I'm Keith Kurlander, with Dr. Will Van Derveer, Co-Founders of the Integrative Psychiatry Institute and Integrative Psychiatry Centers, and this is the podcast where we explore what it takes to achieve optimal mental health. If you want to learn about cutting-edge psychology that help people reach their highest potential then this is the show for you! Have a question, please email us at info@psychiatryinstitute.com
The Higher Practice Podcast for Optimal Mental Health
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I'm Keith Kurlander, with Dr. Will Van Derveer, Co-Founders of the Integrative Psychiatry Institute and Integrative Psychiatry Centers, and this is the podcast where we explore what it takes to achieve optimal mental health. If you want to learn about cutting-edge psychology that help people reach their highest potential then this is the show for you! Have a question, please email us at info@psychiatryinstitute.com
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March 31, 2026
Psychedelic Therapy: Why We Wrote The Book + The Future of Mental Healthcare – Keith Kurlander & Dr. Will Van Derveer – HPP 154
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;" xml:lang="EN">In this episode, Will and Keith announce the release of their long-awaited book, Psychedelic Therapy, and discuss the personal and professional experiences that drove them to write it. The conversation delves into the "psychedelic revolution," critiquing the current state of mental healthcare for its focus on symptom suppression rather than addressing the root causes of suffering, such as trauma. Both speakers share their unique paths—Will's disillusionment with traditional psychiatry and Keith's own journey through a challenging psychedelic experience and subsequent mental illness. They explore how psychedelic therapy serves as a tool for inner exploration, moving beyond the "known" self to foster authenticity and growth. The episode also emphasizes the critical importance of a safe, guided clinical setting and the necessity for specialized therapist training to handle client vulnerability.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;" xml:lang= "EN"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;"> <strong><span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;" xml:lang="EN">Show notes</span></strong><span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;" xml:lang="EN">:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 12.0pt 0cm .0001pt 36.0pt;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols';" xml:lang="EN"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">●<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><strong><span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;" xml:lang="EN">Introduction and the "Psychedelic Revolution"</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols';" xml:lang="EN"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">●<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><strong><span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;" xml:lang="EN">Will's Path: Disillusionment with Traditional Psychiatry</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols';" xml:lang="EN"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">●<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><strong><span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;" xml:lang="EN">Keith's Journey: From Challenging Experiences to Healing</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols';" xml:lang="EN"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">●<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><strong><span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;" xml:lang="EN">Beyond Symptom Reduction: Authenticity and Growth</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols';" xml:lang="EN"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">●<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><strong><span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;" xml:lang="EN">The Failure of Modern Mental Healthcare</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols';" xml:lang="EN"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">●<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><strong><span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;" xml:lang="EN">Psychedelic Therapy as a Tool for Inner Exploration</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;" xml:lang="EN"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">●<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><strong><span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;" xml:lang="EN">The Importance of Setting and Professional Guidance</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;" xml:lang="EN"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">●<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><strong><span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;" xml:lang="EN">Comparing Clinical, Spiritual, and Ceremonial Contexts</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;" xml:lang="EN"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">●<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><strong><span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;" xml:lang="EN">The Therapist's Role and Client Vulnerability</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;" xml:lang="EN"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">●<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><strong><span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;" xml:lang="EN">Facing the Unknown and Identity in Pain</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;" xml:lang="EN"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">●<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><strong><span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;" xml:lang="EN">Metaphors for Healing: The Castle and the Wilderness</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 36.0pt;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;" xml:lang="EN"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">●<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><strong><span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;" xml:lang="EN">Conclusion and Book Overview<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /> <!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><br style= "mso-special-character: line-break;" /> <!--[endif]--></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;"> <span lang="EN" style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;" xml:lang="EN">How you can help others in a big way...<br /> If you enjoy the Higher Practice Podcast, please leave a quick review on the Apple Podcast app. It makes a big difference in getting the word out to other people who will benefit from this podcast. Simply, click on the show on your podcast app>scroll down to the bottom of the episodes>click the ratings and reviews section>tap stars to rate>click write a review.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;"> <span lang="EN" style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;" xml:lang="EN">To learn more, visit:</span> <span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN"><a href= "https://psychiatryinstitute.com/"><span style= "font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; color: #1155cc;">https://psychiatryinstitute.com/</span></a></span><u><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; color: #1155cc;" xml:lang="EN"><br /> <br /></span></u><span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;" xml:lang="EN">Interested in psychedelic therapy? Get the book at Amazon here:</span> <span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN"><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Psychedelic-Therapy-Revolutionary-Restoring-Reclaiming/dp/1645476049"> <span style= "font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; color: #1155cc;">https://www.amazon.com/Psychedelic-Therapy-Revolutionary-Restoring-Reclaiming/dp/1645476049</span></a></span></p>
April 21, 2025
Ketamine and Internal Family Systems - Nick Bruss - HPP153
Psychotherapist Dr. Nick Bruss interviews host [Host Name] about integrating Internal Family Systems therapy with ketamine-assisted healing for profound self-awareness and emotional connection.
January 24, 2025
Not Too Tight, Not Too Loose – Keith Kurlander & Dr. Will Van Derveer – HPP152
Host Keith Kurlander interviews Dr. Will Van Derveer about how attachments shape our experiences, offering insights into balancing letting go and finding meaning.
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