About this episode
This episode took the air out of the room. Jessica sits down with Urban Valor and walks us through the life most people never see behind the uniform. From a childhood surrounded by chaos and addiction… to stepping into a Marine Corps environment that felt more like danger than brotherhood… to losing herself inside a bottle just trying to cope with the weight of everything she’d carried since childhood. She gets real about the DUI that nearly ended her career, the harassment she endured, the blackmail that pushed her to the edge, and the moment she realized the system that was supposed to protect her was ready to burn her instead. And then — she takes us into the deep end. Her ibogaine journey. The pain. The hallucinations. The emotional rebirth. The moment she met the child version of herself and finally understood why she drank, why she ran, and why she hurt. This might be one of the most important conversations we’ve had with a veteran. Not because it’s dramatic — but because it’s honest. 👍 Like this video to support and show appreciation. 🗣️ Comment your support or ask any questions. Sometimes, our interviewees respond, and we at Urban Valor will do our best to respond as well! ✅ SUBSCRIBE to support Urban Valor and the courageous Veterans who tell their stories AND so you NEVER miss a weekly episode of our veteran stories. New stories every Sunday! Your engagement greatly supports our mission to share authentic and impactful veteran stories. Video chapters: 00:00 – Entering the Marine Corps & First Warning Signs 02:00 – Childhood Trauma: Abuse, Neglect & Survival 06:30 – Alcohol in the Marine Corps & Isolation Overseas 11:00 – The DUI That Changed Everything 15:45 – Harassment, Blackmail & a Broken System 22:50 – Getting Demoted & Hitting Rock Bottom Again 28:40 – Traveling to Colombia & Rediscovering Life 34:00 – MSG Dreams Crushed & Another Setback 38:30 – Testing Positive & Preparing for Discharge 44:50 – Living in a Bus & Rebuilding Purpose 49:00 – Starting Liberisk & Helping Veterans Heal 53:00 – Entering Psychedelic Treatment (Ibogaine) 55:15 – The Ibogaine Trip: Pain, Darkness & Revelation 1:05:00 – Emotional Breakthrough & Rebirth 1:12:00 – What She Learned & How It Changed Everything 1:18:00 – The Bigger Message for Veterans & Humanity #military #warstories #urbanvalor #marines #warstories