EPISODE · Jul 22, 2026 · 56 MIN
S6 E29 Inside Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy with Guests Candace Maisel, LCSW and Carmine Fiore
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What happens when every traditional treatment fails — and a first responder is still drowning?Retired FDNY-EMS paramedic and Army combat medic Carmine Fiore survived 30 treatment centers and 15 heroin overdoses before trying something the first responder world rarely talks about: Ibogaine-assisted treatment at Ambio Life Sciences in Tijuana, Mexico.In this episode, Carmine joins host David Dachinger and psychedelic-assisted therapy provider Candace Maisel, LCSW, for a candid, deeply personal conversation about what it took to finally heal — and what that healing actually looks like.In this episode:What cumulative trauma looks like when it's been suppressed for years — and why it doesn't just disappearCarmine's Ibogaine journey: the childhood memories, the generational trauma, and the moment Ibogaine delivered a message about his late fatherThe neuroscience behind psychedelic healing — BDNF, GDNF, neuroplasticity, and why the brain's post-treatment window mattersWhy psilocybin's 6-8 hour duration gives it an edge over ketamine for deep trauma workWhat integration really looks like — and why the medicine is only the beginningWhat Carmine would say to the first responder white-knuckling it right now, afraid to ask for helpThe Casey Skudin 343 Fund — and how it's helping first responders access treatment they couldn't otherwise affordResponder Resilience is an informational podcast. The experiences and perspectives shared in this episode are not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Psychedelic-assisted therapies carry real risks and are not appropriate for everyone. Please consult your physician or a licensed mental health professional before pursuing any treatment options discussed here.Subscribe to Responder Resilience: 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeConnect with us: 🌐 ResponderTV.com 📘 Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram★ Resources for Responder Wellness ★• Fitness: FightCamp (code RESILIENCE for 10% off) http://joinfightcamp.com/rr• Free App: CRACKYL http://crackyl.respondertv.com• Book: Helping the Helpers https://a.co/d/dm0VS4QContact Candace Maisel, LCSWhttps://ct-psych.com/candace-maisel-lcswhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/candacemaisellcswContact Carmine Fiorehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/carmine-fiore-241a701a8/https://www.instagram.com/carmine12285https://www.thetravelagency.co/Contact Responder Resilience:Phone: +1 844-344-6655Email: [email protected] website with past episodes and more: https://www.respondertv.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ResponderResilienceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/responder-resilience-podcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/responder.tv/
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What happens when every traditional treatment fails — and a first responder is still drowning? Retired FDNY-EMS paramedic and Army combat medic Carmine Fiore survived 30 treatment centers and 15 heroin overdoses before trying something the first responder world rarely talks about: Ibogaine-assisted treatment at Ambio Life Sciences in Tijuana, Mexico. In this episode, Carmine joins host David Dachinger and psychedelic-assisted therapy provider Candace Maisel, LCSW, for a candid, deeply persona...
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