The Psychedelic Psychiatrist

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Psychedelic Psychiatrist , Dr. Juan Pablo Galindo sits down with Arlyn , a sound therapist and energy worker and the creatrix of Awaken Spanda. With over 20 years of experience in the holistic space, Arlyn’s work centers on helping individuals connect with their own inner resonance through sound, breath, and intentional ceremony. Her approach blends sound th...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Psychedelic Psychiatrist , Dr. Juan Pablo Galindo speaks with licensed acupuncturist and yoga teacher Tiffany Schaal about how ancient healing practices intersect with modern understandings of the nervous system, stress, and chronic pain. They explore what acupuncture actually is, how it works in the body, and why so many people today feel chronically dysreg...

Send us Fan Mail ** If you are a therapist in the Charleston, SC area and would like to attend a holotropic breathwork workshop with us on Feb 27 and 28th 2026, please email at hello@innerbloomhealingarts.com with your interest.  Thanks!  In this episode, we explore holotropic breathwork , a powerful, non-pharmacological method for accessing non-ordinary states of consciousness. My guest is Ashley...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Juan Pablo Galindo breaks down the nuanced differences between psycholytic and psychedelic dosing in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)—and why the way we dose matters for therapeutic outcomes. You’ll learn how lower, talk-friendly doses (psycholytic) support emotional processing in real time, while higher, dissociative doses (psychedelic) offer deeper acce...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Psychedelic Psychiatrist, we dive deep into the various routes of administering ketamine in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), from IV infusions to sublingual lozenges. We explore how each route impacts the therapeutic process, differences in bioavailability, and how the choice of administration affects both the experience and outcome. Come visit our web...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, Dr. Juan Pablo Galindo sits down with Dr. Nicholas Powers, author of Black Psychedelic Revolution: From Trauma to Liberation , to discuss the often-overlooked relationship between psychedelics and the Black community. Dr. Powers unpacks the historical erasure of Black and Indigenous psychedelic traditions, the intersection of systemic oppression and the W...

Send us Fan Mail 🌿 What is the KAP Journey Really Like? 🌿 One of the most common questions we get is: What does Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) actually look like from start to finish? ✨ We’re incredibly grateful to have Jen, one of our clients, share her personal journey through KAP, giving a heartfelt glimpse into her experience. In her words, Jen opens up about the powerful transformat...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we learn about the sacred plant, Iboga.  In order to more fully understand the unique qualities of this plant I had the honor of speaking with Iboga healer, Ashana Jones.    Ashana is a trained medicine healer, having undergone rigorous training in Africa specifically to conduct ceremonies with this powerful plant medicine. Her journey is as fascinating as it is in...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we try to breakdown the differences between Life Coaches and Therapists.  Recently the popularity of 'Life Coaching' has increased rapidly, and we wish to educate what defines the role of a life coach and can this co-exist with therapy.  To discuss this topic I spoke with Dr. Tala Kassm, Life Coach and physician.  It was wonderful to hear her thoughts and...

Send us Fan Mail I had such an amazing time interviewing someone near and dear to my heart.  My old psychotherapist Dr. Emmett Miller.  It was a wonderful moment to be able to reconnect with him and talk about his story and his personal take on psychedelics. Dr. Miller helped create the field of Mind-Body Medicine starting in the 70's.  His unique approach of holistically looking at someone&a...

Send us Fan Mail 7 things Dr. Galindo has learned being a ketamine provider and therapist!  Come visit our website for more information: Innerbloom 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Dr. Galindo breaks down the difference between the two most common ways of receiving ketamine therapy. Ketamine Infusion Vs. Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy When searching "ketamine therapy", both types of clinic will come up on your search engine.  But what's the difference? Which is the better fit for you? We hope this podcast helps answer some of...

Send us Fan Mail Very excited to present my conversation with Christi Myers.  Christi is the Founder and CEO of Flow Integrative , a psychedelic wellness medical practice that helps clients become aware that they are aware, expanding consciousness, inner awareness, unconscious patterns, and programs that result in mood disorders, pain, and addiction, ultimately reducing suffering and promoting gro...

Send us Fan Mail SO excited to share my conversation with Dr. Tori Olds! I discovered her on You Tube and was immediately  drawn to her energy and passion around therapy.  We talk about her background and growing up in a family of therapists.  As well as diving into experiential therapies, what they are, and why they help.  And as always, we discover and discuss the overlaps with psychedelic work....

Send us Fan Mail Perhaps you have done ketamine treatment and wonder where to go from here? Maybe you are thinking about starting ketamine treatment and wonder what the process looks like after your series of sessions? Yes, Ketamine is known to have immediate benefits but how do we continue the growth?  If we plant seeds how do we nurture them?  Come visit our website for more information: Innerbl...

Send us Fan Mail Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy is much more than receiving a medication. In this episode we breakdown the word Ketamine by the letter as a fun way to show that is is MUCH more than just a medication.  ⁠ It is receiving a medicine with purpose and intention, in a setting that provides safety and reflection.  ⁠ This is about unlocking the healing potential we carry within. ⁠ It is...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Dr. Galindo delves into the Top 10 most frequently asked questions regarding ketamine therapy.  1) What is ketamine? 2) Is ketamine a psychedelic? 3) What is KAP or ketamine assisted psychotherapy? 4) How is KAP different from a ketamine infusion center? 5) How is ketamine therapy different from traditional psychotherapy? 6) Who is ketamine therapy good for? 7) Is...

Send us Fan Mail Absolute legend.  Clinical research psychiatrist, founding figure of the American psychedelic research renaissance, and best-selling author of DMT: The Spirit Molecule [2001].   Dr. Rick Strassman shares his experience in writing his newest book: The Psychedelic Handbook: A Practical Guide to Psilocybin, LSD, Ketamine, MDMA, and DMT/Ayahuasca.  I had such a great time talking with...

Send us Fan Mail With the rising buzz and fervor surrounding psychedelic therapy there is a lot of media and information touting psychedelics as the 'cure all, be all' new treatment.  Yes, psychedelics show amazing promise and potential, but it is also important to discuss when this type of treatment may not be the best fit.  It's important to know for whom this treatment is right,...

Send us Fan Mail MDMA has gotten a lot of traction in the last decade.  From receiving the designation as a 'breakthrough therapy' drug for PTSD by the FDA in 2017, to being in the last phases of medicinal approval, its spotlight grows.  But where did this molecule come from?  How did it come about?  Come with us as we share the compelling and fascinating history of this molecule.  ACID...

Send us Fan Mail Gustavo Galindo is a Los Angeles/Mexico City based singer-songwriter.  Music has played an integral role in his life since he can remember.  He has always loved the power of storytelling through music and believes music to be just as healing as some medicines.  His debut album was Grammy nominated for "Best Latin Album" in 2012.  He is also a sound healing practitioner,...

Send us Fan Mail Part 4 of our conversation continued... For those of you who don’t know, New York Magazine's Cover Story published a podcast series called 'Power Trip’ looking into the dark side of psychedelic therapy.  The podcast highlights various traumatic experiences that have occurred under the umbrella of psychedelic therapy.  One woman tells of the abuse she experienced by her t...

Send us Fan Mail Part 3 of our conversation continued... For those of you who don’t know, New York Magazine's Cover Story published a podcast series called 'Power Trip’ looking into the dark side of psychedelic therapy.  The podcast highlights various traumatic experiences that have occurred under the umbrella of psychedelic therapy.  One woman tells of the abuse she experienced by her t...

Send us Fan Mail Part 2 of our conversation continued... For those of you who don’t know, New York Magazine's Cover Story published a podcast series called 'Power Trip’ looking into the dark side of psychedelic therapy.  The podcast highlights various traumatic experiences that have occurred under the umbrella of psychedelic therapy.  One woman tells of the abuse she experienced by her t...

Send us Fan Mail For those of you who don’t know, New York Magazine's Cover Story published a podcast series called 'Power Trip’ looking into the dark side of psychedelic therapy.  The podcast highlights various traumatic experiences that have occurred under the umbrella of psychedelic therapy.  One woman tells of the abuse she experienced by her therapist during the MAPS MDMA trials for...