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 […]
Few people bridge the worlds of Western medicine and traditional Amazonian healing as naturally as Dr. Joe Tafur — a physician who also trained as a curandero. In this conversation, he joins host Sam Believ to explore one of the most common questions surrounding ayahuasca: how does it actually work? Is it neuroscience, psychology, spirituality, […]
Many people seeking personal growth, emotional healing, or deeper states of consciousness find themselves choosing between different modalities: psychedelics, breathwork, meditation, somatic practices, and more. In a candid and grounded conversation, host Sam Believ talks with Kyle Buller, a somatic therapist and guide, about how psychedelics and breathwork compare — not as competitors, but as […]
In this episode of the Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of Lawayra) sits down with Tom Camposano, the creator behind the globally recognized YouTube channel Your Mate Tom. Tom is an Australian filmmaker who has spent over a decade documenting the intersection of psychedelics, psychology, and grounded spirituality for a community of millions. Tom […]
We often hear about trauma as something psychological — a memory, an emotional scar, a story we tell ourselves. But what if trauma is also a physical imprint, embedded in the body’s systems, shaping inflammation, immunity, and overall health? In a thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation, host Sam Believ speaks with holistic health expert Lauren Sambataro […]