In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with a group of MMA fighters, veterans, and researchers from the Athletes Journey Home Foundation. The episode features Ian McCall, Mark “The Shark” Irwin, Luke Jensen, and several fighters including Matthew Morton, Clinton Foshee, Faith Phillips, Jared Fekete, and Fernando Marrero, sharing their stories of trauma, traumatic brain injuries, addiction, military service, and how ayahuasca may support healing and recovery.
We touch upon topics of
00:01–04:20 Vision of fighters drinking ayahuasca and creation of the MMA retreat
04:20–08:30 Ian McCall, Athletes Journey Home, and the purpose of the retreat
08:30–14:50 Mark Irwin’s psychedelic journey and fighting career
14:50–20:30 Ian’s experience with ayahuasca, ibogaine, and fighter healing
20:30–27:40 Group dynamics of fighters in ceremony and shared vulnerability
27:40–34:30 Luke Jensen’s neuroscience research and QEEG findings
34:30–44:10 Matthew Morton's addiction, trauma, and ayahuasca experience
44:10–52:30 Clinton Foshee’s traumatic brain injury and cognitive improvements
52:30–01:04:00 Faith’s military PTSD, feminine energy, and ayahuasca healing
01:04:00–01:14:20 Jared’s veteran journey, relationships, and inner transformation
01:14:20–01:27:30 Fernando Marrero’s life story, fighting career, and TBI recovery
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats go to www.lawayra.com
Find more about Athletes Journey Home at athletesjourneyhome.org and follow Ian McCall on social media.
