Iboga: Treatment for Addiction and Healing the Body and Mind

In this episode of The Connected Community Podcast, Nicky Yazbeck speaks with Patrick Fishley, a seasoned trauma nurse and transformational recovery coach, about the powerful healing potential of Iboga. Patrick brings over 30 years of clinical experience as a registered nurse specializing in Intensive Care Units, Emergency Rooms, and Trauma Bays, as well as extensive work in addictions and psychiatry.   Certified through Being True To You as an Addiction Recovery Psycho-Spiritual Integration Coach, Patrick began working with plant medicines in 2012, focusing primarily on Iboga and Ibogaine. Since then, he has served as medical director, lead facilitator, and teacher in retreats across the world, offering medical support, counseling, prescreening, and integration for those journeying with this potent medicine. He and his wife Michele co-founded Soul Reflections, an online Iboga/Ibogaine community offering education, preparation, and integration support—including annual immersive trips to Gabon, Africa, where Patrick has undergone multiple traditional initiations.   Patrick is a Missoko Bwiti initiate who has completed numerous rites of passage and initiations in Gabon, where he was given his Bwiti name: DIBADI Mabunza Mukuku a Kandja, meaning “warrior/fighter who is the Bwete force; Creator’s spirit of fire with flames of truth from the mouth.” Ordained by elders as a Nganga (seer and healer), he is also a member of Maghanga Ma Nzambé, Gabon’s national association committed to the good practice of Bwété and Iboga.   In this episode, Patrick shares insights from his work bridging Western medical systems and ancestral healing traditions, discussing the science behind Iboga, its role in disrupting addiction patterns, and the importance of integration, intention, and community in long-term transformation.   Patrick has been featured in:    •   Dosed – dosedmovie.com    •   CityTV VeraCity: The Psychedelic Frontier – Watch here   Chapters Introduction to Iboga and Its Significance 04:21 Personal Journey with Iboga: Healing and Transformation 06:53 The Science Behind Iboga: How It Works 09:37 Case Studies: Transformative Experiences with Iboga 12:15 Integration: The Key to Lasting Change 14:50 Understanding Addiction and Neuroplasticity 17:29 The Role of Intentions in Healing 19:56 Preparation for Plant Medicine Journeys 28:23 The Journey of Integration 31:09 Building Community and Support 33:31 Understanding the Iboga Ceremony 40:19 Contraindications and Safety Measures 47:27 The Role of Self-Healing 49:57     Connect with me: https://nickyYyoga.com https://www.youtube.com/@TheConnectedCommunity [email protected]   Connect with Patrick: https://soulreflections.net/ https://www.instagram.com/soulreflectionsiboga/?hl=en RN BScN CCRN,ACLS, TNCC certified BTTY certified Addiction Recovery Psycho-Spiritual Integration & Transformational Recovery Coaching.       Keywords Iboga, healing, psychedelics, addiction, transformation, community, integration, mental health, personal growth, ceremony, Ibogaine