Jay Kopelman
Former Marine aviator and CEO of Mission Within Foundation, providing scholarships for veterans and first responders to access psychedelic-assisted and alternative therapies; survivor of TBIs and PTSD who credits ibogaine and 5‑MeO experiences with profound personal recovery and now advocates for research and VA access.
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Mar 9, 2026 • 54min
OODA Loop PTSD Breakthrough: Marine Aviator, Ibogaine Therapy, and The Mission Within
Jay Kopelman, former Marine aviator and CEO of Mission Within Foundation who recovered from TBIs and PTSD, tells a candid story of radical personal change. He discusses ibogaine and 5‑MeO journeys, safety protocols and integration, policy work to bring psychedelic therapies into VA centers, stigma in military and aviation communities, and emerging neuroregeneration research.
Feb 19, 2026 • 1h 10min
PT 649 - Melissa Lavasani and Jay Kopelman
Melissa Lavasani, a DC-based psychedelic policy advocate leading legislative education, and Jay Kopelman, a former Marine running scholarships for veterans and first responders, discuss veterans and the VA as a strategic path for psychedelic care. They cover Capitol Hill coordination, pilot programs inside the VA, ibogaine safety and standardization, and the need for data-driven, bipartisan momentum in Washington.
