In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of http://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 over four decades of activism, Steve has been a central figure in transforming cannabis from a prohibited substance into a respected plant medicine and a global industry.

We touch upon topics of:

• 04:10 – Steve’s first spiritual experience with cannabis at age 13 in a neighborhood park.

• 06:30 – The racist origins of cannabis criminalization and its use as a tool of oppression.

• 09:15 – The devastating toll of the “War on Drugs” and mass incarceration on families.

• 11:50 – How targeting cannabis ships in the 1980s inadvertently sparked the cocaine surge.

• 16:40 – The counterproductive nature of drug prohibition and the rise of fentanyl.

• 20:25 – The mission of the Last Prisoner Project: Seeking justice for those still serving time.

• 24:10 – Cannabis as Mother Nature’s “kindest and most gentle plant teacher.”

• 26:50 – Archeological evidence of shamanic cannabis use dating back 12,500 years.

• 29:30 – The historical spread of cannabis from Central Asia through India, Africa, and Europe.

• 32:15 – Cannabis in ancient religion: Its presence in Egyptian mythology and the holy anointing oil of Jesus.

• 36:45 – The industrial versatility of hemp: From Levi’s jeans to construction materials like “Hempcrete.”

• 41:20 – The “Decriminalize Nature” movement and the rise of mushroom churches in Oakland.

• 45:00 – Resisting corporate colonization: The importance of community-centric psychedelic access.

• 48:30 – The fusion of traditions: Rastafari communities integrating Ayahuasca and Iboga into their practice.

• 52:15 – Exploring the feminine spirit of cannabis and its role in a world needing more cooperation.

If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats go to http://www.lawayra.com

Find more about Steve DeAngelo at http://www.stevedeangelo.com and http://www.lastprisonerproject.org

In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of http://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 practices. He has mentored groundbreaking research into the neurological effects of Ayahuasca and Wachuma, helping practitioners use neurofeedback to integrate and sustain profound shamanic shifts.

We touch upon topics of:

• 03:45 – Dr. Soutar’s early spiritual awakening and experiments with altered states in high school.

• 07:20 – The realization that psychedelic experiences mirror high-level meditation with added “sensory noise.”

• 10:15 – Discovering neurofeedback as “electronic yoga” for inducing deep meditative states.

• 14:30 – How neurofeedback serves as a “crash course in reality” following psychedelic breakthroughs.

• 17:10 – The role of the default mode network as a portal between dimensions.

• 21:05 – Defining neurofeedback: Selective feedback loops and operant conditioning for brain exercise.

• 24:50 – Using topographic QEEG brain maps to identify areas of low or high electrical activity.

• 27:30 – Scientific findings: How Ayahuasca pushes the brain toward optimal statistical norms.

• 30:15 – The “drift” factor: Why psychedelic improvements often dissipate after three months without integration.

• 33:40 – The paradox of Ayahuasca: Upregulating or downregulating the same brain areas based on individual needs.

• 37:20 – Accessing “liminal states” between waking and sleep for trauma resolution.

• 41:10 – How psychedelics and meditation can alter DNA and RNA to heal transgenerational trauma.

• 45:00 – Shaking up the system: Using neurofeedback to sustain the neuroplasticity triggered by medicine.

If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats go to http://www.lawayra.com

Find more about Dr. Richard Soutar at http://www.newmindtechnologies.com