Amber Capone: Psychedelic Therapy, Ibogaine, and Healing Veteran PTSD

Amber Capone, co-founder and CEO of Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS), joins us to share the powerful story behind her husband Marcus Capone’s recovery from combat-related PTSD and traumatic brain injury (TBI) through Ibogaine treatment. When traditional therapies failed, Amber took a leap of faith: one that led to a psychedelic intervention outside the U.S. that changed everything. In this episode, we explore the science and controversy surrounding Ibogaine, the limitations of VA mental health care, and how VETS is working to make psychedelic therapy like MDMA, psilocybin, and ketamine accessible for veterans.

Whether you’re interested in psychedelic medicine, veteran mental health, or the future of trauma treatment, this conversation cuts through the hype and gets to what actually works.

Key Points:

• Amber’s journey from military spouse to CEO of VETS.
• The transformative power of Ibogaine for PTSD and TBI treatment.
• Challenges faced by veterans and military families post-service.
• Psychedelic therapy’s potential to redefine mental health care.
• Risks and considerations of medical tourism for psychedelic therapy.
• Bipartisan support for psychedelic treatment initiatives.
• The critical role of careful vetting, integration, and support systems in psychedelic therapy.

Chapter Markers:

• 00:00 – Introduction & why Amber’s story matters
• 05:56 – What was happening behind the scenes at home
• 07:57 – The struggle after service: Marcus’ decline
• 10:59 – Turning point: discovering Ibogaine
• 14:57 – What changed after treatment
• 20:20 – Starting VETS to help other families
• 25:06 – Not just Ibogaine: the expanded toolbox
• 31:21 – Addressing TBI and polytrauma
• 35:43 – The importance of screening, context, and preparation
• 41:46 – VETS’ evolving role in advocacy and support
• 45:16 – Bipartisan support and shifting cultural norms
• 51:54 – What “success” really means for healing veterans
• 57:57 – Where to learn more and get involved

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