Ibogaine For Brain Injury Recovery with Navy Veteran Lorna Sturchio | E49

Send us Fan MailI sit down with Navy veteran and transformational trauma coach Lorna Sturchio to unpack how medically supervised ibogaine can catalyze rapid change for PTSD, addiction, and traumatic brain injury. Lorna’s story moves from combat trauma and MST to overprescription and crisis, then into carefully prepared plant medicine work that helped her taper off meds, restore sleep, and rebuild a future. Together, we demystify what ibogaine is, how it differs from ayahuasca or psilocybin, and why its metabolite noribogaine may extend neuroplastic gains for months.Safety takes center stage. You’ll hear about labs, urinalysis, serial 12-lead EKGs, QT monitoring, magnesium support, and 24/7 clinical oversight during dosing and the demanding “grace day.” We walk through the two-phase experience—an acute wakeful-dream period followed by deep introspection where insights become practical steps. That practicality matters for recovery: improved REM and deep sleep, steadier mood, fewer tremors, and better balance can anchor a comeback for people with TBI and post-concussion syndrome. Lorna’s coaching framework adds the scaffolding—preparation sessions, onsite workshops, community support, and multi-week integration so the window of change stays open.We also confront fears and myths head-on: concerns about faith, reliving trauma, and unrealistic “magic pill” expectations. Many clients find the medicine’s “loving intelligence” reframes memories without re-wounding and strengthens personal beliefs rather than challenging them. On access and policy, we explore Texas’s major research funding, standard-setting efforts, and a realistic runway for U.S. availability, all while prioritizing intentional growth and dedicated cohorts for veterans, first responders, spouses, and women veterans who are too often underserved.If you or someone you love is wrestling with trauma, dependency, or brain injury symptoms that won’t budge, this conversation offers clarity, hope, and a roadmap. Subscribe, share with someone who needs it, and leave a review with the one question you’d ask if your brain could start fresh tomorrow.Beond Ibogaine: websiteBeond Service - Mental health programs for veterans: websiteAthletes journey Home: website Lorna Sturchio Instagram:  @experienced_by_lornaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-sturchio-85a93a338/ Save $30 on Brain Ritual - A daily brain energy-support drink like none other. https://www.brainritual.com/AYLA94359Save 20% on your first order of Puori Protein:  https://affiliate.puori.com/LIFEAFTERIMPACTConcussion Breakthrough: Discover the Missing Pieces of Concussion Recovery is now available on Amazon!Follow us on YouTube & Instagram @lifeafterimpactWebsite: lifeafterimpact.comMedical disclaimer: this video or podcast is for general informational purposes only, and does not constitute the practice of medicine or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor patient relationship is formed. The use of this information and materials included is at the user's own risk. The content of this video or podcast is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice diagnosis or treatment. Consumers of this information should seek the advice of a medical professional for any and all health related issues.