One state
Licensing
- Licensed facilitator
- Colorado · NMIT.0000126
- Psychologist
- Colorado · 0006486
Ken Weingardt, Ph.D.
Ken is a licensed psychologist with a PhD in Clinical Psychology and extensive expertise in treating addictive behaviors. He has served as a Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford and Northwestern Medical Schools and spent nearly 20 years with the Department of Veterans Affairs training residents and postdoctoral fellows in evidence-based psychotherapies. Following a transformative psychedelic experience in 2020, he transitioned into natural medicine, becoming a certified psychedelic-assisted therapist and Director of Training and Education for the Heroic Hearts Project.
Ken Weingardt earned his PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Washington, specializing in treating addictive behaviors, and has served as a Professor of Psychiatry at both Stanford and Northwestern Medical Schools and in the Department of Veterans Affairs for nearly 20 years.
Works best with
- Addiction and Recovery
- Individuals working through alcohol or substance use disorders who are ready to explore healing beyond traditional treatment.
- LGBTQIA+ Clients
- Members of the LGBTQIA+ community seeking a knowledgeable and affirming facilitator.
- Veterans with PTSD
- Veterans navigating the lasting effects of service-related trauma who are looking for evidence-informed support.
How Ken works
Clinical and evidence-based
Grounded in licensed clinical practice and the psychotherapy research the trials were built on.
Mindfulness and meditation
Attention trained before the journey, so the session has something steady to return to when it intensifies.
Nature-based practice
The outdoors used deliberately: walking, sitting and integrating in the landscape rather than only indoors.
Addiction
Substance use and behavioural addiction, including work alongside recovery programmes.
Credentials
Licensed, trained, and in practice since 2006
One program
Education
- PhD, Clinical Psychology, University of Washington
Since 2006
Experience
- 20 years in the healing arts
- 1 client story on file
- Collected after the journey, shared with permission
Where you'll be
A setting that feels like home
Our private sessions take place at a state-licensed center. They're thoughtfully designed spaces that feel more like a cozy living room than a clinic.
Where you'll be
A setting that feels like home
Our private sessions take place at a state-licensed center. They're thoughtfully designed spaces that feel more like a cozy living room than a clinic.
What's included
What's included
Odyssey Foundations
Eligibility screening, licensed facilitators personally vetted by our founder, and evidence-based protocols inspired by clinical trials.
Individual Preparation
Two one-on-one video sessions with your facilitator before your journey. You'll talk through what you're hoping for, what to expect during your experience, and explore your personal intentions.
Individual Mushroom Journey
Your guided in-person journey, one-on-one with your facilitator. You'll have your own private space, with eye shades and music to help you turn inward, and your facilitator by your side for personal support the whole time.
Individual Integration
Two one-on-one integration sessions with your facilitator, in person or by video. Make sense of what happened and start turning insight into lasting change.
Ongoing Support
Lifetime access to our group integration circles. If you have a particularly hard journey, our Odyssey safety net adds up to five more integration sessions to help you through it.
Not included
Flights
You'll book your own travel to and from your session. Your care coordinator can help you plan around the dates.
Lodging
You'll book your own place to stay. Your care coordinator will share our local travel guide, with vetted Airbnbs and places to stay near the service center.
Meals
Food and drink are up to you. Our local travel guide includes our favorite places to eat, so you'll have plenty to choose from.
Ground Transportation
You'll handle getting to and from your session. Your care coordinator can help you plan the logistics.
Travel insurance
We recommend it in case plans change, but it's booked separately and not part of your experience cost.
My experience was among the most meaningful experiences of my life. It exceeded my expectations. It was life-changing! Ken was terrific from start to finish, and we remain in contact. I can’t thank him enough. I experienced great support on-site and a great connection with a talented facilitator.
B.C.Private session · April 2026
Check eligibility
Every experience starts here
Mushroom experiences carry real risks, and not everyone is a good fit. Every Odyssey experience starts with our eligibility screening.
- Comprehensive intake. Covering your medical history, medications, supplements, allergies, and personal and family mental health history.
- Facilitator review. A licensed senior facilitator reviews your intake against the eligibility requirements, risk factors, and contraindications named in state guidelines.
- Eligibility discussion. We walk you through your eligibility showing what your intake surfaces, what it means for a mushroom experience, and answer any questions you have.
- Clinically-informed standards. Our eligibility standards were designed by licensed medical doctors, psychologists, and psychiatrists.