The Thank You Life Podcast

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Stories of psychedelic healing through ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP), particularly featuring those in marginalized communities. Thank You Life is a nonprofit that provides financial assistance for this type of mental health treatment, and our podcast features the stories of those we’ve helped.

Episodes

  1. 05/30/2025 · VIDEO

    #12: Creating Community-Centric Models for Psychedelic Therapy | Wilhelmina De Castro LCSW

    Wilhelmina De Castro is the founder of Integrate in southern California and the Executive Director of PRATI (Psychedelic Research and Training Institute). Wilhelmina is trained in KAP (Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy) through PRATI, MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy through MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies), and Psilocybin Assisted Therapy through Naropa University. In addition to teaching Masters level courses in Psychology, Human Behavior and  Social Innovation, Wilhelmina serves as the Executive Director for PRATI (Psychedelic Research and Training Institute) and has served as a lead educator for for the Integrative Psychiatry Institute (IPI) and Naropa University.  Wilhelmina also is a Lead Therapist on a Clinical Trial for Psilocybin and Treatment Resistant Depression and is a retreat facilitator in the US and Mexico.

    1h 30m

  2. 02/28/2025 · VIDEO

    #11: The Synergy of Psychedelics and Yoga for Healing and Self-Discovery | Henry Winslow

    Henry Winslow is the founder of Tricycle Day, a weekly email newsletter about psychedelics delivered with humor and levity. In this conversation, Henry shares about his journey of self-discovery and healing through the yogic path and intentional use of psychedelic medicines. Subscribe to Tricycle Day and join 65,000+ subscribers getting smarter about psychedelics in under 10 minutes a week. Topics include psychedelic research, policy, and business, with a side of spicy memes. Read “Psychonaut POV with Kevin Cannella”   About Thank You Life Thank You Life is a 501c3 nonprofit organization on a mission to revolutionize mental healthcare and help the world heal through psychedelic-assisted therapy. Our mission is to eliminate the financial barriers to psychedelic-assisted therapy, so that we can: Solve inequity in mental health treatment Enable healing of underserved communities Advocate for systemic change   We do this by: Providing supplemental funds for treatment Supporting a national network of top-tier ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) clinics Advocating for psychedelic-assisted therapy to be more broadly accepted in social, medical, and regulatory arenas   Direct Ways to Get Involved Our client assistance fund is built solely on donations from people like you. Please consider becoming a Monthly Supporter of $25 or more to help us impact more people in need. Become A Monthly Supporter Today   Other Ways to Support Our Mission Sign up for our newsletter Follow us on Instagram Share this podcast with others

    1h 14m

  3. 02/21/2025 · VIDEO

    #10: Healing Severe Anxiety and Reclaiming Joy with Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy | Sairah Javed

    Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) helped Sairah heal her debilitating anxiety and depression, finally providing her the insights and catalysts that regular talk therapy and pharmaceuticals could not.  In this episode, Sairah shares her story of treatment-resistant anxiety and depression, and what eventually led her to considering KAP as a treatment option with Transcend Health Solutions in Austin, TX. KAP was a life-changing experience for Sairah, as she shares in this conversation, and we hope her story can inspire hope in others who feel that they’ve hit a wall in their own healing process.   About Thank You Life Thank You Life is a 501c3 nonprofit organization on a mission to revolutionize mental healthcare and help the world heal through psychedelic-assisted therapy. Our mission is to eliminate the financial barriers to psychedelic-assisted therapy, so that we can: Solve inequity in mental health treatment Enable healing of underserved communities Advocate for systemic change   We do this by: Providing supplemental funds for treatment Supporting a national network of top-tier ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) clinics Advocating for psychedelic-assisted therapy to be more broadly accepted in social, medical, and regulatory arenas   Direct Ways to Get Involved Our client assistance fund is built solely on donations from people like you. Please consider becoming a Monthly Supporter of $25 or more to help us impact more people in need. Become A Monthly Supporter Today   Other Ways to Support Our Mission Sign up for our newsletter Follow us on Instagram Share this podcast with others

    1h 54m

  4. 02/14/2025 · VIDEO

    #9: A Veteran's Story of Healing Through KAP Retreats | Kelly Richard

    Kelly is a Veteran who received financial assistance from Thank You Life to participate in a KAP retreat through Healing Our Heroes. Healing Our Heroes⁠ is a 501 (c)(3) dedicated to serving those who have served us. Healing Our Heroes aims to provide a sense of community, resilience, and a space for healing through respite retreats.     About Thank You Life ⁠⁠⁠Thank You Life⁠⁠⁠ is a 501c3 nonprofit organization on a mission to revolutionize mental healthcare and help the world heal through psychedelic-assisted therapy. Our mission is to eliminate the financial barriers to psychedelic-assisted therapy, so that we can: Solve inequity in mental health treatment Enable healing of underserved communities Advocate for systemic change   We do this by: Providing supplemental funds for treatment Supporting a national network of top-tier ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) clinics Advocating for psychedelic-assisted therapy to be more broadly accepted in social, medical, and regulatory arenas   Direct Ways to Get Involved Our client assistance fund is built solely on donations from people like you. Please consider becoming a Monthly Supporter of $25 or more to help us impact more people in need. ⁠⁠⁠Become A Monthly Supporter Today⁠⁠⁠   Other Ways to Support Our Mission ⁠⁠⁠Sign up for our newsletter⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Share this podcast with others ⁠

    1h 20m

  5. 02/07/2025 · VIDEO

    #8: Creating Authentic Relationships and Healing Relational Issues with Psychedelics | Paige Bond, LMFT

    Paige Bond is a Florida-based therapist in Thank You Life's KAP Provider Network. Paige is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in helping individuals, couples, and ENM relationships with concerns about sexual intimacy and relationship anxiety/insecurity. She is also: The founder of Couples Counseling of Central Florida The host of the Stubborn Love podcast The creator of the Jealousy to Joy Journey to help people pleasing millennials navigate non-monogamy   About Thank You Life ⁠⁠⁠Thank You Life⁠⁠⁠ is a 501c3 nonprofit organization on a mission to revolutionize mental healthcare and help the world heal through psychedelic-assisted therapy. Our mission is to eliminate the financial barriers to psychedelic-assisted therapy, so that we can: Solve inequity in mental health treatment Enable healing of underserved communities Advocate for systemic change   We do this by: Providing supplemental funds for treatment Supporting a national network of top-tier ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) clinics Advocating for psychedelic-assisted therapy to be more broadly accepted in social, medical, and regulatory arenas   Direct Ways to Get Involved Our client assistance fund is built solely on donations from people like you. Please consider becoming a Monthly Supporter of $25 or more to help us impact more people in need. ⁠⁠⁠Become A Monthly Supporter Today⁠⁠⁠   Other Ways to Support Our Mission ⁠⁠⁠Sign up for our newsletter⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Share this podcast with others

    1h 29m

  6. 01/31/2025 · VIDEO

    #7: KAP Leads to Resolution and Healing After Long-Term Relationship Ending | Allison Draper

    Allison received financial assistance from Thank You Life in 2024 to participate in KAP at Illumma in Austin, TX. Through her employer, Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden, Allison was able to experience a KAP treatment series as part of their health benefits. However, these sessions were not enough. She needed more sessions to find resolution in her process, but she could not afford to pay for KAP on her own. Thank You Life stepped in to provide the necessary funds to help Allison pay for more KAP sessions, in order to find resolution in her process and feel complete with her treatment series.    In this conversation, Allison shares about the suffering she experienced after a long-term relationship ended and how she navigated through this depression and crisis of self, with the help of KAP. She shares the many signs that Life was providing to her to help her along her path, as well as the realizations and support she received during the medicine sessions.   To make a donation and support the healing of more people like Allison, visit thankyoulife.org.   About Thank You Life ⁠⁠⁠Thank You Life⁠⁠⁠ is a 501c3 nonprofit organization on a mission to revolutionize mental healthcare and help the world heal through psychedelic-assisted therapy. Our mission is to eliminate the financial barriers to psychedelic-assisted therapy, so that we can: Solve inequity in mental health treatment Enable healing of underserved communities Advocate for systemic change   We do this by: Providing supplemental funds for treatment Supporting a national network of top-tier ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) clinics Advocating for psychedelic-assisted therapy to be more broadly accepted in social, medical, and regulatory arenas   Direct Ways to Get Involved Our client assistance fund is built solely on donations from people like you. Please consider becoming a Monthly Supporter of $25 or more to help us impact more people in need. ⁠⁠⁠Become A Monthly Supporter Today⁠⁠⁠   Other Ways to Support Our Mission ⁠⁠⁠Sign up for our newsletter⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Share this podcast with others

    1h 25m

  7. 01/24/2025 · VIDEO

    #6: Psychedelics Today and Self-Inquiry | Joe Moore

    Joe Moore is the Co-Founder and CEO of Psychedelics Today, one of the world’s leading platforms for psychedelic media and education. Through compelling content, thoughtful conversation and industry-leading education for a community of over 2.2 million annual learners, Psychedelics Today has the largest global reach of any media platform in the modern psychedelic realm. Joe is a seasoned speaker and is also a board member of the Psychedelic and Pain Association and the Psychedelic Medicine Coalition. To sign up for Psychedelics Today's newsletter, read their many articles, and listen to their podcast, visit their website: psychedelicstoday.com.   About Thank You Life ⁠⁠⁠Thank You Life⁠⁠⁠ is a 501c3 nonprofit organization on a mission to revolutionize mental healthcare and help the world heal through psychedelic-assisted therapy. Our mission is to eliminate the financial barriers to psychedelic-assisted therapy, so that we can: Solve inequity in mental health treatment Enable healing of underserved communities Advocate for systemic change   We do this by: Providing supplemental funds for treatment Supporting a national network of top-tier ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) clinics Advocating for psychedelic-assisted therapy to be more broadly accepted in social, medical, and regulatory arenas   Direct Ways to Get Involved Our client assistance fund is built solely on donations from people like you. Please consider becoming a Monthly Supporter of $25 or more to help us impact more people in need. ⁠⁠⁠Become A Monthly Supporter Today⁠⁠⁠   Other Ways to Support Our Mission ⁠⁠⁠Sign up for our newsletter⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Share this podcast with others

    1h 36m

  8. 01/17/2025 · VIDEO

    #5: How A KAP Retreat Helped Heal A Life of Full of Pain and Trauma | Kelly Madden

    Kelly received financial assistance from Thank You Life in 2024 in order to attend a ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) retreat. Kelly’s story is one of immense pain and trauma starting at a young age, which led to suppression of memories and emotions. With hypnotherapy, EMDR, IFS, and KAP, Kelly feels that she has made significant progress, particularly after the KAP retreat that Thank You Life helped her access.    To make a donation to Thank You Life and help more people like Kelly experience KAP, please visit our website: thankyoulife.org.   About Thank You Life ⁠⁠⁠Thank You Life⁠⁠⁠ is a 501c3 nonprofit organization on a mission to revolutionize mental healthcare and help the world heal through psychedelic-assisted therapy. Our mission is to eliminate the financial barriers to psychedelic-assisted therapy, so that we can: Solve inequity in mental health treatment Enable healing of underserved communities Advocate for systemic change   We do this by: Providing supplemental funds for treatment Supporting a national network of top-tier ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) clinics Advocating for psychedelic-assisted therapy to be more broadly accepted in social, medical, and regulatory arenas   Direct Ways to Get Involved Our client assistance fund is built solely on donations from people like you. Please consider becoming a Monthly Supporter of $25 or more to help us impact more people in need. ⁠⁠⁠Become A Monthly Supporter Today⁠⁠⁠   Other Ways to Support Our Mission ⁠⁠⁠Sign up for our newsletter⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Share this podcast with others

    1h 28m

  9. 01/10/2025 · VIDEO

    #4: Building Transilience with Psychedelics in This Time of Great Change | Laura Dawn

    Laura Dawn, M.Sc., is the host of the Dear Humanity podcast and the founder of Transilience, a groundbreaking 120-hour facilitator training program designed to equip psychedelic coaches with the skills to master integration and transformational support.   With a Master of Science in Creativity and Change Leadership, Laura is a pioneer at the intersection of psychedelics, creative cognition, and leadership development. She is passionate about helping leaders unlock innovative solutions to humanity’s most pressing challenges through expanded thinking and visionary approaches.   Drawing from over 25 years of deep exploration into altered states of consciousness, Laura mentors visionary leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs in translating these experiences into tangible, amplified impact. Her work bridges cutting-edge science, creative strategy, and soul-centered leadership to inspire lasting change. Enroll in Transilience, the 7-month advanced psychedelic integration training here:  https://lauradawn.co/transilience/    About Thank You Life ⁠⁠⁠Thank You Life⁠⁠⁠ is a 501c3 nonprofit organization on a mission to revolutionize mental healthcare and help the world heal through psychedelic-assisted therapy. Our mission is to eliminate the financial barriers to psychedelic-assisted therapy, so that we can: Solve inequity in mental health treatment Enable healing of underserved communities Advocate for systemic change   We do this by: Providing supplemental funds for treatment Supporting a national network of top-tier ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) clinics Advocating for psychedelic-assisted therapy to be more broadly accepted in social, medical, and regulatory arenas   Direct Ways to Get Involved Our client assistance fund is built solely on donations from people like you. Please consider becoming a Monthly Supporter of $25 or more to help us impact more people in need. ⁠⁠⁠Become A Monthly Supporter Today⁠⁠⁠   Other Ways to Support Our Mission ⁠⁠⁠Sign up for our newsletter⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Share this podcast with others

    1h 24m

  10. 01/09/2025 · VIDEO

    #3: Establishing A Model for Psychedelic Therapy Using Ketamine | Alli Waddell

    Alli Waddell is the co-founder and CEO of Illumma, a ketamine-assisted psychotherapy clinic in Austin, TX. Recognizing the burgeoning landscape of psychedelic businesses as a potent avenue for healing, Alli is deeply committed to fostering an industry rooted in ethics, intention, and mindfulness. She envisions a future where psychedelic business owners are pioneers in the realm of healing and champions of ethical business practices.    About Thank You Life ⁠⁠⁠Thank You Life⁠⁠⁠ is a 501c3 nonprofit organization on a mission to revolutionize mental healthcare and help the world heal through psychedelic-assisted therapy. Our mission is to eliminate the financial barriers to psychedelic-assisted therapy, so that we can: Solve inequity in mental health treatment Enable healing of underserved communities Advocate for systemic change   We do this by: Providing supplemental funds for treatment Supporting a national network of top-tier ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) clinics Advocating for psychedelic-assisted therapy to be more broadly accepted in social, medical, and regulatory arenas   Direct Ways to Get Involved Our client assistance fund is built solely on donations from people like you. Please consider becoming a Monthly Supporter of $25 or more to help us impact more people in need. ⁠⁠⁠Become A Monthly Supporter Today⁠⁠⁠   Other Ways to Support Our Mission ⁠⁠⁠Sign up for our newsletter⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Share this podcast with others

    1h 45m

  11. 01/08/2025 · VIDEO

    #2: Group KAP Helps Army Veteran Heal PTSD and the Loss of a Loved One | Erasmo Flores

    Erasmo is an Army Veteran who recently participated in a Group KAP treatment series funded by Thank You Life and their donors. In this episode, Erasmo shares his story of serving in the U.S. Army, returning home with PTSD, and losing a loved one to cancer, which led him to eventually try ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) with the financial assistance of Thank You Life.   About Thank You Life ⁠⁠⁠Thank You Life⁠⁠⁠ is a 501c3 nonprofit organization on a mission to revolutionize mental healthcare and help the world heal through psychedelic-assisted therapy. Our mission is to eliminate the financial barriers to psychedelic-assisted therapy, so that we can: Solve inequity in mental health treatment Enable healing of underserved communities Advocate for systemic change   We do this by: Providing supplemental funds for treatment Supporting a national network of top-tier ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) clinics Advocating for psychedelic-assisted therapy to be more broadly accepted in social, medical, and regulatory arenas   Direct Ways to Get Involved Our client assistance fund is built solely on donations from people like you. Please consider becoming a Monthly Supporter of $25 or more to help us impact more people in need. ⁠⁠⁠Become A Monthly Supporter Today⁠⁠⁠   Other Ways to Support Our Mission ⁠⁠⁠Sign up for our newsletter⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Share this podcast with others

    1h 48m

  12. 01/04/2025 · VIDEO

    #1: Thank You Life Moments and Stories of Healing | Dr. Dan Engle

    In the inaugural episode of the Thank You Life Podcast, hosts Dr. Dan Engle and Kevin Cannella introduce themselves and the mission of their nonprofit organization, Thank You Life. They discuss their backgrounds in psychiatry and psychotherapy, the inception of the organization aimed at providing access to psychedelic therapy, particularly ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, and the impact they have made in their first two years of operation. They share that the Thank You Life Podcast aims to capture healing stories from clients and clinicians involved in the program, emphasizing the transformative power of these experiences and the importance of community support in mental health recovery. In this conversation, Kevin Cannella and Dr. Engle discuss the transformative power of storytelling in healing, the significance of personal experiences in shaping one's path, and the role of ketamine in mental health treatment. They share their own journeys through trauma and loss, emphasizing the importance of finding meaning in suffering. The discussion also covers the benefits and risks associated with ketamine therapy, highlighting its potential for treating suicidality while acknowledging its addictive profile.   About Thank You Life ⁠⁠⁠Thank You Life⁠⁠⁠ is a 501c3 nonprofit organization on a mission to revolutionize mental healthcare and help the world heal through psychedelic-assisted therapy. Our mission is to eliminate the financial barriers to psychedelic-assisted therapy, so that we can: Solve inequity in mental health treatment Enable healing of underserved communities Advocate for systemic change   We do this by: Providing supplemental funds for treatment Supporting a national network of top-tier ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) clinics Advocating for psychedelic-assisted therapy to be more broadly accepted in social, medical, and regulatory arenas   Direct Ways to Get Involved Our client assistance fund is built solely on donations from people like you. Please consider becoming a Monthly Supporter of $25 or more to help us impact more people in need. ⁠⁠⁠Become A Monthly Supporter Today⁠⁠⁠   Other Ways to Support Our Mission ⁠⁠⁠Sign up for our newsletter⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Share this podcast with others

    1h 7m
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Stories of psychedelic healing through ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP), particularly featuring those in marginalized communities. Thank You Life is a nonprofit that provides financial assistance for this type of mental health treatment, and our podcast features the stories of those we’ve helped.

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