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Ayahuasca Podcast with Sam Believ

Ayahuasca Podcast with Sam Believ The #1 resource for Ayahuasca, Psychedelics, and Mental Health. Explore the transformative world of plant medicine and psychedelic therapy with Sam Believ, founder of LaWayra Ayahuasca Retreat. This podcast dives deep into the healing power of Ayahuasca, offering expert clinical insights, indigenous wisdom, and raw success stories of trauma recovery and spiritual awakening. What you’ll learn: Expert Interviews: Conversations with world-renowned scientists,

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76:05

Bia Labate - the global spread of Ayahuasca, women...

Ayahuasca Podcast with Sam Believ ·

2025/12/04

In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Bia Labate, a Brazilian anthropologist, activist, and one of the most influential voices in the global psychedelic movement. She is the executive director of the Chacruna Institute, editor of 28 books, and a champion of Indigenous rights, equity, and cultural integrity in plant medicine spaces.We touch upon topics of: Bia’s early psychedelic explorations and road trip across the Americas

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70:49

Psychedelics in China, Chinese medicine, ayahuasca's...

Ayahuasca Podcast with Sam Believ ·

2025/11/24

In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Dr. Waifung Tsang. Waifung is a clinical psychologist, researcher and co-founder of Onaya Sciences, bridging Western psychology with indigenous Amazonian plant medicine, Chinese medicine and sound-based therapies. He also advises Heroic Hearts UK and is a TEDx speaker exploring the intersection of trauma, psychedelics and traditional wisdom.We touch upon topics of: (00:55–04:38) Waifung’s

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61:35

Dr. Ido Cohen on integration, shadow work and Jungian...

Ayahuasca Podcast with Sam Believ ·

2025/11/13

In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Dr. Ido Cohen, a clinical psychologist specializing in Jungian and relational depth psychology. He is the founder of The Integration Circle, focusing on psychedelic integration, shadow work, and turning peak experiences into lasting transformation.• 00:56 Early experiences in India and discovery of integration • 03:08 Why integration is hard & cultural context • 09:00 The illusion of quick

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58:49

Joe Moore - Safe Access, breath work and building a...

Ayahuasca Podcast with Sam Believ ·

2025/11/02

In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Joe Moore, co-founder/CEO of Psychedelics Today. Joe is a longtime voice in psychedelic education and media (700+ interviews), a holotropic breathwork facilitator, and the creator of the Vital year-long training program focused on psychedelic-informed practice and harm reduction.• Origin story: books, Grof, breathwork, first aya, launching Psychedelics Today (01:13–04:17) • 700+ interviews,

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60:36

Love as medicine, mysticism, sufism and psychedelics...

Ayahuasca Podcast with Sam Believ ·

2025/10/25

In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Danielle Herrera, a California-based licensed psychotherapist and psychedelic-assisted therapy specialist. Danielle blends somatic and Jungian work with harm reduction, draws on Indigenous lineage and Sufi mysticism, and trains new facilitators with Beckley Academy. We explore how love, right-relationship, and spiritual technologies help people heal trauma and integrate psychedelic experiences

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52:16

Holding the mystery. Somatics, TRE and integration...

Ayahuasca Podcast with Sam Believ ·

2025/10/16

In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Simon Tennant—a New Zealand psychotherapist, integration coach, and longtime friend of LaWayra. Simon supports guests through complex processes (including repressed trauma), drawing on meditation, IFS lenses, somatic work, and a growing interest in philosophy and Christian mysticism alongside Buddhism. He’s served on LaWayra’s facilitation team and consults post-retreat, emphasizing patience,

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68:05

Bridging western science with indigenous knowledge...

Ayahuasca Podcast with Sam Believ ·

2025/10/08

In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Dr. Simon Ruffell — psychiatrist, researcher, and co-founder of Onaya Sciences. Simon is known for bridging Western psychiatry and traditional Amazonian plant medicine, completing a PhD on the therapeutic effects of ayahuasca and training in Shipibo curanderismo in Peru.We touch upon topics of: (00:47) Simon’s journey from psychiatry to the Amazon (08:33) How ayahuasca heals: neuroplasticity,

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55:11

Nazis on Drugs, CIA LSD & The Psychedelic Liberation...

Ayahuasca Podcast with Sam Believ ·

2025/09/25

In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Norman Ohler, investigative author and storyteller known for his bestselling books Blitzed and Tripped. Norman’s work explores the hidden influence of drugs in history — from methamphetamine use in Nazi Germany to the political suppression of psychedelics — and challenges how we think about drugs and society.We touch upon topics of: 00:36 – Norman’s personal journey into investigating drugs

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64:26

Bridging east and Amazon. Poetry, acupuncture and...

Ayahuasca Podcast with Sam Believ ·

2025/09/18

In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Dr. Richard Grossman, PhD. Richard is a healer, author, and visionary blending Eastern medicine, Amazonian shamanism, and sound healing. With over 30 years of experience, he has guided thousands through transformational plant medicine journeys, focusing on forgiveness, integration, and heart-centered living. He is the author of Trust and Forgive: The Medicine of Your Life and founder of Heart

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55:34

Clara Porwoll - Western medicine vs amazonian...

Ayahuasca Podcast with Sam Believ ·

2025/09/09

In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Dr. Clara Porwoll—German medical doctor and LaWayra’s Head of Facilitation for the past 10 months. Former hospital physician turned plant-medicine facilitator, Clara arrived as a guest, stayed as a volunteer, and now leads ceremony care and integration. She shares data from 689 patients and ~3,400 cups, lessons from bridging Western and ancestral medicine, and her own deep healing journey.•

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55:11

Psychedelics and astrology, archetypes, karma and...

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2025/08/29

In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Jessica DiRuzza, a depth psychotherapist, astrologer, and educator. Jessica is the co-founder of Trust Psyche, where she integrates depth psychology and archetypal astrology to guide transformation. With 15+ years of experience, she teaches internationally, hosts the Trust Psyche podcast, and mentors students blending soul-centered insight with practical healing.We touch upon topics

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52:04

Placebo, open science and microdosing with Rotem...

Ayahuasca Podcast with Sam Believ ·

2025/08/20

In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Dr. Rotem Petranker, Associate Director of the Psychedelic Studies Research Program at the University of Toronto, co-founder of the Canadian Centre for Psychedelic Science, and a postdoctoral fellow at McMaster University. His work focuses on microdosing, attention, emotional regulation, and open science.We touch upon topics of: [00:01:00] Rotem’s background and early path into psychedelic

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01:06:02

Vitamins V.S. Antidepressants. Nutritional psychiatry

Ayahuasca Podcast with Sam Believ ·

2025/08/10

In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) speaks with Taron Fletcher, a biochemist and research specialist at Hardy Nutritionals, known for science-led mental health supplements. We explore:[00:01:00] Taron’s journey into nutritional research and the origins of Hardy Nutritionals [00:05:00] Lessons from animal nutrition applied to human mental health [00:07:00] Key factors in creating effective supplements: completeness, balance, ratios, chelation, and

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48:06

Healing relationships with Psychedelics with Chandra...

Ayahuasca Podcast with Sam Believ ·

2025/08/03

In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Dr. Chandra Khalifian, a clinical psychologist, researcher, and educator based in San Diego. Chandra is a pioneer in psychedelic-assisted couple therapy and co-founder of ENA, a clinic and research center focused on healing relationships through ketamine and MDMA-assisted therapy.We touch upon topics of: Ketamine-assisted couple therapy and its origins [00:02:00] Intimacy development and

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59:15

Ashley Glowiak – Psychedelic Parenting, Rewiring...

Ayahuasca Podcast with Sam Believ ·

2025/07/25

In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Ashley Glowiak, a licensed marriage and family therapist, PhD candidate in transformative studies, birth and postpartum doula, yoga teacher, and MDMA-assisted psychotherapy trainee with MAPS. Ashley specializes in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy for families, with a deep focus on maternal health and intergenerational trauma.We touch upon topics of: Ashley’s healing journey and entry into

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55:34

Brain mapping Ayahuasca experiences, Neuroplasticity,...

Ayahuasca Podcast with Sam Believ ·

2025/07/19

In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Luke Jensen, a former US Marine and National Guard veteran turned psychedelic researcher and neurofeedback practitioner. After his own healing journey with PTSD, Luke now leads veteran-focused retreats in Peru and pioneers research on brain mapping with Ayahuasca and Wachuma.We touch upon topics of: Luke’s military background and PTSD healing journey (00:49–02:02) His first powerful Ayahuasca

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46:40

Winning a championship on megadose of mushrooms with...

Ayahuasca Podcast with Sam Believ ·

2025/07/13

In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Mark “The Shark” Irwin — former bare-knuckle boxing world champion turned psychedelic mental health advocate. Known for fighting on heroic doses of psilocybin, Mark now leads a nonprofit supporting athletes recovering from traumatic brain injuries through psychedelic therapy. We touch upon topics of: Mark’s story and fighting career journey (00:03:00) Microdosing and traumatic brain injury

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01:00:43

Elizabeth Ramirez - conscious entrepreneurship,...

Ayahuasca Podcast with Sam Believ ·

2025/07/06

In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Elizabeth Ramírez, a Colombian mentor, speaker, and former corporate strategist who left behind a high-powered consulting career in Switzerland to follow her heart into the world of ancestral medicine, spiritual coaching, and conscious leadership. Elizabeth now helps guide others in their own healing and awakening journeys through a blend of plant medicine work, meditation, and transformational

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01:03:45

Dennis McKenna - Ayahuasca, mushrooms, human...

Ayahuasca Podcast with Sam Believ ·

2025/06/29

In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Dennis McKenna, PhD—renowned ethnopharmacologist, author, co-founder of the McKenna Academy, and pioneer in psychedelic research for over 40 years. A central figure in the psychedelic renaissance, Dennis has explored the intersection of plant medicine, indigenous wisdom, and science since the 1970s.We touch upon topics of: Dennis’ early trips to Colombia and the origins of the “La Chorrera”

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01:26:37

Jason Grechanik - tobacco, cosmovisión, the path of...

Ayahuasca Podcast with Sam Believ ·

2025/06/21

In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Jason Grechanik — a curandero, tabacero, and the host of The Universe Within podcast. Jason spent over a decade living in the Peruvian Amazon training in the Shipibo tradition. His work bridges plant medicine, traditional cosmologies, and deep healing practices through tobacco and Ayahuasca.We touch upon topics of: Jason’s path to becoming a curandero and his early interest in spirituality

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