Explore psychedelic-assisted therapy, ketamine treatment, and breathwork in modern psychiatry. We're taking a clinical look at treating PTSD and treatment-resistant depression with psychiatrists Dr. Zachary Herrmann and Dr. Sarah Slabaugh who share their personal and professional journey to the forefront of psychedelic therapy. As a married couple and collaborators, they offer a unique perspective on mental health care, blending clinical expertise with lived experience to explore new frontiers in psychiatry. They explain how approaches like ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and breathwork are reshaping treatment for trauma and beyond. Healing isn’t just clinical—it’s deeply human. And the future of psychiatry may depend on embracing both.
What if the future of mental health care lies in revisiting ancient tools—through a modern clinical lens? In this episode of The Patient Physician, psychiatrists Dr. Zachary Herrmann and Dr. Sarah Slabaugh share their personal and professional journey to the forefront of psychedelic therapy. As a married couple and collaborators, they offer a unique perspective on mental health care, blending clinical expertise with lived experience to explore new frontiers in psychiatry. They explain how approaches like ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and breathwork are reshaping treatment for trauma and beyond. Healing isn’t just clinical—it’s deeply human. And the future of psychiatry may depend on embracing both.
MEET OUR GUESTS: Dr. Zachary Herrmann & Dr. Sarah Slabaugh are a married team of board-certified psychiatrists who have worked together for over a decade. Their practice, HS Psychiatry, offers specialized psychiatric consultation and interventions for adolescents and adults. They apply Osteopathic and Holotropic principles to their work and specialize in psychedelic treatments such as ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and psychedelic integration therapy. The duo's values are grounded in patient-centered care, transparency, patience, and acceptance. Their hope for clients is that they find a space of inner exploration to discover their own deep wisdom. Learn more: https://www.hspsychiatry.com/ Connect: info@HSPsychiatry.com
TIME STAMPS:
00:00 Welcome and Setup
02:03 Meet the Psychiatrists
04:50 Origins in Psychedelics
09:23 Training and Definitions
14:11 FDA Timeline and Setbacks
21:39 Business and Treatment Models
25:47 Inside Assisted Therapy
32:12 Adolescent Research and Safety
35:27 Insurance and Access Barriers
37:05 Who Is a Good Fit Patient-Wise
38:28 PTSD Treatment Limits
39:46 Veterans Seeking Psychedelics
41:26 Mindset And Safety Planning
43:33 Therapeutic Alliance Matters
44:52 Wellness Versus Diagnosis
47:01 Grof Breathwork Explained
51:43 Retreat Effects And Cell Phone Breaks
54:35 Physician/Clinician Self-Care
01:01:04 Advice For Struggling Doctors
01:07:55 Meaning Of Patient Physician
01:11:12 Closing And Documentary Suggestion