Tryp Rapport Episode 088 - Tara's Trip to Ambio (Ibogaine & Bufo)
Sep 15, 2025
Tara shares her transformative journey at Ambio in Mexico, diving into her experiences with ibogaine and bufo. She discusses the unique cohort demographics, recounts an intense sweat lodge experience, and the emotional rollercoaster of the ibogaine ceremony. Vivid visions lead to profound realizations about family and life. The blissful encounter with 5-MeO-DMT brings overwhelming joy and insights. They reflect on the potential of psychedelics for addiction recovery and stress the need for integration support after such journeys.
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Last-Minute Trip To Ambio
- Tara decided last-minute to go to Ambio after being steered there when IbogaQuest declined her application.
- She crossed the border from San Diego and arrived at a high-end treatment house by the beach for the program.
Medical Care Paired With Comfort
- Ambio combined ceremonial elements (sweat lodge) with on-site medical screening and continuous IV support.
- Tara emphasized how the high-quality food, staff care, and accommodations made her feel safe and supported.
Fire Ceremony And Ibogaine Dosing
- On dosing night Tara joined a fire ceremony, wrote lists of what to let go of, and burned a pack of cigarettes.
- Staff dosed her in staged capsules (two, then two, then an open capsule in honey) and guided participants to their mattresses.