Psychedelic Medicine & Wellness Film Series – In Waves and War

We invite you to an intimate evening dedicated to exploring psychedelic medicine and wellness, with a specific focus on Ibogaine and its emerging role in supporting veterans living with PTSD through the documentary showing of ‘In Waves and War’. This gathering is designed for clinicians, veterans, caregivers, and community members who are curious about non-traditional healing pathways, while holding respect for the seriousness, risks, and depth of this work.

The event will take place in a private theater with immersive surround sound, creating a contained and intentional space to witness, reflect, and engage in dialogue.

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Film Screening

In Waves and War takes us on a powerful look at trauma, embodiment, and recovery among veterans. The film highlights the limitations of traditional, conventional treatments for PTSD and brain injuries; aiming to shed light on the high rate of veteran suicides and offer a message of hope and resilience.

Content Advisory:
This film is emotionally intense and includes themes related to war trauma, psychological distress, and deep inner processing. Viewers are encouraged to listen to their own capacity, step out if needed, and engage in self-care before and after the screening.

Post-Film Community Dialogue

Following the film, we will hold a facilitated discussion that bridges lived experience and professional insight.

A community member and military veteran will share first-hand experience with Ibogaine in relation to PTSD—speaking openly about:

• What led him to this modality
• The realities of the experience (before, during, and after)
• How healing unfolds over time rather than as a single event

This portion centers embodied truth over sensationalism, honoring both the relief and the responsibility that comes with this work.

Clinical & Medical Perspectives

We will also hear from a small panel of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapists who have supported individuals before and after psychedelic medicine experiences. Topics will include:

• Preparation: psychological readiness, screening, intention-setting, and education
• Safety & Containment: medical oversight, ethical considerations, and risk awareness
• Integration as a Lifelong Process: how insights are woven into daily life, relationships, identity, and nervous system regulation over time
• The Growing Need for Trained Integration Support: why community-based, trauma-informed aftercare is essential—especially for veterans

Panel Q&A

The evening will close with an open Q&A, offering space for thoughtful questions, reflections, and curiosities. This is an opportunity to engage directly with:

• A veteran with lived experience
• Psychedelic-informed clinicians
• Medical professionals involved in integration support

All questions are welcome, with an emphasis on respect, safety, and informed inquiry.

Who This Event Is For

• Veterans and military families
• Mental health professionals and healthcare providers
• Students and trainees in psychology, nursing, or social work
• Community members interested in psychedelic medicine through a grounded, ethical, and trauma-informed lens

Important Notes

• This event is educational and exploratory, not a medical recommendation.
• Ibogaine remains illegal in many jurisdictions and carries significant medical risks.
• No substances will be present or discussed in terms of access.
• The focus is on education, harm reduction, preparation, and integration.

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A 5-Part Community Screening & Dialogue Series

This event is part of a 5-part film screening series designed to explore the evolving landscape of psychedelic medicine, mental health, trauma recovery, and human connection. Each screening features a carefully selected documentary, followed by facilitated community dialogue with clinicians, lived-experience voices, and wellness practitioners.

The series invites participants to deepen their understanding of psychedelic medicines through education, storytelling, ethics, preparation, safety, and integration—with a strong emphasis on trauma-informed and community-based care.

Featured Films in the Series

• Of Waves and War
  A powerful look at trauma, embodiment, and recovery among veterans, highlighting surf therapy and nature-based healing as pathways to nervous system regulation and post-traumatic growth.
• Dosed: A Trip of a Lifetime
  A deeply personal journey following a terminal cancer diagnosis and the search for meaning, healing, and connection through psychedelic-assisted experiences.
• Fantastic Fungi
  A visually stunning exploration of the fungal kingdom, revealing the science, intelligence, and therapeutic potential of mushrooms and their role in human and planetary healing.
• A Trip of Compassion
  An intimate portrayal of MDMA-assisted therapy and its potential to support healing in cases of severe PTSD, emphasizing compassion, connection, and therapeutic containment.

• Music for Mushrooms
  A bonus immersive experience featuring East Forest’s Music for Mushrooms, exploring the profound role of music, sound, and environment in psychedelic journeys, integration, and altered states of consciousness.