“I Was a Full Blown Junkie and Alcoholic, I Was a Mess Man”: Mike Tyson Opens Up About the Benefits of Psychedelics

As the sun sets over the horizon, casting an orange glow on a quiet ranch in Nevada, a former heavyweight champion, Mike Tyson, shares an unexpected secret behind his transformative journey – the magic of Psilocybin mushrooms. If your mind raced to the image of the ferocious boxer with his iconic tattoo, glowering at opponents, you might be taken aback.

Yes, Tyson, a name synonymous with power and violence in the boxing ring, found his peace not in the boxing ring but in the serenity offered by psychedelics. This is the story of how the ‘Baddest Man on the Planet‘ turned to these mind-altering substances, on the brink of suicide, and found a second lease on life. How does this unconventional savior fit into Tyson’s resurrection story, and what implications could it possibly have for the world of sports and beyond?

Mike Tyson’s psychedelic journey

The conversation unfolded on the set of “Hotboxin with Mike Tyson“, where Tyson was joined by Stephen Joseph Day and Dr. Abhinav Gautam, a renowned Connective Tissue Restoration Expert. Discussing Tyson’s experiences with psychedelics, the talk ventured into the realms of self-realization and life perspectives.

Day inquired about Tyson’s experience, asking, “Has it helped you as well?” Tyson’s response was as unfiltered as his punches, “Yeah I think so. Before I did that stuff, I was a full-blown junkie and alcoholic. I was a mess man. You have no idea, I was a mess. Never coming home, hanging out all day all night. It’s a maniac.”

Day, intrigued, asked if the psychedelics brought him peace. Tyson replied, “I don’t know if it put me at peace but, it put me on the right road to find peace.”

The connective power of psychedelics: A revealing discussion with Dr. Gautam and Mike Tyson

Dr. Gautam added his perspective on the transformative potential of psychedelics, stating, “You kind of realize that everything is connected.” This sentiment struck a chord with Tyson, who shared, “I realized this is just another part of life that we don’t experience, like death is another part of life we’ve never experienced.”

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Dr. Gautam concluded his viewpoint by saying, “And you know once we realize that we’re all connected, life becomes very simple. It’s like that Golden Rule: You treat everyone how you want to be treated. And if we all just did that, it would be kind of like the only rule you need.”

This remarkable discussion provided a unique look into Tyson’s transformative journey, which has been significantly influenced by his experience with psychedelics.

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