Ayahuasca Podcast with Sam Believ
Ayahuasca Podcast with Sam Believ
The #1 resource for Ayahuasca, Psychedelics, and Mental Health.
Explore the transformative world of plant medicine and psychedelic therapy with Sam Believ, founder of LaWayra Ayahuasca Retreat. This podcast dives deep into the healing power of Ayahuasca, offering expert clinical insights, indigenous wisdom, and raw success stories of trauma recovery and spiritual awakening.
What you’ll learn:
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Expert Interviews: Conversations with world-renowned scientists, doctors, and shamans.
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Healing Stories: Real-life accounts of overcoming PTSD, depression, and addiction through Ayahuasca.
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Integration & Safety: Practical advice on Ayahuasca integration, preparation, and psychedelic-assisted therapy.
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The Frontiers of Science: Latest research on Ayahuasca, Ketamine, Psilocybin, and the intersection of science and spirituality.
Whether you are a curious beginner or an experienced practitioner, join us as we bridge Western medicine with ancient Amazonian traditions to help you heal and transform your life.
Visit our home: www.ayahuascapodcast.com Retreat with us: www.lawayra.com
Top Featured Guests
International Public Figures
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Gabor Maté (World-renowned expert on trauma and addiction)
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Dennis McKenna (Legendary ethnobotanist and psychedelic pioneer)
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Wade Davis (National Geographic Explorer, world-famous anthropologist)
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Paul Austin (Founder of The Third Wave, major figure in microdosing)
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Ian McCall (Former UFC fighter and psychedelic advocate)
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Bill Richards (Psilocybin research pioneer at Johns Hopkins)
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Troy Casey (The "Certified Health Nut," major social media presence)
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Hamilton Souther (Well-known shaman and founder of Blue Morpho)
Influential Thought Leaders & Authors
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Dave Rabin (Neuroscientist/Psychiatrist, Apollo Neuro founder)
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Lauren Taus (Leading psychedelic-assisted therapist)
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Bia Labate (Executive Director of Chacruna Institute)
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Norman Ohler (Author of the NYT bestseller Blitzed)
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Spring Washam (Prominent meditation teacher and author)
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Joe Tafur (Author of The Fellowship of the River)
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Alex Beiner (Author and executive director of Rebel Wisdom)
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Jesse Harless (Expert on recovery and heart-centered leadership)
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Tracey Tee (Founder of Moms on Mushrooms)
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Kyle Buller (Co-founder of Psychedelics Today)
Industry Experts & Specialized Practitioners
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Marc Aixala
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Rick Barnett
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Steve Thayer
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Rotem Petranker
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Salimeh Tabrizi
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Ayla Schafer
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Lex Pelger
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Daniel Shankin
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Natasia Pelgrom
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Nick Courtright
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Matt Zemon
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Shawn Wells
Listen on:
Episodes
Monday Aug 26, 2024
Monday Aug 26, 2024
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ has a conversation with Spring Washam. Spring Washam is a renowned healer, Buddhist teacher, and visionary leader from California. She has been practicing Buddhism since 1999 and is an experienced ayahuasca facilitator. Spring is also the founder of Lotus One, and she combines Eastern spirituality with Amazonian traditions in her work.
We touch upon topics of:
- Spring’s journey into Buddhism and ayahuasca facilitation (00:04 - 07:28)- The intersection of ayahuasca and mindfulness practices (07:44 - 12:12)- How ayahuasca contributes to healing and spiritual growth (20:10 - 25:25)- The challenges of building an ayahuasca church (42:41 - 45:14)- The role of psychedelics in healing societal issues like racism (31:50 - 34:16)
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats, go to www.lawayra.com
Find more about Spring Washam at springwasham.com
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ has a conversation with Sebastian Hernandez, a performance coach specializing in sacred masculinity, energy work, and tantra.
We touch upon topics of:- Sebastian’s journey from the corporate world to working with plant medicines (01:18)- Defining and embodying sacred masculinity (13:07)- Exploring conscious vs. unconscious sexuality (04:04)- Understanding chakras and their impact on energy (07:29)- The significance of tantra and sexual energy in healing (19:18)
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats, go to www.lawayra.com.
Find more about Sebastian Hernandez at Instagram: @IgniteSelfMastery or listen to his podcast Ignite the Spark Within on all major platforms.
Saturday Aug 17, 2024
Saturday Aug 17, 2024
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast host Sam Believ has a conversation with Mike J Roselfeld
Mike J. Rosenfeld is a transformative coach and speaker specializing in neuroscience, flow state optimization, and personal development.
We touch upon topics of flow Psychology, shadow work, psychedelics for high performers and much more.
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats go to
www.lawayra.com
Find more about Mike at
www.centrada.co
@mikejrosenfeld
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast host Sam Believ has a conversation with Dr Dave Rabin
We talk about how psychedelics work from the point of view of neuroscience, neuroplasticity, studies Dave has conducted, apollo neuro wearable devices, group work vs individual work, legalization of MDMA and much more.
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats go to
www.lawayra.com
Find more about Dave at
www.drdave.io
@drdavidrabin
www.apolloneuro.com
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast the host Sam Believ has a conversation with Salimeh Tabrizi
We touch upon subjects of Ayahuasca, non duality, awakening, Zoroastrianism, psychedelic history of religions and more.
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats go to
www.lawayra.com
You can find all podcast episodes and more at www.ayahuascapodcast.com
Find more about Salimeh at
https://www.vibrantlifecounseling.com/
Sunday Jul 21, 2024
Sunday Jul 21, 2024
In this episode of AyahuascaPodcast.com host Sam Believ has a conversation with Ben Malcolm aka Spirit Pharmacist
We touch upon subjects of importance of preparation to Ayhauasca, Ayahuasca diet from scientific point of view, science of psychedelics and how his own journey was inspired by DMT experience.
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats go to
www.lawayra.com
Find more about Ben at
www.spiritpharmacist.com
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
In this episode of AyahuascaPodcast.com host Sam Believ has a conversation with Cam Leids
We talk about how unfortunate life events sometime lead to awakening and better life, we talk about choosing Ayahuasca retreat,
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats go to
www.lawayra.com
Find more about Cam at socials
@_tripsitting_
Thursday Jul 04, 2024
Thursday Jul 04, 2024
In this episode of AyahuascaPodcast.com host Sam Believ has a conversation with Vanessa Crites
We talk about Vanessa's journey of overcoming alcohol addiction and psychedelics role in it, history of alcoholics anonymous how it also was inspired by psychedelics we discuss if you can still consider yourself sober if you work with Ayahuasca.
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats go to
www.lawayra.com
Find out more about Vanessa at
www.vanessacrites.com
Sunday Jun 23, 2024
Sunday Jun 23, 2024
In this episode of AyahuascaPodcast.com host Sam Believ has a conversation with Eric Kaufmann
We touch upon subjects of psychedelics and spirituality in entrepreneurship, conscious leadership, ego myopia, how psychedelics can help you unlock your unrealized potential.
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats go to
www.lawayra.com
Find more about Eric at
www.sagatica.com
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
In this episode of AyahuascaPodcast.com host Sam Believ has a conversation with Ryan Sprague
We touch upon subjects of breaking dependency on cannabis, conscious use of Cannabis, science of cannabinoids, relationship between Cannabis and Ayahuasca.
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats go to
www.lawayra.com
Find more about Ryan at
www.highlyoptimized.me