“Great perspective and suggestions!”
-Ashly Ulrich
A grounded starting point in a fast-moving field
Real conversations. Clear context. No hype.
The podcast was created to offer what most clinicians are searching for: real conversations with the people building psychedelic training programs, without marketing gloss or pressure to decide fast.
Each episode brings listeners into thoughtful, focused dialogue with program directors, educators, retreat leaders, and clinicians shaping the future of psychedelic medicine.
These conversations stay grounded and practical, offering the kind of clarity that helps the landscape feel understandable instead of overwhelming.
How listeners tend to feel afterward
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Lighter
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More oriented
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Encouraged instead of intimidated
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Reconnected to curiosity and possibility
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Less alone in figuring it out
Welcome. Begin with Episodes 1, 5, and 7 to settle into the conversation.
“Thank you so much for having us on as guests today. I am very grateful for your kindness and desire to lift up the collective community!”
- Gianna Sutley, Program Manager | Grof® Legacy
A podcast for new practitioners and seasoned clinicians
The Psych Med School Podcast is for clinicians, students, and professionals who feel the pull toward psychedelic medicine—but want to enter the field with integrity.
It resonates with those who:
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Feel excited and cautious about psychedelic medicine
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Want to understand training options before investing time or money
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Care deeply about integrity, scope, and credibility
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Are ready stop the frantic rush and hear from the leaders themselves
We loved the conversation and appreciate your enthusiasm for ‘rising the tide’ for all of us doing transformational work!”
- Jay Dufrechou, J.D., Ph.D. | Director at Grof Legacy Training USA
Not quite sure where you fit yet?
If you’re still orienting—unsure which training paths make sense for your license, goals, or season of life—start with the SCOUTT™ self-assessment. It helps you get clear on what you’re looking for before you dive deeper into podcast episodes or programs.
Don’t doubt it, SCOUTT™ it!
A note from the bridge builder
Stay Grounded
Stay Curious
Hi there,
This podcast was a voice and a mission before it was part of an ecosystem.
This is your invitation to see the psychedelic landscape through my eyes. I am a clinician, but this won’t just be theory or academic talk. Instead, I share real-world travel notes, conference takeaways, conversations with leaders I’m meeting, the inside scoop on projects I’m building, and the fun social moments that make this space feel alive.
So come along with me—we are learning as we go and finding our place in it all.
Stay curious,
Dr. L Cooper
The real person behind the SCOUTT™ and Psych Med School
P.S. It is important you know I am behind all this because so much content online today feels automated, recycled, or created to sell something. Psych Med School is different. It’s intentional. This isn’t some faceless algorithm or generic AI tool; it’s created from my lived experience and from a genuine desire to help you find your way.
What psychedelic training is right for me?
These conversations are here to help you decide
We cover:
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Psychedelic training pathways (ketamine, psilocybin, MDMA, integration, and more)
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Program structure, learning styles, and real-world expectations
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What programs actually feel like, and how students are supported
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Ethics, scope, and professional responsibility
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The humanness of teachers, leaders, and educators
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How the ecosystem is evolving—and where listeners may fit
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And more!
These details help you picture yourself in the experience and start daydreaming with direction—imagining what’s possible with your feet still on the ground.
“Dr. L Cooper introduced me to the right psychedelic medicine experts at exactly the right time.”
- S.S. Wall
For the clinician on the frontier
Come tune into the energy of program leaders to see if you resonate—in a way no sales page can capture.
It’s where one sentence can suddenly make it all click for you.
A place to get out of your head (and stop intellectualizing this already) and embody your discernment.