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#55 - TBI-Ibogaine Roundtable with Mike Guymon, Chris Simpson-Daniel & Mark Choinski
#55 - TBI-Ibogaine Roundtable with Mike Guymon, Chris Simpson-Daniel & Mark Choinski
#55 - TBI-Ibogaine Roundtable with Mike Guymon, Chris Simpson-Daniel & Mark Choinski
Thursday 15th January 2026
Athletes share their struggles with TBI and how ibogaine therapy offers hope and healing in this compelling episode.
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Episode Overview
- Ibogaine therapy shows promise in treating TBIs.
- Athletes face cognitive decline due to repeated head trauma.
- Sports often lack adequate support for long-term injuries.
- Psychedelic treatments offer new hope for recovery.
- Community and advocacy play crucial roles in healing.
"I never want to do this again... but then I looked at my phone... fighters from all over the world... were messaging me."
How do people find hope in the darkest times? This episode of 'Root Medicine' brings together three former athletes, Chris Simpson-Daniel, Mark "The Shark" Irwin, and Mike "The Joker" Guymon, to discuss the long-term effects of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and the potential healing power of ibogaine. These athletes, once at the top of their game, share their struggles with memory loss, depression, and anxiety due to repeated head trauma.
They candidly discuss how their careers in rugby, MMA, and bare-knuckle fighting left them battling cognitive decline and the absence of viable medical treatments. Host Talia Eisenberg leads this heartfelt conversation, where each guest reveals their personal journey with TBI and the systemic failures within their sports that exacerbated their conditions. The athletes talk about the psychological toll of losing their identities as fighters and how they've found a new purpose through advocacy and alternative therapies.
A significant part of the discussion focuses on ibogaine, a psychedelic substance that has shown promise in treating TBIs. The guests share their transformative experiences with ibogaine therapy, highlighting how it has provided relief from physical pain and emotional turmoil. The conversation is both raw and hopeful, as they express gratitude for the newfound clarity and peace ibogaine has brought to their lives.
This episode offers a powerful message of hope and resilience, showcasing how these athletes are not only surviving but thriving by finding new ways to heal and help others. Whether you're interested in the science behind psychedelic therapies or the personal stories of those who have faced addiction and trauma head-on, this episode provides valuable insights. Could this be the breakthrough treatment that many have been waiting for?