Dr. Randy Frederick isn't your typical ketamine provider. As a former military flight surgeon and EM physician, he's spent nearly several years developing a "psychospiritual" approach to ketamine therapy. And his perspective challenges a lot of the conventional thinking in this field.

In this conversation, Randy shares his evolution from following traditional clinical protocols to building something completely different. He talks openly about viewing ketamine as a catalyst rather than a cure, and why that distinction fundamentally changes how he works with patients.

What makes this episode different? Randy doesn't just talk theory. He shares his own transformation journey. From losing his spiritual connection in college to rediscovering it through his own healing work, he's transparent about how his personal growth directly shapes the way he cares for patients. His focus on mind-body-spirit integration and helping patients reconfigure their relationship with their own minds comes from lived experience, not just clinical training.

What You'll Learn in This Episode

・ Why ketamine should be viewed as a catalyst, not a cure and how that philosophy changes everything about treatment

・ The real challenges and rewards of transitioning from physician employee to clinic owner

・ How meditation and awareness practices actually complement ketamine therapy

Episode 45 show notes:

00:00 - Teaser - Ketamine is not a cure…

00:28 - Episode introduction

01:43 - Welcome Dr. Frederick to the show

02:30 - Dr. Frederick’s background: ER medicine, social media discovery moment, initial research phase

05:20 - The stories that convinced Dr. Frederick: patient transformations and life-saving impact

08:00 - Dr. Frederick’s evolution from clinical to psychospiritual approach over the years

12:00 - Why ketamine is a facilitator/catalyst, not a cure - the consciousness perspective

16:30 - Dr. Frederick’s personal spiritual journey: losing faith in college, rediscovering spirituality

19:30 - Military background: Navy flight surgeon, Iraq deployment, veteran mental health insights

22:30 - The broader psychedelic landscape: psilocybin, MDMA, stakeholder challenges

26:30 - Harvard Law School psychedelic summit and Zero L course experience

29:30 - Reality of clinic ownership: wearing many hats, constant challenges, HR difficulties

34:30 - The five types of wealth: choosing time and lifestyle over maximum income

37:30 - Bombing story discussion, perspective shifts, and choosing growth over victimhood

42:00 - Mind-body-spirit integration: ego dissolution, mindfulness practice, meditation

49:00 - Advice for aspiring clinic owners: having your why, mentorship, team building

50:30 - Rapid fire questions: desert island choices, relaxation rituals, hidden talents

57:00 - Contact information and closing remarks

Thanks for listening

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