From UFC Fighter to Psychedelic Advocate: Ian McCall's Journey
Episode Overview
Ian McCall shares his battle with TBI and addiction from professional fighting. Ibogaine played a crucial role in Ian's recovery from pain medication dependence. Ian discusses the misuse of ketamine and its impact on mental health. Athletes Journey Home helps athletes find alternative treatments for recovery. Ian highlights the importance of psychedelics in mental and physical healing.
I needed to go down there to research myself.
Get ready for an eye-opening journey with Ian McCall, a former UFC fighter and retired MMA world champion, who has found a new calling as a psychedelic research advocate. In this episode of 'Root Medicine', Ian shares his compelling story of battling traumatic brain injury (TBI) and addiction, which stemmed from over a decade of professional fighting.
His candid reflections on his life and career reveal the depths of his struggles and the transformative power of psychedelics like Ibogaine in his recovery. Ian credits psychedelics for helping him overcome a long-term dependence on pain medication and ketamine misuse. Now, he dedicates his life to mentoring other athletes through his organisation, Athletes Journey Home, and promoting alternative treatments for mental and physical recovery.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the healing potential of psychedelics, the resilience of the human spirit, and the future of mental health care. Tune in to hear Ian's inspiring journey and learn how his experiences can offer hope and guidance to others on their path to healing.