I recently revisited Iboga — the psychedelic root bark from Equatorial West Africa — six years after first experiencing it in a traditional Bwiti ceremony in Gabon. This time, I received Ibogaine treatment at Beond in Cancún. (Full disclosure: I produce their podcast, Ibogaine Uncovered.)

To my surprise, my mentor Benjamin also spends time at Beond, quietly supporting others through their Ibogaine journeys. After my own treatment—complete with a flood dose and a booster dose—the best way to share my experience felt like a conversation with Benjamin himself.

I also interviewed Tom, Beond’s CEO, for The Psychedelic Therapy Podcast — check that out for more details on the clinic and Ibogaine. As always, you’ll find links in the show notes. Now, please join me for my chat with my mentor, spiritual guide, and extraordinary role model, Benjamin.

Links

Timestamps

05:10 The Ibogaine Process and Its Benefits
09:18 Ibogaine and Traumatic Brain Injury
20:22 Reflections on Healing and Growth
29:57 The Beond Experience
30:43 My Ibogaine Journey
32:32 Post-Treatment Reflections
35:59 Connecting with Others
37:38 Understanding Addiction

Benjamin: Why I Returned to Ibogaine