Ayahuasca Podcast
Explore Transformative Experiences

and Ancestral plant medicines

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

www.lawayra.com

Find more about Dave at

www.drdave.io

@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.

If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats go to

www.lawayra.com

Follow Ayla on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/aylaschafer?igsh=cTBmcWR1MXEydnk0

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

https://www.instagram.com/settingsunwellness?igsh=MTAzODhmNzduYXFrdg==

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

New Episodes

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.

In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ has a conversation with Dr. Lauren Alderfer, an award-winning author, educator, and microdosing coach. Lauren has over 20 years of experience living in the Indian subcontinent, decades of meditation practice, and a unique perspective on mindfulness and microdosing.

We touch upon topics of:

Lauren’s introduction to plant medicine in Ecuador (01:02)

The benefits of microdosing versus macrodosing (03:58)

The importance of mindfulness in microdosing (05:19)

How mindfulness enhances psychedelic experiences (07:12)

Cultural misconceptions about microdosing (07:58)

Using mindfulness to enhance macrodosing journeys (08:43)

The analogy of microdosing as a ‘dirt bike’ on the journey to mindfulness (13:26)

Differences between microdosing various substances (14:22)

Matching intention with the right plant medicine (15:21)

The importance of discernment in microdosing practices (16:17)

Lauren’s journey as a mindfulness-based microdosing coach (47:23)

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

Find more about Lauren at www.laurenalderfer.com and on Instagram @laurenalderfer.

 

In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ has a conversation with Dr. Lauren Leiva, founder of The ExerScience Center and a multidimensional Doctor of Physical Therapy. Lauren shares how her early spiritual practices helped her survive a life-threatening event and discusses the mind-body connection, biohacking, and healing.

We touch upon topics of:
– Spiritual practices and survival (00:03)
– Mind-body connection (00:10)
– Intuition and healing (00:18)
– Ayahuasca and biohacking (00:30)
– Running a clinic with a holistic approach (00:42)

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

Find more about Dr. Lauren Leiva at theexersciencecenter.com.

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Founder & Host

Sam Believ

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 Lauren Sambataro on the topics of how mental health affects physical health and vice versa, how Trauma can cause inflammation, how psychedelics can help, BDNF, microdosing and so much more.

Find more about Lauren here

https://www.instagram.com/lauren_sambataro?igsh=ODlyOXhrNG5qOW5i

Her podcast is biohacker babes

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 Ayahuasca Podcast host Sam Believ has a conversation with Mike J Roselfeld

Mike J. Rosenfeld is a transformative coach and speaker specializing in neuroscience, flow state optimization, and personal development.

We touch upon topics of flow Psychology, shadow work, psychedelics for high performers and much more.

If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats go to

www.lawayra.com

Find more about Mike at

www.centrada.co

@mikejrosenfeld

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ has a conversation with Spring Washam. Spring Washam is a renowned healer, Buddhist teacher, and visionary leader from California. She has been practicing Buddhism since 1999 and is an experienced ayahuasca facilitator. Spring is also the founder of Lotus One, and she combines Eastern spirituality with Amazonian traditions in her work.

We touch upon topics of:

– Spring’s journey into Buddhism and ayahuasca facilitation (00:04 – 07:28)
– The intersection of ayahuasca and mindfulness practices (07:44 – 12:12)
– How ayahuasca contributes to healing and spiritual growth (20:10 – 25:25)
– The challenges of building an ayahuasca church (42:41 – 45:14)
– The role of psychedelics in healing societal issues like racism (31:50 – 34:16)

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

Find more about Spring Washam at springwasham.com

In this episode of AyahuascaPodcast.com host Sam Believ has a conversation with Ashley Townsend on the topics of can bling people see psychedelic visions, are visions important, her personal work with Psychedelics and overcoming trauma with men.

If you want to reach out to Ashley via WhatsApp this is her number

+1 (386) 871-4016

Emma asks me all these questions in this episode:

1. What is Ayahuasca?

2. How does Ayahuasca work?

3. What are the effects of Ayahuasca on the mind and body?

4. Is Ayahuasca safe?

5. Can Ayahuasca cure depression or other mental illnesses?

6. How long does the Ayahuasca experience last?

7. What are the potential risks or side effects?

8. How is Ayahuasca traditionally prepared and consumed?

9. Is it legal to consume Ayahuasca?

10. What should I expect during an Ayahuasca ceremony?

LaWayra Ayahuasca retreat

www.LaWayra.com

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