.hspsychiatry.com/ Connect: [email protected] TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Welcome and Setup 02:03 Meet the Psychiatrists 04:50 Origins in Psychedelics 09:23 Training and Definitions 14:11 FDA Timeline and Setbacks 21:39 Business and Treatment Models 25:47 Inside Assisted Therapy 32:12 Adolescent Research and Safety 35:27 Insurance and Access Barriers 37:05 Who Is a Good Fit Patient-Wise 38:28 PTSD Treatment Limits 39:46 Veterans Seeking Psychedelics 41:26 Mindset And Safety Planning 43:33 Therapeutic Alliance Matters 44:52 Wellness Versus Diagnosis 47:01 Grof Breathwork Explained 51:43 Retreat Effects And Cell Phone Breaks 54:35 Physician/Clinician Self-Care 01:01:04 Advice For Struggling Doctors 01:07:55 Meaning Of Patient Physician 01:11:12 Closing And Documentary Suggestion Please email questions or show ideas to [email protected] with Us on Social:FACEBOOKLINKEDINYOUTUBEINSTAGRAM @physiciansRS  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.