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
@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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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
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.
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.
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 Ayahuasca Podcast the host Sam Believ has a conversation with Salimeh Tabrizi
We touch upon subjects of Ayahuasca, non duality, awakening, Zoroastrianism, psychedelic history of religions and more.
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats go to
You can find all podcast episodes and more at www.ayahuascapodcast.com
Find more about Salimeh at
https://www.vibrantlifecounseling.com/
In this episode of AyahuascaPodcast.com host Sam Believ has a conversation with Tracey Tee founder of mother’s on mushrooms.
We touch upon subjects of microdosing for mother’s, postpartum depression, quitting antidepressants using microdosing and more.
Find more about Tracey and her project at www.momsonmushrooms.com
Or at the Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/momsonmushroomsofficial
In this episode I (Sam Believ) interview Oliver Glozik.
Many people who drink Ayahuasca dream about starting their own Ayahuasca retreat, however it is not as easy as it looks. In this episode we discuss the difficulties of running an #ayahuasca #retreat
LaWayra Ayahuasca retreat www.lawayra.com
In this episode of AyahuascaPodcast.com host Sam Believ of LaWayra Ayahuasca retreat interviews Matthew Butler.
Matthew retired US military at the rank of lieutenant colonel. 20 of 27 years in military was in the Green Berets or Special Forces with 42 months total and combat. After retiring in 2017 he battled with PTSD. He tried Alcoholics anonymous and antidepressants but nothing helped. However his first Ayahuasca experience has changed his life. Now he is an advocate for the cause.
Get in touch with Matthew via linked in
In this episode of AyahuascaPodcast.com host Sam Believ has a conversation with Phoenix White, founder of Sacred Celestial.
We touch upon subjects of postpartum depression, negative sides of facilitation, having hard life as prepararion to help others.
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats go to
www.lawayra.com
Find more about x at www.besacredcelestial.com
@phoenixwhite
In this episode of the Ayahuasca Podcast, the host interviews Phoenix White, a mother, business owner, speaker, author, and founder of Sacred Celestial Phoenix. Phoenix shares her journey through trauma, motherhood, and the profound impact of psychedelics on her healing process.
Phoenix opens up about the realities of postpartum depression, emphasizing the often-overlooked physical and emotional challenges that accompany childbirth. “A lot of people forget that when the placenta comes out, it leaves a gaping wound inside of a woman,” Phoenix explains, highlighting the immense internal healing required post-birth. She shares her own struggles with postpartum depression, noting the stark contrast between her first experience at 25 and her second at 40, where she had more support and tools to cope.
Phoenix recounts how her first pregnancy at 25 was marked by depression, hair loss, and a lack of support, leading to a near-suicidal episode. In contrast, her second pregnancy at 40 was well-supported with a life coach, therapist, and a partner who was present and engaged. Despite the support, she still faced challenges due to chemical imbalances, underscoring the complexity of postpartum depression. She also discussed the importance of a multi-sensory support plan, which included songs, specific foods, and having a dedicated support team.
The conversation then delves into Phoenix’s journey with psychedelics. Initially skeptical, she was introduced to mushrooms while in Mexico, describing the experience as a life hack that profoundly expanded her self-awareness. She discusses the importance of proper guidance in psychedelic experiences, warning against unsupervised use, and emphasizing the significance of ceremonial settings for safety and deeper connection. She recalls her first mushroom ceremony in Mexico, which opened her eyes to the potential of plant medicine.
Phoenix also touches on the transformative power of shared trauma in her role as a facilitator. “Our stories and our processes are really, really hard,” she says, “but they make us more relatable and empathetic to the people we work with.” She recounts the challenges and responsibilities of being a facilitator, including managing participants’ expectations and the critical need for integration post-ceremony. She offers ongoing support through coaching and group sessions to help individuals incorporate their psychedelic insights into daily life.
Reflecting on her near-death experience during brain surgery, Phoenix draws parallels between the profound clarity and insights gained in both near-death and psychedelic states. “It’s like coming face to face with yourself,” she explains, underscoring the interconnectedness of all things and the spiritual dimensions of these experiences. She describes the in-between space she experienced during her near-death moment, a warm and beautiful place that felt like a different realm, emphasizing the importance of listening to inner voices and guidance.
The episode also explores the nuances of facilitation, with Phoenix sharing her experiences managing difficult participants and the importance of creating a safe, supportive environment. She emphasizes the need for proper training and harm reduction to ensure the safe use of psychedelics, especially as their popularity and legalization grow. Phoenix highlights the significance of touch and physical presence in her ceremonies, noting that her approach involves multi-sensory healing experiences that differ from traditional psychedelic therapy.
Phoenix’s book, “Redefining Strong: A Journey to Finding Yourself, True Healing, and Spiritual Recalibration,” is mentioned, offering readers a blend of autobiography, healing tips, and practical guidance. The book serves as a testament to her journey and a resource for others seeking healing and self-discovery. She describes it as a combination of her personal story and a workbook that guides readers through their own healing processes.
The discussion also touches on the cultural and historical significance of psychedelics and plant medicine. Phoenix mentions the ancient use of psychedelics in ceremonies and the deep spiritual connections they facilitate. She notes the similarities between the neural networks in our brains, the mycelium networks in nature, and the interconnectedness of the universe, suggesting that these connections play a role in the effectiveness of psychedelic healing.
This episode provides a comprehensive look at Phoenix White’s transformative journey and her work with psychedelics. Through her story, listeners gain insight into the complexities of postpartum depression, the therapeutic potential of psychedelics, and the crucial role of proper facilitation and integration in the healing process. Phoenix’s experiences underscore the importance of support, empathy, and the interconnectedness of all life in the journey toward healing and self-discovery. Her unique perspective and dedication to helping others through their healing journeys offer valuable lessons and inspiration for anyone interested in the profound benefits of plant medicine and personal transformation.
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
@mikejrosenfeld
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==
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
