"I've been enjoying football since I did ayahuasca" - Aaron Rodgers is loving life since using psychedelic drug
Aaron Rodgers made headlines during the 2022 offseason with a shocking admission. He admitted that he took the psychedelic drug ayahuasca prior to the start of the 2020 season and that it helped him improve his game.
Rodgers recently appeared on an episode of the Pat McAfee Show and discussed how he believes taking ayahuasca has benefited his career. McAfee asked him if he's been enjoying football more lately, and here's how Rodgers responded:
"I've been enjoying football since I did ayahuasca. So the last few years have been great."
McAfee jumped back in:
"Then we'll talk ayahuasca, because I've got a lot of questions. Your love of football though, since ayahuasca, why? New mindset, new vision on things, new look at things? Well, how come?"
Rodgers responded:
"Yeah. Mental health, bro. It starts with self-love and when you increase that, then you're able to pass that on more easily. And listen, the locker room is where the chemistry takes place. There's a lot of great things that happen on the practice field, and obviously in the game, and outside the facility is fun, and dinners and different things. But the locker room, that's the core of that connection."
"I've been really enjoying football since I did ayahuasca.. the locker room is where the chemistry takes place" ~@AaronRodgers12
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Rodgers basically said that taking ayahuasca has helped his overall mindset. He also believes the chemistry he has gained through these relationships has had a direct impact on his performance in the NFL.
Aaron Rodgers has elevated his game since taking ayahuasca
Aaron Rodgers admitted to taking ayahuasca on a vacation in South America this offseason as well. He has appeared in two seasons with the Green Bay Packers since first taking the psychedelic drug, winning the NFL MVP in each of them.
Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers credits his back-to-back MVPs to the psychoactive brew ayahuasca:
"I had a magical experience with the sensation of feeling 100 different hands on my body imparting a blessing of love and forgiveness for myself and gratitude for this life ..." https://t.co/BxJu97nIaS
While it's unclear if ayahuasca had any direct impact on his performance, there's no denying he's played incredibly since taking it. Over the last two regular seasons, he has combined to throw 85 touchdowns against just nine interceptions. He's completed 70 percent of his passes, and has exceeded 4,000 passing yards each season. He has been one of the best overall players in the league.
Rodgers looks set for a huge season with the Packers. They are looking for a run at the Super Bowl and need their star to play at his best in the upcoming campaign.
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