EP 028: Phil Schaap “Prison and addiction, how ibogaine saved me

In this episode TJ sits down with Phil Schaap for an unfiltered conversation about consequences, addiction, and second chances. Phil shares how a violent assault at just 18 years old sent him to prison boot camp, setting the tone for a turbulent path forward.

After his release, injuries from another assault, unresolved issues and trauma led him into drug addiction, pulling him deeper into a cycle he struggled to escape. Phil opens up about the hard lessons learned along the way and how discovering ibogaine treatment became a turning point in his recovery and purpose. This episode explores accountability, healing, and what it means to truly interrupt a destructive cycle.

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Aeden Aeharn is the founder of Experience Ibogaine and has dedicated his life to helping people overcome addiction through ibogaine treatment. After struggling with heroin and other substances throughout his teenage years—and cycling through countless traditional rehab programs—Aeden discovered ibogaine in 2012 when he traveled to Mexico for treatment. The experience transformed his life, eliminating withdrawal symptoms and giving him a renewed sense of clarity, gratitude, and purpose. Motivated by his own recovery, Aeden chose to remain in Mexico to support others going through the same process. Over the past decade, he has worked with more than 2,500 patients, combining personal experience with a medically supervised, compassionate approach to treatment. Today, through Experience Ibogaine, Aeden continues to guide individuals toward lasting sobriety and a renewed appreciation for life.
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