Episode 52

 
 
 
 

Join Michaela Carlin for a follow-up interview with Jen Bruce as Jen shares her holistic approach to helping individuals overcome addiction and achieve long-lasting wellness. Jen's own experience with alcohol addiction has shaped her program, which emphasizes the vital role of nutrition and lifestyle in supporting overall health and mental well-being. With a deep understanding of the connection between addiction and trauma, Jen emphasizes the importance of addressing both the physical and emotional aspects of recovery. 

The discussion also explores the potential role of ibogaine in healing addiction. Jen offers insights into its benefits as well as the importance of integrating positive lifestyle changes, including spiritual practices, after working with this plant medicine. Michaela and Jen also touch upon challenges within the ibogaine industry, balancing recovery with motherhood, and the significance of finding a supportive community.

Jen Bruce is a Functional Nutrition and Lifestyle Practitioner, Psychedelic Integration specialist, Kundalini yoga teacher, life coach and a founding member of Decriminalize Nature Arcata CA. She specializes in holistic treatment for addiction, trauma and mental health recovery. Jen is a mother of one daughter and has been dedicated to her own recovery path for the past 13 years.

Episode Highlights

  • The connection between addiction and trauma and the importance of addressing both the physical and emotional aspects of recovery

  • How ibogaine can provide a reset and alleviate suffering, but should not be viewed as a permanent solution in and of itself

  • How combining modalities like 12-step programs, ibogaine, nutrition, and lifestyle changes can lead to higher success rates in addiction recovery

  • Challenges and concerns within the unregulated Ibogaine industry

  • Balancing personal recovery with motherhood and the importance of self-care and boundaries

  • Commitment, willingness to do the work, and a supportive community as key for individuals coming out of treatment

  • Finding a higher power or connection to something greater than oneself

Jen Bruce’s Links 

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

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Special thanks to Jeremy Colbert (Taragápe) for the original podcast theme music.

You can find out more about Jeremey’s work here:
taragape.com and @taragape

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