Send us Fan Mail For veterans and athletes living with the effects of repetitive brain trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, or addiction, conventional approaches don't always provide the answers they're looking for. Could ibogaine become part of a new approach? In Episode 103 of Broken Brains, host Bruce Parkman welcomes Trevor Millar, a social entrepreneur and expert in ibogaine-assisted therapy, for an in-depth discussion about the history of ibogaine, its use in addiction treatment, emerging research involving veterans, and the growing movement to study its potential neurological and psychological effects. Trevor traces ibogaine's history from the iboga plant and its traditional ceremonial use to Howard Lotsoff's discovery of its anti-addictive properties in the 1960s. Bruce and Trevor then examine how medically supervised ibogaine treatment is administered, why patient screening matters, and what research involving veterans has reported regarding PTSD, depression, anxiety, and brain health. They also discuss ibogaine's potential relationship to neuroplasticity and neuroregeneration, stories from veterans and athletes who have undergone treatment, and the legislative and regulatory barriers currently limiting research and access in the United States. This conversation isn't simply about psychedelics. It's about finding better answers for people living with brain injuries, trauma, addiction, and mental health challenges—and ensuring promising approaches receive the research necessary to determine their safety and effectiveness. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts 📲 Be sure to follow, share, like, and subscribe to support brain health awareness and bring real treatments to those who need them most. Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman is sponsored by The Mac Parkman Foundation Support The Mac Parkman Foundation by donating today! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CR24MY2GDUCZL CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW! https://www.mpfact.com/headsmart-app/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Repetitive Brain Trauma 01:39 Understanding Ibogaine Therapy 02:19 The Origins and Discovery of Ibogaine 05:40 Ibogaine's Impact on Addiction and Mental Health 11:38 Mechanisms of Ibogaine's Effectiveness 16:55 Administration and Treatment Protocols 24:23 Case Studies and Success Stories 29:48 Research and Future Directions 31:36 The Push for Ibogaine Research Funding 33:56 Barriers to Accessing Psychedelic Treatments 37:32 The Role of Nonprofits in Psychedelic Advocacy 40:19 Psychedelics and Mental Health Rehabilitation 43:01 Success Stories: Athletes and Psychedelic Treatment 46:21 The Impact of Ibogaine on Veterans 50:04 Future Directions for Psychedelic Research and Treatment Resources MPFACT – Repetitive Brain Impact in Youth Sports https://www.mpfact.org Learn More Mac Parkman Foundation https://www.mpfact.org Support the Mission If you found this episode valuable, share it with a parent, coach, athletic trainer, teacher, or anyone involved in youth sports. Subscribe to Broken Brains on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen to podcasts as we continue bringing awareness to repetitive brain trauma, blast exposure, concussion research, and brain health. Produced by Security Halt Media
