Altered States UPDATE: A Navy SEAL Goes to Mexico to take Ibogaine
Oct 29, 2025
Curtis Fox, a seasoned reporter and producer, shares the compelling journey of a former Navy SEAL, Craig, who faced memory loss after nearly three decades in military service. They discuss Craig’s pivotal decision to seek ibogaine treatment in Mexico, sparked by rising cognitive issues. The podcast delves into Craig's intense experience during the session, leading to unexpected feelings of relief. Gretchen, Craig’s wife, offers insights into their family struggles, emphasizing that while ibogaine can initiate change, healing requires ongoing effort.
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Forgetting His Wife's Name
- Craig woke one morning in 2020 and could not remember his wife's name for hours, which alerted him that something was wrong.
- That memory lapse prompted him to seek help and eventually travel to Mexico for ibogaine treatment.
Decades Of Blast Exposure
- Over 27 years as a Navy SEAL, Craig endured tens of thousands of blast exposures and other concussive events.
- He later recognized chronic cognitive problems, frustration, and memory/language struggles consistent with traumatic brain injury.
Stanford's Pre/Post Study Design
- Stanford researchers designed an observational study to measure ibogaine's effects on veterans with TBI using cognitive tests and MRI/fMRI.
- They tested participants before treatment, days after, and one month later to capture objective changes.