Tom Feegel: Can Psychedelics Heal the Opioid Crisis?

In this powerful new episode of Divergent States, your hosts 3L1T3 and Bryan sit down with Tom Feegel—CEO and Co-Founder of Beond, a pioneering Ibogaine clinic based in Mexico, to discuss the unfiltered realities of healing, addiction recovery, and the evolving landscape of psychedelic-assisted therapy.Tom brings two decades of sobriety, a past life in global brand marketing, and deep experience navigating both the light and shadow of the psychedelic resurgence. This isn’t a conversation full of buzzwords: it’s a grounded, honest exploration of what actually helps people come back from the brink.Together, we unpack what Ibogaine is, why it has a reputation for treating opioid addiction where other modalities fall short, and how the Beond model emphasizes safety, preparation, and integration over hype. Tom also shares stories from the frontlines: clients who arrive on death’s doorstep and walk away with not just sobriety, but a new story for themselves.This episode dives into some hard but necessary questions:    Why do traditional Western rehab models have such a low success rate?    What does it mean to center human dignity in a treatment model?    How can clinics scale without becoming exploitative?    What role do communities like Reddit and independent media play in this movement?Whether you're a harm reduction advocate, a skeptic, or just curious about where psychedelics are headed, this conversation challenges assumptions and offers a rare window into the operational and ethical complexities of real-world healing work.Big thanks to our guest Tom Feegel for showing up with honesty, experience, and insight—and for the vital work he’s doing at Beond Ibogaine Clinic.https://beondibogaine.com/Appreciation to all our listeners, supporters, and community members who keep Divergent States growing with every episode.Shoutout to our co-host Bryan for always bringing grounded, thoughtful perspective - and to you, for being part of this movement.🎶 Music CreditOriginal music by Dyl👽Alien - alien frequencies for earthbound minds.Check out more of Dyl👽Alien’s work wherever interdimensional audio is transmitted.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Podcast03:10 Tom Fiegel's Personal Journey and the Founding of Beyond Ibogaine18:40 The Role of Community and Support in Healing22:29 Challenging the Stigma of Asking for Help24:04 The Importance of Self-Forgiveness and Growth28:31 Redefining Healing and the Role of Medicine28:58 Healing Through Vision: Moving Beyond the Past32:13 The Role of Ibogaine: A Natural Healing Tool36:05 The Journey to Treatment: What to Expect45:26 The Ibogaine Experience: A Transformative ProcessSend us Fan MailFiresideProject.orgDownload the app or text/call 62-FIRESIDEZendo ProjectOur listeners get 10% off the Zendo Project SIT Program with the code DIVERGENTS10Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showSpecial Thanks to our Macrodosers, Super D and Mike, and our Thumbprint Tier member, Angie on Patreon!  https://linktr.ee/3L1T3Mod