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 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. 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 Martin’s addiction, trauma, and ayahuasca experience 44:10–52:30 Clinton Foche’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.

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