• About Invitation to Change: https://cmcffc.org/approach/invitation-to-change
• About CRAFT: https://motivationandchange.com/what-is-craft/

• The Joe Rogan Experience podcast episode with Bryan Hubbard and Rick Perry on ibogaine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcCKDDa3MzY
• In Waves and War - Netflix documentary on veterans seeking healing through ibogaine treatment: https://www.netflix.com/title/82047468
• Mississippi Public Health Joint Committee Hearing on Ibogaine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M6cg9E9-Bk

In this conversation, Brittany Denson shares her personal journey of recovery and the significance of events like Recovery Day at the Capitol in Mississippi. The discussion highlights the importance of community support, advocacy for legislative changes, and the role of sober living environments in the recovery process. Brittany emphasizes the need for individuals to engage in advocacy and the impact of sharing personal stories to foster understanding and support for those struggling with addiction.

Recovery Day 2026:

Join us January 22 at the Mississippi State Capitol for Recovery Day!

More info: https://enditforgood.com/events

Keywords: Recovery Day, addiction, advocacy, sober living, community support, Mississippi, mental health, recovery journey, legislative change, peer support

In this celebratory 100th episode of the End It For Good podcast, hosts Christina Dent and Bryan Mauk reflect on their favorite podcast episodes and the milestones of the organization. They also share their vision for the future in the midst of realities that are rolling back progress, such as bombing boats of suspected traffickers. Listeners are invited to share their personal stories as we look towards the next 100 episodes and the people End It For Good exists to help.

Keywords: End It For Good, addiction, recovery, milestones, outreach, community, advocacy, drug policy, personal stories, future goals, impact

Juliana Mulligan shares her transformative journey with the psychedelic ibogaine as a treatment that finally worked for her substance use disorder. She discusses her personal experiences with addiction, the limitations of traditional treatment methods, and the profound impact of trauma on recovery.

Juliana explains the unique experience of ibogaine treatment, its effects on brain chemistry, and the importance of post-treatment support. She addresses common misconceptions about ibogaine and emphasizes the need for thorough research when seeking treatment. The conversation highlights the potential of ibogaine as a powerful tool for healing and the promising future of its use in addiction treatment.

Links: 

• Juliana's website: https://www.innervisionibogaine.com/
• Finding a Clinic: https://www.innervisionibogaine.com/findingaclinic

About Juliana: 

Juliana Mulligan, LMSW, is a psychotherapist who is formerly opioid dependent, formerly incarcerated, and has been working in the ibogaine treatment community for thirteen years. In 2011, with the help of ibogaine treatment, Juliana left opioids behind and set off on a path to transform the way drug users and their treatment is approached. She has worked in multiple ibogaine clinics, was the Psychedelic Program Coordinator at the Center for Optimal Living, and was a consultant for the Kentucky Ibogaine Initiative. She currently runs Inner Vision Ibogaine, which supports clients in preparation and integration around ibogaine treatment and offers consulting services for those wishing to approach ibogaine through their projects. She is also the founder of Idryma, the first ibogaine treatment training and certification program. Juliana has presented at psychedelic and harm reduction conferences, is the author of the Guide to Finding a Safe Ibogaine Clinic, and co-author of Fireside’s Warning Signs When Selecting a Psychedelic Facilitator. She has taught about ibogaine at Charite University in Berlin and Southwestern College in New Mexico and has written for multiple publications about ibogaine, including Double Blind Magazine and Chacruna. Her quotes have been featured in the New York Times, Rolling Stone Magazine, National Geographic, and most recently she was mentioned on the Joe Rogan podcast. Her focus on abuse and ethics in the ibogaine treatment space has also led to her survivor advocacy and client support work with GITA and the Shine Collective.

Keywords: Ibogaine, addiction treatment, substance use disorder, psychotherapy, trauma, recovery, psychedelic therapy, mental health, neurochemistry, harm reduction

Prenatal substance use is often misunderstood, oversimplified, and met with stigma instead of support. In this conversation, Christina Dent and Meghann Perry explore the complex realities facing mothers who use substances during pregnancy—from trauma and addiction to healthcare barriers and the fear of criminalization. Together, they reflect on the importance of compassionate care, the power of bonding and attachment, and what it looks like to invest in families so both moms and babies can thrive. This episode invites us to move beyond judgment and toward curiosity, connection, and systems that heal rather than harm.

About Meghann:

Meghann Perry, CARC, RCPF, is an award-winning keynote speaker, storyteller, theatre educator, curriculum developer, harm reductionist and addiction recovery coach. She creates innovative learning experiences blending Theatre, Storytelling, and Coaching and is an international educator of the behavioral health workforce. Meghann is the author of two groundbreaking programs, Recovery Storytelling and Embodied Storytelling, and a global keynote speaker and presenter on peer support, storytelling, and stigma for organizations like NIH, NAADAC, FAVOR, PRCoE, HRSA, Hazelden, and the recent Lisbon Addictions Conference. Meghann is a person who used drugs who passionately supports people in prevention, harm reduction and recovery and leads a team of dedicated facilitators redefining education and intervention in the substance and mental health field. 

Links: 

• Meghann's paper in Health Affairs: www.healthaffairs.org/doi/10.1377/hlthaff.2025.00647
• Meghann Perry Group website: www.meghannperry.com

Keywords: prenatal substance use, maternal health, addiction, recovery, healthcare, bonding, criminalization, compassionate care, systemic issues, early childhood trauma.

In this episode, Christina Dent and Bryan Mauk discuss the erosion of civil liberties due to drug policies, the implications of military actions against drug trafficking, and the ongoing debate surrounding substances like kratom and psychedelics. They explore how historical precedents in drug enforcement have led to current practices that compromise individual rights and question the effectiveness of aggressive interdiction strategies. 

Topics
The Erosion of Civil Liberties in Drug Policy
Military Actions and Drug Interdiction
The Impact of Drug Supply Disruption
The Debate on Kratom and 7-OH
Exploring the Potential of Ibogaine

Summary:
In this episode, Christina Dent speaks with Terry Blevins, a former law enforcement officer and soldier and current advocate for 7-OH, a derivative of kratom. They discuss the failures of drug prohibition, the moral conflicts faced by law enforcement, and the potential benefits of 7-OH as a pain management option. The conversation emphasizes the need for regulation over prohibition, the importance of research, and the societal implications of drug policy.

Sgt. Terry Blevins (Ret.) is a former law enforcement officer, the Law Enforcement Advisor to 7-HOPE Alliance, and a national security expert. He brings decades of experience in law enforcement, national security, and public safety. He began his career in Arizona law enforcement, later serving in the U.S. Department of Defense and State Department, where he advised governments on counter-terrorism and critical infrastructure protection. 

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Terry Blevins and 7-OH Advocacy
14:55 Law Enforcement Perspectives on Drug Prohibition
25:28 The Shift in Law Enforcement Focus
33:04 Understanding 7-OH: A New Pain Management Option
44:13 The Dangers of Prohibition vs. Smart Regulation
59:45 Future Directions for 7-OH and Drug Policy Reform

Keywords: drug policy, 7-OH, law enforcement, prohibition, pain management, advocacy, cannabis, opioid crisis, harm reduction, drug regulation

Could respect, not punishment, be the key to reducing harm from drugs and addiction?

Jim Babka, host of the Gracearchy podcast and Social Strategist for the Foundation for Harmony and Prosperty, joins Christina Dent to explain the Natural Principle of Human Respect. It's a simple but powerful idea that coercion always diminishes happiness, harmony, and prosperity.

Using lessons from the playground, flying cars, and even gravity, Jim shows how respecting others unlocks trust, community, and progress. From psychedelics to policy, he explains how force backfires and opportunities are lost when we ignore this principle.

This episode challenges us to rethink adult solutions by remembering the simple rules we practiced as kids, and to consider whether so many of our problems are caused by the fact that our laws are not consistent with what we learned on the playground. 

Resources:

• Gracearchy Podcast with Jim Babka
• Connect with the Foundation for Harmony and Prosperity
• "Curious" by Christina Dent - 75% of proceeds further the work of End It For Good
• End It For Good - Join our newsletter for stories, events, and solutions to drugs and addiction.