#99 - Iboga: Revealing The Teacher Within - with Levi Barker

About this episode

Levi Barker discusses the healing properties of Iboga and its psycho-spiritual applications at the Iboga Wellness Center in Costa Rica.

Levi is a Bwiti healer that helps people heal with some of life's most difficult problems. People come from all over the world to Iboga Wellness Center in Costa Rica to deal with problems like depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, substance and non-substance addictions in a psycho-spiritual context. Iboga is a small shrub from West central Africa in the countries of Gabon, Cameroon and the Congo. Iboga has been used for centuries by indigenous people and more recently has made its way to the Western world. On this episode, we discuss how healing and transformation can occur with the use of Iboga.  In this episode, we cover: Levi’s work with Iboga at the Iboga Wellness Center in Costa Rica. Examining the misconceptions about Iboga, with a focus on its healing properties. The “mind cleanse” process that Iboga facilitates. Explanation of how Iboga aids in overcoming trauma and emotional release. Distinction between Iboga and Ibogaine, particularly in addiction treatment. The historical and cultural origins of Iboga from Gabon, Africa. Levi’s personal journey with Iboga, using it to overcome opiate addiction. The spiritual and personal growth aspects of Iboga…

People in this episode

Host: Ben Goresky

Guest: Levi Barker

Topics covered

• Iboga healing
• psycho-spiritual context
• addiction treatment
• emotional release
• cultural origins
• personal growth

Keywords

• Iboga
• healing
• addiction
• psycho-spiritual
• mental clarity
• emotional release
• Bwiti healer
• trauma
• rituals

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Iboga Wellness Center

Places: Costa Rica, Gabon, Cameroon, Congo

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