No Way Out From F-14 Tomcats to Toad Medicine: 1 Year Inside Ambio w/ Mark "Slider" Keller
Nov 24, 2025
Mark "Slider" Keller, a former U.S. Navy aviator and Ambio host, shares his transformative experiences guiding veterans through psychedelic-assisted therapy. He reveals the raw realities of ibogaine and 5-MeO-DMT treatments, detailing the emotional journeys of participants. Keller discusses the importance of intentionality, the ego-dissolving effects of 5-MeO-DMT, and the neurological resets that occur during these profound experiences. He also addresses the challenges of accessibility and the rising interest in psychedelics spurred by public figures.
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Purposeful Entry Enables Rapid Change
- Mark "Slider" Keller sees Ambio as a place where desperate veterans and first responders find rapid, practical change.
- He highlights how openness and intention before treatment set the stage for transformation.
Screen And Medically Supervise Ibogaine
- Do rigorous medical pre-screening (EKG, liver/kidney tests) and magnesium loading before Ibogaine.
- Ensure IV support and qualified medical staff during administration to minimize risk.
Sweat Lodge Softens Resistance
- The Temescal sweat lodge serves as 'meat tenderizer' to soften clients before Ibogaine.
- It builds group trust and readies participants for intense discomfort ahead.
