Episode 45 - From Emergency Medicine to Psychospiritual Healing: Dr. Randy Frederick's Ketamine Clinic Journey
ER physician Dr. Randy Frederick shares his evolution from clinical protocols to consciousness-based ketamine therapy and mind-body-spirit integration.
Dr. Randy Frederick isn't your typical ketamine provider. As a former military flight surgeon and ER 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
Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, or on your favorite podcast platform. Watch the discussion on YouTube here.
Episode 45 show notes:
00:00 Teaser - 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
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