In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast host Sam Believ (founder of http://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 Martin, Clinton Foche, Faith, Jared, 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
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04:20–08:30 Ian McCall, Athletes Journey Home, and the purpose of the retreat
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08:30–14:50 Mark Irwin’s psychedelic journey and fighting career
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14:50–20:30 Ian’s experience with ayahuasca, ibogaine, and fighter healing
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20:30–27:40 Group dynamics of fighters in ceremony and shared vulnerability
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27:40–34:30 Luke Jensen’s neuroscience research and QEEG findings
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34:30–44:10 Matthew Martin’s addiction, trauma, and ayahuasca experience
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44:10–52:30 Clinton Foche’s traumatic brain injury and cognitive improvements
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52:30–01:04:00 Faith’s military PTSD, feminine energy, and ayahuasca healing
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01:04:00–01:14:20 Jared’s veteran journey, relationships, and inner transformation
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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 http://www.lawayra.com
Find more about Athletes Journey Home at athletesjourneyhome.org and follow Ian McCall on social media.