Ian McCall on Healing Athletes: Success, Challenges, and Future Goals | Fight Capital #80

Ian McCall, retired MMA champion and founder of Athletes Journey Home, discusses the use of psychedelics in healing and his research on traumatic brain injuries. He emphasizes the importance of holistic mind and body therapy for athletes and the need to embrace the healing side of psychedelics. Ian shares success stories of athletes who have benefited from ayahuasca ceremonies and highlights the potential for athletes to achieve personal growth and better performance. He also discusses the challenges of stigma and misconceptions surrounding psychedelics in professional sports and the need for data to support their use. Ian is focused on expanding the reach and impact of Athletes Journey Home and is seeking support through donations and partnerships. Follow @athletesjourneyhome on Instagram Donate to Athletes Journey Home Takeaways → Ian McCall advocates for the use of psychedelics in healing and promoting holistic mind and body therapy for athletes. → Ayahuasca ceremonies have shown positive results in helping athletes achieve personal growth and better performance. → There are challenges of stigma and misconceptions surrounding psychedelics in professional sports. → Data is crucial to support the use of psychedelics in sports and to overcome skepticism. → Athletes Journey Home is focused on expanding its reach and impact through donations and partnerships.

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