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Ayahuasca Podcast with Sam Believ

Podcast on everything related to Ayahuasca, Psychedelics and healing with Sam Believ. Interviews with experts in psychedelics and Ayahuasca. Success stories with Ayahuasca. Ayahuasca Podcast explores the transformative world of plant medicine, psychedelics, and mental health, with a special focus on Ayahuasca. Hosted by Sam Believ, founder of LaWayra Ayahuasca Retreat, this podcast dives deep into the therapeutic potential of psychedelics, offering expert insights, personal stories, and

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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...

Ayahuasca Podcast with Sam Believ ·

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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01:04:01

Ayahuasca, masculinity, volunteering at LaWayra with...

Ayahuasca Podcast with Sam Believ ·

2025/06/14

In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Rinus van Offeren. Rinus is a former Dutch special forces bodyguard who once protected royalty and politicians, and is now a men’s coach helping others heal through emotional reconnection and plant medicine. His transformation from a high-stress, emotion-suppressing life to spiritual awakening through Ayahuasca is a powerful and moving journey.We touch upon topics of: 3:01 — Midlife crisis,

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44:35

David Londoño - bad trips, safety, healing,...

Ayahuasca Podcast with Sam Believ ·

2025/06/06

In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with David Londoño.David is a Colombian psychologist and researcher at ICEERS (International Center for Ethnobotanical Education, Research, and Service). With over 20 years of experience, he focuses on the therapeutic use of Ayahuasca, safety protocols, and integration practices. David bridges Western psychology with traditional Amazonian wisdom, helping improve mental health outcomes in modern

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58:33

Troy Casey - certified health nut, from Versace model...

Ayahuasca Podcast with Sam Believ ·

2025/05/30

In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Troy Casey, also known as the Certified Health Nut. Troy is a holistic health coach, author of Ripped at 50, and former Versace model who transformed his life through fasting, herbal medicine, breathwork, indigenous healing, and ayahuasca.We touch upon topics of: Troy’s transformation from fashion model to health advocate (01:17–03:50) His early ayahuasca experiences in the Amazon and three

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59:16

David Hodges - god, mushrooms and law.

Ayahuasca Podcast with Sam Believ ·

2025/05/26

In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Dave Hodges. Dave is the founder of the Church of Ambrosia, a psychedelic church in Oakland, California, known for its use of mushrooms as sacraments. With over 125,000 members, Dave is one of the most outspoken advocates for entheogens as religious tools and has pioneered breakthrough dose work for spiritual insight, healing, and consciousness exploration. We touch upon topics of: Founding a

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45:46

Micah Stover - healing psychedelics, trauma,...

Ayahuasca Podcast with Sam Believ ·

2025/05/17

In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Micah Stover, a certified psychedelic somatic therapist, educator, and author of Healing Psychedelics. Based in Mexico, Micah specializes in trauma healing through plant medicine, blending clinical models with indigenous traditions. Her work is rooted in personal experience with complex trauma, motherhood, and cross-cultural wisdom.We touch upon topics of: Micah’s traumatic birth story and

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