Ben Askins
Ben "Doc" Askins, PA-C, is a U.S. Army veteran, psychiatric physician assistant, educator, author, and nationally recognized speaker whose work focuses on trauma, resilience, and innovative approaches to mental health. A graduate of the U.S. Army Interservice Physician Assistant Program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, he has spent more than two decades practicing and teaching wilderness, tactical, and expeditionary medicine in both military and civilian settings. Doc is the founder of an integrative psychiatric practice specializing in PTSD, depression, and precision mental health. His clinical interests include ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, neuropsychiatry, genomics, and the emerging field of psychedelic medicine. He has completed specialized training in MDMA-assisted therapy through the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) and has contributed to clinical research examining the effects of ketamine treatment on epigenetic aging in patients with PTSD and major depressive disorder. In addition to his clinical work, Doc is the author of The Anti-Hero's Journey and host of the Anti-Hero's Journey podcast, where he explores the intersections of trauma, psychology, philosophy, leadership, and human consciousness with leading clinicians, researchers, and thought leaders. Through his writing and speaking, he challenges conventional thinking while advocating for evidence-informed, compassionate approaches to healing and personal growth.
Appears in 1 Episode
The Benefits of Psychedelics on PTSD | Ben "Doc" Askins Interview
Physician Assistant and prior C&P examiner Leah Bucholz discusses Psychedelic Medicine with Physician Assistant Ben "Doc" Askins who is a US Army combat Veteran and tr...
