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#223 From Ayahuasca To The Olympics: The Mind Blowing Journey of Dallas Oberholzer

Sep 11, 2024
Dallas Oberholzer, a skateboarding legend and founder of the Indigo Youth Movement, shares his unconventional journey to the 2024 Paris Olympics. He reveals how an Ayahuasca retreat in the Peruvian jungle helped him overcome obstacles and expand his abilities. Dallas spills secrets from the Olympic Village, including encounters with famous athletes and the realities of Olympic life. He also discusses his passion for promoting skateboarding in underprivileged communities in South Africa, showcasing how sport can drive personal and social transformation.
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  • Dallas Oberholzer's unorthodox journey to the Paris Olympics involved using ayahuasca for mental expansion and healing, underscoring alternative therapies' role in athlete mental health.
  • His advocacy for skateboarding through the Indigo Youth Movement highlights the sport's transformative power for youth development in South Africa's disadvantaged communities.

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