Governor Perry shares why he has become an outspoken advocate for advancing research into compounds like ibogaine and other psychedelic therapies. Together, the discussion explores the growing bipartisan interest in studying these treatments, the policy challenges ahead, and the potential for new therapeutic options to emerge within the U.S. medical system.
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The New Health Club - Gov. Rick Perry & Prof. Rachel Yehuda
October 15, 2025
Recorded during the Psychedelic Science Conference in Denver, this episode features a conversation with Professor Rachel Yehuda and former Texas Governor Rick Perry about the rapidly evolving field of psychedelic research. Yehuda, director of the Parsons Research Center for Psychedelic Healing at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, has been a leading figure in research examining new treatment approaches for trauma and PTSD, particularly among veterans.