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Tackling the Mental Health Crisis using Ketamine-Assisted Therapy with Dylan Beynon

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Sep 1, 2025
Dylan Beynon, founder of Mindbloom and a pioneer in ketamine-assisted therapy, shares his journey from a challenging childhood marked by mental illness to launching a successful startup. He discusses the transformative power of ketamine and emphasizes the importance of preparation and integration in therapy. Dylan highlights how music enhances the healing process and reveals personal stories that shaped his optimistic outlook on life. He also addresses the media's scrutiny of his work and advocates for broader access to psychedelic treatments in tackling the mental health crisis.
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From Chaotic Childhood To Lifeline Father

  • Dylan Beynon grew up in extreme poverty with a schizophrenic, addicted mother and a severely mentally ill sister, and found solace in books and fantasy.
  • His adoptive stepfather became his hero and consistent source of safety, shaping his resilience and future drive.
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MDMA Moment That Rewired Outlook

  • Dylan describes a pivotal MDMA trip abroad that flipped him from deep pessimism to rational optimism and opened his emotional life.
  • The experience increased his social openness, forgiveness, and commitment to personal growth and relationships.
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Why Dylan Founded Mindbloom

  • Dylan's personal path to founding Mindbloom began after ketamine therapy helped his father recover from suicidality and after his own psychedelic experiences.
  • He saw gaps in clinical ketamine delivery (costly IV clinics, poor set/setting) and aimed to make access affordable and effective via telemedicine.
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