For many people, ayahuasca remains mysterious. Stories range from profound healing and spiritual awakening to emotional breakthroughs and intense physical purging. Yet one of the most common questions remains surprisingly simple: What actually happens at an ayahuasca retreat? In a conversation on the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Sam Believ, founder of LaWayra Ayahuasca Retreat in […]
The global interest in ayahuasca has grown dramatically over the last decade. What was once a little-known Amazonian medicine has become part of a broader conversation about mental health, personal growth, trauma recovery, and spiritual exploration. Yet behind the rapid growth of the industry are stories of individuals who entered the space from entirely unexpected […]
Ayahuasca has gone from an obscure Amazonian tradition to one of the most discussed healing modalities in the world. Athletes, entrepreneurs, veterans, therapists, and everyday people are increasingly exploring this ancient plant medicine in search of healing, purpose, and connection. In a conversation with podcast host Evan McDermod, Sam Believ, founder of LaWayra Ayahuasca Retreat […]
For many people, ayahuasca remains surrounded by mystery. Some see it as a psychedelic experience, others view it as a spiritual practice, and many are unsure what to believe. In a conversation with entrepreneur and podcast host Sam Tejada, Sam Believ, founder of LaWayra Ayahuasca Retreat in Colombia, shared his perspective on what ayahuasca really […]
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 […]
Ayahuasca has become one of the most talked-about plant medicines in the world, yet many people remain unsure about what an ayahuasca retreat is actually like. Stories range from profound healing and personal transformation to challenging emotional experiences and encounters that seem impossible to explain. In a conversation on the Meta Mystics podcast, ayahuasca retreat […]
For many people, ayahuasca enters their lives through curiosity. For Sam Believ, founder of LaWayra Ayahuasca Retreat in Colombia and host of the Ayahuasca Podcast, it arrived during a period of deep uncertainty. At the time, he was an engineer with no spiritual background, no interest in religion, and a highly skeptical mindset. Yet a […]
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 […]
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. […]