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Mike “The Joker” Guymon on Brain Trauma, Ibogaine, and Life After Fighting
Former UFC and Bellator fighter Mike Guymon shares his experience with brain trauma, neurological symptoms, depression, and psychedelic healing after a career in MMA.
It Was Never About the Alcohol — Meghan on Psilocybin, Addiction and Doing the Real Work
It was never about the alcohol. Meghan opens up about 7 treatment centers, 14 detoxes, and how psilocybin for addiction helped her find what years of conventional treatment couldn’t.
The Spider Speaks: Healing From Childhood Sexual Abuse Through Plant Medicine and the Ring
At 30, bare-knuckle boxer Matthew Morton — known as “The Spider” — opens up about healing from childhood sexual abuse, a heroin and crack addiction that began at 12, and the ayahuasca ceremony in Colombia that helped him release decades of shame and finally find his purpose.
Mark “The Shark” Irwin on Using Psilocybin for Performance and Recovery
Former BKB world champion Mark “The Shark” Irwin shares his journey from addiction and incarceration to professional boxing, and how traumatic brain injuries led him to explore psilocybin—including competing in fights under its influence.
What Changed After 38 Years Sober: Linda’s First Psychedelic Experience
At 65, after 38 years of sobriety, Linda reflects on how an intentional psilocybin journey reshaped how she understands herself, her past, and her life
The Day My Wife Died, I Died Too — Finding Healing Through KAP Therapy for Veterans
After losing his wife and battling PTSD, Army veteran Erasmo found profound healing and renewed purpose through KAP therapy for veterans — a story of loss, courage, and transformation.
22 Years of Psych Drugs, Mystery Illness, and The Promise of Ibogaine || Amber Cummings & Dr. Greg Lazelle
In this powerful interview, Amber shares her 22-year journey through psychiatric medication, mystery illness, and finding healing through ibogaine after conventional medicine failed. Dr. Greg explains the science behind psych med withdrawal and how psychedelic therapy restored brain function where other treatments couldn’t, offering hope for those experiencing similar struggles
When Grief Becomes a Gateway: How Losing Her Mother Led Lena Franklin to Transformative Ayahuasca
Lena’s first psychedelic experience was an intense ayahuasca ceremony in Peru’s Sacred Valley during a difficult period when she was leaving a marriage that was “beautiful on the outside, but vacant on the inside.” Read more here.
Lessons from 15 Years Running the Ayahuasca Foundation || Carlos Tanner
Carlos Tanner’s journey from drug addiction to founding the Ayahuasca Foundation is a testament to the transformative power of plant medicine.
After 21 Years of Traditional Sobriety, I Lost 40 Pounds Through Plant Medicine || Joe V
Discover how a 61-year-old former addict transformed his life through alternative healing after 21 years in traditional sobriety programs.
The Village We Lost: Rebuilding Sacred Community Through Psychedelic Work || K’hiel Anker
Kyle Anker works at the intersection of men’s work, psycho-spiritual coaching, and psychedelic medicine. Watch his interview here.
From Marine Officer to Medicine Woman: Susannah’s Journey of Transformation
Susannah Rose Stokes, a former Marine officer shares her transformation through plant medicine after leaving the military
Motherhood and Mushrooms: How Psychedelics Shaped Mama Ayana Iyi’s Parenting Journey
Mama Ayana is the wife of the legendary Kilindi Iyi. In this interview she discusses conscious parenting and her approach to open family dialogue about sacred plant medicine.
How MDMA and Psilocybin Helped an Attorney Overcome Suicidal Thoughts and Find Freedom
Environmental attorney Chris Sproul shares how psychedelic therapy with MDMA and psilocybin transformed his lifelong struggle with depression, anxiety, and PTSD after conventional treatments failed. Discover his journey from suicidal thoughts to joy and possibility.
Exploring Psychedelics and Buddhism || Lama Mike Crowley
Crowley, a Budhhist lama recounts his introduction to psychedelics at age 15, starting with morning glory seeds and later transitioning to LSD and other substances. He discusses his lama’s awareness and acceptance of his psychedelic use, the historical use of psychedelics in Vajrayana Buddhism
Injured Soldier’s Path: From Pain Pill Addiction To Rediscovering Himself With Psychedelics || Jonathan Lopez
Jonathan Lopez, a United States Army veteran, shares his personal story of overcoming physical and emotional trauma. After sustaining severe injuries, including the loss of his arm and traumatic brain injury, Jonathan struggled with addiction to pain medication and even attempted suicide.
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