I love finding genuinely kind and loving people in the world; the kind of people whose words match their actions. The kind of people who are not afraid to show their emotions, because in those emotions are life experiences that have led them to become gentle and empathetic lovers. Thus, they are able to inspire others with their story, and help in the process of healing humanity.

Years ago, if Barry had shown up at my door, my heart would have pounded out of my chest. I probably would have tried to escape before having to meet him face-to-face. Why? Because at one point this goofy and kindred soul worked as a drug enforcer, and he was very good at his job. During his hard-working years as a narcotics officer, he managed to imprison numerous people for victimless crimes.

Today, I would fearlessly welcome Barry into my home, because at some point Barry realized that it was immoral to throw people in cages for victimless crimes. He realized that punishing peaceful people does more harm than good, so he decided to flip the light switch and steered onto a gentler path. The former drug enforcer-now-turned-anarchist is no longer helping to keep humanity's conscious growth stagnant. He is now hard at work to help it flourish.

Barry now lives in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and helps numerous people in numerous different ways (myself, included). He has produced a series of videos to show individuals "how to counter techniques used to arrest drug users and dealers." He is the CEO of NeverGetBusted and successfully helps people avoid being locked in a cage for peaceful acts of self-ownership. Check out how Barry helped a man walk free after getting caught with thirty-six pounds of marijuana here.

Barry also runs an Ayahuasca and Ibogaine retreat in Puerto Vallarta. As an Ayahuasca (and I'm sure in the future, Ibogaine) advocate myself, I know exactly how sacred it is to be able to administer these plants to others. I have a deep understanding of the potential they have to heal the emotional state of mind. I know Barry does, too.

I am so honored to be assisting in the world's largest ayahuasca ceremony with Barry this upcoming year. It will take place after the greatest Anarchy conference I've ever been to, Anarchapulco. To be honest, there is no one I would rather work with, especially when it comes to Ayahuasca. As I've noted, Barry has a big heart, and I know he understands how sacred this medicine is. This is the largest Ayahuasca ceremony known to human history, and I'm so beyond excited to be a part of it!

Click here If you're interested in being a part of this life-changing event! You can also find information on how to schedule your healing with Ibogaine.

The first time I talked to Barry was over a private message in Facebook in April of this year. At that time, I was aimlessly swimming through the darkest period of my life. I had very few people I could reach out to at this time, but fortunately one dark morning, Barry reached out to me.

He invited me to his retreat center and kindly told me to "come get healed." In those words I found comfort that someone who I barely knew was kind enough to offer help. I became curious and started researching his story. He had recently shared a video where he helped treat a girl who was addicted to Meth. After eight days of Ibogaine therapy, she came out absolutely glowing. No urges. No withdrawals. All smiles. She was connected to life again!

And that's when I realized...

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