46. A Psychedelic Mom Shares Her Addiction & Recovery: From 12 Steps to Ibogaine with Jen Bruce

The Psychedelic Mom

Jen Bruce is a Functional Nutrition and Lifestyle Practitioner, Psychedelic Integration specialist, Kundalini yoga teacher, life coach and a founding member of Decriminalize Nature Arcata CA. She specializes in holistic treatment for addiction, trauma and mental health recovery. Jen is a mother of one daughter and has been dedicated to her own recovery path for the past 13 years.

Episode Highlights

• Jen Bruce invites us into her personal journey of addiction and recovery
• How Jen found power in community, mentorship, and honesty through the 12-Step program
• Jen's experience with ibogaine, a plant-based medicine known for its potential in addressing addiction and other mental health issues
• The belief systems and partial truths in different medical models and the importance of trauma in addiction recovery
• How a plant-based medicine like ibogaine can unlock healing and purpose for individuals struggling with addiction
• How ibogaine helped Jen alleviate physical pain, fatigue, and mental health issues, leading to a profound sense of connection and purpose as a mother
• The significance of holistic wellness and aftercare in the ibogaine industry, to help in the integration of physical, emotional, and spiritual practices that support recovery
• Ibogaine treatment not as a quick fix, but a nurturing process that encompasses various levels of self-care
• Acknowledging the awe-inspiring potential of ibogaine to transform lives while recognizing the missing elements in the industry
• The stages of addiction and the impact of dopamine deficiency on the body and mind
• Insights into the transformative potential of ibogaine as an alternative to psychiatric medications

Jen Bruce’s Links

• Website: www.humanscanheal.com
• Facebook: Jen Bruce
• Jen’s interview for Normalize Psychedelics' Psychedelic Healing Stories:
  • Healing from Alcohol Addiction with the 12 Steps and Ibogaine
  • What is Ibogaine?
  • Recovery Culture: Stop being frightened of possibility

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

• Addiction and Trauma Expert: Dr. Gabor Maté
• Ibogaine Pioneer and Researcher: Howard Lotsof
• Alcoholics Anonymous: The Twelve Steps