Ayahuasca Podcast with Sam Believ
The Ayahuasca Podcast with Sam Believ explores the transformative world of plant medicine, psychedelic therapy, and mental health. Hosted by Sam Believ, founder of LaWayra Ayahuasca Retreat, the show features expert interviews with scientists, doctors, and shamans, alongside real-life stories of trauma recovery, depression, and addiction. It offers practical advice on Ayahuasca preparation, integration, and safety, while examining the latest research on psychedelics like Ketamine and Psilocybin. The podcast bridges Western medicine and ancient Amazonian traditions to support healing and spiritual awakening.
Episodes
Rethinking Burnout, Capitalism & Ceremony with Bruce Eckfeldt
In this episode of the Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ speaks with Bruce Eckfeldt—a seasoned entrepreneur, systems thinker, certified exit planning advisor, former CEO of an Inc. 500 tech firm, and host of the Psychedelics Invest podcast.
00:00 - 01:00: Introduction of guest Bruce Eckfeldt, highlighting his background as an architect, tech founder, exit planning advisor, and host of Psychedel
Sauna Ceremony: Una Meistare on Latvian Sauna ceremony and plant medicine
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) speaks with Una Meistare. Una is a prominent Latvian cultural journalist, art critic, and co-founder/editor-in-chief of Artterritory and Spirit Territory. Having spent over two decades exploring fashion and design, she now researches alternative states of consciousness, ethnobotanical healing, and the therapeutic po
The Dark Side of the Ayahuasca Space with Kat Courtney
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Kat Courtney. Kat is a traditionally trained ayahuasquera, huachumera, pioneering integration coach, and dedicated death doula. After completing a decade-long apprenticeship in the Amazon within the Shipibo-Conibo lineage, she founded Plant Medicine People to help seekers safely navigate the
The Purple Lady & The Multiverse: Shane Mauss on DMT Entitiesand Mind-Bending Trips
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Shane Mauss. Shane is an award-winning stand-up comedian, science communicator, and host of the long-running podcast Here We Are. Known for blending evolutionary biology, neuroscience, and comedy, he is also the creator of the documentary Psychonautics and the immersive two-part comedy specia
Secrets to Living to 87: Dr. Richard Louis Miller on Microdosing, Exercise, and Beating Terminal Diagnoses
In this episode of the Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ speaks with Dr. Richard Louis Miller, a clinical psychologist with over 60 years of experience in humanistic psychology and addiction recovery. Dr. Miller is a former faculty member at Stanford University and the University of Michigan, an advisor to the President's Commission on Mental Health, founder of the Wilbur Hot Springs Health Sanct
Beth Weinstein on escaping the Corporate & Starving Healers
In this episode of the Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of Lawayra) sits down with Beth Weinstein—a spiritual business coach, entrepreneur, and pioneer in the psychedelic integration space. Beth is the host of the Medicine for These Times Podcast and creator of the annual Psychedelics, Sacred Medicines, Purpose, and Business Summit.
Blending her background in NYC fashion startups, neuro
Ayahuasca for Veterans with Jesse Gould of Heroic Hearts project
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Jesse Gould. Jesse is a former US Army Ranger and the founder of the Heroic Hearts Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping military veterans overcome PTSD and trauma through psychedelic-assisted therapies.
We touch upon topics of:
Jesse's military background and his personal str
DMT: Spirit Molecule with Dr. Rick Strassman. On study that launched the Psychedelic Renaissance
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Dr. Rick Strassman, the landmark psychiatrist and researcher who single-handedly broke the decades-long freeze on human psychedelic research. As a clinical associate professor at the University of New Mexico, Dr. Strassman conducted the pioneering 1990s clinical trials into DMT and authored th
Beyond the Ego: Dr. Manesh Girn on the Neural Mechanisms of the Psychedelic State
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Dr. Manesh Girn, a neuroscientist, psychedelic researcher, and co-founder and CEO of Five Discovery, a psychedelic biotechnology company developing therapeutics for neurodegenerative disorders. Previously, Dr. Girn completed his postdoctoral fellowship at the University of California, San Fran
The Forbidden History of the Mind with Mike Jay
In this episode of the Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ connects with Mike Jay, a world-renowned cultural historian, author, and curator. Mike is a leading expert on the forbidden history of the human mind, dedicated to uncovering forgotten or hidden narratives regarding the intersection of science, medicine, and human consciousness. Rather than focusing solely on modern spiritual or therapeutic
It Didn’t Start with You - Mark Wolynn on inherited family trauma
In this episode of the Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ connects with Mark Wolynn, a leading international expert in the field of inherited family trauma. Mark is the director of the Family Constellation Institute in the US and the author of the international bestseller It Didn't Start With You, which has sold over three million copies worldwide and been translated into 42 languages. Bridging th
The art of healing with Carlos Tanner. Neurobiology, Shipibo tradition, Dietas and Ayahuasca science.
In this episode of the Ayahuasca Podcast, the host connects with Carlos Tanner. Carlos is the founder and director of the Ayahuasca Foundation, an organization he established in 2009 after moving to the Peruvian Amazon in 2004. Transitioning from his own personal healing journey to becoming a dedicated apprentice of indigenous curanderos, Carlos now bridges ancestral wisdom with modern scientific
Cain Velasquez - 2 times UFC champion talking about his Ayahuasca experience and how spirituality helped him survive the prison.
In this episode of the Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ connects with combat sports legend Cain Velasquez. Cain is a two-time NCAA All-American, a two-time UFC Heavyweight Champion, and the first Mexican-American heavyweight champion in UFC history. Known throughout his career for an unstoppable, relentless pace that broke the toughest fighters on earth, Cain has since transitioned that warrior
Ecstasy as Medicine - Jonathan Robinson on two Years of Therapy in an Afternoon
In this episode of the Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ sits down with Jonathan Robinson, a psychotherapist, New York Times bestselling author of over 10 books, and a frequent guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show. Jonathan has spent decades exploring human connection, interviewing foundational spiritual figures like Mother Teresa, the Dalai Lama, and Ram Dass. His latest work, Ecstasy as Medicine, an
Andrew Gallimore - tuning into the alien channel, DMT and neuroscience.
In this episode of the Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ connects with Andrew Gallimore, a computational neurobiologist, pharmacologist, and chemist based in Tokyo. Andrew is a prominent voice in the cutting-edge study of psychedelic neuroscience and the author of Alien Information Theory, Reality Switch Technologies, and his latest work, Death by Astonishment.
Self-described as a "DMT exceptiona
Ayahuasca, relationships, addiction and control with Jacquie Wortley
In this episode of the Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ sits down with Jacquie Wortley, a design leader, executive coach, and operations consultant who specializes in the intersection of technology, leadership, and mental health. Jacquie originally came to Lawayra in 2023 for what was supposed to be a simple weekend stay. Instead, she stayed for 10 days, sat with the medicine six times, and comp
Rick Doblin - 40 Years of MAPS, MDMA, and the Race Between Consciousness and Catastrophe
In this episode of the Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ sits down with Rick Doblin, Ph.D., the visionary founder of MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies). Rick has spent over 40 years leading the "Psychedelic Renaissance," moving MDMA through rigorous FDA clinical trials to treat PTSD and advocating for a post-prohibition world.
Rick shares his profound journey—from a draf
Weed Addiction and Bad Trips with Your Mate Tom (Tom Campossano)
In this episode of the Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of Lawayra) sits down with Tom Camposano, the creator behind the globally recognized YouTube channel Your Mate Tom. Tom is an Australian filmmaker who has spent over a decade documenting the intersection of psychedelics, psychology, and grounded spirituality for a community of millions.
Tom shares his raw evolution from a rebelliou
The code of reality, Matrix, DMT and Lasers with Danny Goler
In this episode of the Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ talks with Denny Goler, an entrepreneur and researcher who has gained viral attention as the "DMT Laser Guy." Denny is the founder of Code of Reality, an organization that investigates simulation theory and the computational substrate of existence through experimental methods. By projecting a diffracted laser while in a DMT-induced state, D
Steve DeAngelo: Cannabis, Plant Medicine & the Fight to End the Drug War
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Steve DeAngelo. Steve DeAngelo is a world-renowned activist, author, and entrepreneur often recognized as the "Father of the Legal Cannabis Industry." He co-founded Harborside Health Center and the Last Prisoner Project, a non-profit dedicated to freeing those incarcerated for cannabis. With
How Psychedelics Rewire the Brain | Dr. Richard Soutar on Neurofeedback & Consciousness
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Dr. Richard Soutar. Dr. Soutar is a neuroscience pioneer and the Chief Scientist at New Mind Technologies. With over 30 years of experience, he is a world-renowned expert in QEEG brain mapping and neurofeedback, dedicated to bridging the gap between modern technology and ancient spiritual pra
DMTX, Entities & Extended-State DMT with Daniel McQueen
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Daniel McQueen. Daniel is a psychedelic specialist, author, and pioneer who co-founded the Center for Medicinal Mindfulness in Boulder, Colorado. With a master’s in transpersonal counseling psychology, he has spent over a decade at the forefront of the psychedelic renaissance, notably develop
Ronan Levy on Psychedelics, Capitalism & Consciousness
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Ronan Levy. Ronan is a pioneering entrepreneur, co-founder and former Executive Chairman of Field Trip Health, author of The Ketamine Breakthrough, and host of the Ronan Levy Podcast. A former lawyer turned innovator in cannabis, biotech, and psychedelics, Ronan focuses on scaling mental healt
Psychedelics vs Capitalism: Can Ayahuasca Really Change Society?
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Alexander Beiner. Alexander is an author, cultural commentator, co-founder of Rebel Wisdom, Executive Director of Breaking Convention, and author of The Bigger Picture. His work explores psychedelics, sensemaking, culture, and how transformative experiences and cognitive science can help us na
From Obsession with Performance to Flow States through Ayahuasca with Cory Firth
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast host Sam Believ has a conversation with Cory Firth. Cory is a psychedelic coach and consultant, former Executive Director of the Psychedelic Association of Canada, and a leading voice in mental health policy reform and flow state neuroscience. After overcoming a 20-year battle with depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation, Cory now helps others bridge ancient
DMT Saved My Life - Midlife Crisis, DMT vs Ayahuasca with Adam Butler
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) sits down with Adam Butler — psychedelic philosopher, researcher, and author of Butler’s DMT Field Guide. Adam shares his transformation from addiction, depression, and a suicidal breaking point into a life built around self-knowledge, meditation, and consciousness exploration. We cover the differences between ayahu
Third Wave of Psychedelics with Paul. F Austin
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Paul F. Austin. Paul is a leading pioneer in the modern psychedelic movement, founder of Third Wave, author of Mastering Microdosing, host of The Psychedelic Podcast, and head of the Psychedelic Coaching Institute. He focuses on psychedelic education, microdosing protocols, and training practi
12 MMA fighters drink Ayahuasca together
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with a group of MMA fighters, veterans, and researchers from the Athletes Journey Home Foundation. The episode features Ian McCall, Mark “The Shark” Irwin, Luke Jensen, and several fighters including Matthew Morton, Clinton Foshee, Faith Phillips, Jared Fekete, and Fernando Marrero, sharing their s
Wade Davis, one river, Amazon and pharmacological mystery of Ayahuasca
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Wade Davis. Wade is a world-renowned ethnobotanist, anthropologist, and explorer; former National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence; and author of One River, The Serpent and the Rainbow, The Wayfinders, and Magdalena. Together, they explore Wade’s early journey into Colombia, Richard Evans Schu
From Ayahuasca to Breathwork: Trauma, Healing, and Integration
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with , an Australian multi-instrumentalist, ceremonialist, and trauma-informed facilitator best known for his work in Spiritus Breathwork, somatic healing, and sound-based transformation. With over a decade of experience, Tim blends breath, movement, energy work, and music to guide deep healing an
Metta Beshay, citizen science in Amazon, Gringo experiences, Icaros and Ayahuasca tourism.
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Metta Beshay, a filmmaker, musician, and creator known for his citizen-scientist approach to ethnobotany and plant traditions. Metta explores misunderstood substances, Indigenous cultures, and the realities behind modern plant-medicine tourism with humor, skepticism, and deep curiosity.
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Ceremonial Cacao, Connection & Integration with Danielle de Kisere
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with , founder of . Based in Colombia, Danielle has spent over a decade working closely with Indigenous communities to produce ethically sourced, high-quality ceremonial cacao. Her work bridges traditional knowledge, sustainability, and modern processing while supporting local farmers and regenera
Laughing at the Psychedelic Space Without Losing the Message
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with , also known as Mycopreneur. Dennis is the creator of Mycopreneur, often called the “Onion of the psychedelic space,” a leading media platform exploring the business, culture, and future of mushrooms through sharp satire, journalism, and long-form interviews with founders, scientists, and vis
Psychedelics, Addiction, and Recovery with Rick Barnett
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with , a clinical psychologist, licensed alcohol and drug counselor, and co-founder of the Psychedelic Society of Vermont. With decades of experience in addiction, anxiety, and depression treatment, Rick bridges traditional recovery models with modern psychedelic-assisted therapy, drawing from bot
Adeptus Psychonautica: The Dark & Light Side of Ayahuasca Retreats
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with , the creator of the Adeptus Psychonautica YouTube channel. Rob is known for his grounded, humorous, and skeptical approach to altered states, sharing honest self-experiments, retreat reviews, and long-form reflections as “an ordinary person having extraordinary experiences.”
We touch upon to
Medicine Song: Dr. Joe Tafur on Mysticism, Healing & the Future of Psychedelics
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with , a Colombian-American family physician, curandero, and author who bridges Western medicine with Amazonian spiritual healing. Trained at UCLA and UCSD, Joe spent six years in the Peruvian Amazon studying Shipibo curanderismo and is the author of .
We touch upon topics of:
Joe’s journey as a
Why integration matters more than the ceremony with Marc Aixala
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Marc Aixalà, a Barcelona-based psychologist, psychotherapist, and former engineer who has become a leading figure in psychedelic integration. Marc is trained in integrative and strategic therapy, is a certified holotropic breathwork facilitator, has worked on MDMA and psilocybin clinical tria
Bia Labate - the global spread of Ayahuasca, women and plants
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 space
Psychedelics in China, Chinese medicine, ayahuasca's effect on genes with Waifung Tsang
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 intersectio
Dr. Ido Cohen on integration, shadow work and Jungian archetypes
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.
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Joe Moore - Safe Access, breath work and building a psychedelic informed world
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.
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Love as medicine, mysticism, sufism and psychedelics with Danielle Herrera
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-
Holding the mystery. Somatics, TRE and integration with Simon Tennant
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
Bridging western science with indigenous knowledge with Dr. Simon Ruffel
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
Nazis on Drugs, CIA LSD & The Psychedelic Liberation — with Norman Ohler
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 dr
Bridging east and Amazon. Poetry, acupuncture and shamanism with Richard Grossman.
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-c
Western medicine vs amazonian medicine. Lessons after 3400 cups served with Dr. Clara
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Dr. Clara —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 cu
Psychedelics and astrology, archetypes, karma and shadow work with Jessica DiRuzza
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
Placebo, open science and microdosing with Rotem Petranker
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 o
Vitamins V.S. Antidepressants. Nutritional psychiatry
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
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Healing relationships with Psychedelics with Chandra Khalifian. Intimacy, trust, attachment and forgiveness.
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 up
Ashley Glowiak – Psychedelic Parenting, Rewiring Family Systems with Psychedelics
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
Brain mapping Ayahuasca experiences, Neuroplasticity, healing and measuring PTSD with Luke Jensen
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 to
Winning a championship on megadose of mushrooms with Mark Irwin
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 to
Elizabeth Ramirez - conscious entrepreneurship, awakening, bridging business and ancestral wisdom.
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
Dennis McKenna - Ayahuasca, mushrooms, human symbiosis with Nature.
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
Jason Grechanik - tobacco, cosmovisión, the path of curandero.
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.
Ayahuasca, masculinity, volunteering at LaWayra with Rinus Van Offeren
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 awakenin
David Londoño - bad trips, safety, healing, integration and Colombian plant medicine.
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 We
Troy Casey - certified health nut, from Versace model to jungle medicine, ripped at 60.
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
David Hodges - god, mushrooms and law.
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 w
Micah Stover - healing psychedelics, trauma, integration and the power of the village.
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 traum
Choosing the right healing path with LanaRose Berger
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Lana Rose Berger, a holistic health advocate and the founder of Conscious Concierge, a wellness service offering personalized guidance for those exploring alternative healing modalities.
Topics discussed in this episode include:
Lana’s journey from a high-pressure career in New York to holis
Filming the best Ayahuasca Documentary with Sam Lipman-Stern
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Emmy-nominated documentary director Sam Lipman-Stern. Known for HBO’s Telemarketers, Sam opens up about his journey from media burnout and antidepressant use to profound emotional transformation through Ayahuasca, which inspired their upcoming documentary.
We touch upon topics of:
Synchronic
Gabor Maté on Trauma, Ayahuasca and the wisdom of pain.
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Dr. Gabor Maté. Gabor is a renowned physician, speaker, and author best known for his groundbreaking work on trauma, addiction, child development, and the mind-body connection. His books include In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts and The Myth of Normal.
We touch upon topics of:
Gabor’s personal h
Healing trauma through art, dance and psychedelics with Robin Kurland
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Robin Kurland. Robin is a licensed marriage and family therapist and psychedelic integration specialist with nearly 20 years of experience. Based in Sacramento, she works with trauma, addiction, sexual abuse survivors, and veterans, blending expressive arts, embodiment, and Internal Family Sy
Ayahuasca and Yoga with Brigitte Kolibab
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Brigitte Kolibab.
Brigitte is a yoga teacher, ceremony facilitator, and long-time student of both Eastern spiritual practices and Amazonian plant medicine. Her work focuses on bridging the gap between the yogic path and the Ayahuasca experience, offering integration tools through body-based p
Maximizing benefits and minimizing harm of Ayahuasca with Jeronimo Mazarrasa
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Jeronimo Mazarrasa.
Jeronimo is a community activist and the Director of Social Innovation at ICEERS (International Center for Ethnobotanical Education, Research and Service). With over 20 years of experience in the psychedelic field, he has dedicated his life to studying how traditional plan
60 years of psychedelic research. Science, spirituality and consciousness with Bill Richards
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Bill Richards.
Bill Richards, PhD, is a pioneering clinical psychologist and researcher in the field of psychedelic-assisted therapy. Known for his work with psilocybin and LSD since the 1960s, he contributed to groundbreaking studies at Johns Hopkins University and authored the influential b
Psychedelics and Magic with Julian Vayne
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Julian Vayne.
Julian is a British occultist, psychonaut, and author known for his work in chaos magic, entheogenic spirituality, and modern paganism. He’s the author of several books including Getting Higher: The Manual of Psychedelic Ceremony, and is co-organizer of the Breaking Convention c
Psychedelics are for everyone with Matt Zemon
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Matt Zemon.
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Why grandma's should smoke weed. Psychedelic storytelling with Lex Pelger
Podcast Bio – Ayahuasca Podcast: Sam Believ with Lex Pelger
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Lex Pelger.
Lex Pelger is a science communicator, writer, and educator specializing in psychedelics, cannabis, and human consciousness. With a background in biochemistry and molecular biology, he bridges complex scientific research w
From addiction to awakening with Austin West. Ayahuasca Podcast
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Austin West.
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We touch upon topics su
Interview with a Shaman at LaWayra. Taita Fernando, Nico and Crystal.
Very unique format podcast where one of the LaWayra Ayahuasca retreat guests is interviewing a shaman (Taita) Fernando. And one of the facilitators Nico is translating.
This should give you a good insight into the Shamans mind.
Sexual path to psychedelic states with Dr. Jenny Martin
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Dr. Jenny Martin.
Dr. Jenny Martin is a researcher and expert in the science of consciousness, biofields, and energy medicine. Her work explores the intersection of physics, ancient wisdom, and modern science, particularly focusing on torsion fields, the pineal gland, and how human consciousn
Brandon Evans. From Tech CEO to running Ayahuasca retreats.
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Brendan Evans.
Brendan is the CEO and co-founder of One Heart, an organization dedicated to guiding leaders through transformative experiences that foster personal growth and elevate consciousness. Before founding One Heart, Brendan built two successful tech companies in New York but found th
Lauren Taus - Emotional eating and Ayahuasca
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Lauren Taus, a licensed clinical therapist specializing in addiction and trauma treatment. Lauren is licensed in both New York and California and integrates alternative treatment modalities such as trauma-sensitive yoga and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy into her practice. She is the foun
Rebecca Hayden. From Iboga to Ayahuasca. Hypnosis and integration. Ayahuasca Podcast
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Rebecca Hayden. Rebecca is a hypnosis practitioner specializing in personal growth, self-discovery, and healing. She is the host of Ayahuasca Talks Podcast, where she explores the transformative power of Ayahuasca and other plant medicines, emphasizing self-love, authenticity, and integration
JM Ryerson. Leadership and winning with Ayahuasca. Ayahuasca Podcast
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with JM Ryerson, entrepreneur, author, and performance coach with over 20 years of experience. JM is the co-founder and CEO of Let's Go Win, an organization dedicated to improving leadership, company culture, and peak performance. He is also the author of Let’s Go Win: The Keys to Living Your Best
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