The Future of Therapy: Pschedelics, AI, and more with Keith Kurlander
Thu Jan 08 2026
In this intellectually rich episode of The Journey with Gabi Koyenov, I’m joined by Keith Kurlander, co-founder of the Integrative Psychiatric Institute (IPI), for a deep and enlightening conversation about the future of mental health and the transformative role of psychedelic therapy. Keith shares the story behind founding IPI and offers expert insight into how trauma, the nervous system, and altered states of consciousness are shaping the next frontier of healing.
We dive into the use of ketamine as a legal psychedelic, explore personal and professional experiences with plant medicine, and unpack the healing potential for intergenerational trauma. Keith also discusses the spiritual side of therapy, from the intersection of yoga and mental health to the power—and pitfalls—of spiritual practice. Along the way, we reflect on yeshiva culture, emotional repression, and what authentic spiritual commitment looks like.
As we wrap up, we look to the future—exploring how AI and technology may intersect with therapy and human consciousness. This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about the intersection of psychedelics, spirituality, neuroscience, and the evolution of healing.
Connect with Keith!
Email - Keith@PsychiatryInstitute.com
Website - PsychiatryInstitute.com
New Book!
Psychedelic Therapy: A Revolutionary Approach to Restoring Your Mental Health and Reclaiming Your Life - https://a.co/d/93gdzkc
Connect with Gabi!
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/journey_with_gabi/
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2SoydqNskaV9wOra0Yh6Z3?si=d1891df9a822414c
Book a session!
The Men's Therapy Studio
https://themenstherapystudio.com/
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:41 Founding the Integrative Psychiatric Institute
01:57 The Mental Health Crisis and Psychedelic Therapy
03:12 Understanding Trauma and Psychedelics
07:26 Ketamine: The Legal Psychedelic
14:22 Personal Experiences with Psychedelics
35:12 Intergenerational Trauma and Healing
43:10 Yoga, Spirituality, and Mental Health
48:20 Exploring the Nervous System and Trauma Release
49:22 The Power and Pitfalls of Spiritual Practice
52:45 Yeshiva Culture and Spiritual Commitment
57:27 The Future of Therapy and AI
01:02:04 Technological Evolution and Human Consciousness
01:13:35 Psychedelics and Altered States of Consciousness
01:16:16 Closing Thoughts and Future of Therapy
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In this intellectually rich episode of The Journey with Gabi Koyenov, I’m joined by Keith Kurlander, co-founder of the Integrative Psychiatric Institute (IPI), for a deep and enlightening conversation about the future of mental health and the transformative role of psychedelic therapy. Keith shares the story behind founding IPI and offers expert insight into how trauma, the nervous system, and altered states of consciousness are shaping the next frontier of healing. We dive into the use of ketamine as a legal psychedelic, explore personal and professional experiences with plant medicine, and unpack the healing potential for intergenerational trauma. Keith also discusses the spiritual side of therapy, from the intersection of yoga and mental health to the power—and pitfalls—of spiritual practice. Along the way, we reflect on yeshiva culture, emotional repression, and what authentic spiritual commitment looks like. As we wrap up, we look to the future—exploring how AI and technology may intersect with therapy and human consciousness. This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about the intersection of psychedelics, spirituality, neuroscience, and the evolution of healing. Connect with Keith! Email - Keith@PsychiatryInstitute.com Website - PsychiatryInstitute.com New Book! Psychedelic Therapy: A Revolutionary Approach to Restoring Your Mental Health and Reclaiming Your Life - https://a.co/d/93gdzkc Connect with Gabi! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/journey_with_gabi/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2SoydqNskaV9wOra0Yh6Z3?si=d1891df9a822414c Book a session! The Men's Therapy Studio https://themenstherapystudio.com/ 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:41 Founding the Integrative Psychiatric Institute 01:57 The Mental Health Crisis and Psychedelic Therapy 03:12 Understanding Trauma and Psychedelics 07:26 Ketamine: The Legal Psychedelic 14:22 Personal Experiences with Psychedelics 35:12 Intergenerational Trauma and Healing 43:10 Yoga, Spirituality, and Mental Health 48:20 Exploring the Nervous System and Trauma Release 49:22 The Power and Pitfalls of Spiritual Practice 52:45 Yeshiva Culture and Spiritual Commitment 57:27 The Future of Therapy and AI 01:02:04 Technological Evolution and Human Consciousness 01:13:35 Psychedelics and Altered States of Consciousness 01:16:16 Closing Thoughts and Future of Therapy