In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with neuroscientist and author James Cooke. James shares his journey from a profound spiritual awakening as a teenager to studying neuroscience and exploring psychedelics as tools for consciousness and healing. We touch upon topics such as: 00:17 – James’ spiritual […]
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast host Sam Believ has a conversation with Mark Bodner. Mark was a head of facilitation at LaWayra and has accumulated a wealth of knowledge while working here. Mark is Brown University graduate and a Zen Practicionaire. We touch upon subjects of facilitating Ayahuasca retreats, zen Buddhism and […]
n this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Shawn Wells, a biochemist, best-selling author, and renowned “Ingredientologist” known for formulating over a thousand supplements and patenting 40 unique ingredients. Shawn shares his journey of overcoming mental and physical challenges and delves into topics including: [00:28] Transformational journey […]
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Mike and Kelly, a couple who visited LaWayra Ayahuasca retreat earlier this year and fell in love with it so much that they decided to retire in Colombia. We touch upon topics such as: How Mike and Kelly discovered […]
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Mark John Brown, an integral performance and purpose coach with over 15 years of experience blending indigenous wisdom with modern business practices. We touch upon: Mark’s journey into plant medicine and indigenous culture (01:02) Indigenous re-indigenization and its impact […]
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Natasja Pelgrom, a thought leader in personal growth and psychedelic transformation, founder of Awaken the Medicine Within, and host of the Awaken Podcast. We touch upon topics including: Natasja’s journey with psychedelics (1:51-10:29) Entrepreneurship in the psychedelic space (10:58-15:50) […]
Book questionnaire Book Form In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Nick Courtright. Sam interviews Nick about how his Ayahuasca experience changed his life and Nick interviews Sam about a book Sam is going to write. Nick Courtright is an American poet, educator, and essayist […]
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Bob Otis, the founding pastor of Sacred Garden Community Church and a leading advocate for the decriminalization of sacred plant medicines. Bob is deeply involved in psychedelic spirituality and serves on councils dedicated to the protection of sacred plants. […]
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Joe Vaughan, a UK-based comedian, writer, and advocate for psychedelic medicine legalization. Joe shares his journey into psychedelics, driven by witnessing the transformative power of psilocybin on a close friend. Together, they discuss the potential of psychedelics for mental […]
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Steve Thayer, PhD, a clinical psychologist specializing in psychedelic-assisted therapy, particularly with ketamine. Steve is the clinical director for psychotherapy and training at Numinus and co-hosts the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast. We touch upon topics like: Steve’s journey into […]