Anti-Hero's Journey Podcast: W. Bryan Hubbard, Ibogaine-assisted Therapy Advocate

In this podcast appearance, Bryan Hubbard discusses his background in public service and the policy work that led him to focus on addiction and mental health challenges. He reflects on his time as Chairman and Executive Director of the Kentucky Opioid Commission, where he helped develop the Kentucky ibogaine initiative aimed at exploring the compound as a potential therapeutic option.

Hubbard also speaks about his broader experience in government, including leading Kentucky’s Department of Income Support and overseeing programs such as Social Security Disability and Child Support Enforcement. Raised in the coalfields of Virginia and the grandson of coal miners, he connects his upbringing to his commitment to addressing systemic issues affecting vulnerable communities.