Conor McGregor, the iconic UFC superstar, has taken to social media to share a deeply personal and spiritual journey, claiming that a psychoactive Ibogaine treatment in Tijuana, Mexico, under the guidance of Stanford University doctors, saved his life and healed his brain. The treatment, involving the use of Ibogaine, a substance derived from plants, has been explored for its potential to treat trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. McGregor described the 36-hour process as ‘incredible,’ detailing how he experienced visions of his own death and was shown a potential path of demise, which he said deeply impacted him. He recounted being ‘looking down on myself as it happened, and then looking out from the coffin’ before receiving spiritual guidance from the Holy Trinity.
McGregor’s claims of spiritual salvation during the treatment have been accompanied by a strong message of gratitude, as he declared, ‘I was saved! My brain. My heart. My soul. Healed! I was 36 hours under before I finally rested.’ He has publicly stated that the experience transformed him, allowing him to return to his life as an adult with newfound knowledge. Despite the dramatic nature of his account, it’s important to note that Ibogaine is not approved for medical use in the United States, with researchers at Stanford emphasizing the importance of combining it with magnesium to mitigate risks to the heart. Nonetheless, the drug’s association with potential cardiotoxicity and psychological effects has sparked debate among medical professionals and policymakers.
McGregor’s recent actions have also been complicated by his suspension from the UFC due to repeated violations of the anti-doping policy. After missing three attempts to provide biological samples within a 12-month period in 2024, the UFC imposed an 18-month ineligibility. The suspension is retroactive, meaning McLaren may return to competition as early as March 2026, just months before the potential White House event he has publicly expressed a desire to participate in. This highlights the intersection of his personal life, spiritual beliefs, and athletic career, adding another layer to the narrative of his transformation.