Summary
In this episode of the Peter Atia Drive podcast, Peter Atia interviews Kyle Kingsbury, a retired UFC fighter and director of human optimization at Onnit. They discuss a range of topics, including Kingsbury's upbringing, experience with performance-enhancing drugs, transition away from football, depression, and thoughts of suicide. They also talk about his experience with ayahuasca and how it helped him become emotionally healthy and a better father.
Kingsbury talks about his high school experience and how he found his passion for learning in college. He also discusses his love for football and his desire to play in the NFL, which led him to use performance-enhancing drugs. The conversation touches on the dosages and effects of these drugs, as well as the societal misunderstanding of them.
The context also discusses the use of the Wizinator, a device used to cheat drug tests, in sports. Kingsbury shares his personal experiences with drug use and depression, including his struggles with suicidal thoughts. He eventually found relief through holistic supplements and mixed martial arts training.
The conversation shifts to Kingsbury's experience with fighting in the UFC and the evolution of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in MMA. He also talks about his use of breath work, cannabis, and plant medicine to help with anxiety and sleep.
Kingsbury discusses his experience with ayahuasca and how it helped him confront and work through childhood trauma and addictive behaviors. He emphasizes the importance of intention in the healing process and acknowledges the ongoing evolution of his relationship with the plant medicine.
Overall, the episode provides a candid and personal look into Kingsbury's life and experiences, as well as his thoughts on performance optimization and mental health.
