Episode 151: Ibogaine and Kratom-Born into the Blues
In this week’s show, we tackle two of the most debated botanicals in the addiction space from completely different angles. First, things get personal (and combative) as we dissect a Facebook argument Mike recently had with hardcore kratom proponents, diving into the fiercely protective and often wild online culture surrounding the Southeast Asian leaf. We then pivot from internet drama to clinical science to unpack ibogaine. We explore the profound pharmacology behind this powerful West African root bark and its intense potential to essentially "reset" the brain's opioid receptors and abruptly interrupt severe withdrawal. Join us as we contrast the volatile community politics of kratom with the raw therapeutic realities of ibogaine.
Also, new music from Nat to close out the show! Check out the world premier of Born into the Blues.
RITN: Kash Patel, get your rear end to a meeting.
WIW: More Bigfeet on the move.
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