Tim Morrison’s path into healing work began with a sudden physical collapse. Once an elite Muay Thai fighter and strength coach, he suffered serious neck injuries that ended his fighting career and left him with chronic nerve pain. The loss of identity was even harder, and Morrison entered a period of depression and uncertainty. Eventually, […]
Filmmaker and musician Metta Beshay approaches psychoactive plants from a citizen scientist perspective, with a strong interest in ethnobotany, history, culture, and how people actually use these plants. After spending time with Shipibo communities in the Peruvian Amazon, Beshay joined Sam Believ on the Ayahuasca Podcast to discuss ayahuasca tourism, indigenous culture, icaros, jungle life, […]
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of http://www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Shane Mauss. Shane is an award-winning stand-up comedian, science communicator, and host of the long-running podcast Here We Are. Known for blending evolutionary biology, neuroscience, and comedy, he is also the creator of the documentary Psychonautics and the immersive […]
In this episode of the Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ speaks with Dr. Richard Louis Miller, a clinical psychologist with over 60 years of experience in humanistic psychology and addiction recovery. Dr. Miller is a former faculty member at Stanford University and the University of Michigan, an advisor to the President’s Commission on Mental Health, […]
In this episode of the Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of Lawayra) sits down with Beth Weinstein—a spiritual business coach, entrepreneur, and pioneer in the psychedelic integration space. Beth is the host of the Medicine for These Times Podcast and creator of the annual Psychedelics, Sacred Medicines, Purpose, and Business Summit. Blending her background […]
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 […]