Dive into Dr. James Leathem's transition from anesthesia to entrepreneurship with ketamine therapy, tackling PTSD, depression, and chronic pain, while emphasizing mindset, gratitude, and community in healthcare.

In this episode of the Ketamine Startup Podcast, Sam sits down with Dr. James Leathem, co-founder of Advanced Wellness and Pain in Arizona. Dr. Leathem shares his unforeseen path into medicine and psychedelic experiences that shaped his career from anesthesiology to entrepreneurship.

The conversation explores the intricacies of ketamine therapy and the challenges of operating a ketamine clinic, particularly amid the COVID-19 pandemic Dr. Leathem imparts his wisdom on the essentials of mindset, gratitude, authenticity, and community-building in healthcare.

He also shares insights into the potential of MDMA therapy, the significance of creating meaningful experiences for patients, and concludes with a display of his hidden talent in freestyle rap.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

Pathways in Psychedelic Medicine: Insights into how traditional paths in medicine can pivot towards innovative fields like psychedelic therapy, particularly ketamine treatment, to enhance mental health care.
Entrepreneurship in Healthcare: Discover the real-world challenges and rewards of launching and managing a ketamine clinic, including navigating uncertainties and leveraging personal experiences to shape business practices.
Holistic Patient Care: Learn about the importance of integrating personal growth, mindset, and patient-centric approaches in creating effective and empathetic healthcare environments.

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, or on your favorite podcast platform. Watch the discussion on YouTube here.