Living Medicine Institute

11/20/2025

New episode of Living Medicine is now live!

Psychedelic-assisted therapy is reshaping how clinicians understand trauma, resilience, and healing. With veterans, first responders, and countless others still struggling despite traditional treatments, many are wondering whether a different therapeutic pathway is finally within reach. What happens when medicine, neuroscience, and expanded states of consciousness converge? How can clinicians bring innovative treatments to people who need them most?

With decades of experience in trauma-focused psychology, Dr. Raymond Turpin believes that meaningful healing begins by accessing the deeper layers of the psyche that conventional talk therapy often can’t reach. He emphasizes the importance of preparation, safety, and intentional integration, noting that even profound non-ordinary experiences require commitment and follow-through to create transformation. Relational support, skilled guidance, and a willingness to engage with inner material can catalyze healing.

In this episode of Living Medicine, Dr. Sandy Newes talks with Dr. Raymond Turpin, Clinical and Executive Director of The Pearl Institute, about psychedelic-assisted trauma therapy. Dr. Turpin shares his path into M**A research, how his team became an expanded access site treating four clients, and why his view of ketamine evolved through clinical experience.

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Dr. Raymond Turpin is the Clinical and Executive Director of The Pearl Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing trauma-informed care and ps...

11/07/2025

New episode of Living Medicine just dropped!

As more clinicians and healers turn to ketamine, M**A, and other medicines to heal trauma, the line between therapeutic experiences and therapy often blurs. How can practitioners ensure that these experiences heal rather than harm?

According to trauma clinician Karen Sprinkel, trauma healing requires both depth and discernment. She cites experiential training, client choice, and flexibility as the pillars of safe psychedelic work. Karen also encourages clinicians to recognize trauma across cognitive, somatic, and spiritual dimensions and to prioritize integration and humility in their practice. Effective healing is intentional, informed, and compassionate.

In this episode of Living Medicine, Dr. Sandy Newes sits down with individual and family trauma therapist Karen Sprinkel to talk about trauma-informed psychedelic care. Karen explains what defines a trauma specialist, how to safely prepare clients for psychedelic sessions, and the importance of flexibility and client agency in healing trauma.

10/26/2025

We are excited to announce that the Living Medicine Institute will be a sponsor for this event in Charlotte, NC. Please let me know if you would like to join us!

10/23/2025

Psychedelic-assisted therapy is evolving from a fringe theory to a promising modality for healing trauma, particularly among veterans. As traditional treatments often fall short, many are wondering how these medicines can be integrated safely and effectively into clinical and community settings. What makes psychedelic work transformative, and what safeguards make it ethical?According to psychologist Ken Weingardt, the key lies in preparation, integration, and respect for each client’s cultural and emotional context. He recommends understanding moral injury, survivor’s guilt, and the unique reintegration challenges veterans face. Additionally, clinicians should pair evidence-based methods with peer support and recognize that healing begins after the medicine.

In this episode of Living Medicine, Dr. Sandy Newes sits down with Ken Weingardt, PhD, Director of Training and Education and a Clinical Advisor at Heroic Hearts Project, to discuss how psychedelics support veteran healing. He describes the use of M**A therapy for trauma, the role of peer support in recovery, and why integration and community are essential for lasting transformation.

10/14/2025

New Episode of Living Medicine is now available!

Psychedelics are transitioning from underground traditions into mainstream clinical use, sparking both excitement and debate. How do these medicines hold psychosocial and spiritual significance that modern practices should embrace?

Psychedelic wellness leader Matt Zemon argues that while clinical research is critical, the vast majority of psychedelic use occurs outside medical models. He highlights the role of community, integration, and spiritual connection in healing. Rather than relying on sterile clinical settings, Matt advocates for intentional, compassionate spaces that nurture meaningful transformation. He maintains that although these medicines are catalysts for change, they are not standalone cures.

In this episode of Living Medicine, Dr. Sandy Newes sits down with Matt Zemon, Co-founder and CEO of HAPPŸŸ, to discuss the intersection of science, spirituality, and community in psychedelic work. Matt shares how group settings reinforce interconnectedness, how psychedelics help people align with themselves, and how ketamine can foster transformation and spiritual experiences.

Matt Zemon is the Co-founder and CEO of HAPPŸŸ, a mental wellness company focused on psychedelic-assisted ketamine therapy. In his role, he leads the company...

10/14/2025

A Note from Dr. Sandy Newes

Our next Level One Clinical Intensive begins tomorrow, October 15th!

This training is built as a direct pathway to practice, carefully designed to give clinical and medical professionals the tools, skills, community, and mentoring needed to confidently and effectively launch into Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP).

There’s still a little time to join us before we begin!

🔸Reach out today to snewes@gmail.com with any questions and to receive $500 off enrollment before we start

❕Note: We’re currently experiencing an email deliverability issue at Living Medicine Institute. If you reached out to sandy@livingmedicineinstitute.com and haven’t heard back, please email snewes@gmail.com today so we don’t miss your message.

I look forward to seeing you in the cohort!
— Dr. Sandy Newes

10/10/2025

Happy Friday from Sandy and the team at the Living Medicine Institute!

𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟓, 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞! 𝐖𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 $𝟓𝟎𝟎 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭, 𝐬𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐬.

Check out this testimonial where a past Level One participant shares their experience with the training, discussing what the first month was like.

We accept only 10-12 people into this clinically oriented group, and you will gain the skills and knowledge you need to begin seeing clients immediately.

This training offers applied clinically focused didactics in an experiential context. Our expertly developed curriculum provides you with the essential foundation you need to have a deeper understanding of Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy, with a particular emphasis on the use of ketamine. Past participants have universally rated the training a 5/5 and have found it professionally relevant and personally impactful.

Please feel free to reach out directly to Dr. Sandy Newes directly with any questions at sandy@livingmedicineinstitute.com

We hope you will join us, and thank you again for your interest in what we are offering!

10/09/2025

Reach out this week and receive $500 off our upcoming cohort starting October 15th! We have 2 spots remaining, so don't miss out on this uniquely transformative experience, perfect for anyone just beginning a KAP practice or looking to expand existing skills.

Please feel free to reach out directly to Dr. Sandy Newes with any questions at sandy@livingmedicineinstitute.com

Click the link or visit www.LivingMedicineInstitute.com for detailed information about the cohort.

https://living-medicine-institute.mykajabi.com/fall-2026-clinical-intensive

At the Living Medicine Institute, we are committed to offering you a direct pathway to practice, and our trainings are based on three core components:

10/09/2025

Hi all! Wondering where to go to get more of the “How to’s” of Ketamine assisted Psychotherapy? This is the place and now is the time!!

The Living Medicine Institute has 2 spots remaining in our Level One Clinical Intensive KAP training for clinical and medical professionals, starting 10/15. We are offering $500 off to complete the cohort, so now is a GREAT TIME!

The group meets 8 times over 16 weeks, online, and you do 6-7 medicine sessions in your own community
to inform your learning. We accept only 12 people into this clinically-oriented group and you will gain the shills and knowledge you need to begin seeing clients immediately.

This training is designed to be a Direct Pathway to practice- providing you with comprehensive didactics, live teaching sessions, and hands-on experiential, all carefully curated to empower you with the essential clinical skills needed to excel as a KAP therapist or medical professional. I

Whether you’re just beginning a KAP practice or looking to expand your existing skills, this trauma-informed training was designed for you. Over the 16 weeks, you will:

-Learn and apply concrete skills for clinical practice through our Level One didactic video curriculum.

-Participate in seven experiential ketamine sessions, so you gain firsthand understanding while also supporting your own growth. These can be done at a clinic of your choosing, and we can help you with that.

-Engage in live biweekly teaching sessions (2 hours each) with our experienced LMI faculty, where we deepen the core principles and open space for discussion and integration.

-Join a supportive professional community where mentoring and connection are central to the learning process and participate in biweekly homework groups.

-Upon completion of the LMI Level One Clinical Intensive, you will have accumulated an impressive 5+ hours of video lectures, 16 hours of live teaching with our experienced staff, 8 hours of in-person workshop time, and over 17 hours of transformative ketamine experientials.

Please feel free to reach out directly to Dr. Sandy Newes with any questions You can reach her at sandy@livingmedicineinstitute.com.

Past participants have universally rated it 5/5 and have found it to be both professionally relevant and personally impactful.

For more information and to start an inquiry- please go to the Living Medicine Institute website- https://livingmedicineinstitute.com/

We hope that you will consider joining us!

Dr. Sandy Newes and the Living Medicine institute Team

10/03/2025

Ready to deepen your practice with Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy?

Enrollment is now open for our Level One Clinical Intensive, designed for clinical and medical professionals ready to build confidence, skills, and community in KAP. Training begins October 2025!

Here’s what you can expect:
🔸Small, supportive cohorts with expert mentoring
🔸Biweekly live virtual teaching + core video series
🔸Seven experiential ketamine sessions (all four routes of administration)
🔸An optional in-person retreat in Asheville, NC
🔸Tools, ethics, and skills to confidently launch or deepen your KAP practice

This immersive program is more than training, it’s a professional and personal growth journey. 🌱

Spots are limited. Enroll now at www.livingmedicineinstitute.com

09/25/2025

New episode of Living Medicine has just released!

Creating a safe space for people processing deep trauma is both an art and a discipline. Therapists working with psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy must help clients navigate intense emotions and memories by ensuring they feel secure and supported. What practices can therapists leverage to foster trust and transformation?

Somatic educator and trauma expert Licia Sky emphasizes deep, agenda-free presence. Authentic attunement begins with the client noticing their bodily sensations and slowing the pace of interaction to invite others into awareness. Through slow curiosity, facilitators can encourage clients to stay with physical sensations before forming mental narratives, allowing trauma to surface without overwhelm. Licia also warns against viewing psychedelics as a quick fix and underscores the need for careful preparation and integration to turn profound experiences into lasting growth.

In this episode of Living Medicine, Dr. Sandy Newes sits down with Licia Sky, Co-founder and Global Ambassador of the Trauma Research Foundation, to talk about embodied trauma healing and psychedelic therapy. Licia explores how slowing down and cultivating temporal awareness creates safety, how slow curiosity helps clients process trauma safely, and why integration before and after psychedelic work is critical for meaningful, lasting change.

Click here to watch the full episode:

Licia Sky is the Co-founder and Global Ambassador of the Trauma Research Foundation, a nonprofit organization advancing research, education, and treatment in...