Dr. Casey Paleos - How to Heal in New York City?
Wed Dec 03 2025
How do you run an innovative space in the heart of NYC that offers ketamine therapy and psychotherapy services? And is there more ketamine in the city than meets the eye? Join me as I dive into these questions with Dr. Casey Paleos, a pioneering psychiatrist reshaping the field of psychedelic-assisted therapy.
Dr. Casey Paleos is
-Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder of InnerMost, a NYC-based Public Benefit Corporation focusing on psychedelic therapy.
-with over 15 years of experience in mental health with a deep commitment to exploring the healing potential of psychedelic medicines.
-Principal Investigator for MAPS-sponsored MDMA-Assisted Therapy trials and a key contributor to the Psilocybin Cancer Anxiety Study at NYU.
Discussion Highlights:
The importance of creating accessible, innovative therapy spaces and supporting therapists through experiential training and community-building.
Dr. Paleos's personal journey and motivation for entering psychiatry, stemming from a desire to help individuals with mental health struggles.
The contrast between conventional psychiatry treatments and the deeper, more holistic approaches offered through psychedelic therapy.
Insights on the recent electoral win of Zohran Mamdani as NYC Mayor and its implications for psychedelic legalization and mental health reform.
The cultural nuances of mental health in NYC and how they influence the acceptance and use of psychedelic treatments.
The role of ketamine and other psychedelics in fostering connections and addressing crises of meaning and disconnection in modern urban life.
Notable Quotes:
"Psychedelics can be viewed as tools for map provision."
"There's a crisis of connectedness in our society, and psychedelics may help restore that."
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How do you run an innovative space in the heart of NYC that offers ketamine therapy and psychotherapy services? And is there more ketamine in the city than meets the eye? Join me as I dive into these questions with Dr. Casey Paleos, a pioneering psychiatrist reshaping the field of psychedelic-assisted therapy. Dr. Casey Paleos is -Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder of InnerMost, a NYC-based Public Benefit Corporation focusing on psychedelic therapy. -with over 15 years of experience in mental health with a deep commitment to exploring the healing potential of psychedelic medicines. -Principal Investigator for MAPS-sponsored MDMA-Assisted Therapy trials and a key contributor to the Psilocybin Cancer Anxiety Study at NYU. Discussion Highlights: The importance of creating accessible, innovative therapy spaces and supporting therapists through experiential training and community-building. Dr. Paleos's personal journey and motivation for entering psychiatry, stemming from a desire to help individuals with mental health struggles. The contrast between conventional psychiatry treatments and the deeper, more holistic approaches offered through psychedelic therapy. Insights on the recent electoral win of Zohran Mamdani as NYC Mayor and its implications for psychedelic legalization and mental health reform. The cultural nuances of mental health in NYC and how they influence the acceptance and use of psychedelic treatments. The role of ketamine and other psychedelics in fostering connections and addressing crises of meaning and disconnection in modern urban life. Notable Quotes: "Psychedelics can be viewed as tools for map provision." "There's a crisis of connectedness in our society, and psychedelics may help restore that." Check Innermost out here : https://innermost.one/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.