Inside Olympian Clara Hughes's unexpected health crisis — and how it led her down an LSD rabbit hole
- Posted on October 4, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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Six-time Olympic champion Clara Hughes reveals how peak athletic performance masked underlying health vulnerabilities. When menopause triggered an unexpected health crisis, the legendary athlete faced physical and mental challenges that conventional medicine couldn't fully address. Her personal journey led to exploring alternative therapeutic approaches, including psychedelic-assisted therapy, documented in her candid memoir about resilience, vulnerability, and finding healing beyond traditional athletic frameworks.
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