Ibogaine and
the Bicameral Mind

“Ibogaine is a traditional medicine derived from an African shrub that has been used in the healing rituals of the Bwiti tribe of Gabon for centuries. This remarkable medicine, promises to revolutionize the treatment of addiction, traumatic brain injuries, cognitive deficits, even Parkinson’s. Jonathan Dickinson is a clinician and entrepreneur who has labored for years to bring ibogaine and its healing potential to the West. This book describes his quest which is bearing fruit at long last.”

Dennis J. McKenna PhD
ethnopharmacologist,
president and founder of McKenna Academy

“I’ve personally gone through ibogaine treatment, as have many of my teammates. The impact was life-changing, and in some cases, life-saving. Jonathan Dickinson isn’t a theorist; he’s a long-time researcher and clinician who has guided thousands through this work. If you’re a veteran, first responder, mental health professional, or anyone searching for real answers around trauma and healing, Ibogaine and the Bicameral Mind is a must-read. I’m living proof this medicine can help you navigate the darkest moments of your life, when it’s done right, with the right people guiding you.”

DJ Shipley
veteran Navy SEAL
and co-founder of GBRS Group

“Ibogaine and the Bicameral Mind is the most bold and comprehensive work on ibogaine to date, written by one of the field’s most authoritative voices. Jonathan Dickinson brings rare depth as a clinician scientist, Bwiti initiate, and clinic operator, while pioneering Nagoya compliant frameworks and medical guidance for the field. He masterfully weaves history, neuroscience, psychoanalysis, and lived experience into a thought provoking and beautifully written narrative that reshapes how we understand ibogaine and stands as a landmark contribution to the field.”

Joseph Peter Barsuglia, PhD
clinical psychologist, psychedelic medicine
and integrative wellness advisor

“As a former Navy SEAL turned executive and mental health advocate, I’ve seen firsthand how shallow most conversations about trauma, addiction, and ‘treatment’ really are. Ibogaine and the Bicameral Mind is the first book I’ve read that does justice to the complexity of this medicine and the people who seek it, fusing Indigenous wisdom, hard neuroscience, and lived experience in a way that actually serves those of us on the front lines of this crisis. If you care about real healing for warfighters, athletes, and high performers—not just symptom management—you need to read this book.”

Marcus Capone
veteran Navy SEAL and founder
and CEO of TARA Mind Inc.

“From the jungles of Gabon to underground clinics and Navy SEAL recovery programs, this transformative guide reveals ibogaine’s potential to bridge spirituality and science, challenging conventional psychiatry and offering hope for those seeking radical healing. A must-read for anyone fascinated by psychedelics, consciousness, and the future of mental health.”

Norman Ohler
NYT bestselling author of Blitzed,
Drugs in Nazi German

“Only a handful of practitioners in the ibogaine community possess the depth of understanding, integrity, traditional respect, and real-world experience necessary to write a book of this scope. I feel profound relief that there is finally a work that authentically and rigorously spans Bwiti traditional practice, ibogaine therapy, and their shared history—a book that honors both the medicine and the culture from which it comes.”

Tricia Eastman
author of Seeding Consciousness,
initiated Bwiti Fang traditional practitioner,
ibogaine provider

“Ibogaine and the Bicameral Mind is a deeply researched and profoundly humane exploration of one of the most important—and misunderstood—medicines of our time. This book is essential reading for anyone serious about the future of psychedelic-assisted therapy and the ethical stewardship of indigenous medicines.”

Rick Doblin, PhD
founder and president of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS)