1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Today, in the second installment of our podcast series, we speak&amp;nbsp;with Jonathan Dickinson, the Executive Director of the Global Ibogaine Therapy Alliance (GITA), a not-for-profit organization that supports the therapeutic and sacramental use of Ibogaine as well as research, education, and advocacy about the medicinal plant’s benefits as an addiction interrupter and beyond. &amp;nbsp; Show Notes The birth of Bwiti tradition in resistance to colonists [2:18] The differences and applications of iboga, ibogaine, and total alkaloid extract [6:10] How to reconcile iboga conservation with its therapeutic demand [11:20] Jonathan Dickinson’s Bwiti initiation experience in Ebando, Gabon, and the risks and benefits of a traditional initiation experience [15:13] The origins of GITA, the importance of diverse backgrounds, and how Dickinson joined the team [25:33] Ibogaine is an oneirogen: how it differs from classic psychedelics [32:30] The Global Ibogaine Conference: Who, what, and where? [35:32] What to look for when choosing an iboga-assisted addiction treatment [49:15] Current attitudes toward iboga in America: Vermont and beyond [55:40] Psychedelic Times Podcast https://psychedelictimes.com/ <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/4163522/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/4163522