Building an Ayahuasca Retreat in Colombia: Sam Believ on Calling, Chaos, and Healing Running an ayahuasca retreat center is often imagined as peaceful, spiritual work — ceremonies in nature, deep conversations, and transformative healing. But behind every ceremony lies a complex operation that resembles far more than a spiritual project. In this candid conversation, Sam […]
Cannabis is often viewed through extremes — either as a harmful substance or as a miracle cure. In a thoughtful and deeply personal conversation, educator and coach Ryan Sprague shares a more nuanced perspective: cannabis is neither inherently good nor bad, but a powerful tool that reflects the intention behind its use. Through his own […]
Music has always played a powerful role in human culture, but within ceremonial spaces it can take on an entirely different meaning. In this deeply reflective conversation, medicine musician Ayla Schafer shares how her journey through personal crisis, travel, and plant medicine transformed her relationship with music — turning songs into a form of prayer, […]
Social anxiety can feel invisible to others yet overwhelming to those who live with it. In this deeply personal conversation, plant-medicine facilitator Adrian Lozano shares how his struggles with shame, anxiety, and emotional suppression eventually led him toward ayahuasca and other healing practices. Rather than presenting a simple success story, his journey reveals how transformation […]
The world of psychedelic facilitation is often romanticized — visions of healing ceremonies, spiritual breakthroughs, and transformation. But behind the scenes, the role of a facilitator can be deeply demanding, emotionally complex, and shaped by personal hardship. In this honest and vulnerable conversation, Phoenix White shares how her difficult life experiences ultimately guided her toward […]
Professional athletes often embody strength, resilience, and discipline — but behind the scenes, many carry deep physical and emotional wounds. In a powerful conversation, former UFC title contender Ian McCall shares how his life shifted from elite combat sports into psychedelic research and coaching. His story is not simply about plant medicine; it is about […]
In recent years, conversations around trauma healing have shifted away from purely cognitive approaches toward more embodied practices. In this insightful discussion, somatic therapist and educator Joshua Sylvae joins host Sam Believ to explore how somatic experiencing and psychedelic work intersect — not as competing methods, but as complementary paths toward nervous-system regulation and deeper […]
For many people, spiritual awakening isn’t a single moment of enlightenment — it’s a gradual unraveling of old beliefs, emotional barriers, and identity patterns. In this deeply personal conversation, Berto Cartagena shares how his experiences with ayahuasca reshaped his understanding of faith, purpose, and the meaning of transformation. Rather than presenting spirituality as a fixed […]
In a deeply personal and reflective conversation, integration coach and facilitator Ana Sa joins host Sam Believ to explore how psychedelics intersect with femininity, healing, and personal transformation. Rather than framing femininity as a gendered concept alone, the discussion reveals it as a universal energy — one connected to compassion, intuition, care, and emotional awareness. […]
Entrepreneurship is often associated with ambition, pressure, and relentless growth. Founders are expected to innovate, adapt, and push beyond limits — sometimes at the cost of their mental and emotional wellbeing. In a thought-provoking conversation, entrepreneur Chase Hudson joins host Sam Believ to explore how psychedelic experiences intersect with business, creativity, and leadership in a […]