In this powerful episode of Broken and Healed: Where Science and Spirituality Meet the Miraculous, Michelle Katz sits down with Levi Barker, a world-renowned Iboga provider and director of the Iboga Wellness Center in Costa Rica. Levi has guided thousands of people through transformative healing journeys using iboga, a sacred plant medicine from West Africa.
Levi’s personal story of detoxing off Suboxone with the help of iboga
The key differences between ibogaine (studied for clinical detox) and iboga (the whole plant medicine used in Bwiti practice)
How iboga supports lasting transformation in addiction recovery through psycho-spiritual and emotional cleansing
Why iboga is gaining recognition as a potential ally in neurodegenerative conditions such as Parkinson’s and traumatic brain injury (TBI)
An introduction to Heantos — a Vietnamese herbal formula that eases opiate withdrawals and supports dopamine balance
Michelle’s own reflections on how iboga worked on her nervous system, teaching her about resistance, surrender, and healing on a cellular level
Iboga is more than a detox tool — it’s becoming recognized for its potential in addressing:
Addiction (opiates, alcohol, prescription drugs)
Depression, anxiety, and trauma
OCD and compulsive patterns
Neurological repair and deep emotional release
This episode is for educational and inspirational purposes only. Iboga is a powerful plant medicine that is not appropriate for everyone and requires medical evaluation. Nothing here should be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making decisions about your health, treatments, or use of plant medicines.
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