Psychedelics are breaking out of the counterculture and into training rooms as athletes discover their remarkable potential for healing devastating injuries.
You raise several important points I feel we need to address.
First of all, you're absolutely right about the lack of female athlete examples in our piece—that's a valid criticism and an oversight on our part. Women athletes are indeed using psychedelics for similar purposes.
Regarding accessibility, this is precisely why I find the psychedelics-for-recovery angle so interesting. Unlike many elite recovery methods (hyperbaric chambers, cryotherapy, specialized physical therapy) that remain exclusive to well-funded athletes, psychedelics represent a way more accessible option.
While it's true that pharmaceutical companies are involved in psychedelic research, many people can grow mushrooms at home inexpensively. All you need is the spores, which themselves are perfectly legal.
I also share your concern about the disparity between those who have access to mental health treatments and those who don't. Our intention wasn't to glorify elite athletes or suggest they deserve special access to these tools — rather, we wanted to highlight an emerging use case that demonstrates the versatility of these substances beyond traditional therapeutic contexts.
Thank you again for your comment and for helping us think more deeply about these important issues.
Thank you for this thoughtful comment Anna!
You raise several important points I feel we need to address.
First of all, you're absolutely right about the lack of female athlete examples in our piece—that's a valid criticism and an oversight on our part. Women athletes are indeed using psychedelics for similar purposes.
Regarding accessibility, this is precisely why I find the psychedelics-for-recovery angle so interesting. Unlike many elite recovery methods (hyperbaric chambers, cryotherapy, specialized physical therapy) that remain exclusive to well-funded athletes, psychedelics represent a way more accessible option.
While it's true that pharmaceutical companies are involved in psychedelic research, many people can grow mushrooms at home inexpensively. All you need is the spores, which themselves are perfectly legal.
I also share your concern about the disparity between those who have access to mental health treatments and those who don't. Our intention wasn't to glorify elite athletes or suggest they deserve special access to these tools — rather, we wanted to highlight an emerging use case that demonstrates the versatility of these substances beyond traditional therapeutic contexts.
Thank you again for your comment and for helping us think more deeply about these important issues.