Welcome to the Ketamine Startup Podcast!

The FIRST podcast about ketamine therapy for those in the industry.

HI! We’re Sam and Kim Ko, two physicians who have ventured into universe of ketamine therapy and medical entrepreneurship. We’ve learned a lot of lessons, taught several clinicians like yourself, and made a few friends along the way.

We want to share our experience and knowledge, plus that of the industry pioneers and leaders through our interviews.

If you’re ready to boldly go where a few medical professionals have gone before, download and listen to our podcast today. 🚀

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Kimberly Ko Kimberly Ko

Episode 55 - Career Reinvention Success: Why Going Backwards Made Dr. Ruchir Gupta Advance

Dr. Ruchir Gupta shares his unconventional journey from established anesthesiologist back to pain fellowship training, then building a successful multi-location practice. Learn why he believes physicians create artificial mental barriers around entrepreneurship, his specialized fibromyalgia protocols achieving 80% success rates, and practical insights about monitoring standards and business development for medical professionals considering practice ownership.

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Kimberly Ko Kimberly Ko

Episode 54 -The Public Perception Reality Check: Psychedelic Culture and Ketamine Therapy with Shane Mauss

Comedian Shane Mauss shares cultural insider perspectives from years of psychedelic comedy tours, revealing how public perception has evolved since 2004 and what this means for ketamine providers today. Learn why scientific rigor trumps wellness industry hype and how to educate patients navigating complex cultural messages about psychedelic therapy.

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Kimberly Ko Kimberly Ko

Episode 45 - From Emergency Medicine to Psychospiritual Healing: Dr. Randy Frederick's Ketamine Clinic Journey

Dr. Randy Frederick, former military flight surgeon and ER physician, discusses his transformation from traditional clinical ketamine protocols to psychospiritual healing approaches. Learn why he views ketamine as a catalyst rather than cure, his insights on consciousness work, business ownership challenges, and the future of psychedelic medicine

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Kimberly Ko Kimberly Ko

Episode 44- Building a Trauma-Informed Ketamine Practice with Dr. Jack Hay & Dr. Harry Pepper

ER physician Dr. Jack Hay and psychologist Dr. Harry Pepper share their unique partnership approach to ketamine therapy at Oberlin Ketamine Clinic. Topics include patient-chosen music playlists, trauma-informed care principles, integration coaching versus traditional therapy, practicing from values, and lessons from their first year opening a clinic in Ohio.

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Kimberly Ko Kimberly Ko

Episode 37 - Mindset Mnemonics for Ketamine Clinic Success

Learn four essential mindset tools that separate successful ketamine clinics from those that struggle. Kim and Sam teach simple mnemonics for staying focused during chaos, prioritizing effectively, maintaining presence, and controlling negative thoughts that can derail your practice

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