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When you’ve tried everything and the system still fails you—what’s next? In this deeply moving episode of The Alternative Flight Plan Podcast, host Dr. Kristin Barnes sits down with Angela Skudin, founder and CEO of The Case Skudin 343 Fund, to explore healing beyond the conventional. Angela shares her powerful personal story of chronic illness, medical gaslighting, and finally finding relief through alternative therapies like iboga and bee venom therapy. Her journey from near collapse to mission-driven advocate is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.
Angela opens up about her late husband Casey—a 16-year FDNY veteran—whose legacy inspired the founding of the 343 Fund, an organization dedicated to bringing life-saving psychedelic therapies and holistic healing to first responders. From battling Morgellons disease and Lyme to investing in pre/post-journey support systems, she unpacks the reality of healing on your own terms. This is more than medicine—it’s a revolution in how we care for those who serve others.
Watch the full episode of The Alternative Flight Plan Podcast featuring Angela Skudin and host Dr. Kristin Barnes on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OfAtApyAIx8
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00:00 The Quest for Healing: First Responders and Alternative Medicine
02:53 Angela's Journey: From Chronic Illness to Healing
05:43 The Power of Iboga: A New Path to Recovery
08:49 Morgellons Disease: Misdiagnosis and Stigma
11:40 Neuroplasticity and Healing: The Role of Psychedelics
14:54 The 343 Fund: Supporting First Responders' Healing Journeys
17:43 Building a Supportive Community: Integration and Coaching
20:32 Sauna Therapy: Detox and Recovery for First Responders
23:52 The Future of Healing: Vision for the 343 Fund
26:40 Conclusion: A Call to Action for Support and Awareness
By Kristin BarnesWhen you’ve tried everything and the system still fails you—what’s next? In this deeply moving episode of The Alternative Flight Plan Podcast, host Dr. Kristin Barnes sits down with Angela Skudin, founder and CEO of The Case Skudin 343 Fund, to explore healing beyond the conventional. Angela shares her powerful personal story of chronic illness, medical gaslighting, and finally finding relief through alternative therapies like iboga and bee venom therapy. Her journey from near collapse to mission-driven advocate is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.
Angela opens up about her late husband Casey—a 16-year FDNY veteran—whose legacy inspired the founding of the 343 Fund, an organization dedicated to bringing life-saving psychedelic therapies and holistic healing to first responders. From battling Morgellons disease and Lyme to investing in pre/post-journey support systems, she unpacks the reality of healing on your own terms. This is more than medicine—it’s a revolution in how we care for those who serve others.
Watch the full episode of The Alternative Flight Plan Podcast featuring Angela Skudin and host Dr. Kristin Barnes on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OfAtApyAIx8
#AlternativeFlightPlan #KristinBarnes #AngelaSkudin #343Fund #FirstResponderWellness #PsychedelicHealing #FunctionalMedicine #ChronicIllnessRecovery #MentalHealthMatters #IbogaineTherapy #VeteransSupport #WomenInWellness #PodcastEpisode #TraumaHealing #HolisticHealth
00:00 The Quest for Healing: First Responders and Alternative Medicine
02:53 Angela's Journey: From Chronic Illness to Healing
05:43 The Power of Iboga: A New Path to Recovery
08:49 Morgellons Disease: Misdiagnosis and Stigma
11:40 Neuroplasticity and Healing: The Role of Psychedelics
14:54 The 343 Fund: Supporting First Responders' Healing Journeys
17:43 Building a Supportive Community: Integration and Coaching
20:32 Sauna Therapy: Detox and Recovery for First Responders
23:52 The Future of Healing: Vision for the 343 Fund
26:40 Conclusion: A Call to Action for Support and Awareness