Most people begin working on themselves because they want to feel happier, become more successful, or improve their relationships. But according to Sam Believ, founder of LaWayra Ayahuasca Retreat in Colombia, genuine transformation often begins somewhere far less comfortable—during life’s most painful moments. In a conversation about men’s personal development, Sam reflected on how emotional […]
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of http://www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Jesse Gould. Jesse is a former US Army Ranger and the founder of the Heroic Hearts Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping military veterans overcome PTSD and trauma through psychedelic-assisted therapies. We touch upon topics of: Jesse’s military […]
Interest in ayahuasca has expanded rapidly in recent years as more people search for natural approaches to emotional healing, personal growth, and spiritual exploration. While Peru is often considered the birthplace of ayahuasca tourism, Colombia has quietly preserved one of the world’s richest and most authentic ayahuasca traditions. According to Sam Believ, founder of LaWayra […]
Personal growth often begins with asking uncomfortable questions. Why do we repeat unhealthy patterns? Why do external achievements sometimes fail to bring lasting happiness? And how can we become more grounded, authentic, and emotionally resilient? These questions formed the foundation of a conversation between Sam Believ, founder of LaWayra Ayahuasca Retreat in Colombia, and coach […]
Many people discover ayahuasca while searching for answers. Some are looking for relief from anxiety or depression, while others simply feel disconnected from the life they’ve built. For Sam Believ, founder of LaWayra Ayahuasca Retreat in Colombia, the journey began after years working as a marine mechanical engineer in the offshore oil and gas industry—a […]
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast host Sam Believ (founder of http://www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Dr. Rick Strassman, the landmark psychiatrist and researcher who single-handedly broke the decades-long freeze on human psychedelic research. As a clinical associate professor at the University of New Mexico, Dr. Strassman conducted the pioneering 1990s clinical trials into DMT […]
Interest in ayahuasca has grown rapidly over the past decade. Once known primarily within indigenous communities of the Amazon, this traditional plant medicine is now attracting people from around the world who are searching for healing, clarity, and a renewed sense of purpose. For Sam Believ, founder of LaWayra Ayahuasca Retreat in Colombia, that journey […]
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast host Sam Believ (founder of http://www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Dr. Manesh Girn, a neuroscientist, psychedelic researcher, and co-founder and CEO of Five Discovery, a psychedelic biotechnology company developing therapeutics for neurodegenerative disorders. Previously, Dr. Girn completed his postdoctoral fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco working with […]
Ayahuasca is often surrounded by mystery. Some people know it through headlines, documentaries, or famous athletes who have spoken publicly about their experiences. Others are simply curious about whether this traditional Amazonian medicine could help them find greater clarity, healing, or purpose. For Sam Believ, founder of LaWayra Ayahuasca Retreat in Colombia, the answer isn’t […]
For many people, the path toward ayahuasca begins with curiosity. For Sam Believ, founder of LaWayra Ayahuasca Retreat in Colombia, it also began with a quiet sense that something was missing. Originally from Latvia, Sam trained as an engineer and built a financially successful career in the offshore oil and gas industry. From the outside, […]