MPG Letter #188
New Beginnings, Psilocybin and the Mind, Finding the Right Rooms
New Beginnings
Since I’m no longer with the UFC, I realized how much of my everyday life was still tied to that chapter. Socks, underwear, shorts, shirts, sweaters, literally almost everything I wore had UFC on it.
I didn’t really notice until I took it all out of my closet and packed it into a tote. And honestly, it felt good. I’ll always appreciate that chapter, but I don’t need to see it every time I get dressed.
A friend of mine, Sean, compared it to a snake shedding its skin. Not because the old skin was bad, but because growth requires it. His grandmother also used to say you have to get rid of old things to make room for new blessings.
That’s exactly where I’m at right now. I’m not throwing away the past. I’m just making room for what’s next. New beginnings, new energy, and maybe even some new comfortable clothes of my own coming soon.
Stay tuned.
Psilocybin and the Mind
I recently heard a story on Joe Rogan that really caught my attention. It was about a woman in her 80s with advanced Alzheimer’s who was reportedly only speaking in single syllables, couldn’t dress herself, struggled with walking, and was dealing with incontinence.
In a published case report, she was given a high dose of psilocybin-containing mushrooms. Afterward, researchers reported major temporary improvements: she began speaking again, recalling memories, recognizing family, dressing herself, walking more independently, and using the restroom on her own.
Now, this is important: this was one case report, not proof that psilocybin cures Alzheimer’s. The improvements were described as temporary, and more research is needed. But still, it’s hard not to look at that and think, “There is something here worth studying.”
We take so much for granted: being able to speak, move, remember, dress ourselves, and handle basic daily things. Stories like this remind me how powerful the brain is, how much we still don’t understand, and why I’m so interested in natural compounds, mushrooms, and the future of healing.
Finding the Right Rooms
This week, Anastasia and I attended Montcalm’s Summer Solstice gathering in San Francisco after our friend, artist Layla Love, invited us. Her Reef Revival collection set the tone for a night centered on art, ocean restoration, and raising money for initiatives that help protect and restore coral reefs.
The art was incredible, the conversations were inspiring, and the night ended with live music and an immersive light show unlike anything I’ve experienced. It reminded me how powerful creativity can be when it’s connected to a purpose bigger than ourselves.
I’ve realized more and more that the rooms you choose to spend time in matter. Being around people who are thinking about the future, solving meaningful problems, and investing in positive change expands your perspective. It challenges you to think bigger about the impact you can have.
As I step into this next chapter of my life, that’s the energy I want to be around. Less chasing. More alignment. More purpose. More conversations with people building something that makes the world a little better.
Mushroom Spotlight 🍄
If you’ve followed me for a while, you know I’ve become fascinated by the potential of mushrooms. Whether it’s functional mushrooms for focus and wellness or the growing research around psilocybin, I believe we’re only scratching the surface of what these natural compounds may be capable of.
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As always, do your own research, stay curious, and keep an open mind.
That’s a wrap for this week.
Life has a way of closing doors and opening your eyes at the same time.
I’m grateful for the battles, the lessons, the people, and the platform. But I’m even more excited for what’s next.
This letter is where I’ll keep sharing the real journey. The fights, the healing, the purpose, the family, the wins, the losses, and the growth in between.
Appreciate you being here.
Max “Pain” Griffin
I'm also interested in the positive benefits of mushrooms but every time I try it I start tripping out 😂 maybe I need to lighten the dose and really micro dose