PTSD, Pills, & Ibogaine - The Drug That Can Cure Heroin Addiction In a Weekend? | Ep 219
Summary
PJ Wright shares his journey from a chaotic childhood in Los Alamos to a distinguished Air Force career as an MH-53 aerial gunner, including combat deployments to Afghanistan and earning a Distinguished Flying Cross. He details his struggle with PTSD, alcoholism, and a near-fatal accident that led him to The Meadows in Arizona for trauma treatment. The episode explores his recovery through equine therapy and processing deep-seated childhood trauma, highlighting the importance of seeking help and finding inner peace.
Topics discussed
Introduction and childhood in Los Alamos
Family trauma and adoption by Dawn
Army reserves and art school in Denver
Gas station job and university struggles
Air Force armament specialist and F-15s
Deployment to Iceland and Korea
Selection for special operations and decision
Special forces training and helicopter ops
Combat missions in Afghanistan and Pakistan
Instructor role, accident, and retirement
PTSD diagnosis and early treatment attempts
Suicidal crisis and ibogaine preparation
Therapy breakthrough and somatic experiences
Baptism and signs of healing
Brain center treatment and warrior path
Psychedelic infusions and ibogaine decision
Ibogaine experience in Mexico
Toad venom DMT experience
Post-treatment recovery and community
Tower moment and moving to Arizona
Writing book and final reflections
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