Episode 52 -The Collective Lie in Ketamine Therapy (Part 1): Why the Experience Isn't the Treatment

Episode 52 -The Collective Lie in Ketamine Therapy (Part 1): Why the Experience Isn't the Treatment

Author: Ketamine StartUp March 16, 2026 Duration: 35:52
Anesthesia provider Charles Miller presents controversial research arguing that ketamine therapy's emphasis on experiences actually reduces success rates. He explains the NMDA-glutamate-BDNF pathway, critiques popular research methodologies, and makes the case for focusing on post-treatment neuroplasticity rather than psychedelic insights during treatment.

Hosted by Sam and Kim Ko, two board-certified physicians who actually run a ketamine therapy practice, The Ketamine StartUp Podcast digs into the real, unvarnished work of building this kind of medical business from the ground up. It’s a conversation for clinicians and entrepreneurs who are past the theory and need practical, actionable advice. You’ll hear us break down the complexities of patient care protocols alongside the fundamentals of marketing, operations, and financial planning, all through the lens of our own successes and stumbles. Each episode brings in voices from our network-fellow practitioners, legal experts, and business mentors-to explore the full spectrum of running a compliant and compassionate practice. This isn't about hype; it's a detailed roadmap. Tuning into this podcast means getting a candid look at the intersection of modern medicine and entrepreneurship, where clinical expertise meets the realities of building a sustainable service. We share the lessons that aren’t in textbooks, from navigating regulatory gray areas to building a team that aligns with your clinical values, because launching and growing this work involves much more than medicine alone. Join us as we cover the entire journey, one frank discussion at a time.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 54

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Episode 43- What Licenses Do You Need to Open a Ketamine Clinic? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:32
Learn which licenses you need to legally open a ketamine infusion clinic. This episode covers essential medical licenses like DEA and NPI, unfamiliar business permits including FNP and DBA, and why requirements vary sign…
Episode 37 - Mindset Mnemonics for Ketamine Clinic Success [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:12
Learn four essential mindset tools that separate successful ketamine clinics from those that struggle. Kim and Sam Ko teach simple mnemonics for staying focused during chaos, prioritizing effectively, maintaining presenc…
Episode 36 - Building Healing Communities with Mike Margolies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:48
Learn why widespread mental health conditions require community-level healing beyond individual ketamine therapy. Mike Margolies shares insights on the responsibility of consciousness work, building therapeutic communiti…
Episode 35 - The Medical Marketing Funnel for Ketamine Clinics [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:56
Learn the proven ACC marketing framework (Awareness, Consideration, Conversion). Discover how to create organic content that builds trust, dominate local search results, and use newsletters as your highest ROI marketing…