Amber Capone, co-founder and CEO of Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS), shares the powerful story of how psychedelic therapy - starting with Ibogaine - helped her husband, Navy SEAL Marcus Capone, recover from PTSD and TBI when traditional care failed.
We dive into the science and controversy behind Ibogaine, the limits of VA mental health care, and how VETS is paving the way for safe access to psychedelics like MDMA, psilocybin, and ketamine for veterans in need.
Key Points:
- Amber’s leap from military spouse to CEO of VETS
- Ibogaine’s transformative potential for PTSD and TBI
- Risks and rewards of seeking psychedelic treatment abroad
- Bipartisan momentum behind veteran psychedelic initiatives
- Why careful vetting, integration, and support are critical
🎧 Listen to hear how psychedelics are changing lives—and the future of trauma care.
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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