Team Never Quit - Rick Perry On The Future of Treatment, Saving Lives From PTSD & Addiction

In this episode of the Team Never Quit Podcast, hosts Marcus and Melanie Luttrell sit down with former Texas Governor Rick Perry for a wide-ranging conversation that touches on Texas culture, personal relationships, and efforts to support veterans facing trauma and health challenges. Alongside lighter moments discussing Texas barbecue and shared experiences, the discussion also explores Perry’s longstanding friendship with the Luttrell family and their work supporting veteran communities.

A major focus of the episode centers on growing interest in ibogaine research as a potential treatment for conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury. Perry discusses the Texas Ibogaine Initiative and broader efforts to advance scientific study of the compound, while veterans and advocates share stories highlighting why some are calling for expanded clinical research and new treatment options.