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.

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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.