In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast host Sam Believ has a conversation with Dr Dave Rabin
We touch upon subjects of how psychedelics work from neuroscience
Neuroplasticity
Studies Dave has conducted
Apollo neuro
Group work vs individual work
Legalization of MDMA
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats go to
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Find more about Dave at
@drdavidrabin
www.apolloneuro.com
In this episode of AyahuascaPodcast.com host Sam Believ has a conversation with Ben Malcolm aka Spirit Pharmacist
We touch upon subjects of importance of preparation to Ayhauasca, Ayahuasca diet from scientific point of view, science of psychedelics and how his own journey was inspired by DMT experience.
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats go to
www.lawayra.com
Find more about Ben at
www.spiritpharmacist.com
In this episode of AyahuascaPodcast.com host Sam Believ has a conversation with Ayla Schafer a renowned medicine musician.
We touch upon subjects of how medicine music is created, how music affects the ceremony, we talk about her hero’s journey, music as tool for healing, the crisis earth is facing and healing yourself first.
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www.lawayra.com
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In this episode of AyahuascaPodcast.com host Sam Believ has a conversation with Joe Tafur. Joe Tafur is the author of Fellowship of the river, one of the best books about Ayahuasca.
We talk about how Ayhauasca works both from spiritual and medical perspective, about importance of healthy scepticism, differences between different types of Ayahuasca – Colombian Yage and Peruvian Ayahuasca, why healing is a state of receptivity, how science and spirituality are slowly merging.
Find more about Joe Tafur at www.drjoetafur.com
In this episode of AyahuascaPodcast.com host Sam Believ has a conversation with Kyle Buller. Kyle is Cofounder and co-host of psychedelics today podcast.
We touch upon subjects of Breathwork, how Breathwork can help navigate the psychedelic experience. Kyle tells us about his near death experience and how it was a trigger for the start of his spiritual journey. We talk about trauma release and more.
Find more about Kyle Buller at www.settingsunwelness.com
Here is Kyle’s Instagram
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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast host Sam Believ has a conversation with Rachel Harris.
We talk about the difference between the psychedelic guide and a therapist, psychedelic ubderground in US, Rachel’s New book swimming in the sacred
Find more about Rachel and her books at www.swimminginthesacred.com
Book questionnaire
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Nick Courtright. Sam interviews Nick about how his Ayahuasca experience changed his life and Nick interviews Sam about a book Sam is going to write.
Nick Courtright is an American poet, educator, and essayist whose work fuses philosophical inquiry with lyrical expression. He is the founder and CEO of Atmosphere Press, a hybrid publisher dedicated to authors’ rights. As an author, Nick has written several acclaimed books, including Let it Be Light and The Forgotten World.
Topics discussed:
Introduction to Nick’s journey with Ayahuasca and initial motivations (01:26)
Personal transformation through Ayahuasca at LaWayra (03:54)
The unexpected side effects: quitting alcohol and running a marathon (04:48)
Atmosphere Press: ethics and the publishing process (07:04)
Integrating Ayahuasca experiences into daily life (18:14)
The inspiration behind Sam’s upcoming book (22:38)
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats, go to www.lawayra.com.
Find more about Nick Courtright at www.atmospherepress.com.
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Bob Otis, the founding pastor of Sacred Garden Community Church and a leading advocate for the decriminalization of sacred plant medicines. Bob is deeply involved in psychedelic spirituality and serves on councils dedicated to the protection of sacred plants.
We touch upon topics such as:
Bob’s journey with psychedelics and founding Sacred Garden (01:16)
Mystical experiences and spiritual connection through plant medicines (04:14)
The relationship between psychedelics and Western religion (06:32)
Bob’s perspective on starting a church for plant medicine (15:19)
Ethical considerations and challenges of leading a psychedelic church (47:20)
The Decriminalize Nature movement (59:34)
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats, go to www.lawayra.com
Find more about Bob Otis at sacredgarden.life.
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Joe Vaughan, a UK-based comedian, writer, and advocate for psychedelic medicine legalization. Joe shares his journey into psychedelics, driven by witnessing the transformative power of psilocybin on a close friend. Together, they discuss the potential of psychedelics for mental health, addiction recovery, and the challenges of pushing for legalization in the UK.
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats, go to www.lawayra.com.
Find more about Joe Vaughan at Twitter: @joevaughancomedy.
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Steve Thayer, PhD, a clinical psychologist specializing in psychedelic-assisted therapy, particularly with ketamine. Steve is the clinical director for psychotherapy and training at Numinus and co-hosts the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast.
We touch upon topics like:
Steve’s journey into mental health and psychedelics (00:57)
Ketamine-assisted therapy and its benefits (03:18)
Spirituality and intuition in personal growth (05:56)
Challenges faced by first responders and veterans (13:19)
Psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy vs. traditional therapy (16:52)
Accelerating the therapeutic process with psychedelics (18:25)
Psychological flexibility and the impact of psychedelics (19:24)
The role of facilitators in ensuring safe psychedelic experiences (50:42)
The importance of training and self-awareness for facilitators (51:12)
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats, go to www.lawayra.com.
Find more about Steve Thayer at www.drstevethayer.com or on Instagram @drstevethayer.
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of LaWayra) has a conversation with Jesse Harless, a thought leader in addiction recovery and mental health.
Jesse shares his inspiring journey of overcoming addiction and how he now empowers others as a coach, facilitator, and author of Smash Your Comfort Zone with Cold Showers.
We touch upon topics such as:
Jesse’s personal journey with addiction and recovery (01:25)
Overcoming trauma through self-awareness (06:10)
Role of psychedelics in addiction recovery (08:28)
Jesse’s experience with Ayahuasca (12:45)
Cold therapy and its benefits for mental health (32:04)
Addiction as a coping mechanism (38:58)
The F.E.A.R.S. model for recovery (44:04)
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats, go to LaWayra.
Find more about Jesse Harless at jessieharless.com.
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ has a conversation with Maria Sophia Dimakos, a death doula, conscious dying coach, and therapist. Together, they explore topics including:
Maria’s early spiritual experiences and family background (00:48)
Navigating the thin line between spiritual gifts and mental health (04:20)
Exploring the Greek spiritual mysteries (07:48)
The spiritual symbolism of the Minotaur and Sam’s personal experience (14:57)
The concept of a good death and her initiation as a death doula (18:46)
Grieving practices and the art of embracing death (29:18)
Experiences with ayahuasca and the intersection of death and plant medicine (32:45)
Confronting and integrating death during an ayahuasca ceremony (33:26)
Heaven, hell, and life after death through Maria’s lens (36:37)
The importance of dietas in spiritual practice and plant medicine work (50:35)
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats, go to www.lawayra.com.
Find more about Maria at TheMariaSofia on Instagram or her podcast Suddenly Spiritual.
Sam had a life-changing experience with Ayahuasca with the medicine taking away his depression and helping him find his purpose. Now Sam is on a mission to spread the word about Ayahuasca with AyahuascaPodcast.com as well as provide affordable and accessible Ayahuasca experience at his retreat – LaWayra.
LaWayra has become the most reviewed Ayahuasca retreat in South America in 3 years of its existence and has changed lives of 1000s of people.
In this episode of AyahuascaPodcast.com host Sam Believ has a conversation with Joshua Sylvae
We touch upon subjects of somatic experiencing, psychedelics, trauma work, how to know if you have trauma and how to know if it is healed.
Find more about Joshua Sylvae at www.sylvae.net
www.traumahealing.org
I’m currently working on a text related to somatics and psychedelics, and I think they do similar things by paying attention to the body and receiving information in the wordless language of our bodies. Both facilitate bottom-up processing, which isn’t as prevalent in modern approaches to healing and therapy. I’m excited about the potential of both somatics and psychedelics because we need to befriend our inner experiences rather than trying to control them.
In this episode of the Ayahuasca Podcast, we talk to Joshua Sylvae about trauma work, somatic experiencing, and the similarities between working with Ayahuasca and somatic experiencing. Joshua has been in the field of somatics since 2003, holding an MA in Clinical Psychology, a PhD in Higher Learning and Social Change, and is a licensed marriage and family therapist. He has worked as a psychotherapist and now focuses on educating professionals interested in treating trauma and distress.
Somatic experiencing involves integrating the body into the therapeutic process, where sensations are considered alongside thoughts and emotions. This approach helps in understanding how our nervous system might store trauma and create ongoing cycles of dysregulation. The process often begins with stabilization, helping individuals reconnect with their external environment and their entire sensory experience, facilitating a state where they can manage both positive and negative sensations.
Joshua discusses how psychedelics work on serotonergic pathways, allowing access to experiences usually below our awareness threshold. This process is similar to somatic experiencing in that it allows for bottom-up processing and the release of trapped energy. While there isn’t extensive experimental study combining these modalities, there is a recognition in underground psychedelic therapy movements of the benefits of focusing on the body during psychedelic experiences.
To become more embodied, Joshua recommends simple practices like orienting to the environment, registering positive experiences, and becoming aware of soothing behaviors. Modern humans often feel disconnected from their bodies, and practices that encourage noticing bodily sensations and integrating pleasant experiences can help bridge this gap. Joshua also emphasizes the importance of teaching these practices to children to foster a more embodied culture.
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In this episode of AyahuascaPodcast.com host Sam Believ has a conversation with Eric Kaufmann
We touch upon subjects of psychedelics and spirituality in entrepreneurship, conscious leadership, ego myopia, how psychedelics can help you unlock your unrealized potential.
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats go to
www.lawayra.com
Find more about Eric at
www.sagatica.com
In this episode of the Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam B interviews Eric Kaufman, an executive coach, keynote speaker, and author. Eric shares his insights on psychedelics, spirituality, and conscious leadership, discussing how these elements can unlock unrealized potential and enhance personal and professional lives. Listen in as they explore topics such as ego myopia, the balance between spiritual practice and daily life, and the power of community.
Eric Kaufman’s life journey is fascinating, weaving together deep spiritual practices with a successful corporate career. Starting with a keen interest in spirituality from a young age, Eric spent his early adulthood in a spiritual community while simultaneously pursuing a corporate career with companies like 3M and Corning. He shares how he managed to navigate these seemingly incompatible worlds and eventually found a way to integrate them.
Eric has been meditating for 38 years, a practice that has significantly evolved over time. Initially a life raft during a turbulent period, meditation became a tool for focus, presence, and spiritual attunement. Through meditation, Eric developed a heightened sense of agency and intentionality, crucial for navigating both his personal life and his work with psychedelics.
Psychedelics play a significant role in Eric’s approach to leadership. He emphasizes that ceremonies often bring out feelings of gratitude, love, and a sense of transcending inner boundaries. These experiences can profoundly shift an executive’s perspective, enhancing their leadership by fostering a deeper connection to the broader aspects of reality beyond day-to-day anxieties and goals.
Eric defines conscious leadership as the process of correcting ego myopia through the cultivation of wisdom, love, and power. These three elements help leaders see beyond the surface, nurture themselves and others, and live with purpose. Conscious leaders integrate these qualities, making decisions that reflect a broader understanding of interconnectedness and a commitment to authentic living.
Eric shares his journey of integrating spiritual life with family and community. Initially resistant to the idea, he realized the importance of grounding spiritual experiences in everyday relationships. This integration brought profound lessons in love, patience, and compassion, enriching his personal and professional life.
Meaningful communities, according to Eric, are those with a shared fate rather than just shared interests. Such communities provide support, understanding, and a sense of interconnectedness, essential for personal growth and authentic living. He highlights the healing power of community, particularly in settings like ayahuasca retreats, where mutual support can significantly enhance the overall experience.
Eric Kaufman’s insights offer a unique perspective on blending spirituality with practical leadership. His emphasis on self-acceptance, community, and conscious leadership provides valuable guidance for anyone looking to deepen their spiritual practice while excelling in their professional life. For more about Eric, visit his website at sagatica.com and check out his books, “The Four Virtues of a Leader” and “Leadership Breakdown.”
Tune in to the Ayahuasca Podcast for more episodes exploring the intersection of psychedelics, spirituality, and personal growth.
In this episode of AyahuascaPodcast.com host Sam Believ has a conversation with Mary Telliano on the topics of transitioning from life to death and psychedelics, fear of death, death as a life coach and we even go though a death meditation.
Find more about Mary at www.anamcara.com
In this Episode Sam Believ interviews John, military doctor. We touch upon subject of care for Veterans, PTSD, psychedelics and so much more.
LaWayra Ayahuasca retreat
www.LaWayra.com
In this episode of AyahuascaPodcast.com host Sam Believ has a conversation with Hamilton Souther on the topics of shamanism, growing psychedelic tourism, meaning of life and more.
In this episode of AyahuascaPodcast.com host Sam Believ has a conversation with Tim Laurence about the Hoffman Method. What is it, what are the benefits and even what famous people have used it.
Find more about Tim and Hoffman method at www.hoffmaninstitute.co.uk
In this episode of AyahuascaPodcast.com host Sam Believ has a conversation with Ana Sa
We talk about psychedelics and femeninity, quantum healing hipnosis, importance of integration.
Find more about Ana here
https://www.instagram.com/anasa.wellness?igsh=MWllNXV4anU1OWI5cQ==
