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Juan Pablo Capello: A Wakeup Call for Ketamine Telehealth Companies


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Today, I’m joined by Juan Pablo Capello, co-founder and former CEO of New Life Health, a telehealth ketamine therapy service launched in 2021. Juan Pablo has raised concerns about low standards of care in telehealth ketamine, making this a timely conversation about the opportunities and challenges in this growing industry.

In our discussion, Juan Pablo shares how his early experiences with Wachuma inspired his interest in psychedelics for mental health. We address key topics, including the potential for ketamine addiction, the impact of Matthew Perry’s death on the psychedelic community, and the surprising role of insurance companies in shaping telehealth standards. We also explore the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, Juan Pablo’s work with the Eagle Condor Church, and how integration is best approached as a community effort.

Juan Pablo is a seasoned entrepreneur who co-founded a leading Latin American crowdfunding platform and a creative campus in Miami’s Wynwood Arts District. As the former CEO of New Life Health, now part of Beckley Waves, he continues to engage in work that bridges innovation, care, and community in the psychedelic space.

Timestamps

  • (06:00) Juan Pablo’s background in Chile and his experience with Wachuma
  • (11:30) Why ketamine is used in mental health treatment
  • (21:00) Is ketamine addictive?
  • (25:00) Matthew Perry’s death as a wake-up call for the ketamine community
  • (36:00) The surprising regulatory influence of insurance companies
  • (41:00) The Religious Freedom Restoration Act and the Eagle Condor Church
  • (53:00) The lack of integration in traditional psychedelic therapy contexts
  • (57:00) Integration as a community-driven process

  • Links

    • Juan Pablo Cappello - PAG Law PLLC
    • Matthew Perry's Death Shows Ketamine Industry Needs a Wakeup Call
    • Nue Life | At Home Ketamine Therapy
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